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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Barrage de Couzon

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Châteauneuf

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Barrage de Couzon

Moderate

4.7

(13)

95

hikers

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Barrage de Couzon

03:14

11.0km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

A

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1

90 m

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant circuit for running.

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2

195 m

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant place for a walk.

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3

5.74 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Highlight • Settlement

In the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Charterhouse that has become a village. Classified as the most beautiful village in France, the place is open to visitors and has a hotel and restaurant offer.

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4

5.79 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

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Located in the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, the medieval village of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Chartreuse that has become a village. Ranked among the most beautiful villages …

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5

6.14 km

Stream with Picnic Areas

Highlight • River

6

7.12 km

Chapelle de Jurieux

Highlight • Religious Site

B

11.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

2.77 km

2.36 km

300 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

2.37 km

624 m

128 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Friday 22 May

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