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Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules walks
Around Saint-Bonnet-Les-Oules
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3.58 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules (Loire)
A walk along wide, easy paths through meadows above Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules.
Les Trois Ports - Long version
10.05 mi
+154 ft
-148 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Andrézieux-Bouthéon (Loire)
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.
Between the Malval and the Étang Picard via the Bois du Roi
5.78 mi
+650 ft
-623 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from La Fouillouse (Loire)
A very pleasant walk, featuring several paths along the river and through the woods, offering a complete change of scenery. As you will be walking along many paths through the woodland, there are few tarmac roads or sections. This walk is easy as there is little elevation gain relative to the distance.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
5.35 mi
+584 ft
-607 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Héand (Loire)
Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Tour of Saint-Galmier Aerodrome
2.80 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Galmier (Loire)
A flat Sunday walk along small roads and safe paths, suitable for young children.
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.
Plat de l'Orme via Bardonnanche
2.68 mi
+259 ft
-243 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Tour-en-Jarez (Loire)
Starting from La Tour-en-Jarez, this is a gentle walk along quiet roads and paths, ideal for families.
Le Pilon Fontanés
6.15 mi
+489 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
Walk on the heights of the Col du Pilon, reaching Fontanés via the footpaths and returning via the small roads,
with little elevation gain.
Around Fontanès, on the west side
5.78 mi
+715 ft
-696 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
Beautiful route along the ridges around the village of Fontanès. Free parking in the castle grounds.
The Moulin des Gouttes route
5.04 mi
+712 ft
-692 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
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.
Between Fontanès and La Gimond
4.03 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
A nature walk in the Monts du Lyonnais, through pastures and small hamlets.
The surroundings of Fontanès, south-east side
6.00 mi
+853 ft
-860 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontanès (Loire) (Loire)
A beautiful walk with views of Pilat and Saint-Etienne.
Reviews indicate that a GPS is very useful for following this hike.
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.
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.
Tour of the Prépieux Pond
2.15 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Cuzieu (Loire) (Loire)
The Prépieux Pond serves as a bird sanctuary and is a great place to observe local and migratory birds.
On the heights of La Talaudière and Sorbiers
5.11 mi
+659 ft
-676 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Talaudière (Loire)
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.
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.
Saint-Genest-Lerpt circular via Landuzière and Le Chasseur
6.40 mi
+584 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-Lerpt (Loire)
A pleasant short hike in the countryside around Saint-Genest-Lerpt.
Circular around the Gimond stream starting from the Hat Museum
9.37 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,316 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chazelles-sur-Lyon (Loire)
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.
