Trévoux walks

Circular route along the banks of the Saône starting from Trévoux

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Departure from Trévoux (Ain)

Hike proposed and organised by the ASMT: an easy and pleasant route along the Saône and around the lakes of Anse. Please note: there is a short stretch of tarmac at the start and end of the route.

From Reyrieux to Trévoux between the Saône and the old railway line

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De Reyrieux à Trévoux entre Saône et ancienne voie ferrée

Departure from Reyrieux (Ain)

A flat route, suitable for all, often used for Sunday walks. Due to the passages over the railway line, pushchairs are not recommended. For geocaching enthusiasts, I have marked the caches located along the route.

Saint-Bernard Circular

Departure from Saint-Bernard (Ain)

Follow in the footsteps of the painter Utrillo and his mother Suzanne Valadon to discover the pretty village of Saint-Bernard and its banks of the Saône.

Circular route to the south of Jassans-Riottier

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Boucle au Sud de Jassans-Riottier

Departure from Jassans-Riottier (Ain)

An easy walk starting from Jassans-Riottier. A steep climb at the start, then almost entirely flat on the plateau. Beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Circular route via Lucenay starting from Anse

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Departure from Anse (Rhône)

This is an easy hike starting from Anse, allowing you to discover the countryside around Anse and Lucenay. Please note: The start and finish points of this walk are close to Anse railway station, so you can reach the town by train. Alternatively, if travelling by car, parking is free. Problem with blocked passage in (7), see reviews.

Between the Saône and the Plateau, starting from Massieux

Departure from Massieux (Ain)

From the Dombes plateau to the banks of the Saône, make the most of this walk to enjoy a refreshing cultural break at the Maison Eclusière in Parcieux.

La Vieille Halle in Frans

Departure from Frans (Ain)

From the restored market hall to the recently refurbished lake, via a remarkable church, this route combines the old and the new.

Behind the scenes in Pommiers

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Les dessous de Pommiers

Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)

This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the northern part of the village. Old paths, picturesque hamlets, a castle, wash houses, etc. All set against beautiful landscapes and panoramic views. This route is the focus of the Pommiers 2023 geo-event – not to be missed.

If Pommiers were told to me

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Si Pommiers m'était conté

Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)

How about a short walk to see Pommiers from a different perspective? A geo-discovery walk that highlights the rich historical heritage around Pommiers. This route, which was the subject of a geo-event in 2021, is definitely worth a detour.

Fléchères via the towpath from Beauregard

Fléchères par le chemin de halage depuis Beauregard

Departure from Beauregard (Ain)

Set off on a nature and culture walk between the Saône and the châteaux.

Cadoles and geo-heritage in Pommiers

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Cadoles et géo-patrimoine à Pommiers

Departure from Pommiers (Rhône) (Rhône)

This route allows you to discover the geology and heritage of the south-western part of the village. Ancient paths, wooded areas, cadoles (vineyard huts) built by our ancestors, but you will also discover a little-known part of the local industry of the past: clay extraction for tiles and bricks, lime kilns, hemp retting, and of course viticulture, all set against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes. This route is the subject of the Pommiers 2022 geo-event, not to be missed.

A long circular walk in the Monts d'Or starting from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

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Grande boucle dans les Monts d'Or au départ de Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This hike will take you to a Madonna statue lost in the woods, then to a lime kiln and an old military structure. After skirting Mont Verdun, it will lead you near Mont Py, then to a hermitage and a charcoal kiln. After a visit to a wash house and the climb to the Croix Rampeau, the return journey will take you through a small tunnel and past another wash house and a discreet passageway beneath a house in St-Germain. The GPX track on the app or a GPS is required.

From Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or to the Hermitage

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De Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or à l'Ermitage

Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This short, easy loop starting from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the ruins of a retting pit and a hermitage. In September, you can see colchicum flowers and, if you feel like it, extend the circuit to the Croix Rampaux: a viewpoint over the Saône plain and the Alps.

Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or loop via Mont Py

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Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This hike will take you to the Croix Rampeau (viewpoint over the Alps and the Saône plain), the Tour Risler (Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or), the ruins of a hermitage, the remains of a tannery and several old wash houses. Depending on the season, you will see daffodils, orchids, wild asparagus (edible), martagon lilies or fields of colchicum.

Loop around Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

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Boucle autour de Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Saint-Germain-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This walk, after giving you a beautiful view of the Château de Curis, will take you close to three mountains: Mont Narcel, Mont Verdun and Mont Py before returning to Saint-Germain. You will discover several wash houses and small chapels along the way.

Eight-shaped route in the Monts d'Or

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Circuit en huit dans les Monts d'Or

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

A pleasant hike with a few steep climbs, good for your heart rate, best done in dry weather as some sections are muddy and slippery in wet weather.

In the Mont d'Or, Mont Verdun and Mont Thou

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Dans le Mont d'Or, le Mont Verdun et le Mont Thou

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

A walk that will take you through a variety of different landscapes and offer some lovely views. A route best undertaken in dry weather.

From Chasselay to the Batterie des Carrières

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De Chasselay à la Batterie des Carrières

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This circular starting from Chasselay will take you to the Batterie des Carrières (a fortification dating from 1874) through vineyards and forests. You will see the perfectly restored Poleymieux lime kiln, surrounded by numerous panels describing how it worked. On the way back, depending on the season, you may see various orchids and martagon lilies.

On the paths and trails of the Monts d'Or massif

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Sur les chemins et sentiers du massif des monts d'Or

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This hike follows paths already covered in other hikes, but is nonetheless interesting. Best done in dry weather, as there are a few steep sections.

Circular Mont Verdun

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Boucle du Mont Verdun

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This hike is best done in dry weather, with trees providing shade from the sun.

Walk around Chasselay

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Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

A hike in the Monts d'Or massif that takes you along both well-known and lesser-known paths; best undertaken in dry weather, as some sections can be very muddy and slippery when wet. Take care when crossing the 4x4 training ground. At weekends, if vehicles are present, ask permission to cross

A circular in the Monts d'Or massif starting from Chasselay

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Une boucle dans le Massif des Monts d'Or au départ de Chasselay

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This hike is best done in dry weather. In wet weather, the trails will be very muddy, with a few sections that will raise your heart rate but nothing insurmountable. The hike begins on a quiet paved road for about 700 metres. Please respect the area and do not leave any rubbish behind.

La Madone, alternative route

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La Madone, variante

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This hike follows part of the Madone hike, with a variation at the start and finish. Please note that there are some very steep sections, so walking poles are strongly recommended to avoid slipping in wet weather.

Les Monts d'Or, Mont Verdun, Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

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Les Monts d'Or, Mont Verdun, Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This circular route will take you along part of the geological trail, past the lime kiln and the quarries, as well as numerous drystone shelters, which served as shelters for farmers and, in some cases, as dwellings after the last war while their occupants waited to find permanent accommodation. Please note that in wet weather, some sections may be muddy and slippery.

Monts d'Or geological footpath

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Sentier pédestre géologique des Monts d'Or

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This is an easy route, best undertaken with good walking shoes. However, be careful in wet weather as the clay soil can be slippery and muddy in places. Along the route, there are information panels explaining the formation of the Monts d'Or massif.

In the woodland around Chasselay

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Dans les sous-bois autour de Chasselay

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

A hike through the woodland that mainly follows unmarked paths; GPS and the Visorando hiking app are recommended, and the route should be undertaken in dry weather. There are a few very steep sections; walking poles are recommended. The hike takes approximately 3½ hours. Get your walking boots on.

Madone Circular Route

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Boucle de la Madone

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

This circular route will take you to the statue of the Madonna, installed in 2009 to replace another Madonna that was stolen. Along the way, you will see the Saint-Antoine hermitage, the tomb of the hermit Benoît Rousset, and a drying shed. You may encounter horses and mountain bikes. Be careful in rainy weather as the paths can be slippery and muddy.

La Pierre Brune walk

Departure from Rancé (Ain)

This walk combines nature and heritage. In the centre of the village of Rancé, discover the oldest and most important witness to the history of the commune, the Romanesque church, which has been renovated several times. You will discover the wash house, a testament to the 19th-century hygiene movement, as well as the Pierre Brune, a block of granite, the local "big rock".

Loop around Mont Thou and the drystone shelters

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Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This hike in the Monts d'Or mountains, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will allow you to enjoy the panoramic view of Mont Thou and Mont Verdun and discover the drystone shelters that are part of the region's heritage. It follows the inner route of the Monts d'Or with a variant to shorten the circuit.

Banks of the Saône and return via Genay

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Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)

Easy circular partly along the Saône, crossing the small marina of Genay and running alongside a small stream.

The Grand Rieux in Civrieux

Departure from Civrieux (Ain)

A pleasant route around the village of Civrieux.

Three mountains and a cross at the start of Curis-au-Mont-d'Or

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Trois monts et une croix au départ de Curis-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This loop, starting from Curis-au-Mont-d'Or, will take you to Mont Thou with its magnificent view of the region, then to Mont Verdun and Mont Py, and finally to Croix Rampeau before descending back to Curis. During this hike, you will see two old wash houses and, depending on the season, orchids, martagon lilies, wild asparagus and many other flowers

Routes of the Savigneux and Ambérieux-en-Dombes ponds

Departure from Savigneux (Ain)

With this route, set off to discover the remains that bear witness to the past in the kingdom of the ponds.

Walk in the forest on the heights of Neuville

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Promenade en forêt sur les hauteurs de Neuville

Departure from Neuville-sur-Saône (Rhône)

Most of the walk is in the forest. The paths are pleasant, with quite a few small stones on the ground. In rainy weather or after heavy rain, the path may be muddy or even impassable in places (not sure, to be checked). The end of the walk is not in the shade, so it can get hot in the sun. Moderator's warning: a section of the route is now closed. Please wait for a detour to be put in place.

Drystone shelters in Poleymieux

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Cabornes de Poleymieux

Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This loop starting from Poleymieux will take you to discover the drystone shelters, traditional huts built from dry stones in the Monts d'Or. The route passes through the forests on the northern slopes of the Monts d'Or and beautiful meadows. You will follow part of the geological discovery trail with its excellent information panels. The paths are easy for the most part, but the forest trails can be steep and tricky in wet weather.

Route country on the Saône plateau in Montanay

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Circuit champêtre sur le plateau de Saône à Montanay

Departure from Montanay (Rhône)

A lovely route through fields on the Val de Saône plateau on the outskirts of the village of Montanay. Good country lanes, limited elevation gain, but with one or two fairly steep and earthy sections (passing through valleys) that can be slippery in wet weather.

Geology, traditions and defence secrets in the Monts d'Or

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Géologie, traditions et secret défense dans les Monts d'Or

Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This short loop of around ten kilometres from Poleymieux church will take you on a journey through time. Go back 200 million years with the Monts d'Or geological trail. Then travel to the 19th century with the surprising drystone shelters, the Carrière battery, the magnificent lime kiln at Polyemieux and finally the Ampère Museum. And finally, return to the 21st century with the Air Base 942 site and its secret installations.

Between woods and fields in Montanay

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Entre bois et champs à Montanay

Departure from Montanay (Rhône)

A short route suitable for lockdown with moderate elevation. The first part is through the woods of Montanay and the second

Around Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

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Autour de Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

An extended tour of a pretty village in a beautiful location in the Monts d'Or.

Chemin de Machy

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Chemin de Machy

Departure from Chasselay (Rhône) (Rhône)

Between Lissieu and Chasselay, the Chemin de Machy walk is a quick round trip that allows you to discover Machy Castle and the surrounding countryside. The walk alternates between wooded and sunny areas.

Loop starting from Charnay

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Boucle au départ de Charnay

Departure from Charnay (Rhône) (Rhône)

Charnay, a village in the Pierres Dorées region, is located in the Beaujolais area, 20 km from Lyon and 12 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône. Perched at an altitude of 450 m, the village is surrounded by the communes of Alix, Belmont, Saint-Jean des Vignes, Morancé and Marcy. A short hike along paths and little-used roads

Route de la Mâtre to Chaleins

Circuit de la Mâtre à Chaleins

Departure from Chaleins (Ain)

Explore the area around Chaleins and the banks of the Mâtre for a countryside walk.

Chanteins Chapel

Departure from Ain

Set off to discover a hidden treasure in a lush green setting!

Mont Thou from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

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Departure from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

A rustic route on rocky paths starting from the village of Poleymieux, one of the most beautiful villages in France, which joins theGR® du Mont Thou, offering a nearly 360° view of the entire region: in particular, views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Beaujolais. Pass by an old wash house and picturesque rocks before finishing the climb up the ridge of Mont Thou to the summit.

Circular on the Balad'Azergues

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Departure from Civrieux-d'Azergues (Rhône)

I chose the golden stone village centre of Civrieux d'Azergues as the starting and finishing point, which is often overlooked... A pleasant, relatively shaded walk with no apparent difficulties, suitable for bicycles, children and our four-legged friends. However,be careful on the road section (200 m) and the Azergues, which is still a river.

On the heights of Fleurieu-sur-Saône

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Sur les hauteurs de Fleurieu-sur-Saône

Departure from Fleurieu-sur-Saône (Rhône)

A beautiful route, fairly challenging in the first third with alternating ascents and descents. Beautifully diverse landscapes. Magnificent panoramic view at the start of the route.

Tour of La Chicotière

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Departure from Dommartin (Rhône) (Rhône)

This short walk is a great way to discover this outlying neighbourhood of Dommartin and Marcilly-d'Azergues. You will pass through fields in a very peaceful area. Enjoy the view of the lower Beaujolais region and discover the little Chemin des Chouettes.

From Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or to St Romain-au-Mont-d'Or via Mont Thoux

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De Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or à St Romain-au-Mont-d'Or par le Mont Thoux

Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

A Short yet tough hike through the Monts d'Or. Very nice in good weather and on dry ground.

Circular around Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

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Boucle autour de Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

Departure from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or (Rhône)

This circular starting from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or will take you to the remains of the Monts d'Or Aqueduct, a charming little wash house and a few other ruins. The first and last thirds of the route follow marked trails, while the central part follows small unmarked paths.

Along the Azergues

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Le long de l'Azergues

Departure from Lozanne (Rhône)

A round trip walk along the Azergues River from Lozanne. This is a beautiful walk for lovers of flora and fauna. Don't hesitate to go down to the river banks when possible.

The Bois des Côtes forest from Fontaines-Saint-Martin

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Le Bois des Côtes au départ de Fontaines-Saint-Martin

Departure from Fontaines-Saint-Martin (Rhône)

This route crosses the natural and agricultural site of the Vallon des Échets and the wetland area of the Ruisseau des Vosges. Once you arrive at the Madone site, at an altitude of 266 metres, you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Monts d'Or, the Saône valley, the cliffs of Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, the Monts du Beaujolais and the Fourvière hill.