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Croix de Montvieux (811m) walks
Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez circular route, Couzon reservoir, Le Chirat Rochat
Visorando Member
16.31 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,199 ft
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This walk begins in one of the most culturally significant spots in the Pilat region, the pretty, tourist-friendly medieval village of Saint-Croix-en-Jarez and its 13th-century Chartreuse monastery. It follows the Couzon valley, then runs alongside the river and the left bank of its reservoir before taking the ridge path via the Croix du Cerisier, du Mazet and de Montvieux. The undulating, wooded route continues to the Chirat Rochat, the highest point of the walk, then descends to the hamlet of L’Eau-qui-bruit and returns to the start via the Crêt de Montivert.
From cross to cross in the Monts du Pilat from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
8.87 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,995 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This route, which takes you sometimes across fields and sometimes through woodland, will lead you from cross to cross and from hamlet to hamlet in the heart of the Pilat Natural Park. You will occasionally be treated to beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, whilst at other times you may catch sight of lovely panoramas of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Giers Valley.
Longue boucle des Croix depuis La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
20.56 mi
+4,518 ft
-4,514 ft
13h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
Cette randonnée longue et vallonée se déroule majoritairement en forêt ce qui la rend particulièrement agréable en été malgré sa faible altitude. Le parcours en boucle depuis la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay débute par une montée sur la ligne de crête dominant la retenue du Dorlay pour rejoindre la Croix du Planil. Le parcours vient jouxter la Jasserie avant de rejoindre Doizieux et remonter vers le Collet de Doizieux. Le circuit se prolonge par un passage à la Croix de Montvieux, à la Croix du Mazet puis à celle du Pendu. Enfin par le vallon de la Mornante on retrouve la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay.
Walks near Croix de Montvieux (811m)
Chavanay - Bourg-Argental
14.77 mi
+2,707 ft
-1,558 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
Eleventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is the first in the Massif Central and crosses the Pilat Regional Nature Park. In the foothills of the Rhône Valley, it allows you to gain some altitude.
Bourg-Argental - Les Sétoux
11.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-328 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Twelfth stage of the Way of St James. This stage leads to the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the point where the last foothills of the Rhône valley meet the volcanic plateaus of the Velay. Setting off from Bourg-Argental, you will follow the Via Fluvia for several kilometres before beginning the climb to the Col du Tracol through the Taillard forest.
Assieu-Chavanay
12.55 mi
+344 ft
-620 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Assieu (Isère)
Tenth stage of the Way of St James. This stage will take you to Chavanay on the banks of the Rhône. The final stage before the Massif Central, the route offers several alternatives between theGR® and the paths marked by the Jacquaires associations. Be sure to stay on theGR®65to avoid unnecessary detours. This may not be the most pleasant part of the route, but certain sections, such as Condrieu, are well worth a visit.
The Saint-Étienne Greenway
6.06 mi
+502 ft
-735 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
The Greenway allows you to travel from Bellevue to La Terrasse (or vice versa) via the hills west of Saint-Étienne. The signage is sometimes non-existent, sometimes misleading, and most often inadequate. These are all reasons for proposing this walk with a detailed description. It is possible to split it in two by stopping at Puits Couriot.
The route/description update of 16 August 2020 takes into account the new route from Bellevue.