Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or is largely located in a green zone and is ideal for walks and discovering an exceptional natural heritage. One notable example is the Tour de Saint-Didier: the 11 km hike takes three hours and has an elevation gain of 332 m.
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Nature and trails
The Tour de Saint-Didier passes through the quarry area to Saint-Fortunat and continues to the Les Essarts dry-stone site. The pointed hut at Giverdy offers a view of Lyon. Its starting point is in Le Bourg; the St Didier Église stop is served by TCL lines 20, 22 and 23.
The Sentier du ruisseau de Rochecardon begins at Chemin du ruisseau de Saint-André in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or and offers an easily accessible walk of less than 2 km through clearings, woodland and marshland with diverse fauna and flora. It can be reached by bus routes 21 or 61 to the La Gabrielle stop.
The 6 km Sentier de la Pierre traces the heritage of the Saint-Fortunat quarry. This includes the former quarries and the former hamlet of the quarry workers. The nature trails of Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or combine the discovery of small heritage sites such as washhouses and cabornes with viewpoints over the surrounding valleys.
Culture and history
The Chapelle Saint-Fortunat is a Gothic chapel from the 14th century and was a place of pilgrimage for many years. It was built in the 14th century and extended around 1850. Its rectangular bell tower can be reached via the vaulted passage, dated 1608, leading to the chapel square.
The Château de Saint-André-du-Coing was rebuilt in the 16th century on the foundations of a medieval castle; two towers remain at the ends of the terrace. The Château de Fromente is a former fortified house founded in the Middle Ages.
Local products
At the Marché aux Fleurs et aux Saveurs, regional artisans offer products such as honey, cheese, wine, preserves and walnut products. The Marché aux Fleurs et aux Saveurs de Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d’Or is an established event held on 1 May; the 36th edition was announced for 1 May 2026.
