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Francheville (Rhône) walks
The Yzeron valley between Francheville and Craponne
Visorando Member
6.57 mi
+551 ft
-522 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Francheville (Rhône) (Rhône)
Woods and river in the city! It's difficult to find an area entirely covered in trees that is both close to Lyon and large enough for several hours of walking.The paved sections are very limited; you mainly walk in a steep-sided valley, along the water's edge, namely the Yzeron stream, and under the constant canopy of trees. This makes it ideal during hot weather.The route is mostly flat, except for the loop on Findez hill.For those who dislike tarmac and don't want to go too far, this valley nestled between Craponne and Francheville is a good choice.
The Ruisseau des Razes
1.14 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (Rhône)
A short walk through the woods, away from traffic, along the Ruisseau des Razes, on the Chemin des Sources.
Chaponost Aqueduct Loop at the Étang du Boulard
3.95 mi
+302 ft
-272 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chaponost (Rhône)
A pleasant walk through the streets, along the Étang du Boulard and the countryside near Chaponost.
Starting near the aqueduct, you can discover these superb Gallo-Roman remains.
The stairs of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
6.20 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (Rhône)
Sainte-Foy is a commune with rugged terrain. To see this for yourself, simply walk up and down the many staircases. So I've put together a short route with six staircases to climb. What could be better? To be done at a leisurely pace or as a trail run.
On the hillside between Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon and Oullins
2.28 mi
+322 ft
-338 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon (Rhône)
An urban walk avoiding roads as much as possible, passing through woodland, along a river and back into woodland. Parking available at the start. Accessible by bus from Oullins. A chance to enjoy some greenery near Lyon and see the Roman siphon bridge at Beaunant. Suitable for children.
Walk along the Yzeron from Fort du Bruissin
4.46 mi
+410 ft
-423 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Francheville (Rhône) (Rhône)
This is one of my favourite walks for a Sunday afternoon. Just a stone’s throw from Lyon, accessible by car or bus. Easy and shaded in summer. Picturesque with a superb route along the River Yzeron. A real little paradise on the city’s doorstep!
Circular route from Fort du Bruissin in Francheville to the Chaponost Aqueducts.
9.60 mi
+810 ft
-817 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Francheville (Rhône) (Rhône)
City and countryside hike linking a 19th-century fort to Roman aqueducts.
The Greenways and parks of Champvert
2.94 mi
+187 ft
-197 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
This circular route offers maximum greenery and minimum tarmac in an almost 100% urban environment, right in the heart of Lyon. The three green sections are the parks of the 5th arrondissement town hall and La Passerelle, the Champvert Greenway and, finally, an unexpected path along the motorway, above the entrance to the Fourvière tunnel. The asphalt-free section accounts for around 80% of the total, which is rather nice in the middle of the city!
A lovely tour of Lyon and its hills, taking in both of its hills
10.12 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Mulatière (Rhône)
This day-long itinerary, featuring an optional but almost obligatory lunch break in a good Lyon restaurant, allows you to explore Lyon from below but, above all, from above, via its two hills, Fourvière and La Croix Rousse. A circular route of 17.8 km or less (15 km) if starting from Saint-Georges. Numerous tourist attractions and notable sites in Lyon line this route, offering a feast for the eyes!
A half-nature, half-city walk starting from Lyon Saint-Irénée
7.74 mi
+630 ft
-607 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Route to be followed using GPS, semi-urban route, not practical with explanations.
Starting from the Fort de Lyon Saint-Just, 500 metres from the Saint Just funicular, this is a half-nature, half-city walk. It passes through several parks and the pretty little Razes valley, followed by a nature trail along the Thiện Minh Pagoda. There is a beautiful view of Lyon and the Alps from the Esplanade Lichfield in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon.
Route of the Gier Aqueduct from Chaponost
10.37 mi
+906 ft
-915 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chaponost (Rhône)
I will take you on a route between Chaponost and Brignais to see some ancient remains of the Gier Aqueduct, built almost 2,000 years ago.
The main difficulty of the route is its relative length.
Route around Saint-Genis-les-Ollières
6.21 mi
+427 ft
-456 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Craponne (Rhône)
A countryside hike on the outskirts of the city. An easy, almost flat route, ideal for family outings. It allows you to discover the Ratier, Méginand and Ribes streams. It offers some pretty views of the Monts du Lyonnais. It also features a "Jeux de regards" activity along the Ribes.
Streams and Bois de Serres in Écully
6.98 mi
+561 ft
-577 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Écully (Rhône)
Less than 10 km from Lyon, this is an easy walk, allowing you to:
- admire beautiful late 19th-century residences (country houses, known as ‘maisons des champs’, belonging to Lyon silk merchants’ families, often surrounded by gardens or English-style parks)
- the wooded valleys of the Serres and Planches streams, an area designated as a site of outstanding scenic beauty.
The Three Streams in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières
4.75 mi
+387 ft
-358 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genis-les-Ollières (Rhône)
You will discover an educational pond along the Méginand stream, walk in the shade of the tall trees lining the Ribes stream, and discover amazing rock formations weathered by time at the bottom of the Ratier valley.
Religious heritage of the capital of Gaul
5.39 mi
+456 ft
-463 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Take a journey through time, from Romanesque architecture to Neo-Byzantine style, via Gothic, of course, and discover the churches of Lyon's 2nd and 5th arrondissements. The itinerary also takes in many other treasures of Lyon's heritage.
Confluence district of Lyon
4.37 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
For several years now, Lyon's Confluence district, in the wake of the construction of the museum, has been undergoing a major transformation. Here, it is invited to discover its new face, where modernity meets history, in the exceptional setting of the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.
The most beautiful views of Lyon from Fourvière and Croix-Rousse
7.83 mi
+823 ft
-827 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Starting from the Basilica of Fourvière (or Place Bellecour), the route allows you to enjoy the most beautiful views of the city.
You will pass by many of Lyon's must-see churches, monuments and theatres. You will climb up to Croix-Rousse through almost all of the traboules (covered passageways) on the hill. A truly peaceful route with virtually no cars.
Around the Bois d'Arnaud
3.59 mi
+453 ft
-476 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chaponost (Rhône)
A varied hike (wide path, trail, partly in the woods, partly in the middle of fields), fairly short but with some elevation gain.
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.