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La Boisse walks
The heights of Montluel
Visorando Member
6.37 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Boisse (Ain)
A long walk starting from Montuel that will take you to the heights of the coast. In good weather, you can enjoy views of the Alps and the Bugey.
If you feel so inclined, the Madonna will thank you for stopping by the Saint-Barthélemy Chapel on your way back.
Along the Cottey from Lac Neyton
5.34 mi
+341 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Family walk above Montluel, along the Cotey stream, between woods and farmland.
Circular around Bressolles from Lac Neyton
9.82 mi
+535 ft
-541 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dagneux (Ain)
Most of the walk is on paths through the woods or along farm tracks. There are a few short sections on country roads.
For those who want to diversify their activities, there is the option of a day's fishing at Lac Neyton.
Walk around the Grand Large Reservoir
5.29 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Décines-Charpieu (Rhône)
Take the time to enjoy the scenery and nature during your walk around the Grand Large! This peaceful setting is ideal for a contemplative break. Each season reveals different colours and atmospheres, making each walk a new discovery. Whether you are alone, with family or friends, the Grand Large offers a perfect escape into the heart of nature, conducive to relaxation and rejuvenation.
Le Grand Large and the Jonage Canal
13.31 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Décines-Charpieu (Rhône)
Discover this leisure area located a stone's throw from Lyon, accessible by tram, and also immerse yourself in the nature of the Miribel Park marshes to discover its fauna and flora.
Miribel Jonage Park
6.63 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Vaulx-en-Velin (Rhône)
A beautiful winter walk in a park entirely dedicated to leisure activities.
Please note: Several reports indicate that it is not possible to walk around the lake
Cusset Dam reservoir
5.42 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Décines-Charpieu (Rhône)
A short, easy walk suitable for everyone, close to the town and set in beautiful natural surroundings.
From Bois des Pommes to Étang Dimanche
Tourist office
4.38 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mionnay (Ain)
An easy family walk that starts at Mionnay Station, crosses the Bois des Pommes and leads to Étang Dimanche.
The Bois des Franchises between Chavanoz and Villette-d'Anthon
5.26 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Anthon (Isère)
A section of this very pleasant woodland stretches almost from Pont-de-Chéruy to Villette-d'Anthon.
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.
Around Malatrait
8.07 mi
+295 ft
-308 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Janneyrias (Isère)
An easy walk from Janneyrias to Saugnieu, passing two pretty lakes and the famous site of the Battle of Anthon in 1430.
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.
The Battle of Anthon Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader11.49 mi
+479 ft
-463 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Anthon (Isère)
The hike starts from the pretty village of Anthon (from where the Prince of Orange's army set off with Louis le Chalon's troops), passing through the Bois des Franchises and then the site of the battle: Les Férouillères, La Ferme de la Batterie, Les Burlanchères and then on to the ruins of Château de Malatrait.
Continue to the Ferme des Franchises, a place called Le Cheval Mort (where dead horses were buried), then take a short detour via the Étang des Portions and return by the same route.
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.
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.
Bonnevay – Feyssine – Les Brotteaux
5.93 mi
+23 ft
-56 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Villeurbanne (Rhône)
Easy walk.
Public transport is available nearby at the start and along the second part of the route, allowing you to shorten or extend this walk.
The confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers at Anthon
4.42 mi
+98 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chavanoz (Isère)
This is a short, easy loop that allows you to discover the panorama at the confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers, the picturesque village of Anthon and its surroundings, including the banks of the Rhône and the beautiful town hall of Chavanoz.
Around Pérouges
5.72 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pérouges (Ain)
This loop will take you out of the medieval town to discover the varied landscape of the region, with woods, crops, a few old houses and panoramic views. The 9 km route is easy to follow and well marked in orange.
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.
Loop around Saint-Éloi
4.74 mi
+302 ft
-292 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Éloi (Ain)
This easy circuit around the commune of Saint-Éloi in the Ain department will give you a glimpse of the Dombes region.
It also offers plenty of geocaching opportunities for enthusiasts.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
On the edge of the Étangs des Dombes lakes, starting from Meximieux
5.45 mi
+322 ft
-312 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Meximieux (Ain)
This is an easy, short walk along quiet coastal paths in Meximieux, partly through farmland and partly through deciduous hedgerows. It is also a way to get close to some of the ponds in the Dombes and see lots of birds. At the Virgin of Saint-Sulpice, a beautiful panorama opens up before us, revealing the Ain plain, the Bugey and the Rhône, and even the Alps, depending on the weather.
Green spaces in the eastern suburbs of Lyon
6.66 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bron (Rhône)
A pleasant walk in Bron, alternating between streets and parks.
Parilly and Saint-Priest Parks
7.72 mi
+180 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
A lovely walk through the parks of south-east Lyon, starting from the Mermoz/Pinel metro station.
Lyon's painted walls: open-air museum Tony Garnier
2.00 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Stroll through the Tony Garnier open-air museum. The beautiful buildings of the Cité des États-Unis serve as a backdrop for the architect's plans for his ideal city of Lyon. Other street arts, colorful and symbolist, extrapolate this concept to other countries.
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".
Loop around Chozeau
6.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This pleasant little walk will allow you to enjoy a mix of woods, meadows and crops. It will also enrich your photo album, as you can capture the wildlife on the Varnieu pond, located on this route, and the original architecture of Bourcieu Castle.