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Cuzieu (Loire) walks
Tour of the Prépieux Pond
Visorando Member
2.15 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Cuzieu (Loire) (Loire)
The Prépieux Pond serves as a bird sanctuary and is a great place to observe local and migratory birds.
Route des Petits Chambons in Montrond-les-Bains
4.53 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montrond-les-Bains (Loire)
Walk in Montrond-les-Bains along the banks of the Loire to the Deux Becs nature reserve.
Tour of Saint-Galmier Aerodrome
2.80 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Galmier (Loire)
A flat Sunday walk along small roads and safe paths, suitable for young children.
Bellegarde - St Andre de Bellegarde circular
6.97 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Bellegarde-en-Forez (Loire)
A pleasant 11km circular between Bellegarde-en-Forez and Saint-André-le-Puy.
Pass by the "délices foréziens" and return via the new Voie Verte, which connects the two villages. A peaceful walk with very little traffic on busy roads.
Les Trois Ports - Long version
10.05 mi
+154 ft
-148 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Andrézieux-Bouthéon (Loire)
The Trois Ports hike is signposted and extends to Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert. It is an easy walk along a beautiful path on the banks of the Loire.
Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes
6.72 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,001 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Maringes (Loire)
This route in Maringes offers beautiful views of the Forez plain, the Bois Noirs, the Pilat and numerous villages (25 bell towers on a clear day). The route also offers 180° views of the village of Maringes and a beautiful panorama of the Brévenne valley. The route passes by a chapel built in the 17th century in honour of Saint-Roch for having stopped the diphtheria epidemic.
Around Saint-Bonnet-Les-Oules
3.58 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules (Loire)
A walk along wide, easy paths through meadows above Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules.
Circular around the Gimond stream starting from the Hat Museum
9.37 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,316 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chazelles-sur-Lyon (Loire)
A circular walk from Chazelles-sur-Lyon and the Hat Museum to the Gimond dam, which is the reservoir for Chazelles-sur-Lyon's drinking water supply. Along the way, you will find several viewpoints over the region: Mont du Lyonnais, Pilat, etc. You will cross the Gimond stream, which is always dry, several times via small bridges.
The Loire Gorges from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert
6.44 mi
+607 ft
-610 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
A circular route in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert that runs along the Loire to the Grangent Dam with breathtaking views of the Loire Gorges.
Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez – the railway line
5.67 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez (Loire)
A family walk along the old Estivarelle railway line, a path known as “L’aventure du Rail”, maintained by the regional council.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
6.25 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
The Forez Canal and hamlets as seen from Étang David
7.72 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
A walk, partly along the Canal du Forez and through the countryside around Saint-Rambert. Minimal elevation gain. At the start of the route, there is a birdwatching post at Étang David. The hamlets of Razoux, Les Côtes, Noailleux and Cessieux. Viewpoints over the Forez plain.
Edit: to take the comment into account, 25 per cent of the route is on tarmac.- Currently (April 2025), Étang David is dry due to the eradication of invasive plants.
Between the Malval and the Étang Picard via the Bois du Roi
5.78 mi
+650 ft
-623 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from La Fouillouse (Loire)
A very pleasant walk, featuring several paths along the river and through the woods, offering a complete change of scenery. As you will be walking along many paths through the woodland, there are few tarmac roads or sections. This walk is easy as there is little elevation gain relative to the distance.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
5.35 mi
+584 ft
-607 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Héand (Loire)
Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Circular from Saint-Martin-Lestra to Haute-Rivoire
5.96 mi
+673 ft
-692 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-Lestra (Loire)
A short, half-day family hike in the Monts du Lyonnais. Can be started from Haute-Rivoire, but the car park is a little way from the route. TheGR®89, Chemin de Montaigne, is marked in white and red.
Circular route between Haute-Rivoire, À Foix and Saint-Martin-Lestra
7.37 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Rivoire (Rhône)
A pleasant walk from Haute-Rivoire to Saint-Martin-Lestra via the hamlet of A Foix on the way there and via theGR®89on the way back. The route is about 50% tarmac, but you’ll rarely come across any cars.
If you look up, you’ll probably spot a buzzard or a kite. And if you’re attentive and quiet, you might see a hare or a rabbit at the edge of a wood, or, if you’re lucky, a roe deer or a wild boar.
There is an interesting viewpoint at Calvaire (6).
On the heights of Feurs, starting from Donzy Castle (circular)
3.52 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Salt-en-Donzy (Loire)
A circular route starting from the ruins of Donzy Castle, following the Charpassonne via the heights of Feurs. There are some lovely photo opportunities halfway along the route, with the setting sun reflecting on the ponds of the Loire and the Forez mountains in the background.
Between Fontanès and La Gimond
4.03 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
A nature walk in the Monts du Lyonnais, through pastures and small hamlets.
Around Fontanès, on the west side
5.78 mi
+715 ft
-696 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
Beautiful route along the ridges around the village of Fontanès. Free parking in the castle grounds.
The Moulin des Gouttes route
5.04 mi
+712 ft
-692 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
A short walk starting from the village of Fontanès, offering a beautiful view at the highest point of the Sept Pins. The passage through the woods is very pleasant.
Circular from Jas to Salt-en-Donzy along the Doise
4.99 mi
+807 ft
-830 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jas (Loire)
A circular that starts in Jas and takes us through forests and countryside to the small village of Salt-en-Donzy.
The Panissières monorail
9.44 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Jas (Loire)
Alternative route via the Panissières monorail: 15.2 km instead of 26 km. Take this route for the view of the Forez Mountains, passing through Donzy – a must-see and well worth a visit. Yellow and white signposted route with a black locomotive from Jas to La Valette, then from Chez Grizonnet back to Jas.
Following a comment from the author, it is preferable to park at (4) to start the hike.
The coordinates for the car park in the village of Donzy are: Longitude: 4.27990° Latitude: 45.74670°.
The surroundings of Fontanès, south-east side
6.00 mi
+853 ft
-860 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
A beautiful walk with views of Pilat and Saint-Etienne.
Reviews indicate that a GPS is very useful for following this hike.
Le Pilon Fontanés
6.15 mi
+489 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
Walk on the heights of the Col du Pilon, reaching Fontanés via the footpaths and returning via the small roads,
with little elevation gain.
Circular route around Salvizinet
4.41 mi
+397 ft
-407 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Salvizinet (Loire)
Short hike in the Montagnes du Matin offering a 180° view of the Monts du Forez and following part of the old monorail track linking Panissières to Feurs.
Circular route starting from Boisset-Saint-Priest
6.46 mi
+663 ft
-666 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Boisset-Saint-Priest (Loire)
A lovely little walk with no particular difficulty.
Plat de l'Orme via Bardonnanche
2.68 mi
+259 ft
-243 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Tour-en-Jarez (Loire)
Starting from La Tour-en-Jarez, this is a gentle walk along quiet roads and paths, ideal for families.
La Roche – Nus via Marieux station
6.28 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez (Loire)
A walk in the Forez region along well-marked paths.
On the heights of La Talaudière and Sorbiers
5.11 mi
+659 ft
-676 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Talaudière (Loire)
A lovely, quick walk that is easily accessible from the centre of La Talaudière. Hilly but not difficult. Beautiful views of the Pilat massif and the heights of Sorbiers. Discover the castle and park of Sorbiers at the end of the walk.
The Rail Adventure in Nus Luriecq
6.08 mi
+630 ft
-636 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Périgneux (Loire)
A walk along good paths in the countryside with a few animal encounters.
Circular loop of the three villages in the Monts du Lyonnais
14.44 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,057 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Clément-les-Places (Rhône)
A beautiful circular route with panoramic views of the Monts du Forez. No particular technical difficulty. You can start from any of the three villages. The route is described from St-Clément les Places.