The Monts du Lyonnais from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux

A very pleasant walk in the woods, rewarded with a panoramic view of the Rhône Valley and the Ain Plain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 365 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 367 m

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    Highest point: 729 m
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    Lowest point: 394 m

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Description of the walk

At Vaugneray, head towards Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux and follow the river until you see the sign for Les Adrets.
"Les Adrets" Parking (limited spaces) after the bridge, with space for a maximum of three cars in the bend just before this car park or 200 m further up the road.

(S/E) Follow the path up between the two houses until you leave the woods.

(1) 50 m before the entrance to the hamlet of Samazange, take the path on your left to join the Rd489, which you cross.

(2) Take the road opposite the Rd towards Biojolais.

(3) After the farm, the road ends; turn right onto the path that climbs through the meadows.
At the intersection, turn left and continue uphill.

(4) After 200 metres, you will find a path on your right that will take you to Le Soupat.
Turn right and follow the paved road to Les Jumeaux.

(5) At the next intersection, turn left towards the hamlet of Les Jumeaux

(6) After the hamlet, 200 metres further on, take the path on the right through the meadows above a shed.
You will then come to an intersection on Barthelemy (signposted Croix de la Garde). Keep right and follow the fence, then turn right again onto a downhill road that will take you to a paved road.
Cross towards the hamlet of La Milonière.

(7) Follow the road to the first hairpin bend.

(8) Go up on your right. Then take the left path to descend to Les Arnauds.
At the edge of the woods, keep left, leave the road and continue to the RD489.

(9) Cross the Rd, then 60 m further on, turn right towards Samazange and pass between the houses opposite.

(10) Take the path downhill and follow the ponds towards Le Got.

(11) After crossing the river, continue right along the road to Les Adrets (S/E).
You have now completed the loop.

Enjoy your walk.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 423 m - Parking - Yzeron (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.23 - alt. 477 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.52 - alt. 527 m - Crossing the Rd towards Biojolais
  4. 3 : km 2.19 - alt. 621 m - When the road ends, turn right
  5. 4 : km 2.86 - alt. 689 m - Take the path on the right towards Le Soupat
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 709 m - At the intersection, turn left towards Les Jumeaux
  7. 6 : km 4.77 - alt. 729 m - Right-hand path
  8. 7 : km 6.39 - alt. 587 m - Hamlet of La Milonière
  9. 8 : km 6.82 - alt. 561 m - Hairpin bend, climb up to the right
  10. 9 : km 8.16 - alt. 511 m - Cross the Rd
  11. 10 : km 8.52 - alt. 481 m - Opposite, between the houses
  12. 11 : km 9.39 - alt. 396 m - River, road on the right
  13. S/E : km 10.26 - alt. 424 m - Parking

Practical information

There is a steep descent to Soupat.
The path is not particularly difficult.
One third of the route is on a paved path with no traffic.

In the nearby area

This walk can be linked to Yzeron via Thurins, Col de Maleval via Luère, Brevenne, etc.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 49 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
PierreF2
PierreF2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely route through the Monts du Lyonnais. Approximately 17% shaded. And beautiful unobstructed views of Lyon and the Alps.

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Didier 69
Didier 69

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice route with beautiful views

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josettechagnon
josettechagnon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful walk, often through woods or meadows, with little tarmac

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sefriane
sefriane

Thank you very much for your reply!!

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manuel.fonseca
manuel.fonseca

I have already done this hike twice and have not seen any dogs!

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sefriane
sefriane

Hello, are the herds guarded by Patou-type dogs?
Thank you

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Nounouche
Nounouche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very pretty route, not signposted at all, so follow the directions carefully as they are very reliable. We saw cows, sheep, donkeys and goats! Beautiful views and not at all busy. Would definitely do again

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Angilfranch
Angilfranch

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely little walk that takes about two and a half hours. The path between points 10 and 11 is not maintained. If you have children, I recommend returning to point 1 from point 10

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Tony C
Tony C

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant hike in the Monts du Lyonnais,
route close to Lyon

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manuel.fonseca
manuel.fonseca

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I did this hike a few years ago, and I just did it again and enjoyed it just as much: beautiful rolling green fields, great views of the Crayon (the Tour de la Part Dieu) and, as always, herds of goats nearby!
Great.

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larsen Detdl
larsen Detdl
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very nice route, perfect in winter, very bright, with distant views, the sections of very small roads are very good, very little mud, and I even discovered two sections I didn't know, thanks to the author.
Reliable GPX file (no hesitation).
Did not use the description or the waypoints.
As already mentioned: parking for 3 or even 4 cars at the starting point next to the recycling bins, no parking in the hairpin bend 200 metres further on, justified no parking signs: a tractor with a trailer cannot pass if there is a car parked there....
In summary, I recommend this guide, which is a departure from the classic Luère, Malval, X du Ban guides....

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YBoissel
YBoissel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Easy and well signposted. Takes only 3 hours, including a picnic break.

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pelounouche
pelounouche

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

overall, a good hike

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SAEZ
SAEZ

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

the end of the route is poorly signposted

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Mag Ali 69
Mag Ali 69

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The explanations were vague and the numbers on the map made it difficult to see clearly.
The hike was nice, with quite a few climbs but they were gentle, and the paths were pleasant, although I would have preferred a few more paths in the forest. Overall, though, it was good, with few other people around.

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