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Périgneux – On the outskirts of Luriecq via the old railway line
Visorando Member
6.73 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Périgneux (Loire)
A circular route through the very first foothills of the Monts du Forez, which partly follows the old railway line. Until the 1970s, a railway line linked Bonson to Sembadel. Today, you can follow this old railway line – mainly by bike but also on foot – from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez to Estivareilles. Throughout this ‘Rail Adventure’, you can admire the architectural remains left behind by the railway.
Circular family-friendly loop around Aboën
3.84 mi
+682 ft
-705 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aboën (Loire)
Circular route starting from Aboën with very little tarmac and lovely views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château and the surrounding countryside. Suitable for all, although there are two fairly steep hills to tackle at your own pace.
La Roche – Nus via Marieux station
6.28 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez (Loire)
A walk in the Forez region along well-marked paths.
The Rail Adventure in Nus Luriecq
6.08 mi
+630 ft
-636 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Périgneux (Loire)
A walk along good paths in the countryside with a few animal encounters.
Around Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois
6.97 mi
+843 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois (Loire)
A short half-day walk along the edge of the Loire Gorges, overlooking Aurec-sur-Loire with sweeping panoramic views, returning via the plateau with views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the capital of pétanque.
Circular starting from Chambles
7.58 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chambles (Loire)
Circular starting from the village of Chambles with beautiful views of the Loire Gorges, passing by the medieval Essalois Castle, the Monts du Lyonnais, the plain and the Monts du Forez.
From Essalois to Les Camaldules
2.97 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chambles (Loire)
This route through the Loire Gorges offers beautiful panoramic views.
Circular route starting from Boisset-Saint-Priest
6.46 mi
+663 ft
-666 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Boisset-Saint-Priest (Loire)
A lovely little walk with no particular difficulty.
Chenereilles – Les Sucs: alternative route
5.53 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chenereilles (Loire)
A variation on the ADTHF 6.1 route which avoids the descent towards the Moulin de la Grave, which is stony and slippery in winter. There is still a slightly steep climb of 100 m before Brouilloux. The route takes you through the hamlets of Chenereilles, with lovely views over the plain and the Monts du Lyonnais.
Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez – the railway line
5.67 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez (Loire)
A family walk along the old Estivarelle railway line, a path known as “L’aventure du Rail”, maintained by the regional council.
Loire Gorges and Plateau de la Danse from Saint-Victor sur Loire
5.04 mi
+886 ft
-906 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
This is a challenging hike with significant elevation gain, but the beautiful panoramas and views of this little-known region are well worth the effort.
Pertuiset Circular - Grangent Dam
14.44 mi
+2,615 ft
-2,638 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Unieux (Loire)
Located on the outskirts of Saint-Étienne, on the border between the Loire and Haute-Loire departments, the Loire Gorges, a 4,000-hectare nature reserve, charms visitors with its peaceful wooded landscapes, remarkable flora and fauna, rocky outcrops, beautiful Lake Grangent, medieval castles and traditional villages.
The Sainte-Reine Chapel in Aurec-sur-Loire
9.92 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aurec-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
A circular walk starting from Aurec-sur-Loire along the banks of the Loire and the footbridges at “Saut du Chien”, before heading uphill to reach the village of Malvalette via thePR®® “Le Pont d’Angelard”. The route passes through the Chapelle Sainte-Reine on theGR®® de Pays des Gorges de la Loire, which leads back to Aurec via the valley of the Rivoire stream.
La Bachasse on the edge of the artificial lake at Grangent
2.96 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
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.
The Forez Canal and hamlets as seen from Étang David
7.72 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
A walk, partly along the Canal du Forez and through the countryside around Saint-Rambert. Minimal elevation gain. At the start of the route, there is a birdwatching post at Étang David. The hamlets of Razoux, Les Côtes, Noailleux and Cessieux. Viewpoints over the Forez plain.
Edit: to take the comment into account, 25 per cent of the route is on tarmac.- Currently (April 2025), Étang David is dry due to the eradication of invasive plants.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
6.25 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
Marols loop in Montarcher
9.58 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marols (Loire)
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).
The Balconies of Malvalette
6.61 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malvalette (Haute-Loire)
This short hike offers many views: Mont Mézenc, Monts du Pilat, and even Mont Blanc when the weather is clear. An orientation table at the highest point allows you to identify the many mountains around you. The circuit is largely open, with passages on dry hillsides. Particularly pleasant in spring and autumn, it is therefore best avoided in hot weather.
The Loire Gorges from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert
6.44 mi
+607 ft
-610 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
A circular route in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert that runs along the Loire to the Grangent Dam with breathtaking views of the Loire Gorges.
Tour of the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
Local authority16.46 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,835 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte, this walking trail offers a complete tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stones, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Small waterfall trail in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
5.39 mi
+587 ft
-597 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Megalith circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
5.48 mi
+318 ft
-348 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stones, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Poix circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
7.36 mi
+515 ft
-522 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-La-Valmitte, this walking route offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
Aigue-Blanche circuit in Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte
13.85 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,650 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
Created by the Aigue-Blanche walking association in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte, this hiking trail offers a comprehensive tour of our local heritage. Between rivers, forests, hamlets and old stone buildings, discover the natural treasures of our region and immerse yourself in its biodiversity.
The Pierres circuit
8.36 mi
+899 ft
-922 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Cusson-la-Valmitte (Loire)
This is a very wooded route, reflecting the commune of Saint-Hilaire, which has more than 1,000 hectares of forest. From pine forests to beech woods, you will come across some curious rocks, such as the Pierre-Siège de Saint-Martin, reminiscent of a Druidic site. On the way back, stop at the village church, which houses a statue of Saint Hilaire under its porch.