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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Affoux

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Affoux

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Affoux

04:15

14.3km

440m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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164 m

Affoux Village - Monts du Lyonnais

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Small village of Affoux, with a very beautiful view of the Monts du Lyonnais and Mont Blanc on a clear day.

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9.33 km

Violay Church

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Pretty church in the middle of Violay

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

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Pretty long pass on the Tarare side with a constant slope around 5%. Delimits the watershed line between the Rhône and the Loire. Do not hesitate to climb to Mont …

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Matagrin Tower

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A great place with the magnificent Matagrin tower from which we have a magnificent 360° view of all the surrounding mountains. You can climb it from the Col de la …

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Built in 1876, the tower was topped with a pointed roof. At the time, it served as a hunting meeting place for a local notary, Master Matagrin, then became a drinking establishment and even welcomed dance enthusiasts.

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14.1 km

Affoux

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This small village located in the Rhône department and at the extreme south of the Monts du Beaujolais is the final stage of the GR 76.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

5.51 km

1.29 km

982 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

5.93 km

1.75 km

199 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 28 June

29°C

17°C

83 %

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Comments

March 23, 2024,V935+84 Violay - Sentier La Tour Matagrin, Forez-Est

Extraordinary walk to be done in all seasons, which in addition to taking part of the GR®7, transports the hiker to the Matagrin Tower, the highest point of Forez-Est. From the top of the tower, the view is 360° and you can even see Mont Blanc! rendezvousenforez.com/equipement/sentier-la-tour-matagrin-violay

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Affoux

Affoux Village - Monts du Lyonnais

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

Matagrin Tower

Matagrin Tower

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