Vineyards and orchards between Millery and Grigny

A beautiful country walk, mostly in the open. You will discover the local vineyards, walk alongside orchards and enjoy panoramic views of the Rhône valley and the countryside. You will also see horses and pass through part of the wine-growing village of Millery. The route is very well marked (yellow stripes).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 173 m
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    Descent: - 172 m

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    Highest point: 293 m
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    Lowest point: 170 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Place du Bouton in Millery. Information boards for local walks.

(S/E) Leave the square via Rue Froide at the north-west corner of the square. At the end, turn right onto Rue de la Haute-Valois for about 200 metres, then turn left onto Rue de la Gallée. After 400 m, turn right and walk 50 m back (you will temporarily leave the marked path) to see the Château de la Gallée and the viewpoint overlooking the hillsides and the Rhône valley.

(1) Back on Rue de la Gallée, take the marked street on the right (Rue de la Petite Gallée) and continue. At the end, turn right onto Chemin du Coin, then continue straight ahead. The tarmac road turns into a path.

(2) Walk along a wall on your left for 400 metres (the Rhône hillsides and orchards are on your right). At the end, the path turns slightly to the left and quickly joins Rue Côte de la Tour. Walk down this street for 50 metres, then turn right onto Chemin de Pachon.

(3) After 500 metres, take the path on the left towards Charpenay. Please note that there are no markings at the start of this path. Continue for about 700 metres, walking alongside a quarry.

(4) At the end, turn right onto the diagonal field path that passes under a high-voltage power line. After 400 metres, you will arrive at the D117E. Turn left and follow this road along the edge of the vineyard for about 600 metres.

(5) Take the path on the right opposite the hiking signpost. At the end of this path, turn left and follow a road on the left for about 150 metres. Leave this road and take a footpath on the right: you will be walking along the north side of Grigny. Take thefirst path on the right. At the end, take the street on the left for 150 metres.

(6) At Les Brossse, take the path on the left towards Les Charmes. At the square, turn right, and then right again at the end. Follow this path, then the road that continues on from it.

(7) At Les Charmes, turn right towards Les Vallières. The street is quiet and soon runs alongside an old railway line. Continue to Les Vallières.

(8) Take the street on the left and follow this main road until you reach the D117. Cross carefully and continue straight ahead on Chemin de la Sauvagère.

(9) At La Sauvagère, turn right towards Millery, then continue on Rue Nonon Vallin, which is a continuation of your route.

(10) At L'Étang, turn right towards Millery. When you reach the bottom of the church, turn right and then take the first right after 20 metres. Then take Rue des Marronniers on the left. Continue along Avenue Nemos until you reach the crossroads at the pharmacy and take Avenue du Sentier on the right. After 200 metres, you will arrive at Place du Bouton, where you can park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 283 m - Place du Bouton in Millery.
  2. 1 : km 0.8 - alt. 286 m - Return trip to Château de la Galée
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 267 m - Junction with path. Towards the hillsides of - Rhône (le)
  4. 3 : km 2.68 - alt. 200 m - Pachon
  5. 4 : km 3.49 - alt. 224 m - Quarry
  6. 5 : km 4.66 - alt. 224 m - Hiking post
  7. 6 : km 5.97 - alt. 208 m - Les Brosses
  8. 7 : km 6.56 - alt. 171 m - Les Charmes. Near - Garon (rivère)
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 180 m - Les Vallières
  10. 9 : km 8.61 - alt. 213 m - La Sauvagère
  11. 10 : km 9.06 - alt. 265 m - The Pond
  12. S/E : km 9.98 - alt. 283 m - Place du Bouton in Millery.

Notes

Toilets at the car park, Place du Bouton in Millery. Benches visible from the square.

On sunny days, remember to bring a hat or cap and sunscreen, as most of the route is uncovered.

Worth a visit

Millery Church:
Since its construction on the site of an oratory in the 15th century, the church has been the centre of village life, around which houses have been built. The church originally consisted only of the choir and the current central section, including the bell tower, which was covered with a hipped roof (Cluniac style) topped by a bell turret covered with zinc in 1779. There may have been an entrance porch. Meetings of local dignitaries were held there, and official notices were posted. The church was enlarged during the 19th century, with a bay added in 1854. The transformed bell tower was fitted with a balcony at the top supporting four clocks (20th century). The recent restoration has given it a roof more in keeping with the original.
Open during Heritage Days or on request.

The Château de la Gallée
This is a typical "country house" of the southern Lyon region.
The name La Gallée seems to come from the name of the first owners of the estate, the Gall or Gali family, in the 13th century. Later, in the 17th century, the Moulceau family, notably Thomas, had terraced gardens built in the style popularised by Louis XIV and Le Nôtre at Versailles. From that time onwards, underground passages connected the centre of the village in order to collect the water needed for the fountains installed in the estate's gardens. From 1747, La Gallée was owned by the Jesuits until 1762, when they were banished from the kingdom. The estate was entrusted to the priests of the Oratory until the Revolution. It is currently a private estate that is not open to visitors.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Pesk597
Pesk597

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It took us an hour less than advertised... without rushing... I think this route is particularly interesting in autumn because the vineyards are at their most beautiful then.

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Blandins
Blandins

Far too many sections on roads. I won't be doing it again!

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photon3869
photon3869

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike; discover the local vineyards and enjoy seeing numerous horses grazing in their fields.

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JMW
JMW

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route offering beautiful views of the Rhône Valley.
There is little shade along the route.
The final climb back to the centre of Millery is challenging as it comes at the end of the route and is very steep. Walking poles are essential.

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Gre87
Gre87

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The end is a bit long for my taste on the road, but the beginning is very good.

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pive008
pive008

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Taken in beautiful sunny weather, with a light, refreshing breeze from the north...
Beautiful views of the Rhône Valley,
Few encounters with pedestrians and two horse riders...

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gerlandais
gerlandais
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The day I went there, I didn't meet a single hiker.
A bit too much tarmac for my liking, but the effort made by Millery to attract hikers is spectacular.
At point 9, the street is called Ninon Vallin, not Nonon...

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lisabelle
lisabelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route as it follows both open and shaded paths with varied landscapes: views of vineyards and villages on the other side of the Rhône, crossing the beautiful village of Millery...
We encountered very few walkers, as the route is shared between paths and tarmac roads. The gradient is steady except at the end, where a short stony climb awaits you before you reach Millery.
Suitable for families.

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Chalix
Chalix

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Although the area is pleasant, I find that the route is too much on tarmac and passes between houses. I regret that the route, which goes back and forth to the Château de la Galée, does not pass right in front of the château to descend into the vineyards, whereas the section near the château passes between houses. It's a shame.

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liliane.clarens
liliane.clarens

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the start, you walk past beautiful traditional houses until you reach Château de la Galée, a magnificent estate overlooking vineyards and orchards with views of the Alps and the Pilat massif.
As this is a circular walk, it is difficult to avoid a good portion of road, but the route is very beautiful and varied and must be splendid when the fruit trees are in bloom.
Thank you to the author for this new discovery.

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