Tour of Saint-Vincent-de-Reins via La Madone

Starting from Saint-Vincent-de-Reins station, follow in the footsteps of Marie-Louise, the locomotive that used to run between Amplepuis and Saint-Vincent via Cublize and Magny. Then climb up to the heights of Magny to return to Saint-Vincent via La Madone.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 343 m
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    Descent: - 348 m

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    Highest point: 758 m
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    Lowest point: 487 m

Description of the walk

Park at Saint-Vincent-de-Reins station.

(S/E) Cross the D10 and head south.

(1) Take the path on the left that replaces the old railway line.

(2) Cross Chemin du Janicot and continue straight ahead.

(3) Cross Route du Lacheron and continue straight ahead towards Patirot. Leave Chemin du Patirot, which climbs to the left, and continue straight ahead. Then take the paved road straight ahead to the roundabout and turn right. Cross the bridge over the Reins, then turn left to follow the D10 to the water treatment plant.

(4) Cross carefully and take the gravel path that climbs up to the right between the last house and the rubbish bins.

(5) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead towards the square.

(6) Cross the hamlet and take the second path on the left. Continue straight ahead. Leave the path on the right and go straight ahead to the White Cross.

(7) Turn right at the white cross.

(8) Keep going in the same direction, ignoring the adjacent paths. Continue to the fork with the varnished wooden cross.

(9) Continue straight ahead.

(10) At the Croix Chaprenne, cross the D9 to climb towards Plat de Coeur and continue, turning right twice. Continue through the woods until you reach the next fork.

(11) Go down on the right, then turn right again to go to La Madone, where you can visit the chapel, which is usually open.

(12) Retrace your steps to the previous intersection and resume the route by turning right. Descend to Saint-Vincent-de-Reins, cross the D108 and take the Montée de la Grande Côte opposite. Once at the top, turn left onto Rue de Thizy (D9).

(13) Turn right onto Rue Centrale, pass the church, then turn right onto Chemin Champagnat and continue to the cemetery. Turn right, follow the middle path in front of you, then turn left further down. Continue straight ahead until you reach the D10 and follow it to the left to return to the station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 528 m - Saint-Vincent-de-Reins station
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 528 m - Chemin de la voie ferrée. Route du - Rhins (rivière) - Affluent de la Loire
  3. 2 : km 0.7 - alt. 527 m - Chemin du Janicot
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 511 m - Route du Lacheron
  5. 4 : km 3.71 - alt. 490 m - Gravel path on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.28 - alt. 556 m - Chantoiseau locality
  7. 6 : km 5.14 - alt. 662 m - The Square
  8. 7 : km 6.21 - alt. 729 m - Croix Blanche
  9. 8 : km 6.82 - alt. 719 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 8.26 - alt. 666 m - Varnished wooden cross
  11. 10 : km 8.72 - alt. 676 m - Mission cross in cut stone
  12. 11 : km 10.06 - alt. 739 m - Junction
  13. 12 : km 10.54 - alt. 682 m - La Madone - Chapel
  14. 13 : km 11.39 - alt. 589 m - Rue Centrale
  15. S/E : km 12.82 - alt. 528 m - Saint-Vincent-de-Reins station

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
dnegre
dnegre

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike, perfect for my dodgy knee.
Peaceful, not a soul in sight, just how I like it.
Followed the route on GPS, the trail was perfect.
Thank you

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frederic.fautrelle
frederic.fautrelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, delightful scenery in a bucolic setting on a lovely January day.
Many thanks for this contribution.

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Ghyslain
Ghyslain

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

You pass through a few villages, but apart from that, the hike is nothing special.
There are two fairly steep climbs, but they are manageable.

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manonroro
manonroro

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk. Easy with beautiful views. No particular difficulty.

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Pierre Canard
Pierre Canard

Quite sporty... I did what was necessary on the Madone hike in Saint Vincent de Reins. Thank you again for your comment.

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la puce bernard
la puce bernard

Yes, I plan to do it in July.

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Pierre Canard
Pierre Canard

Thank you for the information, I will make the change. Have you done the hike that leads to the weather radar? In good weather, you can see the Alps and Mont Blanc...

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la puce bernard
la puce bernard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
between points 6 and 7, you have to go through the white cross because there is no longer a path as described in the hike description.

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Pierre Canard
Pierre Canard
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Thank you for posting a review of this hike. I am currently transcribing a new one I did recently that leads to the weather radar above Saint Bonnet le Troncy.
Have a nice day.

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Mablyrotte
Mablyrotte

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A fairly challenging hike with rugged terrain, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Monts du Lyonnais.

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