Along the Garon River – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Brignais

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Along the Garon River – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Brignais

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Along the Garon River – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Brignais

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12.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Along the Garon River

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Perfect place for a family walk

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3.90 km

Château de Montaland washhouse

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The washhouse of Montaland Castle is nestled in the heart of a green setting. This small stone building, located near a natural spring, bears witness to the importance of water …

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4.21 km

Garon Bridge

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Metal bridge that spans the Garon. Depending on its light, this place becomes very bucolic.

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4.76 km

Descent of the châtelard path. Downhill spotlight.

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A horror. Impassable by bike, even electric...

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6.70 km

Garon siphon bridge — Roman aqueduct of the Gier

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This siphon bridge is part of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier, one of the four aqueducts built to supply Lyon with water. Located on the banks of the Garon, this piece of heritage blends perfectly into the bucolic setting.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

3.30 km

2.71 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

5.31 km

4.84 km

763 m

685 m

604 m

477 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

8°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

December 9, 2025,Autour de la Vallée en Barret-Garon et Aqueduques du Gier

This splendid, almost spring-like day inspired us to explore this magnificent valley, which we know quite well. Unfortunately, the absence of the footbridge over the Furon River forced us to perform some acrobatics to cross the stream.

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November 13, 2024,Autour de la vallée du Garon

This lovely hike takes us to the Garon Valley, which has a strong agricultural activity. A very varied circuit alternating between woods with various species and orchards.
A harmonious relief, the happy alternation between forests and spaces, on the way we pass under one of the siphon bridges of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier dating from the 1st century AD.

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January 12, 2025,Autour de la Vallée en Barret-Garon et Aqueduques du Gier

The Barret Valley is characterized by a diversity of landscapes: woods, rocks, orchards, crops. It is also home to rare animal and plant species, it contains imposing remains of the Gier aqueduct, including a part designated under the name of 'le Chameau'., It is a truly charming place for a walk.

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January 15, 2022,Circuit le long de la Vallée du Garon

This pretty 11 km hike takes us along the Garon, through the Bois d'Arnaud and the plains.
Very varied circuit alternating woods of various species and orchards.
A harmonious relief, the happy alternation between forests and spaces, on the way we pass under one of the siphon bridges of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier dating from the 1st century AD.

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February 7, 2023,Autour de la Vallée en Barret-Garon et Aqueduques du Gier

The Barret valley is home to animal and plant species and is home to imposing remains of the Roman aqueduct of the Gier. Composed of very diverse landscapes (woods, pastures, orchards, crops), this is a really nice place for a family outing.

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