110 km of hiking in the land of golden stones
The Tour of Pierres Dorées of 110 km, which is ideal for a few days on the road, takes you to discover an original territory where yellow ocher limestone adds to the beauty of houses, castles, churches and small heritage. A one-day or half-day excursion that starts from the geosites of the UNESCO Global Geopark or emblematic places and covers 12 circuits will allow you to explore all the facets and the geological richness of this unique region of Beaujolais. 12 circuits can be completed in a one-day or half-day tour starting from the geosites of the UNESCO World Geopark of Beaujolais, or emblematic places of the Pierres Dorées. These places witnessing the geological richness of the territory will allow you to discover all the facets of this colourful village:
- The Lucenay quarry
- Anse through the ages
- Gleizé, the balcony of Morgon
- Jarnioux on the traces of Tacot
- Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin, the Sleeping Beauty's castle
- On the heights of Oingt
- The fortified medieval village of Ternand
- Bagnols where the house is born from the ground
- The mines of Chessy
- Glay, the quarry of Pierres Dorées
- Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, the Espace Pierres Folles
- Chasselay on the slopes of Mont-d'Or
