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Saint-Galmier walks
Tour of Saint-Galmier Aerodrome
A flat Sunday walk along small roads and safe paths, suitable for young children.
Around Saint-Bonnet-Les-Oules
A walk along wide, easy paths through meadows above Saint-Bonnet-les-Oules.
Tour of the Prépieux Pond
The Prépieux Pond serves as a bird sanctuary and is a great place to observe local and migratory birds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae
Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.
Between the Malval and the Étang Picard via the Bois du Roi
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.
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.
The surroundings of Fontanès, south-east side
A beautiful walk with views of Pilat and Saint-Etienne.
Reviews indicate that a GPS is very useful for following this hike.
The Loire Gorges from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert
A circular route in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert that runs along the Loire to the Grangent Dam with breathtaking views of the Loire Gorges.
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.
Around Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
An easy and very varied walk (village, paths, woods, fields) with beautiful panoramic views and amenities.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
Route around the Gimond dam
The route goes around the Gimond dam in a peaceful setting, surrounded by fishermen, then after a detour to the church of Grézieu-le-Marché, it ends the circular route at the Bois de la Dame.
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.
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.
Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez – the railway line
A family walk along the old Estivarelle railway line, a path known as “L’aventure du Rail”, maintained by the regional council.
Saint-Christo-en-Jarez - Marcenod - L'Hôpital
A circuit primarily on small paved and sunny roads.
Around Saint-Christo-en-Jarez on the Sabot Bleu circuit
The route passes through different areas in the countryside around Saint-Christo-en-Jarez (wetlands, forest and meadows). Along the way, themed information boards provide details about the local wildlife. On a clear day, two-thirds of the way along the route, you will be treated to a magnificent view of the Alps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Valfleury Aqueduct
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.
Loop between Valfleury and Chavanne
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.
Aveize circular route via the gentle slopes of the Brévenne valley
This pleasant circular walk in the Brévenne valley takes you through woods and meadows in a little-visited and rather secret area offering beautiful views of the Massif Central and the Monts du Lyonnais. From the hilltop village of Aveize, the route descends to the bottom of the valley and, after meandering along the opposite slope, passes through the charming little village of Meys before crossing the Brévenne and climbing back up to Grézieu-le-Marché and Aveize.
From Essalois to Les Camaldules
This route through the Loire Gorges offers beautiful panoramic views.
Saint-Genest-Lerpt circular via Landuzière and Le Chasseur
A pleasant short hike in the countryside around Saint-Genest-Lerpt.
La Roche - Nus from Marieux station
A walk through Forez on waymarked trails.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset
A lovely, easy hike in the Monts du Lyonnais starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset. A family day out or a slightly more challenging half-day hike.
As this walk does not appear in any guidebook, the markings on the ground may coincidentally correspond to a section of the route... but that is all. The description and route have been finalised taking into account the comments and observations of hikers.