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Unieux walks
Pertuiset Circular - Grangent Dam
Visorando Member
14.44 mi
+2,615 ft
-2,638 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Unieux (Loire)
Located on the outskirts of Saint-Étienne, on the border between the Loire and Haute-Loire departments, the Loire Gorges, a 4,000-hectare nature reserve, charms visitors with its peaceful wooded landscapes, remarkable flora and fauna, rocky outcrops, beautiful Lake Grangent, medieval castles and traditional villages.
On the edge of the Haute-Loire, starting from Fiminy-Vert
7.06 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,112 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Firminy (Loire)
A walk on the edge of the Haute-Loire region that will also allow you to discover Le Corbusier’s architectural heritage.
Route from the Firminy mine to Roche-la-Molière
7.63 mi
+833 ft
-817 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Chambon-Feugerolles (Loire)
A semi-urban route that follows part of the disused railway line connecting the mine shafts of Firminy and Roche-la-Molière. You will pass through two tunnels (bring a torch). Thesecond part takes you up to higher ground and the return journey is via the ridge road connecting Saint-Étienne to Firminy.
Moderator's warning on 15/02/2021: private property issue in (1), see comments at the bottom of the page.
Circular route around the Gaffard district in Firminy
3.41 mi
+535 ft
-561 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Chambon-Feugerolles (Loire)
A circular loop around the Gaffard neighbourhood, with no difficulty apart from a slightly steep climb in the first section.
Loire Gorges and Plateau de la Danse from Saint-Victor sur Loire
5.04 mi
+886 ft
-906 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
This is a challenging hike with significant elevation gain, but the beautiful panoramas and views of this little-known region are well worth the effort.
Circular starting from Chambles
7.58 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chambles (Loire)
Circular starting from the village of Chambles with beautiful views of the Loire Gorges, passing by the medieval Essalois Castle, the Monts du Lyonnais, the plain and the Monts du Forez.
The Sainte-Reine Chapel in Aurec-sur-Loire
9.92 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aurec-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire)
A circular walk starting from Aurec-sur-Loire along the banks of the Loire and the footbridges at “Saut du Chien”, before heading uphill to reach the village of Malvalette via thePR®® “Le Pont d’Angelard”. The route passes through the Chapelle Sainte-Reine on theGR®® de Pays des Gorges de la Loire, which leads back to Aurec via the valley of the Rivoire stream.
Around Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois
6.97 mi
+843 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-en-Gourgois (Loire)
A short half-day walk along the edge of the Loire Gorges, overlooking Aurec-sur-Loire with sweeping panoramic views, returning via the plateau with views of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the capital of pétanque.
La Bachasse on the edge of the artificial lake at Grangent
2.96 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
An easy, mostly shaded walk with beautiful views of Lake Grangent at the start and the rest in the forest. The route is dotted with informative and entertaining signs about the flora and fauna. The site is currently being restored to a natural forest after being planted with Douglas firs in the last century. Ideal for family walks and/or hot weather.
From Essalois to Les Camaldules
2.97 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chambles (Loire)
This route through the Loire Gorges offers beautiful panoramic views.
Circular route on the edge of the Pilat Regional Nature Park
8.24 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,578 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Chambon-Feugerolles (Loire)
This circular route starts at La Pouratte stadium in Chambon-Feugerolles and takes you to the Cotatay dam, which supplies the town with drinking water, before climbing to overlook the Ondaine valley.
Saint-Genest-Lerpt circular via Landuzière and Le Chasseur
6.40 mi
+584 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-Lerpt (Loire)
A pleasant short hike in the countryside around Saint-Genest-Lerpt.
The Massardière circular in Saint-Just-Malmont
5.03 mi
+538 ft
-515 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Malmont (Haute-Loire)
A lovely, relatively easy walk starting from the hamlet of Les Gouttes, in Saint-Just-Malmont. A hilly route alternating between open landscapes and forest sections, at an altitude of around 900 metres.
Walk in the south-west of Saint-Étienne
4.97 mi
+463 ft
-456 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
This urban route is more of a Sunday stroll than a proper hike. There’s plenty of tarmac, certainly, but on quiet roads. It allows you to explore the countryside on the outskirts of the city and enjoy some lovely views over the Saint-Étienne conurbation.
The Balconies of Malvalette
6.61 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malvalette (Haute-Loire)
This short hike offers many views: Mont Mézenc, Monts du Pilat, and even Mont Blanc when the weather is clear. An orientation table at the highest point allows you to identify the many mountains around you. The circuit is largely open, with passages on dry hillsides. Particularly pleasant in spring and autumn, it is therefore best avoided in hot weather.
The Forez Canal and hamlets as seen from Étang David
7.72 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
A walk, partly along the Canal du Forez and through the countryside around Saint-Rambert. Minimal elevation gain. At the start of the route, there is a birdwatching post at Étang David. The hamlets of Razoux, Les Côtes, Noailleux and Cessieux. Viewpoints over the Forez plain.
Edit: to take the comment into account, 25 per cent of the route is on tarmac.- Currently (April 2025), Étang David is dry due to the eradication of invasive plants.
Stroll along the Canal du Forez
6.25 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire)
An open-to-the-sky Sunday stroll in the sun Canal du Forez.
Périgneux – On the outskirts of Luriecq via the old railway line
6.73 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Périgneux (Loire)
A circular route through the very first foothills of the Monts du Forez, which partly follows the old railway line. Until the 1970s, a railway line linked Bonson to Sembadel. Today, you can follow this old railway line – mainly by bike but also on foot – from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez to Estivareilles. Throughout this ‘Rail Adventure’, you can admire the architectural remains left behind by the railway.
Between the Malval and the Étang Picard via the Bois du Roi
5.78 mi
+650 ft
-623 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from La Fouillouse (Loire)
A very pleasant walk, featuring several paths along the river and through the woods, offering a complete change of scenery. As you will be walking along many paths through the woodland, there are few tarmac roads or sections. This walk is easy as there is little elevation gain relative to the distance.
