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La Vieille Halle in Frans
Tourist office
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.
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.
Circular route to the south of Jassans-Riottier
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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".
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.
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.
Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux
8.25 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Massieux (Ain)
From the Dombes plateau to the banks of the Saône, make the most of this walk to enjoy a refreshing cultural break at the Maison Eclusière in Parcieux.
The castles of Vataneins and Tavernost
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.
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.
The Grand Rieux in Civrieux
4.50 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Civrieux (Ain)
A pleasant route around the village of Civrieux.
Loop starting from Charnay
5.74 mi
+968 ft
-955 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Charnay (Rhône) (Rhône)
Charnay, a village in the Pierres Dorées region, is located in the Beaujolais area, 20 km from Lyon and 12 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône. Perched at an altitude of 450 m, the village is surrounded by the communes of Alix, Belmont, Saint-Jean des Vignes, Morancé and Marcy. A short hike along paths and little-used roads