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The Col de Trente Sous from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez
Visorando Member 
6.98 mi
+1,004 ft
-978 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
An easy hike (reasonable distance and elevation gain) offering views of the northern slope of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, the hillsides of Jarez and the Monts du Lyonnais. Alternating meadows and groves, with a few sections on very quiet roads.
Tour of Crêt de Montieux
Visorando Member 
8.18 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,191 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
This hike around Crêt de Montieux offers beautiful views of Mont Pilat, the Couzon dam and the Col de Pavezin.
Stroll between Farnay and Vergelas
Visorando Member 
2.87 mi
+443 ft
-459 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A short walk to do with children (but not with a pushchair!). The start is quite steep for little ones, but the rest is fairly easy.
Cross trails in Farnay
Visorando Member 
7.76 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,358 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A pleasant circular walk starting from Farnay. Fully marked in white and yellow as Farnay 3 route. Two other walks start from behind the town hall and are signposted. This is the longest, but it is possible to shorten it by 3 km.
Couzon and Ban Dam from Farnay
Visorando Member 
7.75 mi
+814 ft
-804 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Farnay (Loire)
A circular loop offering views of the Pilat Regional Nature Park, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Couzon Dam. Alternates between paths and very quiet roads. Best enjoyed in mid-season to make the most of the sunshine.
La Grande Barollière
Visorando Member 
5.42 mi
+915 ft
-915 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
Short circular or long circular above Saint-Chamond. A pleasant walk or bike ride for the whole family.
This path is quite busy, especially on Sunday mornings when the weather is good. Be careful if there is snow, as there may be snowdrifts near the Col de Trente Sous.
From Col de Trente Sous to Le Planil
Visorando Member 
10.80 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,430 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez (Loire)
A hike with no major climbs and beautiful views of the Col de l'Oeillon and Saint-Chamond.
Circular route starting from Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
Visorando Member 
12.17 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,903 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
Circular route in the Pilat massif starting from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay, climbing up to Collet de Doizieux and passing by Croix de Montvieux and Croix du Mazet. Along the route, there are beautiful views and panoramas of the Dorlay Dam, the rolling hills of Pilat, the Lyonnais and Forez mountains, and the Rhône and its valley. Discover the craft of shoeing horses and, if you have time, visit the Maison des Tresses et Lacets (house of braids and laces).
Longue boucle des Croix depuis La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay
Visorando Member 
20.56 mi
+4,518 ft
-4,514 ft
13h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
Cette randonnée longue et vallonée se déroule majoritairement en forêt ce qui la rend particulièrement agréable en été malgré sa faible altitude. Le parcours en boucle depuis la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay débute par une montée sur la ligne de crête dominant la retenue du Dorlay pour rejoindre la Croix du Planil. Le parcours vient jouxter la Jasserie avant de rejoindre Doizieux et remonter vers le Collet de Doizieux. Le circuit se prolonge par un passage à la Croix de Montvieux, à la Croix du Mazet puis à celle du Pendu. Enfin par le vallon de la Mornante on retrouve la Terrasse-sur-Dorlay.
Le Crêt de Marcoux
Visorando Member 
4.58 mi
+837 ft
-820 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
A walk to discover beautiful views of the Dorlay valley, an opportunity to explore an old Roman road and an old railway line.
From La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay to the Col de Trente Sous
Visorando Member 7.60 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,457 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay (Loire)
A walk in the heart of the Pilat Park on the hills around La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay, alternating between sections through woodland and open paths offering beautiful views of the Pilat mountains and the Gier valley.
The Bois du Ban
Visorando Member 
4.26 mi
+823 ft
-810 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez (Loire)
Car park at the foot of the trail.
A short, easy circular loop with low walking shoes, a rucksack and often my daughter on my shoulders.
Circular route around Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez starting from the Couzon dam.
Visorando Member 
11.18 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,696 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
A very pleasant route starting from the Couzon dam, a little steep in places, alternating between nature and history. Once you reach Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, it continues with a circular route passing by the Croix de Marlin. The paths are sometimes very stony, so this is not a family-friendly route.
The Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Visorando Member 
7.64 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,299 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Hike in the Pilat Massif with views of the Rhône Valley.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Centre Trail
Local authority 6.18 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cellieu (Loire)
A walk that takes you around Cellieu via the geographical centre of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, whilst discovering magnificent landscapes, and even Mont Blanc on a very clear day.
Please note: there is a significant elevation gain, making this route unsuitable for pushchairs.
From the Couzon Dam to Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Visorando Member 
6.47 mi
+955 ft
-932 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Discover Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez and its Chartreuse in the Pilat region, starting from the dam on the Couzon.
Couzon Dam, Les Roches de Marlin, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez
Visorando Member 
9.71 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,430 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Walk to the Roches de Marlin and return along the Lac du Couzon. On the way, you can visit the former Chartreuse de Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez.
Around the Couzon Dam
Visorando Member 12.85 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,172 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
Walk in the Pilat, 6 km from Rive de Gier, around the beautiful Lake Barrage du Couzon.
Couzon dam
Visorando Member 
5.35 mi
+548 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf (Loire) (Loire)
This is a beautiful hike that allows you to see different landscapes: lake, forest, path and, finally, the river bed as you pass over a pretty aqueduct. This hike is a shorter variation in the opposite direction to the hike I found on this website, called 'Around the Couzon Dam'.
Around Chagnon
Visorando Member 
12.29 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,936 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Genilac (Loire)
A beautiful hike through orchards and forests in the hills above Rive de Gier. The very hilly area offers beautiful panoramic views. Chagnon and Saint-Romain-en-Jarez are interesting for those who love old buildings.
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