The Circuit around Py Froid

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 314 m
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    Vertical drop: - 310 m
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    Highest point: 785 m
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    Lowest point: 514 m
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Yzeron
Yzeron
Flowery field
Country view

Description of the walk

Park in the centre of Yzeron (S).

Take the path down to the left of the post office. Arrive at the road, at the second hairpin bend (1) turn left onto the path that serves the Cascade. Continue on this path and at the first junction turn right to ford the stream (2) then head onto a road.

The turn left, at the first intersection take the road to the right, cross the hamlet if Giraud (3) and continue on the path ahead.
Flat at first, the incline increases along a dolmen before reaching the village of Châteauvieux (4).

Take the road up to the (signposted) village of Fontrobert (5). Take the wide path westwards, reaching the edge of the D25 road (6).

Turn right on the wide path that goes through the forest to reach the Py Froid viewpoint (7).

Continue left by the trail with Yellow markings (PR) to the hamlet of Le Planil (8) and then follow the many signs for Yzeron.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 711 m - Car park in the centre of Yzeron
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 655 m - Second shoelace
  3. 2 : km 2.4 - alt. 518 m - Ford on the - Yzeron (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 3.23 - alt. 529 m - Giraud
  5. 4 : km 5.04 - alt. 583 m - Dolmen (Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux)
  6. 5 : km 6.08 - alt. 677 m - Chateauvieux - Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Châteauvieux)
  7. 6 : km 7.19 - alt. 727 m - Fontrobert
  8. 7 : km 8.83 - alt. 702 m - D25 crossroads
  9. 8 : km 10.18 - alt. 771 m - Belvedere - Crêt du Py Froid (772m)
  10. 9 : km 11.73 - alt. 729 m - Le Planil
  11. S/E : km 12.74 - alt. 711 m - Car park in the centre of Yzeron

Practical information

No water refill point on this route.
The Py Froid is preceded by a vast meadow popular with picnickers, especially on Sundays.

In the nearby area

The Monts du Lyonnais, here in West Lyon are a beautiful undulation of valleys and peaks.
These market towns (Saint Martin en Haut, Yzeron etc.) are worth a visit.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 81 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 25859585
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

An interesting and pleasant nature trail of moderate difficulty, fairly popular with hikers, with several points of interest, both natural (waterfalls, panoramic views) and cultural (chapel, dolmen). Partly on trails, partly in wooded terrain.
Clear and easy-to-follow directions.
Recommended!

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Migandal
Migandal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A top-notch itinerary, but best done in the warmer months as a lot is overcast...

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CaroDuetti
CaroDuetti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent tour on a Sunday after torrential rain the day before. The route takes in both open areas with fine views and woodland on pretty paths. There were no particular difficulties, and a few interesting things along the way: a small bridge over a waterfall, a dolmen, rocks, wild animals, etc. The view from Py Froid is lovely, but the view from Fontrobert is even more so! There weren't many people there that day.

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gefa65
gefa65

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk with lovely views! Take a good look at the GPS or the map with the track!

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Cripure
Cripure

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A fine circuit with a bit of elevation gain to get you back into shape.

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Azur42
Azur42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk with no difficulties; to be done in fine weather to take full advantage of the magnificent panoramas of the Alps. We generally use GPX files on a laptop to follow the route, which allows more time for contemplation ....
A lovely walk that we recommend!

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Bmorange
Bmorange

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Super walk, starting with a fairly steep descent, then a flat section, before climbing for a good while and finishing with a downhill section.

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randcarole
randcarole

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk on pleasant paths, with fine views and beautiful autumn colours. At Le Giraud we made the mistake of foolishly following the first yellow signposting we saw, and the path took us straight up to Châteauvieux, thus bypassing point 4. This has already been pointed out in a previous comment, perhaps attention should be drawn to this point in the description? Otherwise, the route is very well signposted.

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grosse dondon
grosse dondon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It was a Sunday, so it was busy. Nice walk

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antonioo
antonioo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

very nice hike with beautiful viewpoints over the city of Lyon, the one at crêt du py froid is magnificent too.
The map is very accurate, we never got lost and it's great to be out in the fresh air in the woods 👌

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Toumpy
Toumpy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Pleasant walk with lots of shady sections

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ASEB Marche-Loisirs
ASEB Marche-Loisirs

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No


Good evening,
Very nice walk, not many people
We made a mistake once, but soon got back on the right route.
Definitely worth doing

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Jackopat
Jackopat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello,
We didn't meet many people on this walk, having done it on a Friday at the end of April.
It's a very pleasant trail, with plenty of shade and pretty views.
We made a mistake once, but that was because we didn't look at the map or the many signs for short walks. The walk is well signposted.
We took the time indicated despite our age (in our seventies!) and our rather slow pace.

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danielcandas
danielcandas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I didn't do the full circuit and stayed on the wooded paths of the circuit and others.
Very few people, 5 to 6 others.
Lots of chestnuts, come back in season.

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wiro
wiro
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk that's easy to follow.
As mentioned in a previous comment, it's best to park in one of the car parks at the entrance to Yzeron. On Sunday mornings, there's a small market of local producers where you can stock up before the walk. In particular, there's a goat's cheese producer whose farm is on the trail!
The trees that blocked the path between 6 and 7 are no longer there.

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