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Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes
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6.72 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,001 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Maringes (Loire)
This route in Maringes offers beautiful views of the Forez plain, the Bois Noirs, the Pilat and numerous villages (25 bell towers on a clear day). The route also offers 180° views of the village of Maringes and a beautiful panorama of the Brévenne valley. The route passes by a chapel built in the 17th century in honour of Saint-Roch for having stopped the diphtheria epidemic.
Circular around the Gimond stream starting from the Hat Museum
9.37 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,316 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chazelles-sur-Lyon (Loire)
A circular walk from Chazelles-sur-Lyon and the Hat Museum to the Gimond dam, which is the reservoir for Chazelles-sur-Lyon's drinking water supply. Along the way, you will find several viewpoints over the region: Mont du Lyonnais, Pilat, etc. You will cross the Gimond stream, which is always dry, several times via small bridges.
Bellegarde - St Andre de Bellegarde circular
6.97 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Bellegarde-en-Forez (Loire)
A pleasant 11km circular between Bellegarde-en-Forez and Saint-André-le-Puy.
Pass by the "délices foréziens" and return via the new Voie Verte, which connects the two villages. A peaceful walk with very little traffic on busy roads.
Circular route between Haute-Rivoire, À Foix and Saint-Martin-Lestra
7.37 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Rivoire (Rhône)
A pleasant walk from Haute-Rivoire to Saint-Martin-Lestra via the hamlet of A Foix on the way there and via theGR®89on the way back. The route is about 50% tarmac, but you’ll rarely come across any cars.
If you look up, you’ll probably spot a buzzard or a kite. And if you’re attentive and quiet, you might see a hare or a rabbit at the edge of a wood, or, if you’re lucky, a roe deer or a wild boar.
There is an interesting viewpoint at Calvaire (6).
Circular from Saint-Martin-Lestra to Haute-Rivoire
5.96 mi
+673 ft
-692 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-Lestra (Loire)
A short, half-day family hike in the Monts du Lyonnais. Can be started from Haute-Rivoire, but the car park is a little way from the route. TheGR®89, Chemin de Montaigne, is marked in white and red.
Route around the Gimond dam
6.91 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,171 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grézieu-le-Marché (Rhône)
The route goes around the Gimond dam in a peaceful setting, surrounded by fishermen, then after a detour to the church of Grézieu-le-Marché, it ends the circular route at the Bois de la Dame.
Circular route starting from Gimond, from Argentière to Aveize
6.27 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grézieu-le-Marché (Rhône)
A route starting from the Gimond dam to Aveize, via L'Argentière. This route crosses the Monts du Lyonnais with a short section in the woods, near the Aveize discovery trail.
Tour of Saint-Galmier Aerodrome
2.80 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Galmier (Loire)
A flat Sunday walk along small roads and safe paths, suitable for young children.
In the Monts du Lyonnais from Saint-Symphorien-Sur-Coise
9.53 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,401 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (Rhône)
This route takes you to Samson’s Menhir and the Chapel of La Salette. It is a very pleasant walk as it follows the rivers Coise and Couzon for a while, as well as the Orzon stream, and offers beautiful views of the Monts du Lyonnais.
Short family circular in the Hauts du Lyonnais
4.59 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aveize (Rhône)
Starting from L'Argentière (in the commune of Aveize), this short 2- to 3-hour circular will delight the whole family with its varied landscapes and the last third of the route, which follows a fun botanical trail. The places mentioned
"in quotation marks" in the description are marked with corresponding signs on the ground put in place by the Rhône department.
Around Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
5.14 mi
+459 ft
-472 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (Rhône)
An easy and very varied walk (village, paths, woods, fields) with beautiful panoramic views and amenities.
Castles and dam around Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
8.89 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,220 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise (Rhône)
A route through the Monts du Lyonnais starting from Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, inviting you to discover châteaux and dams, taking roads, nature trails and wooded paths offering views of the Monts du Lyonnais and Forez, and ending with a visit to the collegiate church that dominates the town.
Tour of the Prépieux Pond
2.15 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Cuzieu (Loire) (Loire)
The Prépieux Pond serves as a bird sanctuary and is a great place to observe local and migratory birds.
Route des Petits Chambons in Montrond-les-Bains
4.53 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montrond-les-Bains (Loire)
Walk in Montrond-les-Bains along the banks of the Loire to the Deux Becs nature reserve.
Circular from Jas to Salt-en-Donzy along the Doise
4.99 mi
+807 ft
-830 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jas (Loire)
A circular that starts in Jas and takes us through forests and countryside to the small village of Salt-en-Donzy.
The Panissières monorail
9.44 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Jas (Loire)
Alternative route via the Panissières monorail: 15.2 km instead of 26 km. Take this route for the view of the Forez Mountains, passing through Donzy – a must-see and well worth a visit. Yellow and white signposted route with a black locomotive from Jas to La Valette, then from Chez Grizonnet back to Jas.
Following a comment from the author, it is preferable to park at (4) to start the hike.
The coordinates for the car park in the village of Donzy are: Longitude: 4.27990° Latitude: 45.74670°.
On the heights of Feurs, starting from Donzy Castle (circular)
3.52 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Salt-en-Donzy (Loire)
A circular route starting from the ruins of Donzy Castle, following the Charpassonne via the heights of Feurs. There are some lovely photo opportunities halfway along the route, with the setting sun reflecting on the ponds of the Loire and the Forez mountains in the background.
Circular loop of the three villages in the Monts du Lyonnais
14.44 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,057 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Clément-les-Places (Rhône)
A beautiful circular route with panoramic views of the Monts du Forez. No particular technical difficulty. You can start from any of the three villages. The route is described from St-Clément les Places.
Châtelus route along the Couzon and towards Marcenod
6.54 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Châtelus (Loire) (Loire)
Starting from Châtelus, head towards the Couzon, which you will follow as far as the Moulin du Pas. From there, the route climbs up to the Pin Picard and heads towards the Bruneton, from where you will return to Châtelus via Soleymieux and La Rivoire.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset
8.23 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset (Rhône)
A lovely, easy hike in the Monts du Lyonnais starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset. A family day out or a slightly more challenging half-day hike.
As this walk does not appear in any guidebook, the markings on the ground may coincidentally correspond to a section of the route... but that is all. The description and route have been finalised taking into account the comments and observations of hikers.
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