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La Saône walks
A half-nature, half-city walk starting from Lyon Saint-Irénée
Visorando Member 
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.
Walk along the banks of the Saône around Rupt-sur-Saône
Visorando Member 
6.75 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Rupt-sur-Saône (Haute-Saône)
Rupt-sur-Saône is a small picturesque village in the Saône valley, at the foot of three hills, close to a salt road and a Roman road
The nearby forest is home to the ghosts of the medieval loves of the Crusader Jean de Rupt, while the Saône offers the pleasures of fishing and boat trips.
Heuilley-sur-Saône, the Saône banks and its junction with the Marne river
Visorando Member 
5.64 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Heuilley-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
This route will take you along the banks of the Saône and to the mouth of the Marne-Saône canal.Take time to look at the lock-keeper's houses and the locks. Maybe you'll see swans, herons and cranes. Beautiful views of cattle farms and meadows.Just before you return to the starting point, you'll pass over the Pont de Garde, close to the two dams on the Saône and the last lock on the route.
Circular between Caluire and the Mont-d'Or communes
Visorando Member 
7.70 mi
+919 ft
-932 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
Hike to discover the balmes (caves) of the Saône, cross the valleys and hills of the rich properties of the Mont-d'Or communes and return via Ile Barbe before climbing back up to the Jean Moulin Museum.
Circular around Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 
3.22 mi
+909 ft
-879 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This circular starting from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the remains of the Monts d'Or Aqueduct, a charming little wash house and a few other ruins. The first and last thirds of the route follow marked trails, while the central part follows small unmarked paths.
From Place Bellecour to Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon
Visorando Member 
6.79 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
This route allows you to walk along the banks of the Saône on the way there and the Rhône on the way back.
Along the way, we will enjoy the sights of the peninsula (the writers' wall, the Lyonnais wall, Place des Terreaux, the town hall, the opera house).
Halfway through, we will walk around the Parc de la Tête d'Or.
The most beautiful views of Lyon from Fourvière and Croix-Rousse
Visorando Member 
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.
Religious heritage of the capital of Gaul
Visorando Member 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.
Route from the Château de Fléchères to Messimy-sur-Saône
Tourist office 
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.
Fléchères via the towpath from Beauregard
Tourist office 
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.
Neighbourhoods and traboules in Lyon
Visorando Member 
10.60 mi
+1,004 ft
-991 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Ce circuit permet de découvrir le centre lyonnais ainsi que les quartiers de Fourvière, Vieux-Lyon et Croix-Rousse, avec une descente de Croix-Rousse par quelques traboules.
A breath of fresh air in Lyon between the Saône and Rhône rivers.
Visorando Member 
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.
Confluence district of Lyon
Visorando Member 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.
Sources of the Saône and Madon rivers, Saint-Martin cave
Visorando Member 
9.53 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Escles (Vosges)
A small, discreet corner of the Vosges, but one full of beautiful discoveries. Among others, the sources of the Saône and Madon rivers. We recommend that you read the description beforehand to identify the specific points of interest on the route in advance.
Discovering Lyon: from Tête d'Or to Fourvière
Visorando Member 
9.54 mi
+509 ft
-518 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lyon (Rhône)
Hike through the heart of Lyon to discover the city.
From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line
Visorando Member 
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.
Route des Minimes au Paradis in Montmerle-sur-Saône
Tourist office 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 banks of the Saône at the start of Labergement-lès-Auxonne
Visorando Member 
5.53 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Labergement-lès-Auxonne (Côte-d'Or)
This circular route allows you to discover the village of Labergement-Lès-Auxonne, its 12th-century Saint-Étienne Church with its 17th-century altarpiece and altar, the banks of the Saône with the Voie Bleue and market gardens.
The monuments of Allerey-sur-Saône
Visorando Member 
7.82 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allerey-sur-Saône (Saône-et-Loire)
An overview of Allerey-sur-Saône, a medieval crossroads. Its listed church, with its picturesque frescoes and its "castle". The remains of a watermill spanning the Dheune. You will cross the American Camp, where a military camp existed during the First World War. Its inexhaustible wash house. The remains of the bridge, destroyed during the Second World War, which linked Allerey sur Saône to Verdun sur le Doubs via "Le Petit Chauvort".
Saône ponds route
Visorando Member 9.49 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Magny-Montarlot (Côte-d'Or)
From the vast Longchamp forest to the banks of the Saône, this walk offers an unexpected variety of landscapes on the edge of the Val de Saône: rich flora and fauna, charming villages with their churches, wash houses and the château in Athé. There is also the dam on the Saône and the Plate in Poncey-lès-Athée, the ponds in Magny-Montarlot and the magnificent villages with a rich history. Let's go!
The Chapel of Amareins and the Saône from Lurcy
Tourist office 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.
Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux
Tourist office 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.
Water catchments and the Poncey dam at the start of the route in Athée
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+79 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Athée (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant, easy walk exploring the two villages of Athée and Poncey-lès-Athée, which also takes in the drinking water treatment plant and its catchments for the Dijon metropolitan area, the Poncey dam, the church and the Athée retirement home.
A leisurely stroll starting from Pontailler-sur-Saône
Visorando Member 6.85 mi
+180 ft
-171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pontailler-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
Starting from Pontailler-sur-Saône, the route leads through the communal forests of Pontailler and Maxilly-sur-Saône before descending via the Canal de la Marne à la Saône and then along the Saône to return to Pontailler.
The Saône and the Ourche
Visorando Member 10.04 mi
+909 ft
-906 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Attigny (Vosges) (Vosges)
A lovely walk with plenty of points of interest, including Pont Tatal with its climbing and bungee jumping site, and Froideval Abbey set in lush green surroundings.
Many other points of interest await you along the route.
Saint-Bernard Circular
Tourist office 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 Île Barbe to Bellecour
Visorando Member 
5.58 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône)
An urban, family-friendly walk starting from the charming Île Barbe and heading towards the centre of Lyon.You walk along the Saône in peace and quiet on a footpath. You’ll enjoy the amenities and the few works of art dotted along the route.
Walk on the hills above Lamarche-sur-Saône
Visorando Member 
6.01 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lamarche-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
After completing the circuit of the Étang du Milieu, this walk takes you up to the heights of Lamarche-sur-Saône, skirting the Pays Neuf. We’ll take the Voie Verte before walking through the woods known as the Grandes Charrières, then through the Leat aux Renards. We’ll return to the starting point by crossing the Pays Neuf.
Circular Chamblanc, via Pagny-la-Ville, the banks of the Saône and the plain
Visorando Member 
12.70 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chamblanc (Côte-d'Or)
Fellow walkers, this walk starting from the village of Chamblanc will take you through the villages of Lechâtelet and then Pagny-la-Ville along the banks of the Saône. The return route follows the flatlands back to Chamblanc. Avoid this walk in hot weather as there is little shade along the route.
Discover the banks of the Saône and Gray
Visorando Member 8.92 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gray (Haute-Saône)
A hike to discover Gray, its surroundings and the Saône river via paths accessible on foot and by bike (except for a staircase at the end of the route, which can be easily bypassed). Also accessible by hybrid or mountain bike, except for the staircase at the end of the route, which can be easily bypassed via the adjacent streets.
Circular route along the banks of the Saône starting from Trévoux
Visorando Member 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.
Between the Saône and the forest, starting from Essertenne-et-Cecey
Visorando Member 
12.37 mi
+243 ft
-220 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Essertenne-et-Cecey (Haute-Saône)
A hike with no technical difficulties or elevation changes, along roads, paths and trails between the Apremont woods, the Mantoche woods and the right bank of the Saône, passing through:- Essertenne and its church with its external bells,- the old forges of Echalonge and its pond,- Mantoche,- the Saône, the blue route, stroll along the river,- the chalets of Grand Gué and Maison Rouge.Note: parts of the route are exposed to the sun, so take precautions in hot weather.
A lovely tour of Lyon and its hills, taking in both of its hills
Visorando Member 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!
Circular between Magny-Montarlot and Poncey-lès-Athée
Visorando Member 6.01 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Magny-Montarlot (Côte-d'Or)
Hike through the Bois des Ratières and Bois des Cognés woods where, depending on the season, you will discover these woods and their colours. Pass through Poncey-lés-Athée (unusual chapel) and walk along the banks of the Saône (dam). Return through the meadows.
Very difficult