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Francheleins walks
The castles of Vataneins and Tavernost
Tourist office
4.73 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Francheleins (Ain)
This short walk will allow you to discover, from the road, the private châteaux of Tavernost and Vataneins.
The Chapel of Amareins and the Saône from Lurcy
7.47 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lurcy (Ain)
From Lurcy to Messimy-sur-Saône via the banks of the Saône, this walk gives you the chance to discover, along the way, the small chapel of Amareins, which dates back to the 11th century.
Walk around Montceaux
Visorando Member3.73 mi
+194 ft
-207 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montceaux (Ain)
Starting from the leisure area (Montceaux stadium), this circular route takes you through meadows and woodland around the village of Montceaux. You can explore the Calonne, a stream that runs through the village, and the ruins of the oil mill.
Route from Bois de Vavres to Montceaux
7.26 mi
+272 ft
-289 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montceaux (Ain)
This hike takes you through the woods around the village of Montceaux. Along the way, discover the ponds, the ruins of an oil mill and the private castle of La Bâtie.
Route des Minimes au Paradis in Montmerle-sur-Saône
7.55 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montmerle-sur-Saône (Ain)
From the Minimes site to the Croix du Paradis in Guéreins, walk along the heights of the Val de Saône with views of the Monts du Beaujolais before returning along the towpath by the river.
Route from the Château de Fléchères to Messimy-sur-Saône
5.34 mi
+89 ft
-105 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Messimy-sur-Saône (Ain)
This hike will take you to the Grange du Diable (on the Rhône side) and past the Château de Fléchères.
Route de la Mâtre to Chaleins
4.73 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chaleins (Ain)
Explore the area around Chaleins and the banks of the Mâtre for a countryside walk.
Chanteins Chapel
7.38 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
Set off to discover a hidden treasure in a lush green setting!
Routes of the Savigneux and Ambérieux-en-Dombes ponds
9.20 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Savigneux (Ain)
With this route, set off to discover the remains that bear witness to the past in the kingdom of the ponds.
The Walk starting from Ars-sur-Formans
3.71 mi
+128 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ars-sur-Formans (Ain)
This route will guide you in the footsteps of Jean-Marie Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars, a man with an extraordinary destiny, and will allow you to discover a countryside perfect for recharging your batteries.
Fléchères via the towpath from Beauregard
8.41 mi
+253 ft
-236 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beauregard (Ain)
Set off on a nature and culture walk between the Saône and the châteaux.
Route du Val de Chalaronne in Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne
7.43 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
This bucolic hike will take you from hamlet to hamlet around the village of Saint-Étienne-sur-Chalaronne.
La Vieille Halle in Frans
4.71 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Frans (Ain)
From the restored market hall to the recently refurbished lake, via a remarkable church, this route combines the old and the new.
Route north of Thoissey
6.13 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Thoissey (Ain)
This walk follows the banks of the Saône and passes through the village of Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne and the town of Thoissey. You will pass, in particular, the private Château de Challes.
Étang Chardonnet circuit in Sainte-Olive
3.49 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Olive (Ain)
A pleasant walk typical of the Dombes. Mainly on tarmac but with very little traffic; you are on secondary roads. Along the route there is a high concentration of ponds, which are full of water in 2020. The view of the ponds is unobstructed and you will encounter many different birds. The walk is punctuated by a variety of landscapes: ponds, fields, copses and even a view of the Beaujolais region.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne Arboretum
1.06 mi
+453 ft
-312 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Visit the Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne arboretum, which features many different species of trees. You can also explore a pond teeming with dragonflies of various colours in spring. A short and pleasant visit.
APEL 2013 family walk 10 km
6.30 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Didier-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Family walk for the APEL association of Saint Joseph secondary school.
Long route: 2½ hours.
Circular route to the south of Jassans-Riottier
4.98 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Jassans-Riottier (Ain)
An easy walk starting from Jassans-Riottier. A steep climb at the start, then almost entirely flat on the plateau. Beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Discovering Mont Brouilly
5.92 mi
+843 ft
-853 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Odenas (Rhône)
Discover the vineyards of Brouilly and Côte De Brouilly and enjoy a splendid view of the Ain plain and, on a clear day, catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc. You will also pass close to some of the châteaux that are the pride of our region.
The Cimes circuit in Odenas
9.22 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,775 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Odenas (Rhône)
This hike follows the Rouge d'Odenas trail. Through the vineyards, it leads to Mont Brouilly and its chapel overlooking the Saône valley, offering a beautiful panorama of the Beaujolais mountains, the Bresse, the Dombes and the Monts d'Or. The second climb leads to the Beaujolais moors and offers beautiful views of the green Beaujolais region and, on clear days, the Alps.
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne - Relevant
10.66 mi
+413 ft
-397 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Take a stroll through the valleys and plateau from this splendid little town.
From the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne to the arboretum
7.46 mi
+213 ft
-230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne (Ain)
Discover the medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne and its surroundings: passing through the medieval streets and the castle, you will discover the natural area of Prés Gaudet before exploring the Relevant valley, ending with a stroll through the arboretum.
La Pierre Brune walk
5.16 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rancé (Ain)
This walk combines nature and heritage. In the centre of the village of Rancé, discover the oldest and most important witness to the history of the commune, the Romanesque church, which has been renovated several times. You will discover the wash house, a testament to the 19th-century hygiene movement, as well as the Pierre Brune, a block of granite, the local "big rock".
Route de la Madone in the commune of Blacé
3.58 mi
+545 ft
-548 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Blacé (Rhône)
In the commune of Blacé, discover this 5 km trail, the Madone, built to protect the harvests, and enjoy the orientation table offering a panoramic view of the Monts du Lyonnais on the border with Burgundy and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.
Les Béragnons route in the commune of Blacé
6.25 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Blacé (Rhône)
A 10 km circular that winds through the vineyards of Blacé and along the old Voie du Tacot road, passing through the village of Saint-Julien and near the Claude Bernard Museum.
Le grand circuit de Blacé
15.59 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,057 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Blacé (Rhône)
Randonnez sur ce sentier de 25 km et partez à la découverte du patrimoine blacéen, sa viticulture, ses panoramas, ses vieilles demeures. Ce circuit est une synthèse des trois autres circuits de la commune de Blacé et reprend en partie ces derniers (la Madone 5 km, les Béragnons 10 km et les Têtières 16 km).
Circuit le Sallerin / le Sovarin de la commune de Blacé
12.55 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,287 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Blacé (Rhône)
Surplombant la vallée de la Saône, le sentier traverse les vignes du Beaujolais et passe par le bas du vallon de Rochefolle pour rejoindre l'acrobranche de Blacé, en traversant le ruisseau le Sallerin / le Sovarin et traverse une forêt de feuillus et de résineux. Une pause à la Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet révélera la beauté du panorama sur le Val de Saône et le Beaujolais.
Les Têtiéres route in the commune of Blacé
9.98 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,857 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blacé (Rhône)
Overlooking the Saône valley, the trail crosses the Beaujolais vineyards and climbs the Col du Failly through a forest of deciduous and coniferous trees. A break at the Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet chapel will reveal the beauty of the panorama over the Saône Valley and the Beaujolais region.
Loop of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne via Sainte-Marie
4.69 mi
+873 ft
-896 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne (Rhône)
Climb up to the plateau of the Sainte-Marie farm, starting from the centre of the village of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne and passing through the Trou du Loup. The hike returns to the starting point through the vineyards.
From the lower Beaujolais to the upper ridges
11.07 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,942 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne (Rhône)
Walk among the vineyards of the lower Beaujolais, the forests and the ridges above.
Paths and trails marked in yellow with signs.
Salles - Arbuissonnas
6.32 mi
+699 ft
-709 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais (Rhône)
This is a pleasant, easy walk through the vineyards, the Caudalies Rouges.
Route des Jonquilles in Garnerans
4.00 mi
+66 ft
-75 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Garnerans (Ain)
Enjoy this short hike in the bucolic countryside behind the village of Garnerans.
Circular route along the banks of the Saône starting from Trévoux
13.40 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Trévoux (Ain)
Hike proposed and organised by the ASMT: an easy and pleasant route along the Saône and around the lakes of Anse. Please note: there is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the route.
Saint-Bernard Circular
2.93 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bernard (Ain)
Follow in the footsteps of the painter Utrillo and his mother Suzanne Valadon to discover the pretty village of Saint-Bernard and its banks of the Saône.
From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line
5.70 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)
A flat route, suitable for all, often used for Sunday walks. Due to the passages over the railway line, pushchairs are not recommended. For geocaching enthusiasts, I have marked the caches located along the route.
Behind the scenes in Pommiers
4.02 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)
This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the northern part of the village. Old paths, picturesque hamlets, a castle, wash houses, etc. All set against beautiful landscapes and panoramic views.
This route is the focus of the Pommiers 2023 geo-event – not to be missed.
If Pommiers were told to me
4.65 mi
+758 ft
-781 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)
How about a short walk to see Pommiers from a different perspective? A geo-discovery walk that highlights the rich historical heritage around Pommiers. This route, which was the subject of a geo-event in 2021, is definitely worth a detour.
Boucle Bleue in Chiroubles
6.55 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
11 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views. Blue markings.
Circular Chiroubles via La Madone de Fleurie
7.49 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
This hike will take you from Chiroubles to the Chapel of the Madonna of Fleurie and then back to Chiroubles via the Col des Labourons.
Red Loop in Chiroubles
10.24 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,923 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
17 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views over the Saône plain and as far as Mont Blanc.
From Chiroubles to the Col de Durbize
3.88 mi
+758 ft
-764 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
A short walk to get in shape through the Beaujolais vineyards.
Circular route via Lucenay starting from Anse
8.21 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Anse (Rhône)
This is an easy hike starting from Anse, allowing you to discover the countryside around Anse and Lucenay.
Please note: The start and finish points of this walk are close to Anse railway station, so you can reach the town by train. Alternatively, if travelling by car, parking is free.
Problem with blocked passage in (7), see reviews.
The Vernange Pond
4.97 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Monthieux (Ain)
An easy walk leading to the Vernange Sensitive Natural Area with its observatory. Don't forget your binoculars.
Cadoles and geo-heritage in Pommiers
4.57 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)
This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the south-western part of the village.
Ancient paths, wooded areas, cadoles (vineyard huts) built by our ancestors, but you will also discover a little-known part of the local industry of the past: clay extraction for tiles and bricks, lime kilns, hemp retting, and of course viticulture, all set against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes.
This route is the subject of the Pommiers 2022 geo-event, not to be missed.
Over hills and through Vauxrenard
13.06 mi
+2,385 ft
-2,385 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Vauxrenard (Rhône)
Vauxrenard is one of the most beautiful sites in the Beaujolais region. The village clings to the edge of a natural amphitheatre, sloping towards Juliénas and the Saône valley. This hike offers a varied route through sloping vineyards, magnificent forests and panoramic views stretching as far as the Alps on a clear day.
The Grand Birieux Sensitive Natural Area
7.28 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ain
A hike from Saint Marcel to the Étang du Grand Birieux Nature Reserve and its observatory.
Please note that the hike is mainly on tarmac with a 100m section on the D2 road.
Route from Étang des Vavres to Saint-André-de-Corcy
7.65 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-de-Corcy (Ain)
Through fields and woods, discover manor houses, equestrian centres and, amongst other sights, the Étang des Vavres with its ducks, swans and extensive reed beds. The Étang des Vavres is under cultivation in 2023.
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