Montagne des Aiguillettes

Hiking trails & Routes

Montagne des Aiguillettes

Moderate

4.6

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hikers

Montagne des Aiguillettes

03:45

12.4km

410m

Hiking

This beautiful loop explores the forests of the Aiguillettes mountain as well as the vineyards surrounding Vauxrenard. This hike is ideal in summer because a large part of its route allows you to walk in the shade of the fir trees.

The loop begins in Vauxrenard, this village draws its history from the Middle Ages. I invite you to go and discover its 11th century Romanesque church. You start this hike on a small asphalt road. It rises above the village and allows you to enjoy the view of the valley.

A long section in the forest follows up to the Croix de Vernebois then you reach the Col de Fontmartin via a wide track. This place marks your return towards the south.

You follow the Aiguillettes mountain via the superb Chemin des Dames. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful part of the route and if you are planning a picnic I recommend that you stop around the seventh kilometer. More open parts reveal the landscapes of the Beaujolais mountains, it is the ideal place for a break.

The end of the route takes a short stretch of the Montgoury road, lost among the pines before making a final loop in the Lienne woods to reach Vauxrenard.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

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497 m

Viewpoint over the valley

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View of the Rémont mountain, the castle of Thil and Macon in the distance.

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3.47 km

Forest viewpoint

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Nice view towards the head of the Pis because of the clear cut.

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7.09 km

Chemin des Dames

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The Chemin des Dames runs along the Aiguillettes mountain and offers beautiful views of the valley. The place is ideal for a hike in summer because the numerous trees allow you to walk in the shade.

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Vauxrenard

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Charming village in the Beaujolais mountains, Vauxrenard is no exception to the beauty of this region. A superb Romanesque church from the 11th century sits in the middle of the village. Between vineyards and forests, the village hangs on the edge of a natural cirque inclined towards Juliénas.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

2.40 km

104 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

3.21 km

2.75 km

2.08 km

425 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

5°C

96 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2025,Montagne des Aiguillettes depuis Vauxrenard

Superb view of the Alpine arc, with Mont Blanc being admired at the start of the hike. Almost entirely through the forest, enjoyable in warm weather. End of the forest trail on a narrow, grassy path before returning to the village. The view is very beautiful at the end of the trail.

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November 22, 2023

This beautiful loop explores the forests of the Aiguillettes mountain as well as the vineyards surrounding Vauxrenard. This hike is ideal in summer because a large part of its route allows you to walk in the shade of the fir trees.
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The loop begins in Vauxrenard, this village draws its history from the

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