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Montanay walks
Between woods and fields in Montanay
Visorando Member 
3.26 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A short route suitable for lockdown with moderate elevation. The first part is through the woods of Montanay and the second
Route country on the Saône plateau in Montanay
Visorando Member 
3.67 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montanay (Rhône)
A lovely route through fields on the Val de Saône plateau on the outskirts of the village of Montanay. Good country lanes, limited elevation gain, but with one or two fairly steep and earthy sections (passing through valleys) that can be slippery in wet weather.
Walk in the forest on the heights of Neuville
Visorando Member 
3.13 mi
+427 ft
-404 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)
Most of the walk is in the forest. The paths are pleasant, with quite a few small stones on the ground. In rainy weather or after heavy rain, the path may be muddy or even impassable in places (not sure, to be checked). The end of the walk is not in the shade, so it can get hot in the sun.
Moderator's warning: a section of the route is now closed. Please wait for a detour to be put in place.
Banks of the Saône and return via Genay
Visorando Member 
5.29 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)
Easy circular partly along the Saône, crossing the small marina of Genay and running alongside a small stream.
On the heights of Fleurieu-sur-Saône
Visorando Member 
5.52 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fleurieu-sur-Saône (Rhône)
A beautiful route, fairly challenging in the first third with alternating ascents and descents. Beautifully diverse landscapes. Magnificent panoramic view at the start of the route.
Loop around Mont Thou and the drystone shelters
Visorando Member 
9.27 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,801 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This hike in the Monts d'Or mountains, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will allow you to enjoy the panoramic view of Mont Thou and Mont Verdun and discover the drystone shelters that are part of the region's heritage. It follows the inner route of the Monts d'Or with a variant to shorten the circuit.
Three mountains and a cross at the start of Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 
8.33 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,798 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will take you to Mont Thou with its magnificent view of the region, then to Mont Verdun and Mont Py, and finally to Croix Rampeau before descending back to Curis.
During this hike, you will see two old wash houses and, depending on the season, orchids, martagon lilies, wild asparagus and many other flowers
The Bois des Côtes forest from Fontaines-Saint-Martin
Visorando Member 
3.21 mi
+338 ft
-351 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-Saint-Martin (Rhône)
This route crosses the natural and agricultural site of the Vallon des Échets and the wetland area of the Ruisseau des Vosges. Once you arrive at the Madone site, at an altitude of 266 metres, you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Monts d'Or, the Saône valley, the cliffs of Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, the Monts du Beaujolais and the Fourvière hill.
In the Saône Valley, starting from Fontaines-Saint-Martin
Visorando Member 
11.59 mi
+889 ft
-889 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines-Saint-Martin (Rhône)
A route very close to Lyon that offers a chance to get out into the countryside with an easy walk through fields, woods and along the banks of the Saône. This route passes through sensitive natural areas (the Torrières valley, the Prolières wetland) where the Metropolis has recently developed interpretive trails. Well worth (re)discovering...
Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux
Tourist office 8.25 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Massieux (Ain)
From the Dombes plateau to the banks of the Saône, make the most of this walk to enjoy a refreshing cultural break at the Maison Eclusière in Parcieux.
Loop around Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 
9.33 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,585 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This walk, after giving you a beautiful view of the Château de Curis, will take you close to three mountains: Mont Narcel, Mont Verdun and Mont Py before returning to Saint-Germain. You will discover several wash houses and small chapels along the way.
Circular around Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 
3.22 mi
+909 ft
-879 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This circular starting from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the remains of the Monts d'Or Aqueduct, a charming little wash house and a few other ruins. The first and last thirds of the route follow marked trails, while the central part follows small unmarked paths.
Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or loop via Mont Py
Visorando Member 
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.
The Grand Rieux in Civrieux
Tourist office 4.50 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Civrieux (Ain)
A pleasant route around the village of Civrieux.
From Bois des Pommes to Étang Dimanche
Tourist office 
4.38 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mionnay (Ain)
An easy family walk that starts at Mionnay Station, crosses the Bois des Pommes and leads to Étang Dimanche.
From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or to St Romain-au-Mont-d'Or via Mont Thoux
Visorando Member 
5.78 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A Short yet tough hike through the Monts d'Or. Very nice in good weather and on dry ground.
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.
Between Fontaines-sur-Saône and Fontaines-Saint-Martin
Visorando Member 
2.44 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-sur-Saône (Rhône)
A hike suitable for all, offering different viewpoints and remarkable landscapes, and an opportunity to discover nature and heritage.
Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or - Mont Thou loop
Visorando Member 
4.51 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,398 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This is an easy, shaded walk where you can see many orchids in April and a few restored drystone shelters. Mont Thou offers beautiful views of the Saône valley and the Ain plain, and even further depending on the weather.
Drystone shelters are dry stone structures found in the Monts d'Or.
Circular Val de Saône in Sathonay
Visorando Member 
1.83 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sathonay-Village (Rhône)
Walk starting from the church in Sathonay-Village. Slight incline, easy walk for families. You will be able to see animals at two points along the walk: horses, donkeys, chickens, geese and ostriches.
Between Mont Cindre and Mont Thou
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A slightly challenging hike with a significant climb right from the start, but the difficulty is quickly forgotten as the walk is very pleasant, offering a variety of landscapes, panoramic views and scenic trails.
Mont Thou from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 4.71 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,309 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
A circular route starting from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or, climbing up to Mont Thou with numerous viewpoints along the way. This is a circular route consisting mainly of footpaths with a few sections on roads.
Saint-Romain loop via Poleymieux and Curis-au-Mont-d'Or
Visorando Member 
9.29 mi
+2,549 ft
-2,582 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This double loop of around fifteen kilometres with a significant elevation gain will take you through some beautiful panoramas and places in the Monts d'Or.
Starting from the pretty village of Saint-Romain, it will take you to the summit of Mont Thou with its magnificent panorama, then to the village of Poleymieux with its church and some beautiful drystone shelters.
You will cross the grounds of Château de Curis and then walk through the woods to return to your starting point, passing by the enigmatic Demeure du Chaos.
Loop in the Monts d'Or starting from Saint-Romain
Visorando Member 
13.50 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,549 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)
This loop follows the Grand Tour and Tour intérieur des Monts d'Or trails. We start at the Saint-Romain cemetery and head towards Mont Cindre via the Sentier des Rapaces trail. Towards Limonest, we walk alongside Château de la Barollière before climbing up to Mont Verdun. It's worth making a detour to visit the Glande lime kiln.
This route offers beautiful panoramic views around Mont Cindre and Mont Verdun, towards Poleymieux and the heights of Saint-Romain.