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The Vallon d’Orjolle from Sainte-Foy-l’Argentière
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6.46 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière (Rhône)
A lovely walk taking in the castles of Sainte-Foy-l’Argentière and Saint-Genis-l’Argentière, as well as part of the Roman aqueduct, returning via the Vallon d’Orjolle.
Croix des Brosses circular from Montromant
8.78 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,837 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montromant (Rhône)
Starting from Montromant (Mont Romain), a beautiful hilly route through woods and forest will take you to the remains of the underground section of the Roman Brévenne aqueduct. Beautiful views of the Monts du Forez, the Monts de Tarare and, from the Croix des Brosses, the Alps and the Pilat Massif.
Aveize circular route via the gentle slopes of the Brévenne valley
17.61 mi
+2,854 ft
-2,877 ft
10h 35
Difficult
Departure from Aveize (Rhône)
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.
Short family circular in the Hauts du Lyonnais
4.59 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Aveize (Rhône)
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.
In the Monts du Lyonnais, starting from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset
8.23 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-Chamousset (Rhône)
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.
Walk on the hills above Duerne and Aveize
3.47 mi
+489 ft
-476 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
This walk, far from the tarmac, alternates between open paths and wooded trails. The section by the orientation table offers a view of the surrounding peaks.
Circular Duerne route via Pomeys, Lake Gimond and Aveize
16.37 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
A little-used walk on the western slope of the Monts du Lyonnais, more rugged than wooded, where the landscape is open and offers beautiful views throughout the route. From Duerne, the route winds across a plateau, then descends gradually into the Orzon valley before climbing up to Pomeys and crossing a ridge. It descends at a steady gradient into the La Gimond valley and its lake, from where it climbs up to Aveize, then plunges into the Orjolle valley before returning to Duerne.
Fayes to Duerne circular route
3.65 mi
+505 ft
-528 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
A short, easy walk with a few forest paths that will be a welcome respite in hot weather. The small roads taken, outside the village, have little traffic.
From Duerne to Saint Genis l'Argentière and back via Aveize
7.11 mi
+1,335 ft
-1,329 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
This circular route starting from Duerne takes you along a few quiet country lanes and numerous forest paths and tracks (around 70%). Beautiful unobstructed views of Montromant, Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière and the Monts du Lyonnais.
The Duernoise circular and its Saint-Martinoise circular
6.46 mi
+797 ft
-778 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
This route, which alternates between small tarmac roads, open tracks and forest paths, presents no particular difficulties and will take you from Duerne to Aveize and Saint-Martin-en-Haut.
Circular route starting from Duerne and passing through Saint-Martin-en-Haut
6.03 mi
+771 ft
-755 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
This circular route alternates between easy and more challenging paths, a few forest trails and quiet minor roads.
The Brévenne Aqueduct from Duerne
8.38 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,808 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Duerne (Rhône)
This beautiful circular route from Duerne takes you along well-marked paths and tracks, often shaded, to discover the varied landscapes of this little-known part of the Monts du Lyonnais.
A small stele by the side of the road commemorates the sacrifice of the American pilots who crashed there in 1944.
At the end of the route, before heading back up towards Duerne, you can discover the astonishing remains of the Roman Aqueduct on the Brévenne.
Les Grands Vignes, La Giraudière and the Pampailly Mine
4.37 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Brussieu (Rhône)
This walk, suitable for keen walkers, is also accessible to children. It follows part of theGR®7before reaching the Pampailly silver mines. You’ll discover the Cour des Aîtres, the River Brévenne and the old, now disused railway line; then, after a stretch through the forest, you’ll cross the Le Cosne stream before reaching the site of the old Pampailly mines, which were in operation from the 15th century onwards.
The Mont Pancu tour
6.13 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,079 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brussieu (Rhône)
The western circular route around Brussieu will take you to the summit of Mont Pancu (600 m). You will discover the slope overlooking the Cosne valley, a charming little river that you will cross twice, and in the second part of the walk, the slope overlooking the Brévenne valley. The route is mainly on paths with some sections in the forest. This is a walk for families with children who are not too young and are good walkers.
Queen of the Valleys in Courzieu
4.82 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
Starting from the hamlet of La Randonnière, this route will take you along the western slope of the commune of Courzieu, offering panoramic views stretching from the Brévenne valley to the Forez mountains. It’s also an opportunity to discover the Pomeyrieu Chapel along the way.
Circular route starting from Gimond, from Argentière to Aveize
6.27 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grézieu-le-Marché (Rhône)
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.
Route around the Gimond dam
6.91 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,171 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grézieu-le-Marché (Rhône)
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 starting from La Giraudière
9.27 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,949 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Courzieu (Rhône)
This hike will allow you to discover some beautiful landscapes between the Monts du Lyonnais and the Monts de Tarare on either side of the Brévenne valley. Much of this hike takes place on the ridges, offering some very interesting views. Numerous signposts along the route will help you find your way.