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The Panissières monorail
Alternative route via the Panissières monorail: 15.2 km instead of 26 km. Take this route for the view of the Forez Mountains, passing through Donzy – a must-see and well worth a visit. Yellow and white signposted route with a black locomotive from Jas to La Valette, then from Chez Grizonnet back to Jas.
Following a comment from the author, it is preferable to park at (4) to start the hike.
The coordinates for the car park in the village of Donzy are: Longitude: 4.27990° Latitude: 45.74670°.
Circular from Jas to Salt-en-Donzy along the Doise
A circular that starts in Jas and takes us through forests and countryside to the small village of Salt-en-Donzy.
On the heights of Feurs, starting from Donzy Castle (circular)
A circular route starting from the ruins of Donzy Castle, following the Charpassonne via the heights of Feurs. There are some lovely photo opportunities halfway along the route, with the setting sun reflecting on the ponds of the Loire and the Forez mountains in the background.
Circular route around Salvizinet
Short hike in the Montagnes du Matin offering a 180° view of the Monts du Forez and following part of the old monorail track linking Panissières to Feurs.
Circular from Saint-Martin-Lestra to Haute-Rivoire
A short, half-day family hike in the Monts du Lyonnais. Can be started from Haute-Rivoire, but the car park is a little way from the route. TheGR®89, Chemin de Montaigne, is marked in white and red.
The view from Panissières
An easy hike offering beautiful panoramic views of the Monts du Lyonnais. The route alternates between woodland, hamlets and farmland.
Circular route between Haute-Rivoire, À Foix and Saint-Martin-Lestra
A pleasant walk from Haute-Rivoire to Saint-Martin-Lestra via the hamlet of A Foix on the way there and via theGR®89on the way back. The route is about 50% tarmac, but you’ll rarely come across any cars.
If you look up, you’ll probably spot a buzzard or a kite. And if you’re attentive and quiet, you might see a hare or a rabbit at the edge of a wood, or, if you’re lucky, a roe deer or a wild boar.
There is an interesting viewpoint at Calvaire (6).
Circular loop of the three villages in the Monts du Lyonnais
A beautiful circular route with panoramic views of the Monts du Forez. No particular technical difficulty. You can start from any of the three villages. The route is described from St-Clément les Places.
Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes
This route in Maringes offers beautiful views of the Forez plain, the Bois Noirs, the Pilat and numerous villages (25 bell towers on a clear day). The route also offers 180° views of the village of Maringes and a beautiful panorama of the Brévenne valley. The route passes by a chapel built in the 17th century in honour of Saint-Roch for having stopped the diphtheria epidemic.
Circular route between Villechenève and Chambost via the footpaths
Route from Villechenève to Chambost-Longessaigne and back, via the footpaths. A lovely circular route!
Bellegarde - St Andre de Bellegarde circular
A pleasant 11km circular between Bellegarde-en-Forez and Saint-André-le-Puy.
Pass by the "délices foréziens" and return via the new Voie Verte, which connects the two villages. A peaceful walk with very little traffic on busy roads.
Villechenève–Longessaigne circular via Thévenet, Tardy and Canet
This walk, accessible to all, takes you south of Villechenève and around the village of Longessaigne.
A lovely walk with a slight incline through beautiful countryside.
Matagrin Tower at the start of the Rivière in Villechenève.
A sheltered walk with a few views of the Monts du Lyonnais and a chance to discover the Matagrin Tower at the top of the highest peak in the Monts du Lyonnais.
An ideal walk in hot weather as it is at altitude and mostly in the woods.
Villechenève, La Rivière, Bois d'Azol circular loop, via the gardens of La Rivière
This walk, suitable for everyone, takes you through the hamlet of La Rivière with its imposing buildings, the Bois d’Azol with a slight incline, and offers views of the nearby Loire department from the Vilette area. On the way back, explore the gardens of La Rivière.
Circular route between Villecheneve and Violay via the Matagrin Tower
Violay is a town with over 1,200 inhabitants and many shops! In the first part of the hike, you will pass by the Matagrin Tower (which you can visit). You will then follow theGR®7to Violay, before returning by another route. Most of the route is through the woods.