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Farnay walks
Cross trails in Farnay
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7.76 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,358 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A pleasant circular walk starting from Farnay. Fully marked in white and yellow as Farnay 3 route. Two other walks start from behind the town hall and are signposted. This is the longest, but it is possible to shorten it by 3 km.
Couzon and Ban Dam from Farnay
7.75 mi
+814 ft
-804 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A circular loop offering views of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Couzon Dam. Alternates between paths and very quiet roads. Best enjoyed in mid-season to make the most of the sunshine.
Stroll between Farnay and Vergelas
2.87 mi
+443 ft
-459 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A short walk to do with children (but not with a pushchair!). The start is quite steep for little ones, but the rest is fairly easy.
The Col de Trente Sous from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez
6.98 mi
+1,004 ft
-978 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
An easy hike (reasonable distance and elevation gain) offering views of the northern slope of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, the hillsides of Jarez and the Monts du Lyonnais. Alternating meadows and groves, with a few sections on very quiet roads.
Tour of Crêt de Montieux
8.18 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
This hike around Crêt de Montieux offers beautiful views of Mont Pilat, the Couzon dam and the Col de Pavezin.
Circular route around Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez starting from the Couzon dam.
11.18 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,696 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
A very pleasant route starting from the Couzon dam, a little steep in places, alternating between nature and history. Once you reach Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, it continues with a circular route passing by the Croix de Marlin. The paths are sometimes very stony, so this is not a family-friendly route.
The Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
7.64 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,299 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Hike in the Pilat Massif with views of the Rhône Valley.
From the Couzon Dam to Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
6.47 mi
+955 ft
-932 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Discover Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez and its Chartreuse in the Pilat region, starting from the dam on the Couzon.
Couzon Dam, Les Roches de Marlin, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
9.71 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,430 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Walk to the Roches de Marlin and return along the Lac du Couzon. On the way, you can visit the former Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez.
Couzon dam
5.35 mi
+548 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
This is a beautiful hike that allows you to see different landscapes: lake, forest, path and, finally, the river bed as you pass over a pretty aqueduct. This hike is a shorter variation in the opposite direction to the hike I found on this website, called 'Around the Couzon Dam'.
Around the Couzon Dam
12.85 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,172 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Walk in the Pilat, 6 km from Rive de Gier, around the beautiful Lake Barrage du Couzon.
The Bois du Ban
4.26 mi
+823 ft
-810 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
Car park at the foot of the trail.
A short, easy circular loop with low walking shoes, a rucksack and often my daughter on my shoulders.
Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez circular route, Couzon reservoir, Le Chirat Rochat
16.31 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,199 ft
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This walk begins in one of the most culturally significant spots in the Pilat region, the pretty, tourist-friendly medieval village of Saint-Croix-en-Jarez and its 13th-century Chartreuse monastery. It follows the Couzon valley, then runs alongside the river and the left bank of its reservoir before taking the ridge path via the Croix du Cerisier, du Mazet and de Montvieux. The undulating, wooded route continues to the Chirat Rochat, the highest point of the walk, then descends to the hamlet of L’Eau-qui-bruit and returns to the start via the Crêt de Montivert.
The Chartreux trail starting from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
3.83 mi
+627 ft
-614 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This is a short, easy circular. The walk starts at the former monastery of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez and climbs up to Pavezin, mostly along small tarmac roads, before descending via a pleasant grassy path. Both the ascent and the descent offer superb panoramic views.
Short tour of the former Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
2.62 mi
+377 ft
-400 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
A short walk to discover the former Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-Jarez. No difficulty, just a chance to get some fresh air.
Pilat - From Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez to Longes
10.27 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,657 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This hike takes us to Les Roches de Marlin, which is somewhat overgrown with broom and other vegetation, and the beautiful flower-filled village of Longes. Don't forget to enjoy the beautiful views of the Gier valley and the crosses at almost every crossroads.
From cross to cross in the Monts du Pilat from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
8.87 mi
+1,995 ft
-1,995 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
This route, which takes you sometimes across fields and sometimes through woodland, will lead you from cross to cross and from hamlet to hamlet in the heart of the Pilat Natural Park. You will occasionally be treated to beautiful views of the Rhône Valley, whilst at other times you may catch sight of lovely panoramas of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Giers Valley.
Around Chagnon
12.29 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,936 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Genilac (Loire)
A beautiful hike through orchards and forests in the hills above Rive de Gier. The very hilly area offers beautiful panoramic views. Chagnon and Saint-Romain-en-Jarez are interesting for those who love old buildings.
La Grande Barollière
5.42 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
Short circular or long circular above Saint-Chamond. A pleasant walk or bike ride for the whole family.
This path is quite busy, especially on Sunday mornings when the weather is good. Be careful if there is snow, as there may be snowdrifts near the Col de Trente Sous.
From Col de Trente Sous to Le Planil
10.80 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,430 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
A hike with no major climbs and beautiful views of the Col de l'Oeillon and Saint-Chamond.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Centre Trail
Local authority6.18 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cellieu (Loire)
A walk that takes you around Cellieu via the geographical centre of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, whilst discovering magnificent landscapes, and even Mont Blanc on a very clear day.
Please note: there is a significant elevation gain, making this route unsuitable for pushchairs.
Longue boucle des Croix depuis La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
20.56 mi
+4,518 ft
-4,514 ft
13h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
Cette randonnée longue et vallonée se déroule majoritairement en forêt ce qui la rend particulièrement agréable en été malgré sa faible altitude. Le parcours en boucle depuis la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay débute par une montée sur la ligne de crête dominant la retenue du Dorlay pour rejoindre la Croix du Planil. Le parcours vient jouxter la Jasserie avant de rejoindre Doizieux et remonter vers le Collet de Doizieux. Le circuit se prolonge par un passage à la Croix de Montvieux, à la Croix du Mazet puis à celle du Pendu. Enfin par le vallon de la Mornante on retrouve la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay.
Circular route starting from Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
12.17 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,903 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
Circular route in the Pilat massif starting from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay, climbing up to Collet de Doizieux and passing by Croix de Montvieux and Croix du Mazet. Along the route, there are beautiful views and panoramas of the Dorlay Dam, the rolling hills of Pilat, the Lyonnais and Forez mountains, and the Rhône and its valley. Discover the craft of shoeing horses and, if you have time, visit the Maison des Tresses et Lacets (house of braids and laces).
Le Crêt de Marcoux
4.58 mi
+837 ft
-820 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
A walk to discover beautiful views of the Dorlay valley, an opportunity to explore an old Roman road and an old railway line.
From La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay to the Col de Trente Sous
7.60 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,457 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
A walk in the heart of the Pilat Park on the hills around La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay, alternating between sections through woodland and open paths offering beautiful views of the Pilat mountains and the Gier valley.
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