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Sablons (Isère) walks
The Rhône River from Sablons to Serrières via Peyraud
Discovering the banks of the Rhône. The route passes along the left and right banks via the Peyraud SNCF bridge. It introduces us to the river's developments, its floods, and its flora and fauna. Graduated markers indicate the various flood levels along the way.
On the heights of Serrières
This hike will take you to the heights overlooking the Rhône valley around the village of Serrières. Clear paths offering beautiful views of the Rhône valley and the Alps, and pleasant wooded paths will follow one another throughout the route. The start of the walk will take you through the old village of Serrières, which is well worth a detour.
Village of Bogy from Peyraud
Walk in the hills around Peyraud and Serrières. The climb up the Crémieux stream valley will take you to the small village of Bogy. The hike offers numerous viewpoints overlooking the Rhône valley and the Alps, visibility permitting.
From Sablons to the north of Île de la Platière
A beautiful, easy hike on Île de la Platière that is a feast for the eyes.
The inland area is a protected natural zone. Don't forget to read the signs in this area and their explanations.
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Ascent of the Col du Fayet from Félines
This hike will take you to the Col du Fayet via the paths, starting from the small village of Félines.
The heights of Limony and the Limony valley
An easy hike starting from the village of Limony. Once you have climbed to the top, weather permitting, you will have a beautiful view of the Alps to the east. The return journey will take you along the Limony.
The Bois de Chapellon from Peaugres
A very pleasant walk through the countryside and forest with panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the Alps. The route is on good paths with an easy climb. The route is fully marked in either red/yellow or white/yellow.
From Combalat to Bois de Chapellan via Beauregard in Félines
This is a short hike that complements the Ravin de Haut Gaillard hike, which starts from the same place. As with the previous hike, this route can be done in the middle of summer as it is entirely in the woods.TO ALL HIKERS (SES) WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.
From Roussillon to Salaise
A visit to a built or historical heritage site, beautiful views and a varied route.
The Mont Chaud loop
An easy walk with views of the Rhône valley and the Alps on a clear day.
Notre-Dame du Châtelet in Saint-Désirat
A short, easy walk overlooking Saint-Désirat and the Rhône valley, taking you to the statue of Notre-Dame du Châtelet and the truffle fields. From the paragliding launch site with its orientation table, there is a superb view of the Rhône. The descent is through vineyards and orchards.
Loop around Lake Ternay starting from Brossainc
A walk that leads along paths via the Col du Fayet to Lake Ternay, where you can, if you wish, enjoy the pleasant surroundings and take your lunch out of your rucksack.
The medieval village of Malleval and the diversity of its surroundings
Start by exploring a botanical cactus trail, then climb up to the cemetery and enjoy the view.
Follow the cool Épervier stream upstream.
Discover wooded paths followed by sunny trails with superb 360° views, then descend through the vineyards.
Finish by discovering the Saut de Laurette.
Return via the old village (church, salt storehouse, former commandery) and the trails.
Circulars through vineyards and orchards starting from Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf
A gentle hike on the slopes of the Pilat massif. You will pass through orchards and vineyards with views of the Rhône and the foothills of the Vercors.
From the village of Malleval to the village of Roisey
This is an easy hike between the village of Roisey and Malleval. At the start of the hike, you can see the Saut de Lorette waterfall when there is water in winter and, on the way back, before arriving in Malleval, you will pass through the woods along the Ruisseau de l'Épervier stream, which will provide welcome refreshment if you are hiking in summer.
(!) Please note: access is prohibited along the stream at (8) due to a municipal by-law. Reported on 31 July 2025.
The hillsides of Maclas
fairly easy hike on the foothills of Mont Pilat, facing it and the Rhône plain
The surroundings of Anjou
Discover the mansions and castles of the village of Anjou, enjoy the 360° panoramic views, walk up the bed of a dry stream that has left its traces of erosion in the tuff. Return through the forest to find the clear views of the ridges before descending back to Anjou.
Please note that this hike is not possible during heavy rainfall, as the stream bed used would no longer be dry.
The Maclas hills
A route between hills and foothills, between forests and orchards.
Some sections are on roads, which are unavoidable but not very busy.
On the heights around Andance
Hike along the banks of the Rhône and on the heights overlooking the Rhône valley, around the village of Andance. This walk offers beautiful views overlooking the valley of this majestic river.
Thorrenc, castle, tunnel and viaducts
Charming village with a beautiful castle (private), a large viaduct from an old railway line that ran from Firminy to Saint-Rambert d'Albon.
Roche Péréandre route starting from Thorrenc
Hike in the Cance Valley. Crossing small bridges over the river, you will arrive at Roche Péréandre, which I am sure will amaze you if you have never seen it before.
Your adventurous spirit will lead you through the old railway tunnel and over the Thorrenc viaduct without hesitation.
Thorrenc Castle - Lac de Vert
This hike will test your sense of direction, because nothing looks more like a dirt track than another dirt track.
A varied route with beautiful views of the Ardèche and Loire (Loire 42) peaks from the Vernos plateau.
The two tunnels of Thorrenc and Lac de Vert
Set off to explore Thorrenc, a tiny picturesque village with a medieval feel, as well as the tunnel of an old regional railway line and, finally, the beautiful Lac de Vert!
The Saint-Sabin chapel from Saint-Appolinard
Another original way to get to this beautiful viewpoint that is the Saint-Sabin chapel on a small bluff in the heart of the Pilat Park, pouring into the Rhône Valley, with some of the best views of the Alps and pre-Alps (especially across the south). At the chapel, many signs and indications tell the story of the place and its flora.
D'Albon au sud d'Anneyron
With beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the plain to the north, this route follows part of the existing mountain bike trails. It has long been known to walkers, but it is different from the most popular route, particularly between (7) and (10).Suitable for all seasons.TO ALL HIKERS WHO FOLLOW MY HIKES, you can post photos indicating the location on the route.
The Croix de Chirol from Boulieu-lès-Annonay
A long walk to a magnificent viewpoint on the border between the Loire and Ardèche regions. In good weather, you can see as far as Mont Blanc, the Alps, the Vercors and even Mont Ventoux.
Circular from Véranne to the Saint-Sabin Chapel
A very pleasant hike. It offers varied landscapes, on ancient mossy paths, dotted with houses typical of the Pilat region. You will have beautiful views of the surrounding and even distant peaks on numerous occasions.
From Véranne to Sainte-Blandine
From the village of Véranne, shaded paths will take you through the hills of the Pilat Natural Park to the Croix de Sainte-Blandine, which overlooks the Rhône valley, offering a beautiful view of the Alps on a clear day.
The return journey is via theGR®65, which is also part of the Way of St James from Geneva.
Bessey and its mysteries
An easy route to discover some of the attractions of the commune of Bessey in the Pilat Regional Nature Park.
Les Trois Dents from Véranne
This hike allows you to discover the Trois Dents rocks, which give this area of Pilat an alpine character and offer magnificent views. As an option, the Saint-Sabin chapel offers a beautiful view of the Véranne area. The Pilat Natural Park's signposts and directional signs will be a great help in following the route.
Crest de L'Oeillon from Veranne
This hike takes you through several different landscapes in Pilat. It starts at the foot of the hills, rich in orchards, and reaches the highest point of the massif, where the view is spectacular.
Circular between La Ribaudy and Pélussin
The route of this hike will take you from the hamlet of La Ribaudy to the village of Pélussin. Sometimes along wooded paths, sometimes across fields, you will reach the valley of the Rivière du Régrillon. You will cross the Pélussin Viaduct, the former Tacot railway line.
Lac de Vert, tunnels and viaduct from Talencieux
Starting from Talencieux, the route passes by Lac de Vert, then the Midon tunnel and a short detour through the countryside before returning to the old railway line to cross the Thorrenc Viaduct, the Thorrenc Tunnel and the Thorrenson Viaduct. Don't forget a headlamp or other light for crossing the two tunnels.
Chemin du Beurre and Balais mines
Complete hike with cairns and stream crossing.
The Cance Valley starting from Talencieux
This hike will take you to the Cance Valley, where beautiful wild landscapes await you.
You will need to descend into the Cance Valley, the Combes Druisseau de la Goueille, de la Manoha and the Pralong stream. And of course, you will need to climb back up, which makes this hike varied and challenging at the same time.
You will learn a little history as you pass by the ruins of Oriol Castle.
(Please read the practical information section for a warning about a landslide on this route.)
Chavanay - Bourg-Argental
Eleventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is the first in the Massif Central and crosses the Pilat Regional Nature Park. In the foothills of the Rhône Valley, it allows you to gain some altitude.
From Chavanay to Malleval
Walk through the orchards of Chavanay. Best done in April when the fruit trees are in bloom. As a bonus, you'll see the charming village of Malleval and the Epervier valley.
Please note: read carefully at marker No. 8
Assieu-Chavanay
Tenth stage of the Way of St James. This stage will take you to Chavanay on the banks of the Rhône. The final stage before the Massif Central, the route offers several alternatives between theGR® and the paths marked by the Jacquaires associations. Be sure to stay on theGR®65to avoid unnecessary detours. This may not be the most pleasant part of the route, but certain sections, such as Condrieu, are well worth a visit.
The valleys of the Sanne
A lovely, varied walk through the valleys surrounding the Sanne, on the edge of the Rhône valley. It offers beautiful views and passes by two pretty chapels.
Please note! This walk is not recommended on days with heavy rain, as there are three fords to cross.
From Saint-Martin-des-Rosiers to the Tower of Albon
Among the valleys of the Drôme, overlooking the Rhône plain.
Loop around Montmiandon with a view of Annonay
This is a lovely little loop to enjoy Montmiandon, with a beautiful view of the Annonay basin. The elevation gain is low, but it offers a very pleasant view of Annonay. Much of the trail is in the woods, making it possible to do this loop even when it's hot.
Historic Pélussin and the Scie valley
This easy walk allows you to stroll around the beautiful village of Pélussin before plunging into the wooded valley of the Scie stream.It partly follows the Priel trail (Pelussin 1, yellow/white markings).
The Dentillon hut from Pelussin
This walk starts from Pelussin (in the heart of Pilat) and involves a slight climb (just under 600 m) to keep you in shape, which rises continuously. You will arrive at the Dentillon hut, with its arboretum and orientation table. You can then continue on to the 3 dents, which will add another 45 minutes and 250m of elevation gain.
The Chemin du Tacot to the east of Pélussin
At the start and end of the route, this circuit follows the Tacot, a local railway line that connected the two sides of the Pilat Massif, the Loire and the Rhône, until 1930. Magnificent views of the Pilat Massif, but above all of the Rhône Valley and the Alps, with Mont Blanc visible on the left when the sky is clear. Most of the circuit is in the forest.