Tour du Mialan in Saint-Peray

A short, leisurely stroll along the Mialan, to enjoy the views of Crussol Mountain, its castle, the vineyards, and above all the stream, which flows in autumn and winter but is dry at other times.
This is a classic Sunday afternoon walk for all residents of Saint-Perolles.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 14 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 14 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 148 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 130 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Place Henri Richard car park.

(S/E) Leave the car park heading towards Le Mialan, then turn right to reach the Gendarmes footbridge.

(1) Do not cross the footbridge but continue straight on along the river. Pass under the D533 (Route du Puy-en-Velay) and carry on. When you come within sight of the bridge, turn right onto the main path to enter a housing estate and join the road.

(2) Turn left and cross the bridge.

(3) Immediately after crossing the bridge, take the first path on the left. Initially wide, this path narrows as it crosses a wooded area and then runs alongside a housing estate on the right.

(4) Continue straight on to cross the fitness area with its children’s play equipment. A little further on, you can turn left to cross the Mialan at the ford if there is little or no water. Otherwise, continue straight on along the wide path which runs parallel to Avenue Colette Dimberton and then follows it at a distance.

(5) Towards the end of the route, you’ll pass various species of fruit trees which you can try to identify. Go back under the D533 and turn left to cross the Gendarmes footbridge.

(1) Turn right then left to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 134 m - Place Henri Richard - Chateau de Crussol
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 133 m - Passerelle des Gendarmes – junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 2.03 - alt. 145 m - Road, on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.24 - alt. 147 m - Path on the left after the bridge
  5. 4 : km 3.14 - alt. 138 m - Fitness trail and children’s play area
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 133 m - Open orchard
  7. S/E : km 4.41 - alt. 134 m - Place Henri Richard

Worth a visit

Chavaran Park: children’s play area available, and open orchard (apples, quinces, almonds, walnuts, etc.)

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Randosà2
Randosà2

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy stroll along the banks of the Mialan
The first part of the walk is suitable for everyone.

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bernardrome
bernardrome

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant little stroll along the water's edge.

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Jubru26
Jubru26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short walk with the children.
The end of the walk is great for them as there are fitness trails, a skate park, cycle paths and slides. There’s something for all ages.

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Mariuslardechois
Mariuslardechois

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant little stroll after a meal. The route isn’t particularly interesting, but it’s easy to get to and a short walk. Perfect for getting some fresh air after a family meal.

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sparnacienne
sparnacienne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

On Sunday 15 December 2019, at around 4.30 pm whilst out walking, I found a very important set of keys at the Chavaran picnic area, hanging from a tree: car keys, house keys, etc. – at least 5 or 6 keys
I have placed this bunch of keys in the postbox at the Saint-Péray tourist information office. If you know of anyone looking for their keys...

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