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Saint-Chamond walks
Circular route of Saint-Chamond via the lakes of Soulages, La Rive and Rochetaillée
Visorando Member
18.32 mi
+3,442 ft
-3,445 ft
11h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Chamond (Loire)
A long and beautiful circular route that begins in a small valley, at the bottom of which lies a hermitage. After a climb, the view opens up onto the Soulages Dam and La Rive lakes. You follow the latter to climb up to the Sapey woods plateau and reach Rochetaillée. A magnificent village dominated by its 12th-century castle. The path leads to the Auberge de Salvaris, which invites you to take a break and enjoy the beautiful view.
La Gachetière - White Cross
7.01 mi
+843 ft
-820 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chamond (Loire)
A walk in the hills with unobstructed views of the Pilat massif on one side and the Monts du Lyonnais on the other. The route follows good paths and small service roads. There are some steep sections, but they are short-lived.
From Col de Trente Sous to Le Planil
10.80 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,430 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
A hike with no major climbs and beautiful views of the Col de l'Oeillon and Saint-Chamond.
La Grande Barollière
5.42 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
Short circular or long circular above Saint-Chamond. A pleasant walk or bike ride for the whole family.
This path is quite busy, especially on Sunday mornings when the weather is good. Be careful if there is snow, as there may be snowdrifts near the Col de Trente Sous.
Around the Soulages and Rive dams
5.54 mi
+659 ft
-643 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Valla-en-Gier (Loire)
A figure-of-eight route around the Soulages and Rive dams. It avoids the more technical section on the right bank of the Soulages Dam and offers beautiful views of both dams from above.
Grand Tour of the Val d’Onzon
14.85 mi
+1,896 ft
-1,896 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Sorbiers (Loire) (Loire)
A lovely route – long but not difficult – which takes you on a complete route of the Val d’Onzon, offering beautiful views of the Pilat massif, the Monts du Forez and the Northern Alps (on a clear day!). A wide variety of idyllic landscapes.
The route mainly follows the higher parts of the terrain.
La Rive Dam Circular Route
2.04 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from La Valla-en-Gier (Loire)
The easier of the two dams at La Valla-en-Gier, offering beautiful and varied light depending on the season, time of day and weather...
White Cross circular loop from Cellieu
6.77 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cellieu (Loire)
A lovely walk in the countryside with stunning views.
Circular Chavanol loop to the Col de Trente Sous
6.38 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Doizieux (Loire)
A route on wide forest tracks through woods of Douglas firs and pines. The return trip to the Col de Trente Sous is not compulsory, but the views are worth it. Given the number of junctions, I recommend usingthe Visorando app on your smartphone.
Short circular loop from Chavanol via the Col du Planil
3.33 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Doizieux (Loire)
A route of no great difficulty. In the first section, there are beautiful views over the Gier valley, the Piney (sometimes dry) and Rive dams. The paths are a bit stony, so wear good walking shoes. On the return journey, after the Col du Planil, there are views of the hamlets in the valley.
Loop between Valfleury and Chavanne
8.82 mi
+1,539 ft
-1,539 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valfleury (Loire)
This circuit starts in Valfleury, a charming village nestled at the bottom of a valley, and mainly follows ridges offering numerous views towards Saint-Chamond, Saint-Étienne, Pilat and, further afield, Forez and Auvergne. Don't miss a visit to Valfleury church.
The Valfleury Aqueduct
10.95 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,854 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Valfleury (Loire)
A very varied hike in the Loire, alternating between open landscapes with meadows, valleys, deciduous forests and numerous apple and cherry orchards. The walk also allows you to discover a curious underground aqueduct. In good weather, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc and the entire Alpine range.
This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, but it must be magnificent in spring when the fruit trees are in bloom.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Centre Trail
Local authority6.18 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cellieu (Loire)
A walk that takes you around Cellieu via the geographical centre of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, whilst discovering magnificent landscapes, and even Mont Blanc on a very clear day.
Please note: there is a significant elevation gain, making this route unsuitable for pushchairs.
The viewpoints of Salvaris
6.76 mi
+594 ft
-600 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chamond (Loire)
An easy, shaded route with few hills, surrounded by pine trees, with beautiful views of the Gier valley, Saint-Chamond, Pilat and the Furan valley, Guizay and Saint-Etienne. Viewpoints and rest areas are provided along the route.
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