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Saint-Sorlin walks
Lac de la Madone from Saint-Sorlin
This circular route will delight you with its rural landscapes, horses and lake. In spring, the fruit trees are in bloom.
Around Chaussan
Get some fresh air and exercise with this 100% rural hike, which offers beautiful panoramic views over much of the route. It allows you to appreciate the dynamism of local agricultural activity (fruit, vegetables, livestock, etc.) and admire a large tree house.
Circular around Chaussan
A simple, often shaded circular trail, allowing you to discover the wine-growing landscape of the village of Chaussan and its woods. The trail can be muddy during rainy periods.
From Chaussan to Signal Saint-André
This route starting from Chaussan will take you to the Signal Saint-André viewpoint, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Rhône valley and the Monts du Lyonnais, not to mention a superb view (in good weather) of the Alps.This is a fairly easy route, suitable for families, but can be muddy when it rains. Sturdy footwear is recommended, especially in the woods.
Around Mornant
Walk in the Mornant countryside after visiting the medieval centre.
Between Saint-André-la-Côte and Rontalon
This loop offers pleasant views of the plateau to the south-west of the Lyon conurbation. In good visibility, the Pre-Alps and Alps can be seen in the distance.
Saint-André-la-Côte circular, Signal de Saint-André and Roche de Matiole
Starting from Saint-André-la-Côte, we head towards Saint-Martin-en-Haut via the Signal de Saint-André. Then we turn west towards Les Carelles and La Chapusière to reach La Roche de Matiole. We then descend towards Sainte-Catherine via Chavagnieux, Soleymieux and Chavassieux. After Montaland, we overlook the village of Sainte-Catherine to join theGR®7, which takes us back to Saint-André-la-Côte.
The Bois Bouchat forest at the start of the Saint-Vincent Chapel
A scenic route through the forest with no difficulty, 95% of which is on paths.
Circular Rontalon and Thurins from Saint-Laurent-d'Agny
Starting from the Saint-Vincent Chapel in the commune of Saint-Laurent-d'Agny, this hike allows you to discover the landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais foothills, market gardens, orchards, meadows and woods. On a clear day, it also offers beautiful views of the Jura and the Alps.
Rontalon - Saint-Andre-la-Côte - la Croix Forest circuit
This beautiful route offers views of the Alps, including Mont Blanc, and the Cantal. There are orientation tables near Saint-André-la-Côte
You can shorten the hike by going directly to the Signal Saint-André without passing through Saint-André-la-Côte.
De Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, boucle des ruisseaux Bezançon
This circular hike in the Monts du Lyonnais between the Rhône and Loire rivers takes place in a little-visited and rather secret area around the Bezançon valleys and its tributaries, including the Grand Bezançon and Petit Bezançon, passing through a few isolated hamlets. It allows you to discover three arches, remnants of the Roman aqueduct of the Gier, and a high bridge pier of a railway line, intended to connect Rive-de-Gier to Mornant, whose construction was halted by the war of 1914. This route can be shortened to 23 km with an 800 m elevation gain by taking a shortcut (see practical information).
The Route des Croix in Rontalon
For those who like to combine nature, sport and heritage, this pretty route through woods, meadows and orchards allows you to discover some aspects of the heritage of the Monts du Lyonnais while enjoying, when the weather permits, beautiful views of the Alps, the Rhône valley and the Pilat Massif.
From Rontalon to the Signal de Saint-André-la-Côte
Starting from Rontalon, this circular route takes you up a series of gentle climbs to the Signal de Saint-André and its orientation tables. The return journey follows the Rhône/Loire watershed, taking an old railway line and following the Rontalon botanical trail.
This route is a variation of the "Between Saint-André-la-Côte and Rontalon" route.
Loop between Rontalon and Chaussan
A beautiful loop through the forests and meadows surrounding the villages of Rontalon and Chaussan.
The path sometimes runs along the edge of the valley, offering beautiful views of the Alps, weather permitting!
Old wall circuit
A beautiful, easy walk on either side of the Bozançon River, where this section of the valley is a succession of ancient terraces structured by low stone walls. A taste of Provence... Old description, see reviews if you are not using the app.
Going up the Bozançons
This varied circuit runs through the upper catchment area of the Grand and Petit Bozançon rivers, taking you along the banks of streams, up hillsides through orchards and, at times, offering unobstructed views of the Pilat mountain range.
Around the Bozançon
Walk around the Bozançon valley (and even the Bozançon rivers) with remains of Roman aqueducts, water mills, old railway tracks and old gold mines.
At Les Piles, you can continue up the Bozançon to the viaduct and return to Jurieux via the old railway line (an extra 2 hours).
Between the Roman aqueduct of Gier and the unfinished railway line
Take a walk through time, between the Roman aqueduct of the Gier and the unfinished railway line, interrupted by the First World War, which was supposed to link Mornant to Rive-de-Gier.