Come quench your thirst by reading these few lines, hoping they’ll make your mouth water!
Lyon, like the rest of France, is in the midst of a heatwave unprecedented for this time of year. In addition to staying well-hydrated, you’ll need to find ways to stay cool when the temperature rises in the capital of Gaul. Swimming pools, museums, movie theaters… but you can also head out into the countryside to find relief in the cool embrace of Mother Nature. Between the heights of the Monts du Lyonnais and the waterfalls of the Ain, the Beaujolais region also offers its own unique hiking trails. This specific spot even lets you enjoy the comfort of walking in a naturally air-conditioned environment!
A 50-km hike along the Azergues River
Here’s something to help you stretch your legs. Following the course of the Azergues River, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to discovering magical spots in our region, blending nature and tradition, such as the villages of Ternand, Chessy , and Châtillon.
In fact, thanks to the tremendous work of the FFRandonnée, several routes of about ten kilometers connecting various points of interest are available. For example, an 11.6-kilometer hike takes you from Chamelet to Ternand in 3 hours and 50 minutes, or another 10-kilometer route from Le Breuil to Lozanne in 2 hours and 30 minutes. For the more adventurous, it’s even possible to complete the “grand loop” by passing through part of the Pierres Dorées…
A hike in one of the most beautiful areas of our region
The Azergues is a river that flows through the Beaujolais mountains and empties into the Saône (below Villefranche-sur-Saône). Following its course guarantees a succession of breathtaking landscapes. A touch of Tuscany, thousand-year-old castles, medieval villages, all surrounded by vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see… That is why UNESCO has rightly recognized our magnificent Beaujolais as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Just like the Lac Bleu d’Ambérieu or the Valserine Gorges, these places are true treasures. Let’s all do our part to preserve them.
