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Drystone shelters in Poleymieux
Visorando Member
6.06 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,286 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop starting from Poleymieux will take you to discover the drystone shelters, traditional huts built from dry stones in the Monts d'Or.
The route passes through the forests on the northern slopes of the Monts d'Or and beautiful meadows.
You will follow part of the geological discovery trail with its excellent information panels.
The paths are easy for the most part, but the forest trails can be steep and tricky in wet weather.
Geology, traditions and defence secrets in the Monts d'Or
5.88 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This short loop of around ten kilometres from Poleymieux church will take you on a journey through time.
Go back 200 million years with the Monts d'Or geological trail.
Then travel to the 19th century with the surprising drystone shelters, the Carrière battery, the magnificent lime kiln at Polyemieux and finally the Ampère Museum.
And finally, return to the 21st century with the Air Base 942 site and its secret installations.
Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or loop via Mont Py
6.04 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This hike will take you to the Croix Rampeau (viewpoint over the Alps and the Saône plain), the Tour Risler (Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or), the ruins of a hermitage, the remains of a tannery and several old wash houses. Depending on the season, you will see daffodils, orchids, wild asparagus (edible), martagon lilies or fields of colchicum.
Monts d'Or geological footpath
5.65 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,086 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This is an easy route, best undertaken with good walking shoes. However, be careful in wet weather as the clay soil can be slippery and muddy in places. Along the route, there are information panels explaining the formation of the Monts d'Or massif.
On the paths and trails of the Monts d'Or massif
6.56 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,198 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike follows paths already covered in other hikes, but is nonetheless interesting. Best done in dry weather, as there are a few steep sections.
La Madone, alternative route
5.10 mi
+1,060 ft
-1,053 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
This hike follows part of the Madone hike, with a variation at the start and finish. Please note that there are some very steep sections, so walking poles are strongly recommended to avoid slipping in wet weather.
The Monts-d’Or trails starting from Chasselay
6.51 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)
A walk through the woodland; wear suitable footwear and bring walking poles, as there are steep, slippery and muddy sections in wet weather. Only one kilometre on the road, with the option to walk on the hard shoulder without any problems.