The Fayolles spring

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful loop that starts with a steep climb. So no, it's not for those who have mobility, heart or breathing problems. After that, it's all downhill or flat. The path is easy to follow. Those who have mentioned barriers or other difficulties in the comments may have missed some turnings, I think. In some places, you have to follow the map carefully and look at the terrain beyond what seems natural to follow.

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Date of your route : Dec 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike far from residential areas, varied with a section through the woods leading to magnificent panoramic views of the Beaujolais Mountains (stunning at sunset) and the Saône Valley, followed by a descent through the vineyards. The path as indicated seems to have changed (now a field with a barrier), so it is difficult to find your way at the end of the hike.

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Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The difficulty of the circuit is rated as easy, but the elevation changes are too significant to consider this hike easy. The start is very steep. You need good shoes and good stamina! Once you reach the "summit", there are several possible routes. We set off to the left towards the paragliding launch sites. There were a few paragliders that day. The descent is easier.
Considering the effort required in this region, there are many other more pleasant routes with equally nice or even better panoramic views.

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Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 21 March...I think autumn is the best time of year to enjoy the colours of the landscape during the descent. The ascent (300 m elevation gain) takes place in the woods for the first 1,500 m, with an average gradient of 20%. the descent, which is sometimes steep, takes place largely among vineyards... and there are many possible paths to follow... which, with a basic sense of direction, all lead back to the starting point without difficulty. A short and pleasant hike, but perhaps not recommended if there has been heavy rain the day before due to the climb and a fairly steep descent of about 50 metres.

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Date of your route : Oct 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is not an easy walk as described in the description, but rather a challenging route, with only one very steep, rocky climb and an almost identical descent. However, the view is pleasant and on the way down you can enjoy the view of the vineyards.

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Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The difficulty of the circuit is rated as easy, but the elevation changes are too significant to consider this hike easy.

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Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We wanted to take the longer trail to avoid the steep slopes, but the path was blocked by ropes. So we had to take the steep slope, and it really was steep. You need good shoes and not to be afraid of climbing a little. At the top, the scenery is magnificent. However, we couldn't find the trails to go back down, so we took the main path, which was also a parish specific to Brittany, very steep! A beautiful walk, but you need to be used to walking a bit!

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Date of your route : May 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike for families (two adults aged 38, two children aged 7 and 11) and fairly short to complete (< 2 hours).
There was a slight discrepancy between the GPX route and my watch, but nothing serious. There is only one "fast track" path, so it's impossible to get lost.
As the comments say, the first slope is quite steep. It lasts about 20 minutes and is only suitable for people who do a minimum amount of physical activity. My heart rate peaked at 160 bpm, which is not bad for walking.

Hiking boots are essential, as you need good grip even in dry weather because the ground is slippery in places (both uphill and downhill)
The landscape and views are magnificent. Even the first climb through the forest has its charm in May, as it's quite wild with lots of ferns, a sort of Beaujolais jungle.
The descent above the vineyards is an excellent idea for a change of pace! Thank you, Visorando!

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Thank you for your feedback. I have added a warning to indicate that some sections are steep.

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Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

the route we chose was deliberately quick and easy to describe, as I have a 4-year-old daughter
when we arrived, it was very well signposted, so we had a picnic among the vines and then set off
in the end, the route turned out to be not so easy, with fairly steep and slippery slopes, but the difficulties were quickly forgotten when we reached the summit for the view!
a really nice area with other walks to discover
i recommend wearing good shoes

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Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The first half of the route is through very steep forest (make sure you have shoes with good grip).
The second half is open, with views of the Beaujolais region and the Saône plain: magnificent all the way. Despite some slippery sections.
Perfect if you are reasonably fit.

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Hello Axel, and thank you for your comments.

In what way was the description disappointing? Where, specifically, was it too vague, and how can we remedy this? Thank you in advance.

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Date of your route : Feb 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Frankly not easy
It climbs and descends really steeply
Not recommended if you're not in good shape
Finally, the best part for me is the first 500 metres in the forest next to the river, without any climbing
See you soon

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Date of your route : Oct 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

We are not specialists and were looking for a walk in the trees.
We climbed a slippery, muddy slope and fell on the way back down a steep, rocky descent
This is a route for training for difficult treks

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Date of your route : Oct 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We enjoyed a beautiful late summer afternoon. The climb was fortunately in the shade of the forest. The view at the top was superb. And the return trip through the often abandoned but generous vineyards allowed us to enjoy a good grape tasting.

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