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Xrêt de Botte (1387m) walks
Loop on the heights of Mont Pilat
Visorando Member
6.00 mi
+659 ft
-653 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Valla-en-Gier (Loire)
An easy walk to enjoy as a family. Very popular in summer, it is worth the detour to admire the panoramic view over the Alps and the summits of Mont Blanc, the Lyonnais mountains and the Giers valley, the Vercors massif and those of northern Vivarais. With a wealth of flowers in spring, you can gather bilberries in August and raspberries in September. Unless you choose to go ski touring or cross-country skiing here in winter.
The Pilat ridges from the shepherd's hut
8.72 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,591 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Valla-en-Gier (Loire)
Enjoy the atmosphere of northern Ardèche with this exceptional hike in the heart of Pilat. Pass through the main ridges of Pilat to discover breathtaking views and small steep paths.
Pilat ridges starting from Crêt de l'Œillon
7.57 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,302 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Doizieux (Loire)
Long snowshoe hike on the Pilat ridges with little elevation gain.
Can be done on foot in the right season.
If there are no tracks, GPS or an app can help in addition to the map.
The Pilat circular: Chapelle Saint-Sabin, Trois Dents and Route des Crêtes
11.83 mi
+2,326 ft
-2,300 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Véranne (Loire)
The Mont Pilat massif is very popular and criss-crossed by numerous trails. This circular loop combines several of them to pass by the site of the Chapelle St Sabin, then climb up to cross the Trois Dents on a fun route, before reaching the ridge and following it through the various crests stretching from the Œillon to the Perdrix. The return journey is via a descent that favours paths through the woods.
Pilat from Croix du Planil
12.65 mi
+3,333 ft
-3,337 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Valla-en-Gier (Loire)
Long hike in the Pilat massif. Ideal for beautiful days in May. This hike has two main attractions. It allows you to discover the Cascade du Gier waterfall before entering a completely different world and discovering all the ridges of the Pilat. The advantage is that there are several points where it is possible to shorten this beautiful hike.
Please note: the first part through the woods is not well marked and it is easy to take the wrong path.
Walks near Xrêt de Botte (1387m)
Bourg-Argental - Les Sétoux
11.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-328 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Argental (Loire)
Twelfth stage of the Way of St James. This stage leads to the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, at the point where the last foothills of the Rhône valley meet the volcanic plateaus of the Velay. Setting off from Bourg-Argental, you will follow the Via Fluvia for several kilometres before beginning the climb to the Col du Tracol through the Taillard forest.
Chavanay - Bourg-Argental
14.77 mi
+2,707 ft
-1,558 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chavanay (Loire)
Eleventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is the first in the Massif Central and crosses the Pilat Regional Nature Park. In the foothills of the Rhône Valley, it allows you to gain some altitude.
The Saint-Étienne Greenway
6.06 mi
+502 ft
-735 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne (Loire)
The Greenway allows you to travel from Bellevue to La Terrasse (or vice versa) via the hills west of Saint-Étienne. The signage is sometimes non-existent, sometimes misleading, and most often inadequate. These are all reasons for proposing this walk with a detailed description. It is possible to split it in two by stopping at Puits Couriot.
The route/description update of 16 August 2020 takes into account the new route from Bellevue.
Assieu-Chavanay
12.55 mi
+344 ft
-620 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Assieu (Isère)
Tenth stage of the Way of St James. This stage will take you to Chavanay on the banks of the Rhône. The final stage before the Massif Central, the route offers several alternatives between theGR® and the paths marked by the Jacquaires associations. Be sure to stay on theGR®65to avoid unnecessary detours. This may not be the most pleasant part of the route, but certain sections, such as Condrieu, are well worth a visit.