The nature trail Jeu de regards sur Méginand begins in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières. The 10-kilometre circular route takes around three and a half hours and offers views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières can include this place in their travel plans.
Nature
Saint-Genis-les-Ollières has 42 hectares of classified woodland.
The Sentier du Ribes et du Ratier hiking trail runs along the Ratier stream and leads, among other places, to the Roman bridge. It is 8.8 kilometres long, takes around two hours and has an elevation difference of 177 metres.
Culture and History
In 1978, the foundations of a Gallo-Roman villa from the 2nd century BC were discovered in Les Hautprés. The Castel de la Sablière, located on what is now Rue Marius Poncet, features structural elements dating from the 12th century.
The Fort de Chapoly, also known as Fort de Méginand, was built between 1890 and 1893 as part of Lyon’s defensive belt.
The Eglise Saint Barthélémy has stained-glass windows and is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of tanners.
Local Life
A market run by producers and food artisans takes place in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières every Friday from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Lafaurie is represented at the Friday market as a charcutier-traiteur from Saint-Genis-les-Ollières.
Events
The Changez d’Air festival features a variety of musical encounters, showcases and activities. The festival was launched at L’Escale in 2001.
