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Fontaines-sur-Saône walks
Between Fontaines-sur-Saône and Fontaines-Saint-Martin
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2.44 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-sur-Saône (Rhône)
A hike suitable for all, offering different viewpoints and remarkable landscapes, and an opportunity to discover nature and heritage.
In the Saône Valley, starting from Fontaines-Saint-Martin
11.59 mi
+889 ft
-889 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines-Saint-Martin (Rhône)
A route very close to Lyon that offers a chance to get out into the countryside with an easy walk through fields, woods and along the banks of the Saône. This route passes through sensitive natural areas (the Torrières valley, the Prolières wetland) where the Metropolis has recently developed interpretive trails. Well worth (re)discovering...
The Bois des Côtes forest from Fontaines-Saint-Martin
3.21 mi
+338 ft
-351 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-Saint-Martin (Rhône)
This route crosses the natural and agricultural site of the Vallon des Échets and the wetland area of the Ruisseau des Vosges. Once you arrive at the Madone site, at an altitude of 266 metres, you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Monts d'Or, the Saône valley, the cliffs of Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, the Monts du Beaujolais and the Fourvière hill.
Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or - Mont Thou loop
4.51 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,398 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This is an easy, shaded walk where you can see many orchids in April and a few restored drystone shelters. Mont Thou offers beautiful views of the Saône valley and the Ain plain, and even further depending on the weather.
Drystone shelters are dry stone structures found in the Monts d'Or.
Between Mont Cindre and Mont Thou
5.76 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A slightly challenging hike with a significant climb right from the start, but the difficulty is quickly forgotten as the walk is very pleasant, offering a variety of landscapes, panoramic views and scenic trails.
Circular around Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
3.22 mi
+909 ft
-879 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This circular starting from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the remains of the Monts d'Or Aqueduct, a charming little wash house and a few other ruins. The first and last thirds of the route follow marked trails, while the central part follows small unmarked paths.
Loop in the Monts d'Or starting from Saint-Romain
13.50 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,549 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop follows the Grand Tour and Tour intérieur des Monts d'Or trails. We start at the Saint-Romain cemetery and head towards Mont Cindre via the Sentier des Rapaces trail. Towards Limonest, we walk alongside Château de la Barollière before climbing up to Mont Verdun. It's worth making a detour to visit the Glande lime kiln.
This route offers beautiful panoramic views around Mont Cindre and Mont Verdun, towards Poleymieux and the heights of Saint-Romain.
From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or to St Romain-au-Mont-d'Or via Mont Thoux
5.78 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A Short yet tough hike through the Monts d'Or. Very nice in good weather and on dry ground.
Mont Thou from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or
4.71 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A circular route starting from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or, climbing up to Mont Thou with numerous viewpoints along the way. This is a circular route consisting mainly of footpaths with a few sections on roads.
Saint-Romain loop via Poleymieux and Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
9.29 mi
+2,549 ft
-2,582 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This double loop of around fifteen kilometres with a significant elevation gain will take you through some beautiful panoramas and places in the Monts d'Or.
Starting from the pretty village of Saint-Romain, it will take you to the summit of Mont Thou with its magnificent panorama, then to the village of Poleymieux with its church and some beautiful drystone shelters.
You will cross the grounds of Château de Curis and then walk through the woods to return to your starting point, passing by the enigmatic Demeure du Chaos.
Circular Val de Saône in Sathonay
1.83 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sathonay-Village (Rhône)
Walk starting from the church in Sathonay-Village. Slight incline, easy walk for families. You will be able to see animals at two points along the walk: horses, donkeys, chickens, geese and ostriches.
On the heights of Fleurieu-sur-Saône
5.52 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fleurieu-sur-Saône (Rhône)
A beautiful route, fairly challenging in the first third with alternating ascents and descents. Beautifully diverse landscapes. Magnificent panoramic view at the start of the route.
Circular Monts d'Or starting from Saint Cyr au Mont d'Or
5.64 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This circular loop follows part of the Man and Landscape Trail, with a slight elevation gain and no major difficulties.
Mont Thou and Mont Cindre from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
6.15 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,263 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
An easy loop starting from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or to reach the heights of the Monts d'Or towards Mont Thou. The return route passes via Mont Cindre. There are some lovely views and several drystone shelters to discover along the way.
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.
Between the quay and the plateau at the departure point in Caluire-et-Cuire
7.27 mi
+407 ft
-404 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
A semi-urban walk between the Rhône quay and the plateau, to see another side of Caluire-et-Cuire and Rillieux-la-Pape.
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.
Circular between Caluire and the Mont-d'Or communes
7.70 mi
+919 ft
-932 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
Hike to discover the balmes (caves) of the Saône, cross the valleys and hills of the rich properties of the Mont-d'Or communes and return via Ile Barbe before climbing back up to the Jean Moulin Museum.
A breath of fresh air in Lyon between the Saône and Rhône rivers.
11.07 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
5h 25
Easy
Departure from Rillieux-la-Pape (Rhône)
This urban yet bucolic walk allows you to discover the wild banks of the Rhône, the new Passerelle de la Paix footbridge, the Croix-Rousse tunnel in a gentle way, the newly developed banks of the Saône and the market garden plateau that supplies the city.
The starting point is indicative. The walk can begin and end at virtually any point along the route.
Geology, traditions and defence secrets in the Monts d'Or
5.88 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This short loop of around ten kilometres from Poleymieux church will take you on a journey through time.
Go back 200 million years with the Monts d'Or geological trail.
Then travel to the 19th century with the surprising drystone shelters, the Carrière battery, the magnificent lime kiln at Polyemieux and finally the Ampère Museum.
And finally, return to the 21st century with the Air Base 942 site and its secret installations.
Around Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
4.23 mi
+820 ft
-817 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
An extended tour of a pretty village in a beautiful location in the Monts d'Or.
From Île Barbe to Bellecour
5.58 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
An urban, family-friendly walk starting from the charming Île Barbe and heading towards the centre of Lyon.You walk along the Saône in peace and quiet on a footpath. You’ll enjoy the amenities and the few works of art dotted along the route.
Drystone shelters in Poleymieux
6.06 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,286 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop starting from Poleymieux will take you to discover the drystone shelters, traditional huts built from dry stones in the Monts d'Or.
The route passes through the forests on the northern slopes of the Monts d'Or and beautiful meadows.
You will follow part of the geological discovery trail with its excellent information panels.
The paths are easy for the most part, but the forest trails can be steep and tricky in wet weather.
Three mountains and a cross at the start of Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
8.33 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,798 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will take you to Mont Thou with its magnificent view of the region, then to Mont Verdun and Mont Py, and finally to Croix Rampeau before descending back to Curis.
During this hike, you will see two old wash houses and, depending on the season, orchids, martagon lilies, wild asparagus and many other flowers
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.
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.
Loop around Mont Thou and the drystone shelters
9.27 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This hike in the Monts d'Or mountains, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will allow you to enjoy the panoramic view of Mont Thou and Mont Verdun and discover the drystone shelters that are part of the region's heritage. It follows the inner route of the Monts d'Or with a variant to shorten the circuit.
Banks of the Saône and return via Genay
5.29 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)
Easy circular partly along the Saône, crossing the small marina of Genay and running alongside a small stream.
Walk in the forest on the heights of Neuville
3.13 mi
+427 ft
-404 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)
Most of the walk is in the forest. The paths are pleasant, with quite a few small stones on the ground. In rainy weather or after heavy rain, the path may be muddy or even impassable in places (not sure, to be checked). The end of the walk is not in the shade, so it can get hot in the sun.
Moderator's warning: a section of the route is now closed. Please wait for a detour to be put in place.
Between woods and fields in Montanay
3.26 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A short route suitable for lockdown with moderate elevation. The first part is through the woods of Montanay and the second
Route country on the Saône plateau in Montanay
3.67 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A lovely route through fields on the Val de Saône plateau on the outskirts of the village of Montanay. Good country lanes, limited elevation gain, but with one or two fairly steep and earthy sections (passing through valleys) that can be slippery in wet weather.
From the Balcon de Saint-Clair to the Parc de la Tête d'Or
4.47 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
Starting from the heights of Cuire, this route first takes us past a viewpoint with sweeping panoramic views, then along the pleasant Balcon de Saint-Clair. After a steep descent, we cross the Rhône and stroll past modern sculptures. Crossing the Parc de la Tête d'Or is an opportunity to admire a renowned rose garden and visit the Île du Souvenir (when accessible). Finally, we climb steep stairs to return to the starting point.
Loop around Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or
9.33 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,585 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This walk, after giving you a beautiful view of the Château de Curis, will take you close to three mountains: Mont Narcel, Mont Verdun and Mont Py before returning to Saint-Germain. You will discover several wash houses and small chapels along the way.
Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or loop via Mont Py
6.04 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This hike will take you to the Croix Rampeau (viewpoint over the Alps and the Saône plain), the Tour Risler (Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or), the ruins of a hermitage, the remains of a tannery and several old wash houses. Depending on the season, you will see daffodils, orchids, wild asparagus (edible), martagon lilies or fields of colchicum.
From Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to the Hermitage
3.55 mi
+719 ft
-709 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This short, easy loop starting from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the ruins of a retting pit and a hermitage. In September, you can see colchicum flowers and, if you feel like it, extend the circuit to the Croix Rampaux: a viewpoint over the Saône plain and the Alps.
A long circular walk in the Monts d'Or starting from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or
9.72 mi
+1,562 ft
-1,545 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This hike will take you to a Madonna statue lost in the woods, then to a lime kiln and an old military structure. After skirting Mont Verdun, it will lead you near Mont Py, then to a hermitage and a charcoal kiln. After a visit to a wash house and the climb to the Croix Rampeau, the return journey will take you through a small tunnel and past another wash house and a discreet passageway beneath a house in St-Germain.
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