Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin walks

A peaceful route starting from Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin via Crêt de Charnat, Crêt Neron, Col de Saint-Bonnet and Chapelle Saint-Bonnet. Beautiful views of the Saône valley and the Alps.

A lovely walk through the woods to the Chapel of Saint-Bonnet and its magnificent viewpoint.

A short, easy hike through vineyards and forests with beautiful views of the Saône valley. View to the west from the ridge.

This is a pleasant, easy walk through the vineyards, the Caudalies Rouges.

This day hike is intended for experienced walkers. Its appeal lies in the long kilometres of solitude, where hikers can find themselves while awakening their senses by listening to the various sounds of nature and enjoying the magnificent landscapes where the ridge line oscillates from "very high" to "walker's height". This hike is difficult due to its length and elevation gain. In total, slopes greater than 7% stretch over 11 kilometres. In addition, orientation is complicated fromthe 11th tothe 13th kilometre as there are many crossroads. The psychological impact should not be overlooked, as you will almost always take the uphill paths at the crossroads. For this very difficult hike, be sure to take all the necessary precautions.

Overlooking the Saône valley, the trail crosses the Beaujolais vineyards and climbs the Col du Failly through a forest of deciduous and coniferous trees. A break at the Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet chapel will reveal the beauty of the panorama over the Saône Valley and the Beaujolais region.

Surplombant la vallée de la Saône, le sentier traverse les vignes du Beaujolais et passe par le bas du vallon de Rochefolle pour rejoindre l'acrobranche de Blacé, en traversant le ruisseau le Sallerin / le Sovarin et traverse une forêt de feuillus et de résineux. Une pause à la Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet révélera la beauté du panorama sur le Val de Saône et le Beaujolais.

Randonnez sur ce sentier de 25 km et partez à la découverte du patrimoine blacéen, sa viticulture, ses panoramas, ses vieilles demeures. Ce circuit est une synthèse des trois autres circuits de la commune de Blacé et reprend en partie ces derniers (la Madone 5 km, les Béragnons 10 km et les Têtières 16 km).

A 10 km circular that winds through the vineyards of Blacé and along the old Voie du Tacot road, passing through the village of Saint-Julien and near the Claude Bernard Museum.

In the commune of Blacé, discover this 5 km trail, the Madone, built to protect the harvests, and enjoy the orientation table offering a panoramic view of the Monts du Lyonnais on the border with Burgundy and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.

A beautiful, fairly wild loop starting from the charming village of Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux, on a pass between Villefranche-sur-Saône and the Azergues valley. The trails are mainly in the forest with plenty of shade. A complete change of scenery. Beautiful unobstructed views from the moors at the top of the Bois des Allemands.

A scenic walk between the mountain passes of Col du Châtoux and Col du Joncin.

From Col du chatoux (or col du Chêne), this hike goes through woods along the ridge line offering wonderful views: -over the Saône and eastern Beaujolais valleys - over Azergues Valley to the west.

A beautiful walk in the Cantinière Departmental Forest.

From Ville-sur-Jarnioux, take the Voie du Tacot to Jarnioux and return via small paths. This is an easy walk with beautiful views of both villages.

Climb up to the plateau of the Sainte-Marie farm, starting from the centre of the village of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne and passing through the Trou du Loup. The hike returns to the starting point through the vineyards.

Walk among the vineyards of the lower Beaujolais, the forests and the ridges above. Paths and trails marked in yellow with signs.

Through the rolling countryside, the walk follows the red-and-yellow or yellow signposts and takes us through Oingt, a pretty medieval village with golden-hued stone buildings, a Romanesque church and numerous craft shops. The walk mainly follows paths, tracks and quiet country lanes, apart from the D116, which you’ll need to walk alongside and then cross after the descent from the Col du Chêne. The walk ends with a steep climb… so save a bit of energy for the end.

Despite the short distance, this circular route is quite challenging: there are significant elevation changes and steep gradients. The reward: superb panoramic views and vantage points! Caution! A steep section at (8)

This loop takes you on a journey of discovery through an original and unique area, shaped by yellow ochre limestone, before you stroll through the medieval village of Oingt, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", with its golden stone houses welcoming artists and craftsmen. The village enjoys an exceptional view over the Azergues valley.

Discover the vineyards of Brouilly and Côte De Brouilly and enjoy a splendid view of the Ain plain and, on a clear day, catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc. You will also pass close to some of the châteaux that are the pride of our region.

This hike follows the Rouge d'Odenas trail. Through the vineyards, it leads to Mont Brouilly and its chapel overlooking the Saône valley, offering a beautiful panorama of the Beaujolais mountains, the Bresse, the Dombes and the Monts d'Or. The second climb leads to the Beaujolais moors and offers beautiful views of the green Beaujolais region and, on clear days, the Alps.

A relatively short walk combining a pretty path along a stream and a beautiful ridge trail. Completed in two hours at a brisk pace in cold weather.

This loop takes the Chemin du Tacot and returns via a pretty ridge sheltered by old box trees.

A lovely, easy walk through the woods above Chamelet.

The main attraction of this hike is the long path that follows the Ruisseau de Rebaisselet stream for 5 km. The first part climbs through vineyards and small woods, then the path plunges into the Ruisseau de Rebaisselet valley. Yves Duteil's song will come to mind and stay with you, as there are many small wooden bridges to cross from one bank to the other. This is a little-used route with the option of extending it to the Col du Joncin.

This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the south-western part of the village. Ancient paths, wooded areas, cadoles (vineyard huts) built by our ancestors, but you will also discover a little-known part of the local industry of the past: clay extraction for tiles and bricks, lime kilns, hemp retting, and of course viticulture, all set against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes. This route is the subject of the Pommiers 2022 geo-event, not to be missed.

How about a short walk to see Pommiers from a different perspective? A geo-discovery walk that highlights the rich historical heritage around Pommiers. This route, which was the subject of a geo-event in 2021, is definitely worth a detour.

This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the northern part of the village. Old paths, picturesque hamlets, a castle, wash houses, etc. All set against beautiful landscapes and panoramic views. This route is the focus of the Pommiers 2023 geo-event – not to be missed.

This hike allows you to see and visit the Pierres Dorées heritage sites in the villages of Ternand, Sainte-Paule and Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt. The medieval part of Ternand is not included in this hike.

A beautiful walk in a peaceful and bucolic landscape with the source of Beaujolais wine: an original idea for this circuit.

This loop, starting from the old village of Ternand, winds its way through the vineyards of the Beaujolais region and the deep Brou forest. The circuit begins with a visit to the pretty medieval village of Ternand. The route follows small roads and easy paths and offers beautiful views of the surrounding Beaujolais mountains, from Létra to Oingt.

This route allows you to discover Old Ternand, a superb medieval fortified village perched on a peak. Halfway along the route, you can admire the Ronzière chapel and the adjoining property before passing by a pond with water lilies. This route can complement the very interesting circular Heritage Loop through Ternand, Saint-Paule and Saint-Laurent d'Oingt. Starting from Old Ternand allows you to visit it at your leisure after the hike. You can spot this rocky peak in the distance if you go on other hikes in the area.

A walk around the Pyramid, in the forest of the same name, with a magnificent view of the Saône valley at the highest point of the route.

Starting from the village of Bois-d'Oingt, this loop allows you to visit the villages of Oingt, Theizé and Moiré, passing through Woods and vineyards in a beautiful landscape.

It is thanks to the Amis de la Voie du Tacot that you will discover this walk. This association organises walks throughout the year, with the largest gathering taking place in early November. Two lines of the Chemins de Fer du Beaujolais, opened between 1901 and 1902, linked Villefranche to Monsols and Villefranche to Tarare. The car replaced the train in 1934. Walk along sections of this track, now converted into a footpath, which runs the entire length from Liergues to Sarcey.

A pleasant and varied walk through the vineyards and woods, starting from Quincié-en-Beaujolais.

This is a lovely walk through woods and vineyards with some beautiful views. What's more, if you do this walk at the right time of day and in the right season, you may encounter a number of wild animals.

Route starting from Bagnols towards Oingt, then Theizé for a return to Bagnols.

Starting from Bagnol, you’ll traverse the slopes to enjoy a succession of breathtaking views of the varied landscapes of the Pierres Dorées region. This hike is ideal for those seeking nature and a sense of wonder through relaxing panoramic views. The difficulty is rated as moderate to slightly difficult, given the numerous ascents and descents. The waypoints are relatively far apart: please read the entire paragraph carefully before continuing. Please note that the names of the waypoints are not included in the description.

This is an easy hike starting from Anse, allowing you to discover the countryside around Anse and Lucenay. Please note: The start and finish points of this walk are close to Anse railway station, so you can reach the town by train. Alternatively, if travelling by car, parking is free. Problem with blocked passage in (7), see reviews.

A peaceful route through forests, fields and pastures.