Dommartin (Rhône) walks

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.

Warm up in the Bois des Plasses in the municipalities of Dommartin and Dardilly.

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.

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.

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.

A tour of Limonest that allows you to discover its many wash houses, secret paths and other treasures.

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.

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.

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

The Bois de Serre loop in Dardilly is an easy, shaded hike. The trail runs alongside a stream and winds through cool, pleasant woodland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This hike is best done in dry weather, with trees providing shade from the sun.

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.

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.

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.