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Welcome to Espace Trail Forez-Est

Looking for a challenge on a variety of trails with exceptional views? The Forez-Est trail area offers 18 circuits, from the most accessible to the most technical, as well as 2 workshops dedicated to gradient and speed.

With 10 starting points spread across the region (Violay, Panissières, Salt-en-Donzy, Saint-Médard-en-Forez, Bellegarde-en-Forez, Montrond-les-Bains, Rivas, Pouilly-lès-Feurs, Bussières and Saint-Marcel-de-Félines), each outing promises a unique experience, tailored to your wishes and your level. All the routes have trail markers to guide you safely. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, you're sure to find something to suit you on our trails!

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Parcours trail 1 - Violay en douceur, le Gantet
9.03km 290m 290m
Violay
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Parcours trail 2 - Violay en grandeur, les bois de Violay
15.94km 560m 560m
Violay
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 3 - La boucle des cimes
25.34km 896m 896m
Violay
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 4 - Maratrail de Violay
43.11km 1470m 1470m
Violay
Route opened
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Parcours trail 5 - Boucle épique du Monorail
28.94km 730m 730m
Panissières
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 6 - Le Monorail - boucle sud
14.24km 430m 430m
Salt-en-Donzy
Route opened
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Parcours trail 7 - Le Monorail - boucle nord
20.08km 480m 480m
Panissières
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 8 - Entre bois et ruisseaux de Saint-Médard à Aveizieux
26km 870m 870m
Saint-Médard-en-Forez
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 9 - Les secrets de la Coise
11.25km 400m 400m
Saint-Médard-en-Forez
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Parcours trail 10 - Trail sud de Bellegarde : à la découverte de Saint-Pierre
13km 410m 410m
Bellegarde-en-Forez
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Parcours trail 11 - Trail nord de Bellegarde : entre panoramas et fermes
16.93km 580m 580m
Bellegarde-en-Forez
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Parcours trail 12 - Boucle douce des Lonzes
7.01km 30m 30m
Montrond-les-Bains
Route opened
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Parcours trail 13 - Trail des bords de Loire
16.58km 60m 60m
Montrond-les-Bains
Route opened
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Parcours trail 14 - Entre champs et bords de Loire
5.16km 20m 20m
Rivas
Route opened
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Parcours trail 15 - À la conquête du pont Marteau
30km 1020m 1020m
Pouilly-lès-Feurs
Route opened
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Parcours trail 16 - À fond des vallons de Pouilly
24.77km 820m 820m
Pouilly-lès-Feurs
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Parcours trail 17 - Sous les arches du pont Marteau
17.69km 600m 600m
Bussières
Route opened
Heritage
Parcours trail 18 - Saint-Marcel en Forêt
14.92km 440m 440m
Saint-Marcel-de-Félines
Route opened
Heritage
Atelier Trail A - Montée à la chapelle
0.97km 140m 0m
Bellegarde-en-Forez
Route opened
Specific trainingHeritage
Atelier trail B - Vitesse
0.5km 10m 10m
Montrond-les-Bains
Route opened
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Gain some height with The Matagrin Tower

The highest point in the region and on the trail routes routes, the Tour Matagrin, included in routes n°2, n°3 and n°4 from Violay, sits enthroned on Mont Boussuivre and offers a remarkable view of the surrounding area!

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Forez-Est heritage

Discover the area's rich historical, cultural and natural heritage along the trails and routes of the Espace Trail!

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The Espace Trail Forez-Est website is available!

Presentation of the routes and their associated information with a dynamic map and download facility, information on how to get out and about, discovering the area... The website is now available!

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Atelier trail A - Montée de la chapelle
0.97 km
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Parcours trail 4 - Maratrail de Violay
43.11 km
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Parcours trail 5 - Boucle épique du Monorail
28.94 km
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Parcours trail 7 - Le Monorail - boucle nord
20.08 km
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Parcours trail 8 - Entre bois et ruisseaux de Saint-Médard à Aveizieux
26 km
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Remarkable heritage on the trail sides

With the Espace Trail Forez-Est, set off to discover the region's built and natural heritage! 

From the remains of the Monorail to the imposing Pont Marteau, not forgetting the banks of the Loire, the circuits take in all the remarkable sites!

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