Azergue (rivière) walks

A lovely, easy walk through the woods above Chamelet.

A lovely loop with few hills, taking you through vineyards and forests. You will discover the golden stone village of Glay and pass by Courbeville Castle. You will also discover the village of Chessy with its castle and 12th-15th century church.

This walk will take you from Chessy station to the old quarries of Glay. The route passes through the picturesque hamlet of Glay with its golden stone houses

A round trip walk along the Azergues River from Lozanne. This is a beautiful walk for lovers of flora and fauna. Don't hesitate to go down to the river banks when possible.

During this hike, you will pass: - Above a 4,153-metre-long railway tunnel and near a 96-metre-deep ventilation shaft. - The Col des Écharmeaux, which has been a transit point for goods between the Saône and Loire valleys since the 14th century. Napoleon is said to have passed through here on his return from Elba. - At La Roche d'Ajoux (970 m), the highest point in the upper Azergues valley.

Depart from Sarcey opposite the church, taking the Voie du Tacot to Ponts Tarrets, then head towards Le Breuil to return to Sarcey. A very pleasant and easy walk.

This is an easy hike starting from Anse, allowing you to discover the countryside around Anse and Lucenay. Please note: The start and finish points of this walk are close to Anse railway station, so you can reach the town by train. Alternatively, if travelling by car, parking is free. Problem with blocked passage in (7), see reviews.