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Croix des Barons (Thurins) walks
From orchards to forests in Thurins
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5.25 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,033 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
This circular route above Thurins, the raspberry capital, with its many market gardeners, will take you from orchards to shady forests.
This route combines well-shaded forest paths, orchards and local farms. There are a few steep climbs and descents, but none are particularly difficult.
Croix de Mathevière, Thurins Dam, Vallon du Garon in Thurins
6.83 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,407 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
Around the Vallon du Garon, between Yzeron and Thurins, a beautiful circular route allows you to alternate between forest trails and fruit orchards, while enjoying the Thurins Dam for a refreshing break (under the trees, as swimming is prohibited) or a picnic.
Forests and viewpoints around the raspberry capital
12.41 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,152 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
Thurins, the "raspberry capital", is the starting point for this hike to discover the countryside, forests and viewpoints of the Monts du Lyonnais.
Circular route from Thurins via the Col de Malval and Yzeron
18.11 mi
+3,323 ft
-3,323 ft
11h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
This long but lovely walk takes you through the hills and valleys of the Monts du Lyonnais, passing through woods and meadows. It goes via Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux, the Col de la Croix de Malval, the woods of Courzieux, the ruins of the Chapelle Saint-Clair, the imposing statue of the Madonna, Yzeron, the Bois de la Vourne and the Croix des Barons.
Circular Thurins via Grand-Croix, Les Bruyères and Croix des Barons
10.73 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,913 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
This lovely hike takes you through the valleys of the Garon and Artilla rivers. From Thurins, the circular route passes through the hamlet of Jaricot and La Grand-Croix before descending to Les Bruyères. It crosses the hamlet of Julin, then crosses the Garon before climbing up the opposite slope. On the ridge, at the Croix des Barons, it swings over to La Burlière, crosses the Artilla and, via the Bois du Bacha, reaches the hamlet of La Grande Côte and then the village of Thurins.
Circular Thurins via Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux and Yzeron
14.33 mi
+2,795 ft
-2,772 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Thurins (Rhône)
Located in the Monts du Lyonnais, this circular route runs mainly through the woods of the Yzeron and Garon valleys. From Thurins, the trail climbs the hill separating the two valleys and descends to Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux. It climbs back up to the source of the Garon via Châteauvieux and Yzeron, then through the woods to Thurins. Along the route, take some time to visit the dolmen and chapel in Châteauvieux.