The Dolmen path

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This path is very pleasant in the Autumn, with a magnificent view of the monts d'Or, Lyon and the Rhone valley.
This route can be extended in the direction of Yzeron or Thurin.
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Technical sheet

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A Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux walk posted on 13/09/12 by MPrice. Last update : 05/05/20
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.89 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 238 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 243 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 674 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 450 m
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Description

Parking in St Laurent-de-Vaux 69670 and La Mitonnière (next to the containers). Parking at the town hall.

In the latter, go down the stairs at the rear of the car park. On your left cross the small bridge, climb up towards la Mitonnière alongside the school. Turn to your left and continue straight on, up to the fork in the route, climbing up to Chateauvieux.

Turning right at the post, take the path through the Faix woods, with a steep drop at the beginning.

(1) 1st intersection in the direction of Dolmen.
Continue on the left, climbing upwards until you reach the Chapelle de Châteauvieux (open to visitors). From the platform, you can admire the magnificent view over the monts d'Or, Lyon and the Rhone valley.

(2) Continue on behind the Chapel on your right in the direction of Giraud.

(3) At the intersection, take the path in the direction of St Laurent-de-Vaux through the Faix woods.
This path will bring you back through the woods to where the hike started.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 455 m
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 530 m - Towards Dolmen.
  3. 2 : km 0.88 - alt. 574 m
  4. 3 : km 1.85 - alt. 673 m - Châteauvieux.
  5. 4 : km 2.87 - alt. 534 m - Giraud.
  6. S/E : km 4.89 - alt. 454 m

Useful Information

Hiking boots are recommended for the stony path at the start.

Saint-Laurent-de-Vaux is currently one of the smallest municipalities in the Rhone valley.
Small municipality = small amenities.
Do not look for signposts and large car parks with defined parking spaces.
Natural site,
This is what makes it so charming!

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

During the walk or to do/see around

For the more adventurous: on arriving at the chapel of Châteauvieux, it is possible to continue along the path in the direction of Yzeron, Messimy, Thurins, Py-Froid, Saint-Martin-en-haut, Vaugneray, etc, etc.

Happy hiking!

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