Pine Lake – Fir Lake loop from Saint-Just-d'Avray

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Pine Lake – Fir Lake loop from Saint-Just-d'Avray

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Pine Lake – Fir Lake loop from Saint-Just-d'Avray

06:41

21.7km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.5 km

Pine Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very pleasant lake to explore, well signposted. With a beach, playgrounds and picnic areas, it can also be a day out for you. Did you know that the lake is also home to the largest biological pool in Europe?

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11.6 km

Lac des Sapins

Highlight • Lake

Artificial lake located in the Haut baujolais with the possibility of swimming and nautical activities

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12.1 km

View of Lac des Sapins

Highlight • Other

Viewpoint overlooking the dike

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12.5 km

Fir Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lac des Sapins offers the largest biological swimming pool in Europe. It is located 440 meters above sea level in the heart of Beaujolais Vert. This environment is special since it has a space dedicated to swimming and a space for aquatic plants that purify, oxygenate and naturally regenerate the quality of the water. This place offers a thousand and one possibilities; hikes, bike rides, horseback riding or water activities you will not be outdone in this green setting.

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18.1 km

Col de la Croix des Fourches

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fairly high pass at the crossroads of the road between Amplepuis and St Just d'Avray and the forest path following the Mollières ridge. Good starting point for many mountain bike trails, passes the routes of the FFC mountain bike circuits.

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Col de la Croix des Fourches

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Quite an easy pass on the Ronno side. The beginning of the Col du Pilon is quite frequented by cars, then you turn onto a quieter road. The scenery is not very present, but the atmosphere in the forest is great, especially in damp weather. On the Saint-Just-d'Avray side, from the Azergues valley, the climb is long but progressive. The percentages really become interesting from Saint-Just onwards. On this side, the landscapes are more open before turning for the last part where you enter the forest with an even steeper percentage: 6 and 7% with the same refreshing atmosphere, especially in summer. You can reach the crests forest road by gravel or mountain bike.

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21.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.40 km

3.65 km

984 m

Surfaces