Built at the highest point of Francheville, this fort made it possible to control the south-west entrances to Lyon. It served as an ammunition depot for the Germans during the Second World War. Today this place has become a living space for artistic creation and host of arts and music festivals.
A large part (3/4) of the hike is on shaded paths and very pleasant pedestrian/bicycle paths. Only the last part (1 good km) is on a narrow road without a sidewalk, less pleasant.