The Rhône River from Sablons to Serrières via Peyraud

Discovering the banks of the Rhône. The route passes along the left and right banks via the Peyraud SNCF bridge. It introduces us to the river's developments, its floods, and its flora and fauna. Graduated markers indicate the various flood levels along the way.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 6 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 6 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 143 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 133 m

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Description of the walk

Town centre car park "Le Clos des Bateliers".

(S/E) When you leave the car park, turn left and then right onto Rue des Fusillés. When you reach the Rhône, turn left. Follow the quay southwards to Square Henri Frenay, which has benches and a children's playground.

(1) Leave the road and continue along the Rhône. Pass in front of the "Moly Sabata" house, a former boatmen's inn. This house was one of the first to be flooded in the event of high water, hence its name, which means "wet slipper". It is home to the Albert Gleizes Foundation, named after the painter in 1927. Continue until you reach the street on the right.

(2) Leave the tarmac road at a fork on the right and continue to follow the river. The path joins the ViaRhôna (cycle path), which you follow in a south-easterly direction. The river passes through a weir. A specially designed area allows you to discover the wildlife on a branch of the river.

(3) On your left, you will see a housing estate behind the forest. Before reaching the lock road, take the dirt track on the right. A large rock blocks access to vehicles. Continue south until you pass under the railway bridge. About ten metres further on, take the path that climbs left towards the railway line. There is a pedestrian crossing along the track. Cross the Rhône. Once you reach the opposite bank, go down the path on the left. At the crossroads, turn left to pass under the railway bridge. From here, head north-west, following the main path along the Rhône.

(4) Cross the Ruisseau de Moure stream. Continue up the Rhône and pass in front of the jousting ponds. When you reach the Pont de Serrières bridge, take the pedestrian crossing to cross the river again. Continue to the junction with Rue Gustave Toursier, then turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 137 m - Clos des Bateliers car park
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 136 m - Square Henri Frenay - Rhône (River)
  3. 2 : km 1.64 - alt. 135 m - Junction with the ViaRhôna
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 136 m - Leaving the ViaRhôna
  5. 4 : km 6.9 - alt. 136 m - Moure Stream
  6. S/E : km 7.84 - alt. 137 m - Clos des Bateliers car park

Worth a visit

At point (4), you can visit the Musée des Mariniers (Mariners' Museum), housed in a former church that is clearly visible throughout the walk, if it is open.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Fabrice0869
Fabrice0869

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk along the banks of the Rhône, a very enjoyable experience. No difficulty whatsoever. Definitely worth doing if you are in the area.

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Morgane S
Morgane S

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk. I recommend doing it early in the morning to see the mist rise above the Rhône. A peaceful walk with a lovely view of the Pilat massif and the Rhône. Worth doing again and again. (Perfect for walks with dogs.)

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reboulmarieclaire
reboulmarieclaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk along the banks of the Rhône.

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Edenath
Edenath

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike along the Rhône river

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marcheur de jarcieu
marcheur de jarcieu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short walk along the Rhône, suitable for families with no elevation gain.

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