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Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - Haute Bruyère

This fairly easy circuit from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux will take you on a pleasant trail mainly in the forest. If the weather is clear, the view from the Plat Saint-Romain plateau offers a panoramic view of the Alps.
The Dolmen path

This path is very pleasant in the Autumn, with a magnificent view of the monts d'Or, Lyon and the Rhone valley.
This route can be extended in the direction of Yzeron or Thurin.
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The Samazange tour

A 2-hour warm-up on the heights of Vaugneray...
On the heights of Yzeron

Discover the surroundings of the village of Yzeron, starting from the valley.
The Monts du Lyonnais from Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux

A very pleasant walk in the woods, rewarded with a panoramic view of the Rhône Valley and the Ain Plain.
The surroundings of Yzeron from the Brally

A pleasant hike that will take you to a small waterfall, beautiful trails and a great view at the end of the route!
A loop starting from Vaugneray

This hike alternates between forests, meadows and beautiful views of the Rhône valley and the Alps, mainly on paths and small roads. There are no technical difficulties, just a few steep slopes.
The Monts du Lyonnais around Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
A large loop, close to Lyon, through fields and forests and across the vast grounds of the Château de Saint-Bonnet. The Visorando app may be useful on certain sections that have been modified from the original route.
Yzeron - Lakes and ridges

Loop trail starting from Yzeron, through varied landscapes. The trail passes around the small dam lake at the foot of Yzeron and then, at the end of the hike, along the Lac d'Yzeron, whose new facilities were inaugurated on 19/07/14.
Aqueduct, view of the Alps and Madone from Yzeron

A beautiful circular walk starting from the village of Yzeron, alternating between forest paths and clear views of Lyon and the Alps. In good weather, there is an exceptional view of the Alps: you can easily recognise Mont Blanc, the Belledonne massif, the Chartreuse, the Vercors and even (for those in the know) the Meije!
Part of the route follows the old (buried) aqueduct of Yzeron, which supplied Lyon with water in Gallo-Roman times (there are very informative signs along the route).
Yzeron - The Crêt de Py Froid

Varied itinerary: Forest on the climb toward the Crêt de Py Froid then at the start of the descent. The landscape opens out on the descent, becoming more rural. A little walking on the road.
The Circuit around Py Froid

A very nice circuit around the Monts du Lyonnais to explore the climbing area at Py Froid.
The Yzeron Waterfall
Starting from Messimy, on the outskirts of Lyon, this long loop takes you to the small Yzeron waterfall, passing through the hilltop village of Chateauvieux, the Py-Froid viewpoint and the dolmen in the Faix woods.
Forests and meadows around Yzeron

This circuit of around ten kilometres will take you to the heights of Yzeron, along fairly unfrequented and sometimes unmarked paths and trails.
Enjoy peace and greenery in the forests and meadows.
From orchards to forests in Thurins

This circular route above Thurins, the raspberry capital, with its many market gardeners, will take you from orchards to shady forests.
This route combines well-shaded forest paths, orchards and local farms. There are a few steep climbs and descents, but none are particularly difficult.
Walk above Messimy

Short walk on the edge of the Monts du Lyonnais with a slight climb at the start.
This route can be shortened by a good third (and thus avoid a return trip on the same path) by parking at the Hameau de la Basse Bruyère (1)
From Lac du Ronzey to Crêt du Py Froid, via the Garon Dam

Starting from the pleasant shores of Lac de Ronzey, this hike takes you to its highest point, Crêt du Py Froid, passing by a dolmen and the Châteauvieux chapel. Finally, your steps will lead you to the dam on the Garon. Magnificent panoramic views of the Mont du Lyonnais and the city of Lyon will accompany you throughout your journey.
Grézieu-la-Varenne loop at the Col de la Luère

A lovely ten-kilometre loop starting from Grézieu-la-Varenne. Mainly in the forest, it takes you up the legendary Col de la Luère.
Walk in the forest at the Col de la Luère

A short loop for an afternoon stroll from the Col de la Luère.
A very pleasant route, entirely in the forest, on easy paths and trails.
Le Bas Marjon

A pleasant half-day walk along paths and through woods with beautiful views of the region.
The Rochefort to Rontalon loop

A beautiful circular walk through the varied and undulating landscapes of this part of the Monts du Lyonnais, taking you through the pretty, shady valley of the Bâtie stream and along the Rontalon botanical trail. The route follows an old railroad track from the early twentieth century, before climbing up through a Mediterranean style forest and past some market gardens. End by visiting the medieval village of Rochefort where you can visit the remains of the keep and the chapel.
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