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Solaize walks
From Solaize to Ternay via Sérézin
Visorando Member
7.20 mi
+696 ft
-692 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Solaize (Rhône)
A pleasant walk, without too much elevation gain or paved roads, south of Lyon with varied landscapes and beautiful views of the region.
Golf du Verger circular in Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon
5.34 mi
+387 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon (Rhône)
Easy country walk with a beautiful view of the Alps if visibility is good. Best enjoyed outside of summer as there is little shade.
The Île de la Table Ronde and the Ferme du Loup
2.76 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Solaize (Rhône)
Family walk leading to the Ferme du Loup via various observation points overlooking the surrounding nature: river, pond, meadow...
18km route to Saint-Symphorien d'Ozon
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.00 mi
+778 ft
-768 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon (Rhône)
A hike starting from Louise Labé in Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon, heading towards the heights of Marennes, around Simandres.
Accessible for disabled sports Val d'Ozon
7.12 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon (Rhône)
Val d'Ozon spring hike for disabled people. 12 km route in the hills above Ternay.
Islands, Jaricot and Ciselande sandbanks in Vernaison
4.54 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vernaison (Rhône)
This walk will take you through the agricultural plateau and then along the banks of the old Rhône. The restored Jaricot and Ciselande floodplains are home to beavers.
Nature and heritage in Ternay
4.10 mi
+466 ft
-449 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ternay (Rhône) (Rhône)
Discover Ternay, a Cluniac site located 15 km south of Lyon. You will discover the 23-hectare Grand Clos Park, the Cluniac priory and the Château de La Porte (16th century), only the exterior of which can be visited.
The Rhône floodplains between Grigny and Millery
2.57 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Grigny (Rhône) (Rhône)
This walk connects Grigny to the hillsides of Millery via the banks of the Rhône. The route passes through wooded areas and unspoilt natural landscapes. You’ll discover the educational pond, the pumping station fed by the waters of the Rhône, the floodplains and several small natural beaches along the riverbank. Views of the Rhône valley accompany much of the walk.
The two forts in Irigny
6.50 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Irigny (Rhône)
A half-day walk with very little elevation gain on the plateau west of Irigny between the Forts de Champvillard and Montcorin, passing through Charly and Vourles.
Vineyards and orchards between Millery and Grigny
6.20 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Millery (Rhône) (Rhône)
A beautiful country walk, mostly in the open. You will discover the local vineyards, walk alongside orchards and enjoy panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the countryside. You will also see horses and pass through part of the wine-growing village of Millery. The route is very well marked (yellow stripes).
Around the Communay mines
4.53 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Communay (Rhône)
Did you know that there are traces of mining activity in Communay (south of Lyon)?
To discover them, follow this easy path. This hike can be done in two stages:
1) around the Sauveur, Baytan, Guérin and Dufélix pits;
2°) around the Espérance shaft headframe (rebuilt by associations linked to the mine) and a small slag heap, now wooded.
In the Bois de Saint-Jean in Communay
2.73 mi
+453 ft
-456 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Communay (Rhône)
A beautiful, quick walk in the heart of the Bois de Saint-Jean in Communay. There are quite a few steep sections in two or three places. Despite the proximity of the A46 motorway, you will feel far away from civilisation during this walk.
Walk in the woods from the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Limon
3.61 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Communay (Rhône)
Walk in the woods recommended in hot, dry weather. A few viewpoints, particularly of the Alps on a clear day. The paths are well maintained but the woods are much less so; they have something of an end-of-the-world feel to them.
The Observatory and Fort de Lorette around Saint-Genis-Laval
4.71 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genis-Laval (Rhône)
A circular route that takes you to the Saint-Genis-Laval observatory via the Sacuny plateau and around Fort de Côte-Lorette.
The Sentier de Sacuny trail
3.26 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genis-Laval (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.