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Dardilly walks
Tour of Bois de Serre
Visorando Member
1.98 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Dardilly (Rhône)
The Bois de Serre loop in Dardilly is an easy, shaded hike. The trail runs alongside a stream and winds through cool, pleasant woodland.
Rochecardon Trail
1.08 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Limonest (Rhône)
A short walk in the shade of the forest along the Rochecardon stream.
Signs describing the flora and fauna line the path.
Dommartin Dardilly
4.00 mi
+358 ft
-371 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Dardilly (Rhône)
Warm up in the Bois des Plasses in the municipalities of Dommartin and Dardilly.
Loop in the Bois de Serre and Bois de la Lune starting from Charbonnières
6.70 mi
+515 ft
-499 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Bains (Rhône)
Less than 10 km from Lyon, this easy family hike will allow you to discover the wooded valleys of Charbonnières-les-Bains, Dardilly and La Tour-de-Salvagny.
Tour des Béluzes in Limonest
1.10 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Limonest (Rhône)
A short walk around Limonest with a superb view of the Rochecardon valley
Mont Verdun and Château de la Barollière
4.60 mi
+761 ft
-768 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Limonest (Rhône)
Gentle climb up the Limonest corniche, which offers beautiful views of Fourvière.
Chemin de Narcel in the woods, towards Mont Verdun. Then another beautiful view on the descent towards Limonest. Pass near the Château de la Barollière.
Tour of the three wash houses in Limonest
2.67 mi
+413 ft
-420 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Limonest (Rhône)
A tour of Limonest that allows you to discover its many wash houses, secret paths and other treasures.
Around Mount Narcel
3.61 mi
+732 ft
-732 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
Parking: 4 spaces for cars a few metres from the start of the path.It's rare to find a quiet walk that barely touches tarmac in the Monts d'Or. This one does just that. You get to spend two hours in the forest near Lyon without any physical challenge. Ideal for families.
Streams and Bois de Serres in Écully
6.98 mi
+561 ft
-577 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Écully (Rhône)
Less than 10 km from Lyon, this is an easy walk, allowing you to:
- admire beautiful late 19th-century residences (country houses, known as ‘maisons des champs’, belonging to Lyon silk merchants’ families, often surrounded by gardens or English-style parks)
- the wooded valleys of the Serres and Planches streams, an area designated as a site of outstanding scenic beauty.
Bessons Route
2.49 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Dommartin (Rhône) (Rhône)
A route through the woods, ideal in hot weather. No difficulty.
The route is suitable for children, dogs and bicycles, but please take care when crossing roads.
Circular loop in Dommartin
5.85 mi
+623 ft
-604 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Dommartin (Rhône) (Rhône)
A varied route, with part of it through woodland and not too much tarmac along the entire route.
The Monts du Lyonnais from Marcy-l'Étoile
9.25 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,227 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Marcy-l'Étoile (Rhône)
An exotic hike near Lyon in the foothills of the Monts du Lyonnais. A little elevation gain but not too much, meadows, woods, panoramic views (weather permitting!) and lots of horses. In short, an ideal walk to stretch your legs in all seasons.
The Three Streams in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières
4.75 mi
+387 ft
-358 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genis-les-Ollières (Rhône)
You will discover an educational pond along the Méginand stream, walk in the shade of the tall trees lining the Ribes stream, and discover amazing rock formations weathered by time at the bottom of the Ratier valley.
Drystone shelters and trails in Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
4.29 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,043 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
An easy hike to discover the drystone shelters of Mont-d'Or. The cabornes are huts built of dry stone, which were used as shelters and for storing tools by farmers. They were also sometimes used as dwellings.
Tour of La Chicotière
2.21 mi
+203 ft
-180 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Dommartin (Rhône) (Rhône)
This short walk is a great way to discover this outlying neighbourhood of Dommartin and Marcilly-d'Azergues. You will pass through fields in a very peaceful area. Enjoy the view of the lower Beaujolais region and discover the little Chemin des Chouettes.
Mont Thou and drystone shelters
3.31 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A short walk that takes you to the most beautiful viewpoint of the Mont d'Or massif and allows you to discover some 'drystone shelters', stone shepherds' huts. Great for families!
Circular walk around Mont Thou
1.22 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A circular route featuring sections through woodland and meadows, with a magnificent view of Lyon.
Chemin de Machy
1.81 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
Between Lissieu and Chasselay, the Chemin de Machy walk is a quick round trip that allows you to discover Machy Castle and the surrounding countryside. The walk alternates between wooded and sunny areas.
Mont Thou from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
3.08 mi
+781 ft
-797 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A rustic route on rocky paths starting from the village of Poleymieux, one of the most beautiful villages in France, which joins theGR® du Mont Thou, offering a nearly 360° view of the entire region: in particular, views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Beaujolais.
Pass by an old wash house and picturesque rocks before finishing the climb up the ridge of Mont Thou to the summit.
The Greenways and parks of Champvert
2.94 mi
+187 ft
-197 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
This circular route offers maximum greenery and minimum tarmac in an almost 100% urban environment, right in the heart of Lyon. The three green sections are the parks of the 5th arrondissement town hall and La Passerelle, the Champvert Greenway and, finally, an unexpected path along the motorway, above the entrance to the Fourvière tunnel. The asphalt-free section accounts for around 80% of the total, which is rather nice in the middle of the city!