The Ruisseau des Razes

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A short walk through the woods, away from traffic, along the Ruisseau des Razes, on the Chemin des Sources.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.14 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 125 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 820 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 696 ft
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Description of the walk

The walk starts next to the "Vert Yzeron" sign, not far from the Chemin des Fonts roundabout.
The walk is accessible from the TCL bus stop “Sainte-Foy Les Sources” (Bus 90).

(S/E) Follow the path as it descends gently alongside the stream (on the right-hand side of the path). Cross the stream and now follow it on your left.

(1) Ignore the path on the right that leads back up towards the Chemin Antoinette housing estate. Continue until you reach a wooden gate and a car park.

(2) Turn around and return to the starting point via the same path (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 820 ft - Green Sign Izeron
  2. 1 : mi 0.51 - alt. 725 ft - Junction towards the Chemin Antoinette housing estate
  3. 2 : mi 0.57 - alt. 696 ft - Barrier
  4. S/E : mi 1.14 - alt. 820 ft - Green Sign Izeron

Notes

Dirt and stony path, a bit muddy after rain. Pushchairs not recommended.
Also accessible by mountain bike.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
stephlyon
stephlyon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, very short walk. You can hear and see the road below, and there aren’t many places to park (arrive early) (alternative: look for the “Planète Montagne” car park on your satnav, and start the walk from the end). Note that you can take the small paths on either side (they’re uphill) which are much less busy.

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d.aubert6
d.aubert6
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Accessible by mountain bike, but officially off-limits to cyclists! There is a sign clearly visible on the way down, but none at the start of the climb... Since this information was published, the sign has been replaced; in fact, this path has never been officially closed to cyclists. Nevertheless, cyclists should show consideration for pedestrians if they want this permission – which is rare in practice in the area – to continue.

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cedrix73
cedrix73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short half-hour walk, ideal for little ones (aged 4) who can run about in the countryside right in the heart of the city! It’s a very busy spot (joggers, local residents) but still very pleasant.

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