The Bois des Franchises between Chavanoz and Villette-d'Anthon

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A section of this very pleasant woodland stretches almost from Pont-de-Chéruy to Villette-d'Anthon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 41 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 40 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 247 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 219 m
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Description of the walk

Park at the side of the road on a small grassy area in the hamlet of Gringalet.

(S/E) Head towards the Bois des Franchises, then turn left to walk along the edge of the woods. Then turn right to enter the woods. You will reach a T-junction.

(1) Turn left and you will reach a track at the edge of the woods.

(2) Turn right and follow the edge of the woods to reach another crossroads.

(3) Enter the woods by taking the path on the left, continue through the Bois du Commandant and you will find theGR®422at the exit.

(4) Leave the woods by taking the path opposite that leads to the Ferme des Franchises. Before reaching the farm, turn right to walk along the fields and rejoin theGR®422.

(5) Turn left and re-enter the woods. Continue until you reach the D124z crossroads.

(6) Ignore this road and take a sharp right turn. Walk between the woods and fields to return to the Bois des Franchises crossroads you passed on the way there.

(3) Then retrace your steps to return to the Gringalet car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 219 m - Gringalet car park
  2. 1 : km 1.18 - alt. 232 m - T-junction
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 219 m - Compost depot
  4. 3 : km 2.12 - alt. 234 m - Crossroads of the circular
  5. 4 : km 3.34 - alt. 241 m - Towards the Ferme des Franchises
  6. 5 : km 3.93 - alt. 244 m - GR422
  7. 6 : km 4.75 - alt. 242 m - D124z
  8. S/E : km 8.46 - alt. 219 m - Gringalet car park

Notes

Between (2) and (4), you will join part of the Battle of Anthon trail after passing the Confluence Amendements compost storage site. This site, which consists of two separate parts, is interesting to observe despite the nature of the product. It resembles a seaweed farm.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 21026926

Perfect, thank you!

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FoxJeanMa
FoxJeanMa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The starting point is unsuitable: there are only one or two parking spaces for cars! It is better to park south of the woods: at the fitness trail car park in the municipality of Charvieu.

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Gisele m
Gisele m

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

You can extend the route on the way back from number 3 by continuing straight ahead and arriving at the other main road.
The appeal of this easy, wooded route

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Philippe S5.
Philippe S5.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A peaceful walk mainly through the forest on fairly wide forest paths, where you may encounter a few people walking their dogs. The route takes about two hours at a leisurely pace.

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Fil Kopl
Fil Kopl

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guyleg
guyleg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant and easy hike
No difficulty following the route with Visorando, of course!!!

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maud_s
maud_s

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well signposted and pleasant walk

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Fil Kopl
Fil Kopl

Thank you for the notes, glad you enjoyed this little route.

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sope
sope

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk

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Tamin'
Tamin'

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A gentle, unpretentious stroll through the woods.

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Tamin'
Tamin'

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short Sunday stroll in the shade.

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Jobb
Jobb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route, mostly through forest, is ideal for a walk sheltered from the sun.

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