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Ranchal walks
Circular route around Ranchal via the Col des Écorbans and the Croix de Fer
Visorando Member 
5.62 mi
+886 ft
-883 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Ranchal (Rhône)
An easy walk, mostly on gentle paths. A few climbs, but nothing too strenuous. The route passes through woodland but also offers sweeping views of the region’s countryside.
La Croix de Fer, Col des Écorbans and Mont Pinay
Visorando Member 10.72 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,332 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ranchal (Rhône)
Starting from Ranchal on the border of the Loire department, this is a beautiful route in the upper Azergues valley.
Loop in the Foupeysson forest at the foot of Mont Pinay
Visorando Member 
3.53 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ranchal (Rhône)
A short hike with no significant elevation gain or difficulty. Varied landscapes of the Beaujolais Vert, often in the woods but also in open areas with views of the surrounding countryside.
Note: a large part of the route, from Mont Pinay to Les Petites Fayes, is on tarmac, but these are small roads with very little traffic.
Double circular from Foupeysson to Mont Pinay
Visorando Member 
5.72 mi
+571 ft
-548 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Ranchal (Rhône)
A hike of less than 3 hours, without any major difficulties. Around Mont Pinay, the ascent and descent are a little steeper. Mostly in the woods, with more open passages and views of the surrounding landscapes of the Beaujolais Vert.
This is a longer version of the "Circular in the Foupeysson forest, at the foot of Mont Pinay" route.
Note: part of the route, from the hamlet of Les Rousselles to Mont Pinay and Les Petites Fayes, is on tarmac, but these are small roads with very little traffic.
Route from La Roche d'Ajoux starting from Poule-les-Écharmeaux
Visorando Member 
9.75 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,496 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Poule-les-Écharmeaux (Rhône)
During this hike, you will pass:- Above a 4,153-metre-long railway tunnel and near a 96-metre-deep ventilation shaft,- The Col des Écharmeaux, which has been a transit point for goods between the Saône and Loire valleys since the 14th century. Napoleon is said to have passed through here on his return from Elba.- La Roche d’Ajoux (970 m), the highest point in the upper Azergues valley.
Circular loop starting from the Col de la Bûche
Visorando Member 
5.59 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cours-la-Ville (Rhône)
An easy walk alternating between woodland and open spaces, paths, tracks and roads. Numerous vantage points offering views of the surrounding landscape, stretching as far as the Monts de la Madeleine and the Monts du Forez. Please note that part of the route, from (3) to (5), follows a main road, though it is not very busy. Between (1) and (5), the route is in open country: bring water and a hat in hot weather. The rest of the route is mainly under the cover of the forest.
Roche d'Ajoux
Visorando Member 
3.44 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Poule-les-Écharmeaux (Rhône)
An easy walk leading to one of the highest points in the Rhône with a beautiful unobstructed view.
Tour of Saint-Vincent-de-Reins via La Madone
Visorando Member 7.96 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,142 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-de-Reins (Rhône)
Starting from Saint-Vincent-de-Reins station, follow in the footsteps of Marie-Louise, the locomotive that used to run between Amplepuis and Saint-Vincent via Cublize and Magny. Then climb up to the heights of Magny to return to Saint-Vincent via La Madone.
Around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy
Visorando Member 
6.77 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy (Rhône)
10km route around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy, through the woods.
Around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy
Visorando Member 
3.41 mi
+669 ft
-656 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy (Rhône)
A short, easy walk in the woods around Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy.
Mont Soubran from Claveisoles
Visorando Member 
7.31 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,562 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Claveisolles (Rhône)
A peaceful route through forests, fields and pastures.
Cublize Azur Nord route
Visorando Member 
9.34 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,686 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-de-Reins (Rhône)
Northern part of the Cublize Azure Route; take thePR®®7ato complete the circular route. A peaceful walk through the woods, far from the hustle and bustle of Lac des Sapins. View of Magny Castle, which belonged to Vauban's brother, and, on a clear day, the Alps, including Mont Blanc.
Discover two chapels near Le Cergne
Visorando Member 
6.13 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,161 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Arcinges (Loire)
A walk between Arcinges and Le Cergne, including a visit to the chapels of Calvary and Fatima.
Meaux-la-Montagne. 7.5km route
Visorando Member 
4.45 mi
+725 ft
-745 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Meaux-la-Montagne (Rhône)
A peaceful walk through the forest and meadows around Meaux-la-Montagne.
La Croix du Villard and Col de la Cambuse from Meaux-la-Montagne
Visorando Member 
3.85 mi
+548 ft
-554 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Meaux-la-Montagne (Rhône)
This loop starts in the village of Meaux-la-Montagne and follows roads and paths that take you to the peaks of La Nuizière via the Col de la Cambuse, the Croix du Villard and the Croix de la Nuizière, through fields and pine forests.
The Roche Bois Blanc viewpoint from Lamure-sur-Azergues
Visorando Member 
10.42 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,749 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lamure-sur-Azergues (Rhône)
A walk around the Pyramid, in the forest of the same name, with a magnificent view of the Saône valley at the highest point of the route.
Mont Saint-Rigaud
Visorando Member 
7.39 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Monsols (Rhône)
Circuit around Mont Saint-Rigaud (1,009 m), the highest point in the Rhône department. At the summit, there is a beautiful view from the belvedere, followed by a walk through the forest. The path follows the old railway line and crosses the Châtelard viaduct.
Loop above La Nuizière starting from Le Chollet
Visorando Member 
3.46 mi
+495 ft
-512 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cublize (Rhône)
This short loop will take you to the heights of La Nuizière, passing isolated farms (Bert, Le Chollet, Giraud) and crosses (Nuizière, Aliziers and Bert), between dirt tracks and small country roads.
The Crêt de la Sarre circular route starting from Grandris
Visorando Member 
3.98 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Grandris (Rhône)
This circular route opposite Grandris will take you from meadow to meadow and through woodland, offering numerous panoramic views of the village and its surroundings. It is possible to combine this circular route with another, as the section from (7) to (11) is shared by both.
Loop around Grandris
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+853 ft
-876 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Grandris (Rhône)
This loop will take you over hill and dale around Grandris. Don't miss: The memorial to the woodcutters who lost their lives in the storm of 1999 near the hospital and, a little further on, when you reach the calvary, you can admire the whole valley and the village before setting off on a series of picturesque little paths.
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