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Dommartin (Rhône) walks
Circular loop in Dommartin
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular on the Balad'Azergues
4.49 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Civrieux-d'Azergues (Rhône)
I chose the golden stone village centre of Civrieux d'Azergues as the starting and finishing point, which is often overlooked...
A pleasant, relatively shaded walk with no apparent difficulties, suitable for bicycles, children and our four-legged friends.
However,be careful on the road section (200 m) and the Azergues, which is still a river.
Along the Azergues
4.84 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lozanne (Rhône)
A round trip walk along the Azergues River from Lozanne. This is a beautiful walk for lovers of flora and fauna. Don't hesitate to go down to the river banks when possible.
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.
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.
Tour de Mosouvre from Lentilly
4.74 mi
+738 ft
-751 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lentilly (Rhône)
This is a short hike to the Fouillet Chapel (Sourcieux-les-Mines) from the centre of Lentilly. Orientation table at the chapel, beautiful view in all directions in good weather. Exceptional panorama at an altitude of 500 m over the Monts du Lyonnais and Beaujolais, the Lyon metropolitan area and the Alps. You can enjoy this view for a long time from the heights of Mosouvre, where you can see the valley towards Arbresle.
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.
Circular Larny via the Château du Haut Poirier
4.98 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lentilly (Rhône)
This circular hike is not very long, but it does have some relatively wild and fairly steep sections. Largely through woodland, often on metamorphic rock paths, this route will take you to the surprisingly peaceful summit of hill 566, just a stone's throw from the town.
Moderator's warning on 24/09/2020: Please note! It is no longer possible to park in the car park and around the castle at the start of the hike
Tour of Bois de Serre
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.
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.
La Madone, alternative route
5.10 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike follows part of the Madone hike, with a variation at the start and finish. Please note that there are some very steep sections, so walking poles are strongly recommended to avoid slipping in wet weather.
A circular in the Monts d'Or massif starting from Chasselay
3.26 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike is best done in dry weather. In wet weather, the trails will be very muddy, with a few sections that will raise your heart rate but nothing insurmountable. The hike begins on a quiet paved road for about 700 metres. Please respect the area and do not leave any rubbish behind.
Circular route through the Monts d’Or via Mont Py and Col du Mont Verdun
7.42 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,522 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A walk in the Monts d’Or starting and finishing in Chasselay, with a few steep sections that can be slippery in wet weather. A few drystone shelters (limestone quarries) and the lime kiln. You’ll pass close to military installations where photography is prohibited.
The Monts-d’Or trails starting from Chasselay
6.51 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A walk through the woodland; wear suitable footwear and bring walking poles, as there are steep, slippery and muddy sections in wet weather. Only one kilometre on the road, with the option to walk on the hard shoulder without any problems.
Les Monts d'Or, Mont Verdun, Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
9.46 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,644 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This circular route will take you along part of the geological trail, past the lime kiln and the quarries, as well as numerous drystone shelters, which served as shelters for farmers and, in some cases, as dwellings after the last war while their occupants waited to find permanent accommodation.
Please note that in wet weather, some sections may be muddy and slippery.
In the woodland around Chasselay
4.83 mi
+981 ft
-974 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A hike through the woodland that mainly follows unmarked paths; GPS and the Visorando hiking app are recommended, and the route should be undertaken in dry weather. There are a few very steep sections; walking poles are recommended. The hike takes approximately 3½ hours. Get your walking boots on.
Monts d'Or geological footpath
5.65 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This is an easy route, best undertaken with good walking shoes. However, be careful in wet weather as the clay soil can be slippery and muddy in places. Along the route, there are information panels explaining the formation of the Monts d'Or massif.
Monts d’Or trails via Mont Verdun and Mont Py
8.65 mi
+1,706 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This walk is best undertaken in dry weather, wearing sturdy shoes, trousers, a long-sleeved T-shirt and walking poles. There are narrow sections with some brambles. Use of the Visorando app is recommended.
Madone Circular Route
5.12 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This circular route will take you to the statue of the Madonna, installed in 2009 to replace another Madonna that was stolen. Along the way, you will see the Saint-Antoine hermitage, the tomb of the hermit Benoît Rousset, and a drying shed. You may encounter horses and mountain bikes. Be careful in rainy weather as the paths can be slippery and muddy.
Walk around Chasselay
7.24 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A hike in the Monts d'Or massif that takes you along both well-known and lesser-known paths; best undertaken in dry weather, as some sections can be very muddy and slippery when wet. Take care when crossing the 4x4 training ground. At weekends, if vehicles are present, ask permission to cross
From Chasselay to the Batterie des Carrières
6.62 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,250 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This circular starting from Chasselay will take you to the Batterie des Carrières (a fortification dating from 1874) through vineyards and forests. You will see the perfectly restored Poleymieux lime kiln, surrounded by numerous panels describing how it worked. On the way back, depending on the season, you may see various orchids and martagon lilies.
Circular Mont Verdun
5.65 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike is best done in dry weather, with trees providing shade from the sun.
Eight-shaped route in the Monts d'Or
8.41 mi
+1,545 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A pleasant hike with a few steep climbs, good for your heart rate, best done in dry weather as some sections are muddy and slippery in wet weather.
In the Mont d'Or, Mont Verdun and Mont Thou
10.20 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A walk that will take you through a variety of different landscapes and offer some lovely views. A route best undertaken in dry weather.
On the paths and trails of the Monts d'Or massif
6.56 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike follows paths already covered in other hikes, but is nonetheless interesting. Best done in dry weather, as there are a few steep sections.
The Three Passes Traverse (Monts du Lyonnais)
5.91 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pollionnay (Rhône)
A classic and accessible route through the Monts du Lyonnais, mainly through woodland, with occasional views of the Lyon conurbation and the Alps in good weather. Views also extend to the Monts du Lyonnais and the Val de Saône.Also popular with mountain bikers, the route takes you over three passes, starting either from Fontrijole (where there is a small car park for the recommended start point) or from La Luère (better known to locals), via the Col de la Croix du Ban.
Route improved between points (3) and (4) following comments regarding private property.