Saint-Apollinaire is a hamlet in the extensive commune of Larajasse in the Rhône département. One specific destination is the chapel of the same name. Some of the available information about hiking trails applies to the entire commune; these should not be presented as routes starting directly in the hamlet.

Chapel and hike

The “Entre Saint-Pierre et Saint-Apollinaire” route takes a detour to the Chapelle Saint-Apollinaire in the hamlet of the same name. This is the most precisely documented local starting point for a visit. Some chapels in Larajasse remain open all year and are visited by hikers, but the information does not explicitly mention the Saint-Apollinaire chapel. So check whether it is actually accessible before planning an interior visit. The trail conditions and return route must also fit your available time.

More trails in Larajasse

Seven marked hiking trails covering a total of about 100 kilometres are described for the commune as a whole. The “Circuit des chapelles” is 21 kilometres long, with a stated walking time of six hours. It is therefore not a short local loop in Saint-Apollinaire. The “Circuit Les trois clochers” also passes through Larajasse and offers views of the heights of the Monts du Lyonnais and the Pilat massif. These longer-distance trails can add to a longer stay, provided their starting point and route suit your chosen accommodation. The mention of Larajasse does not mean that every trail is located right by the chapel.

Choose accommodation to suit your hike

If a room or holiday home is available, compare its exact address with the chapel and your chosen trail starting point. Check the price, availability and transport options for the specific accommodation and current route. A stay for a short chapel walk is different from one for a six-hour hike.

Département: Rhône.