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Saint-Jodard walks
Banks of the Loire near Pinay and Saint-Jodard
Visorando Member
4.90 mi
+830 ft
-827 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jodard (Loire)
A beautiful walk offering views of the Loire upstream from the Villerest Dam, with a glimpse of the Château de la Roche. It is not particularly difficult, but half of it is along the road, especially between Pinay, Saint-Jodard and the return to La Vourdiat.
The banks of the Loire offer some good spots for a picnic and a quiet break (so please respect the fishermen who are also enjoying the same setting).
Route of the castle in Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
5.93 mi
+925 ft
-932 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Marcel-de-Félines (Loire)
The route, which starts at the castle, winds through the Félino countryside, passing the Pont des Bonnets and the narrow-gauge railway line, then continues past the mill between the river and the forest.
Circular walk through the Cierve woods via the Pêt de l'Âne, starting from Dancé.
3.45 mi
+636 ft
-617 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Dancé (Loire)
Starting from Dancé church, head for the Pêt de l'Âne, a magnificent viewpoint over the longest meander of the Loire. Here you will find the marked hiking trails along the banks of the Loire. You can return via the Cierve woods, which have beautiful undergrowth. From the path leading to La Madone, there is a beautiful panoramic view: to the east, the Monts du Lyonnais; to the south, the Monts du Pilat; and to the west, the Monts du Forez with Pierre-sur-Haute and the Monts de la Madeleine.
Circular walk along the paths of Néronde
5.83 mi
+741 ft
-748 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Néronde (Loire)
This walk along the paths of the small medieval village of Néronde offers some lovely sights, such as the Place du Pilori, the old railway line, the chapel and the orientation board, the lake, the wash house and the Tour Coton.
Circular walk taking in the chapels of Saint-Marc and Les Odiberts, starting from Néronde
9.71 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,391 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Néronde (Loire)
Starting from the medieval village of Néronde, this route takes us to the Hermitage of Saint-Marc, then to the Chapel of the Odiberts in Pouilly-lès-Feurs.
The Pont Marteau Viaduct route in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Gand
5.55 mi
+728 ft
-758 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Gand (Loire)
This circular route, which starts in Sainte-Colombe-sur-Gand, follows an old railway line through countryside and forest, finally crossing the vertiginous Pont Marteau bridge, which is 320 m long and 50 m high.
This route follows the signs for "Sur les traces du tacot" (In the footsteps of the old train) and, in the forest, the yellow and red markings ofthe GRP® "Terre de tisseurs en forêt" (Land of weavers in the forest).
Le circuit de l'Aix par la campagne de Saint-Julien-d'Oddes
7.53 mi
+4,652 ft
-4,836 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-d'Oddes (Loire)
Ce circuit parcours la campagne de Saint-Julien-d'Oddes au milieu d'une végétation luxuriante. La Rivière l'Aix nous accompagne jusqu'à la centrale hydroélectrique de Chizonnet.
Isable Valley and Padègue Viaduct in Saint-Polgues
6.93 mi
+774 ft
-791 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Polgues (Loire)
A pleasant hike along the Isable river, passing by the Padègue viaduct.
Crêtes route starting from Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges
8.92 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,345 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges (Loire)
Starting from Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges, this route runs along the ridges surrounding this small village in the Montagnes du Matin. The first ridge is open. The second part, on theGR®7, is in the forest.
Located halfway along the route, the Lac de Saint-Cyr, which is more of a pond, is ideal for a break in the shade.
The return journey offers beautiful unobstructed views of the plain and the Monts du Forez.
From Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges to Violay in a circular route along the ridges
12.22 mi
+1,841 ft
-1,857 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges (Loire)
A very beautiful hike starting from the car park at the bar in Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges. You will travel through the Saint-Cyr and Violay countryside, passing by the Échanssieux dam and then Violay, returning via Les Crêtes (GR®7) where you will enjoy two magnificent landscapes: on your right, the Monts du Lyonnais (and, on a clear day, the Alps and Mont Blanc); on your left, the Monts du Forez, Auvergne and Cantal.
A hilly circular walk starting from Le Ménard
7.53 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,286 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire (Loire)
This varied walk offers some stunning views over the Roannaise plain and the Beaujolais hills.
Circular route around Salvizinet
4.41 mi
+397 ft
-407 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Salvizinet (Loire)
Short hike in the Montagnes du Matin offering a 180° view of the Monts du Forez and following part of the old monorail track linking Panissières to Feurs.
On the heights of Feurs, starting from Donzy Castle (circular)
3.52 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Salt-en-Donzy (Loire)
A circular route starting from the ruins of Donzy Castle, following the Charpassonne via the heights of Feurs. There are some lovely photo opportunities halfway along the route, with the setting sun reflecting on the ponds of the Loire and the Forez mountains in the background.
The Panissières monorail
9.44 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Jas (Loire)
Alternative route via the Panissières monorail: 15.2 km instead of 26 km. Take this route for the view of the Forez Mountains, passing through Donzy – a must-see and well worth a visit. Yellow and white signposted route with a black locomotive from Jas to La Valette, then from Chez Grizonnet back to Jas.
Following a comment from the author, it is preferable to park at (4) to start the hike.
The coordinates for the car park in the village of Donzy are: Longitude: 4.27990° Latitude: 45.74670°.
