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Saint-Jacques-des-Arrêts walks
Tour of the Éguillettes mountain
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.40 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Vauxrenard (Rhône)
This easy walk is designed to help you discover the geological, historical and legendary features of the Éguillettes massif.
The Avenas Caravan Route
Visorando Member12.09 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,919 ft
8 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Avenas (Rhône)
A route through forests and green meadows around Avenas with lovely views.
Circular route from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux via Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne
9.93 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,286 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk with a varied route, though best avoided in hot weather, offering beautiful rural scenery on both sides of the two valleys. This route first follows ascending ridges, then crosses the small hamlet of Nuzillet before joining a descending ridge passing through Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne. In total, 6 km of ascent and 9 km of descent await you.
Walk through the valleys of the Mâconnais
6.48 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you along the border between the Beaujolais, Mâconnais and Charollais regions. Passing through this charming village in Saône-et-Loire with a population of 300, this outing offers a real breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from the city.
Over hills and through Vauxrenard
13.06 mi
+2,385 ft
-2,385 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Vauxrenard (Rhône)
Vauxrenard is one of the most beautiful sites in the Beaujolais region. The village clings to the edge of a natural amphitheatre, sloping towards Juliénas and the Saône valley. This hike offers a varied route through sloping vineyards, magnificent forests and panoramic views stretching as far as the Alps on a clear day.
The Green Beaujolais
11.56 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,985 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jullié (Rhône)
This hike allows you to discover the upper Beaujolais region. The route is varied, passing through vineyards around the village and woods. It leads to the Rontécolon orientation table, the highest point of the route, and passes through the Col de la Sibérie, where there is a memorial to the martyrs of the Resistance.
The roof of the Rhône: Mont Saint-Rigaud
9.50 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,742 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
A hike on the highest summit of the Rhône Department.
Circular Castle loop starting from Col de Crie
7.31 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Ardillats (Rhône)
A beautiful circular route between shade and sun, with magnificent views of the Upper Beaujolais landscape.
Col de Crie - Tour du Mont-Chonay
3.34 mi
+328 ft
-348 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
A short, easy and peaceful walk in the forest starting from Col de Crie.
Around karstic cave
7.87 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Avenas (Rhône)
Circuit in the woods around the village of Karstic Cave. Beautiful forest paths with interesting views.
Panoramic views of the rocky outcrops and châteaux of the Mâconnais vineyards
6.25 mi
+348 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
This stage begins opposite the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, classified as a Grand Site de France, with a panoramic view of the Jura mountain ranges and Mont Blanc. You pass through two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) and renowned vineyards (Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles), overlooking the châteaux of Chasselas and Vinzelles.
Mont de Pouilly, and the Hills of Solutré and Vergisson
11.07 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.
In uncle’s footsteps
4.37 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A delightful stroll through boxwood and vineyards, with the added bonus of a splendid panoramic view from the top of the famous Roche de Solutré.The return journey, via the north, takes you off the official route and away from the tourist traffic.
Around Juliénas in Beaujolais
11.22 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,873 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Juliénas (Rhône)
A hike in Beaujolais through vineyards and forests, starting from Juliénas near Belleville. This hike can be shortened or lengthened (see description).
The summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier from Serrières
10.18 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,991 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Serrières (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike from Serrières to the summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier
This hike largely follows the yellow-marked Mâcon Tourisme route (14 km | 4 hours 40 minutes on foot), which can be downloaded here, and another part of the Crêtes route, marked in blue from Mère Boitier to the hamlet of Les Guérins.
Solutré - Vergisson - Mont de Pouilly via the Grange du Bois
12.91 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.
From Chiroubles to the Col de Durbize
3.88 mi
+758 ft
-764 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
A short walk to get in shape through the Beaujolais vineyards.
Boucle Bleue in Chiroubles
6.55 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
11 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views. Blue markings.
Red Loop in Chiroubles
10.24 mi
+1,929 ft
-1,923 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
17 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views over the Saône plain and as far as Mont Blanc.
Circular Chiroubles via La Madone de Fleurie
7.49 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chiroubles (Rhône)
This hike will take you from Chiroubles to the Chapel of the Madonna of Fleurie and then back to Chiroubles via the Col des Labourons.
At the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
6.55 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A shorter version of the long circular route starting from La Grange du Bois (featured on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12 who thoroughly enjoyed it!
Ascent of the Roche de Solutré
2.02 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A family hike offering magnificent views of the Mâconnais vineyards and, if the sky is clear, much further afield towards the Mont Blanc Massif.
Mont Saint-Rigaud
7.39 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
Circuit around Mont Saint-Rigaud (1,009 m), the highest point in the Rhône department. At the summit, there is a beautiful view from the belvedere, followed by a walk through the forest. The path follows the old railway line and crosses the Châtelard viaduct.