Along the Aix to Grézolles

Walk in Grézolles, along the Aix, to the Moulin du Gué, then back to the village after a visit to the Sainte-Barbe Chapel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 151 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 143 m

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    Highest point: 575 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 468 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the village square, opposite the church.

(S/E) With your back to Rue de l'Astrée (D1), turn left onto Rue du Val d'Aix. At the fork, keep left and head towards the sewage treatment plant.

(1) Turn right onto Chemin d'Aix and continue straight on until you reach the D26.

(2) Cross the road carefully to reach a path, almost directly opposite, on the left. Follow the right bank of the Aix.

(3) Keep right at the junction, pass through the hamlet of Bray and continue to the bridge.

(4) Turn left to cross the bridge leading to the left bank. Pass the Moulin du Gué and take the path on the left, then continue left along the path leading down to the river.

(5) Follow the left bank of the Aix. At the T-junction, turn left to continue along the river and come out onto the Route du Château d’Aix, opposite the hamlet. Continue for a few dozen metres, keeping in the same direction, then turn onto the path on the left.

(6) Turn left, then immediately right to cross the bridge. Then turn right onto the Chemin des Rivières and continue to the inverted Y-junction.

(7) Turn left to rejoin Rue du Val d'Aix, but in the opposite direction. Then take thefirst path on the right to rejoin Rue de l'Astrée (D1).

(8) Cross carefully and follow the street, turning left. Turn right immediately onto Chemin de l'Atelier to reach Montée de la Chaux. First turn right then left to enter Rue de la Chapelle Sainte-Barbe and reach the chapel.

(9) Retrace your steps slightly to turn right onto Montée du Château, and admire the sculpture exhibition as you pass. Then turn left onto Place du Château, passing the town hall, and continue along Rue du Père Lachaise. Cross Rue de l'Astrée to return to the village square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 554 m - Village square in Grézolles
  2. 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 504 m - Junction, sewage treatment plant
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 479 m - D26 - Aix (rivière) - Affluent de la Loire
  4. 3 : km 2.58 - alt. 486 m - Junction, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 489 m - Bridge
  6. 5 : km 3.86 - alt. 486 m - Banks of the Aix
  7. 6 : km 5.88 - alt. 474 m - Hamlet of Aix
  8. 7 : km 6.39 - alt. 470 m - Junction
  9. 8 : km 7.6 - alt. 556 m - D1, Rue de l’Astrée
  10. 9 : km 7.98 - alt. 575 m - Sainte-Barbe Chapel
  11. S/E : km 8.42 - alt. 554 m - Village square in Grézolles

Notes

(9) Picnic table.

Worth a visit

(9) Sainte-Barbe Chapel, outdoor sculptures.

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
pierre huraux
pierre huraux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone,
An easy hike with little elevation gain and wide, well-marked paths, with a bit of tarmac at the start and end.
The return section, from point 4 onwards, is well shaded and very pleasant, mainly following the Aix river. The river was full at this time of year, especially with the rainfall in recent months at the start of 2026.
A great family outing, taking 2 hours and 50 minutes at a leisurely pace.

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juliand
juliand

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route for a very hot morning. The trail is very shaded and pretty, following the Aix river. On the way back, don't miss the little Sainte Barbe chapel near the cemetery. It's not open to visitors, but it's a nice spot with a table and some iron sculptures.

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CHRISTIAN PRAT
CHRISTIAN PRAT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A rare route along a major river, offering cultural heritage as well as interesting flora and scenery.

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Mat42_
Mat42_

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

That's rubbish

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Falsa
Falsa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along a beautiful river;
For those who find hills or descents difficult, it’s best to start from Aix.
We couldn’t find the sewage treatment plant because it’s actually a lagoon system, easily spotted at the start of a path branching off to the right with an old wine press.
It’s worth taking a stroll around the village to admire the murals on the doors and enjoy the view as you climb up to the chapel.

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CHRISTIAN PRAT
CHRISTIAN PRAT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really interesting route. We recommend it. Well worth a visit

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g.fessy
g.fessy

Hello
Haven’t done the route yet
Kind regards

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