Garden & City Lyon - Lissieu





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This hike starting from the small town of Dommartin combines small, little-used country roads that criss-cross between cultivated land and dirt paths in the undergrowth. The route offers varied terrain and unobstructed views of the horizon. There is little shade on the first part of the circuit.
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This hike from Limonest allows you to discover the Mont d'Or in the forest and in the countryside. You will pass by Mont Narcel (582m), Mont Verdun (626m) and its Fort, and finally on the heights of the Château de La Barollière located below. The Fort du Mont Verdun was built from 1874 and culminates at an altitude of 630 m dominating the Lyon urban area and the Saône valley. The Château de la Barollière, located on the side of Mont Verdun, a former fortified castle built in the 14th century,...
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This hiking route starts from the small town of Limonest and makes a loop between countryside and undergrowth. Limonest was a place marked by history. In 1814, the French army lost a battle against the Austrians which led to the occupation of the region by Austrian troops between 1815 and 1818. Rich in architectural and natural heritage, this town in the Rhône is a small gem of the region. Hikers will appreciate the tranquility along this route which can be done with the family.
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This hike from Limonest allows you to discover the Mont d'Or. Hikers will follow the Chemin du Bois d'Ars which winds between farmland and forest. The circuit is mainly on paved roads around Limonest passing through the village of La Torchetière.