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The best walks and hikes around Montchal

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Hiking around Montchal is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy. To help, here are the top hikes and walks around Montchal — so you can just get out and go.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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1. Chapel of La Valette – Site de donzy loop from Panissières

24.4km

06:47

440m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Violay Church – Tour Matagrin loop from Chez Blanc

6.72km

01:59

200m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Chapel of La Valette loop from Panissières

18.2km

05:07

380m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay loop from Sainte-Agathe-en-Donzy

12.1km

03:35

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Forest Dirt Path – Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay loop from Sainte-Agathe-en-Donzy

22.1km

06:35

690m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Montchal

1. Chapel of La Valette – Site de donzy loop from Panissières

2. Violay Church – Tour Matagrin loop from Chez Blanc

3. Chapel of La Valette loop from Panissières

4. Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay loop from Sainte-Agathe-en-Donzy

5. Forest Dirt Path – Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay loop from Sainte-Agathe-en-Donzy

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