Along the Azergues

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.84 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 36 ft
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    Descent: - 33 ft

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    Highest point: 656 ft
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    Lowest point: 614 ft

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Description of the walk

The walk starts on the left bank of the Azergues, opposite the Lozanne Post Office. Park along the road.
(S/E) Head down to the riverbank and turn left along the river to reach a footbridge.

(1) Continue under the footbridge and go straight on. The path leads back up to the road; be sure to keep to the right. Head straight across the field if possible.

(2) Continue straight on; you’ll find yourself at the heart of the matter with the Azergues on your right, and simply follow the path to reach theGRP®® Tour des Pierres Dorées en Beaujolais, marked in red and yellow, then you’ll cross the Chemin de Gage.

(3) On your left are fields where I’ve always seen plenty of birds; do feel free to stop for a few minutes. Continue along the Azergues until you reach a wood.

(4) Enter the woods and continue along theGRP®® trail, which veers slightly away from the riverbank until you reach a crossroads of paths.

(5) Turn left and walk through the old riverbed. A little further on, as you leave the woods, walk past two sports grounds to reach the bridge.

(6) Take the steps up to the bridge. Stay on the pavement along the bridge, then go down the steps on the other side. Take care on these steps as they are very steep. Leave theGRP® here and take a path on the right bank of the Azergues. The return walk along the river takes you to a leisure park, perfect for a picnic.

(7) Carry on and enjoy the views of the river until you reach the Hemin de Lozanne crossroads.

(8) Carry on to the right along this path; bear in mind that the last kilometre is of little interest but takes you to the first footbridge to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 646 ft - Car park opposite the Lozanne Post Office - Azergue (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 640 ft - Footbridge
  3. 2 : mi 0.76 - alt. 640 ft - Field
  4. 3 : mi 1.28 - alt. 640 ft - Chemin de Gage
  5. 4 : mi 1.63 - alt. 636 ft - Woods
  6. 5 : mi 1.87 - alt. 633 ft - Trail junction
  7. 6 : mi 2.49 - alt. 620 ft - Bridge for the return journey
  8. 7 : mi 2.94 - alt. 630 ft - Leisure park
  9. 8 : mi 4.01 - alt. 646 ft - Back on the road
  10. S/E : mi 4.84 - alt. 650 ft - Car park opposite the Lozanne Post Office

Notes

An easy walk, but bring water.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
LeDoc
LeDoc

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy, shaded walk along the banks of the Azergue, though marred somewhat by an invasive plant species from Japan, which isn’t particularly attractive and is extremely invasive.

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User 3920861
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superbly beautiful and varied
clear path
sheep grazing on Japanese knotweed
We did it backwards, starting on the right bank shortly after entering the riverside park.
Magnificent picnic area
Toilet cubicle where we turned around

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User 11308933

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy walk (no elevation gain). A little long for people who are not used to walking.
however, at marker "6", climbing onto the bridge and descending the stairs is IMPOSSIBLE, as vegetation completely blocks the passage.
You therefore have to either:
- either cross the Azergues a little earlier via the footbridge near the sports fields
- or turn left at the bridge and continue straight ahead for about 200 metres to reach the bridge.
Once at the end of the bridge, continue along the road (which is unpleasant) until you reach the level crossing and turn right to join the path that comes from the right at the high-voltage power line a little further on.

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User 3562490

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice short route. Very easy

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jackandbab
jackandbab

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This walk is best done in winter, as much of the route currently runs between 3-metre-high Japanese knotweed, obscuring the view of the Azergues river

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Patoop
Patoop

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good hike, but the start isn't great with the road nearby.

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Léo Thiniaire
Léo Thiniaire

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

The route doesn't really offer any interesting views or surprises; the Azergues isn't particularly picturesque at this point. It's more of a hike for "clocking up the miles" or walking your dog.
On the plus side, it's easy to find and park, isn't difficult and there's not much mud despite the weather and the time of year (February). This route is suitable for children and even a pushchair, as it's flat.
Best done when the vegetation is dense because, without leaves, the woods you pass through are rather dreary.

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Philippe S5.
Philippe S5.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along the banks of the Azergues, a new footbridge has been built allowing pedestrians to cross to the other side without using the bridge intended for cars

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JMW
JMW

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

In hot, sunny weather, it is better to do this walk in the opposite direction. The route will be much shadier on the way back.
Otherwise, it is a very pleasant walk along the banks of the Azergues

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C D J H d'Albigny/Saône
C D J H d'Albigny/Saône

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Remains usable if maintained throughout the seasons.

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Champagneloisirs
Champagneloisirs

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Flat terrain with no elevation changes and the added attraction of visiting Chazal and learning about the "legend of the baboon".

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a1j1
a1j1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along the river in the forest, pleasant for the shade and the stream during the summer heat.

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E. GAILLETON
E. GAILLETON

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along the Azergue river, very peaceful and relaxing.

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Visites2020
Visites2020

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A short walk to warm up, but not particularly interesting.

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nccondemine
nccondemine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant hike that children can even follow by bike

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