Grézieux is, with its 126 inhabitants, one of the smallest municipalities in the department. Very rural, it is an ideal place to relax and be a base for exploring the region that is rich in beautiful walks.
This village is situated in the small plain of Forez (40 km to about 15), in the southern area of ponds Drill, surrounded by mountains of Forez, Lyonnais, Madeleine.
| Municipality | Grézieux-le-Fromental |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 42600 |
| Latitude | 45.6193890 (N 45° 37’ 10”) |
| Longitude | 4.1517470 (E 4° 9’ 6”) |
| Altitude | From 351m to 389m |
| Surface area | 10.31 km² |
| Population | 258 inhabitants |
| Density | 25 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Saint-Etienne (36 km, 31 min) |
| Insee code | 42105 |
| Intercommunality | CA Loire Forez Agglomération |
| Department | Loire |
| Territories | Lyonnais, Massif Central |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Chalain-le-Comtal | 4.8 km (7 min) |
|---|---|
| Précieux | 5.1 km (9 min) |
| Savigneux | 6.3 km (8 min) |
| Montrond-les-Bains | 7.3 km (8 min) |
| Boisset-lès-Montrond | 7.4 km (10 min) |
| Montbrison | 8.2 km (10 min) |
| L'Hôpital-le-Grand | 8.9 km (10 min) |
| Mornand-en-Forez | 9.1 km (14 min) |
| Saint-Romain-le-Puy | 9.5 km (14 min) |
| Unias | 9.5 km (12 min) |
| Marclopt | 9.8 km (12 min) |
| Saint-André-le-Puy | 9.9 km (13 min) |
| Magneux-Haute-Rive | 10.1 km (12 min) |
| Écotay-l'Olme | 10.9 km (15 min) |
In small ways, we can regain the Montbrison area and walking paths.
Absolutely to visit nearby: the Romanesque church on the peak of Saint-Romain, the small town of Montbrison; ancient villages Champdieu, Montverdun, Apples, the beautiful Chateau de la Bastie d'Urfe in Saint-Etienne le-Molard.
The township is rich in walks or biking. There are also several lakes for fishing, sailing and swimming.
Montbrison Montrond-les-Bains and Feurs offer popular swimming facilities. Montrond-les-Bains has an indoor water complex is open all year.
In winter you can ski downhill Chalmazel, and many ski trails traverse the Forez.
The Tourist Office Montbrison will give you all the information on the many activities of the moment. You'll also find tours to the region.
The Saturday morning market in Montbrison is not to be missed!
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Culture and education | 4 € to 6 € | Bussières (26 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 30 € to 40 € | Bessenay (37 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 27 € to 90 € | Vollore-Montagne (41 km) |
 | Arts and Crafts | Free | Arconsat (44 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 50 € to 220 € | Chamelet (47 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mountain bike itinerary | Athletic | 1:25 | Montbrison (6.9 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:05 | Lézigneux (9.2 km) |
 | Village visit | Intermediate | 1:00 | Saint-Bonnet-le-Courreau (16.8 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:25 | Saint-Anthème (22 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:10 | Saint-Anthème (23 km) |
