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Montrond-les-Bains walks
Route des Petits Chambons in Montrond-les-Bains
Walk in Montrond-les-Bains along the banks of the Loire to the Deux Becs nature reserve.
Tour of the Prépieux Pond
The Prépieux Pond serves as a bird sanctuary and is a great place to observe local and migratory birds.
Bellegarde - St Andre de Bellegarde circular
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.
Route from Saint-Roch Chapel to Maringes
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.
Les Trois Ports - Long version
The Trois Ports hike is signposted and extends to Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert. It is an easy walk along a beautiful path on the banks of the Loire.
Circular from Saint-Martin-Lestra to Haute-Rivoire
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.
Circular from Jas to Salt-en-Donzy along the Doise
A circular that starts in Jas and takes us through forests and countryside to the small village of Salt-en-Donzy.
Circular around the Gimond stream starting from the Hat Museum
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.
Around Saint-Bonnet-Les-Oules
A walk along wide, easy paths through meadows above Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules.
Madone circuit in Champdieu
A short family route offering a chance to explore the heights of Champdieu with unobstructed views of the Forez plain.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
Circular route starting from Gimond, from Argentière to Aveize
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.
Around Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
An easy and very varied walk (village, paths, woods, fields) with beautiful panoramic views and amenities.
Castles and dam around Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
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.
Short family circular in the Hauts du Lyonnais
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.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Circular loop of the three villages in the Monts du Lyonnais
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.
Around Fontanès, on the west side
Beautiful route along the ridges around the village of Fontanès. Free parking in the castle grounds.
The Moulin des Gouttes route
A short walk starting from the village of Fontanès, offering a beautiful view at the highest point of the Sept Pins. The passage through the woods is very pleasant.
La Roche - Nus from Marieux station
A walk through Forez on waymarked trails.
From Essalois to Les Camaldules
This route through the Loire Gorges offers beautiful panoramic views.
La Bachasse on the edge of the artificial lake at Grangent
An easy, mostly shaded walk with beautiful views of Lake Grangent at the start and the rest in the forest. The route is dotted with informative and entertaining signs about the flora and fauna. The site is currently being restored to a natural forest after being planted with Douglas firs in the last century. Ideal for family walks and/or hot weather.
Plat de l'Orme via Bardonnanche
Starting from La Tour-en-Jarez, this is a gentle walk along quiet roads and paths, ideal for families.
The Rail Adventure in Nus Luriecq
A walk along good paths in the countryside with a few animal encounters.
Matagrin Tower at the start of the Rivière in Villechenève.
A sheltered walk with a few views of the Monts du Lyonnais and a chance to discover the Matagrin Tower at the top of the highest peak in the Monts du Lyonnais.
An ideal walk in hot weather as it is at altitude and mostly in the woods.
Circular route between Villecheneve and Violay via the Matagrin Tower
Violay is a town with over 1,200 inhabitants and many shops! In the first part of the hike, you will pass by the Matagrin Tower (which you can visit). You will then follow theGR®7to Violay, before returning by another route. Most of the route is through the woods.
Marols loop in Montarcher
Marols and Montarcher are two villages in the south of the Forez region, classified as "Villages and Towns of Character" by the Loire Departmental Council. Both have well-preserved medieval architecture, particularly their fortified churches. Montarcher is a small village perched on a promontory and offers a magnificent panoramic view from Mont Blanc to Mont Mézenc. The hike is mainly through forest and partly follows the "Chemin des Brigands" (Brigands' Trail).
On the heights of La Talaudière and Sorbiers
A lovely, quick walk that is easily accessible from the centre of La Talaudière. Hilly but not difficult. Beautiful views of the Pilat massif and the heights of Sorbiers. Discover the castle and park of Sorbiers at the end of the walk.