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Walking Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - Haute Bruyère ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - Haute Bruyère
distance 8.56km Vertical gain +362m Vertical drop -358m Durée 3h30 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - 69 - Rhône

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.

Walking The Dolmen path ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 4.89km Vertical gain +238m Vertical drop -243m Durée 2h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux - 69 - Rhône

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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Walking Yzeron - The Crêt de Py Froid ( Download : )
Visorambler
distance 10.07km Vertical gain +430m Vertical drop -428m Durée 4h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Thurins - 69 - Rhône

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.

Walking The Circuit around Py Froid ( Download : )
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distance 12.74km Vertical gain +355m Vertical drop -348m Durée 4h40 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Yzeron - 69 - Rhône

A very nice circuit around the Monts du Lyonnais to explore the climbing area at Py Froid.

Walking The Rochefort to Rontalon loop ( Download : )
Visorambler
The Rochefort to Rontalon loop
distance 14.27km Vertical gain +583m Vertical drop -581m Durée 5h45 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Haut - 69 - Rhône

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.

Walking The Sentier de Sacuny trail ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 5.25km Vertical gain +98m Vertical drop -98m Durée 1h45 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Genis-Laval - 69 - Rhône

In addition to being a nice hike, this circuit is interesting because throughout the trail signs provide educational information on the fauna and flora, tree species etc. It also helps hikers discover the local agricultural heritage that is everywhere so close to Lyon.

Walking Trek around Saint-Joseph - Le Mas ( Download : )
Visorambler
distance 6.13km Vertical gain +101m Vertical drop -103m Durée 2h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Joseph - 42 - Loire

This hike is primarily along clear paths with views over le Pilat and Sainte-Catherine. An easy trek with some slight up and downhill slopes. Be careful, as non-stone tracks can get muddy in the rainy season.

Walking From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or to St Romain-au-Mont-d'Or via Mont Thoux ( Download : )
Visorambler
distance 9.31km Vertical gain +422m Vertical drop -422m Durée 3h50 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or - 69 - Rhône

A Short yet tough hike through the Monts d'Or. Very nice in good weather and on dry ground.

Walking Saint-Christo-en-Jarez - Marcenod - L'Hôpital ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 11.6km Vertical gain +281m Vertical drop -280m Durée 4h05 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Christo-en-Jarez - 42 - Loire

A circuit primarily on small paved and sunny roads.

Walking Around Fontanès, on the west side ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 9.3km Vertical gain +228m Vertical drop -230m Durée 3h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Fontanès (Loire) - 42 - Loire

Beautiful route along the ridges around the village of Fontanès. Free parking in the castle grounds.

Walking Maisonette - the Rivollier via the relay antennae ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 8.61km Vertical gain +180m Vertical drop -182m Durée 3h00 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Saint-Héand - 42 - Loire

Family-friendly walk in the hills of Saint-Héand among the horses and cows.

Walking The heights of Vienne by small roads for wet days ( Download : )
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distance 9.44km Vertical gain +210m Vertical drop -205m Durée 3h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Vienne (Isère) - 38 - Isère

A hike that almost exclusively uses small roads without traffic, providing a route where the paths are not an option.
We start in Vienne and experience its panoramic views of Notre-Dame de Pipet and the Vienne hills with beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the Pilat massif at the bottom.
The return journey takes you through the homes on the Vienne heights while maintaining good views of the Viennoise hills.

Walking A loop hike from col du Chatoux in the Haut Beaujolais region ( Download : )
Visorambler
A loop hike from col du Chatoux in the Haut Beaujolais region
distance 14.56km Vertical gain +417m Vertical drop -416m Durée 5h20 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Sainte-Paule - 69 - Rhône

From Col du chatoux (or col du Chêne), this hike goes through woods along the ridge line offering wonderful views:
-over the Saône and eastern Beaujolais valleys
- over Azergues Valley to the west.

Walking A walk between the Châtoux and the Joncin mountain passes ( Download : )
Visorambler
distance 8.32km Vertical gain +223m Vertical drop -223m Durée 3h00 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Ville-sur-Jarnioux - 69 - Rhône

A scenic walk between the mountain passes of Col du Châtoux and Col du Joncin.

Walking Circular hike in the Chamelet woods ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 13.07km Vertical gain +490m Vertical drop -489m Durée 5h10 Moderate Moderate
Starting point Starting point in Chamelet - 69 - Rhône

A lovely, easy walk through the woods above Chamelet.

Walking Small routes over the ridges of Estrablin ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 9.91km Vertical gain +131m Vertical drop -131m Durée 3h10 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Estrablin - 38 - Isère

An easy walk in the village of Estrablin which, over the course of two hours, offers large open views over the surrounding hills and mountains. We mainly take small peaceful tarmacked country lanes, which means you can enjoy a walking excursion even after heavy rainfall and when the paths are almost impassable.

Walking The Terres Rouges and Les Revolets ( Download : )
Accommodation, Restaurant
distance 8.32km Vertical gain +113m Vertical drop -114m Durée 2h40 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Châlons - 38 - Isère

A short, easy and enjoyable stroll. You will walk alongside ponds, cross through woods on wide, pleasant paths (which can sometimes be a bit muddy...). The peaks of Pilat are visible in the distance. Thanks to Marc for this walk!