Lozanne can be explored on foot on two different scales: the Balad’Azergues follows the Azergues along a walking path, while the Tour des Pierres Dorées is a long circular route through Beaujolais. There is also a riverside park with leisure facilities and historical traces ranging from a prehistoric site to a 12th-century arch. This gives you three perspectives for planning your visit: walking by the river, a longer hiking route and time to explore local history.

Walking path and circular route

The Balad’Azergues is 7.5 kilometres long, runs along the banks of the Azergues and connects Lozanne, Civrieux d’Azergues and Chazay d’Azergues. It is a walking path suitable for families. The route is signposted, and information boards are located near each footbridge. The river remains the constant point of reference, while the three towns mentioned indicate the route’s location. The Tour des Pierres Dorées is a 100-kilometre circular route designated as a GRP hiking trail. It starts and ends in Lozanne and passes through 27 towns in Beaujolais. The difference in scale is clear for planning: 7.5 kilometres along the river compared with a 100-kilometre loop that starts and ends in Lozanne.

Leisure by the river

The Parc des berges de Lozanne is also located on the banks of the Azergues and covers an area of 1.2 hectares. It has wooden play equipment, a running track, a football field, a basketball court, pétanque and picnic facilities. Unlike the hiking trails, the focus here is not on a set distance, but on a range of leisure activities in a riverside setting. The river theme appears in two forms: as a signposted route connecting Lozanne with two other towns, and as a riverside area with play, sports and picnic facilities. This lets you choose between a walking path and a park as a destination in its own right.

Historical traces in Lozanne

Lozanne’s history can be explored through various archaeological and architectural details. Remains were discovered at a prehistoric site where weapons and tools were made. In the choir of the church is a liturgical piscina dating from the 7th century. Above an entrance portal hangs a painting dated 1480, which was restored in 2010. Beside the present-day bridge, on the left bank behind the restaurant, an old 12th-century arch can be seen. These examples offer different points of interest: the site represents the production of weapons and tools in prehistoric times, while the piscina, painting and arch are specific details from the town’s later history. Those interested in culture can thus explore different periods and types of historical evidence.

If you are looking for a holiday rental for a hiking trip, the Tour des Pierres Dorées makes Lozanne a concrete option: the circular route starts and ends here. If you plan to make this route the focus of your stay, its starting and ending point is a practical consideration when choosing your destination.

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