Hiking - Les Pèlerins - Chavanay n° 2

WARNING, the bridge between the La Tour car park and Chavanay was washed away by the flood of October 17, 2024.
For hikes along the banks of the Rhône, please check for flood risks before you set off: by contacting the town hall, or by visiting www.vigicrues.gouv.fr or www.inforhone.fr

Discover the Chapelle du Calvaire and the Chapelle Saint-Basile.

The trailhead is at the La Tour car park.
From the start, follow the GR65 (Way of St. James) to the left.
Head south, and after about thirty metres, turn right towards la Chorérie. A little further up, turn right again onto the Route de la Ribaudy for about twenty metres, then take the path on the left to reach the Chapelle du Calvaire, and then la Ribaudy.
Go down through the hamlet towards la Grange du Merle. Then, at an intersection, leave the GR65 and turn left onto the road for a few dozen metres. Turn right onto the path that runs alongside a stone house and descends to Cuminaille and la Grande Gorge to reach the Chapelle St-Basile.
Cross the D1086 towards the plain and the Rhône river, then turn left once, and again further on, through the orchards; cross the D1086 again at la Petite Gorge and head up towards le Blanchard. Then go around the house by turning right and follow the path back down to Chavanay.

⚠️ Warning: this is a busy road, please be careful.

You are responsible for your own safety. Therefore, you hike at your own risk. Please stay on the marked trails to protect fragile environments.

A few recommendations:

• Check the weather forecast before setting out


• Some routes cross busy roads: Be careful


• Keep dogs on a leash


• Do not light fires


• Take your rubbish home with you


• Enjoy the flowers, but do not pick them.


• Tick bites can cause serious illnesses. For prevention: wear long clothing, use repellent, check your body upon your return, remove ticks with a tick remover tool without applying anything to them, and see a doctor if a rash or flu-like symptoms appear, or if you are in an at-risk group.


• For emergency services, dial 18 or 112.