From Ancône’s quay to Rhône islands

Go and explore this rich aquatic area on the Rhône side. Ancône is a village with many histories to be told.

Description

Starting point at Place Albert Goujon.

Walk straight towards Rue Louis Delpech. Turn left on Allée des Santolines, then right on Rue de la Croix. Cross the road and take the path alongside the Lône river. Take the footbridge on the plane tree square.
Turn left on the dyke.

Walk under the bridge and turn left to reach the road. Walk on the left side of the bridge with cautions and turn left just after.
Turn left to reach the Viarhôna and continue straight alongside the Rhône canal. Walk on the Viarhôna for 2,5 km. Then turn right and reach the road.

Cross the road and take the road straight, heading towards the lake/outdoor activities centre. Walk past the carpark and turn left. Tour the lake and get back to the carpark. The loop is about 3,2 km.

Turn left and cross the bridge, then turn right right after. Continue on the grassy path then turn turn left to reach back the road.

Turn right then left at the next junction. Take the path to the right. At the junction, turn left and walk under the bridge. Keep the track and get to the Viarhôna.

Cross the bridge with caution and walk towards Ancône. Turn on the first on the right.Continue straight to reach the town centre and go back to the starting point.

Spoken languages

  • French

Labels and ranking

  • Open air

Activities

  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary

Opening

All year round.

Rate

Free access.

Situation

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To see the spot on the map, you can fly over the altitude difference below.