Azé, a region in the Saône-et-Loire department of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, offers a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a mix of rolling hills, forests, and vineyards, providing diverse environments for activities. Its verdant setting and varied terrain, from gentle slopes to more challenging ascents, make it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Azé provides a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts, with more than 100 routes available…
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5.0
(6)
12
hikers
7.04km
01:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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72
hikers
7.12km
01:51
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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283
riders
65.9km
04:46
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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174
riders
148km
10:53
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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116
riders
73.6km
05:41
390m
390m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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147
riders
28.4km
02:28
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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88
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

38
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
15.0km
01:41
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
8.28km
00:54
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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71
riders
102km
06:21
520m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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56
riders
176km
10:19
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
riders
137km
08:41
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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29
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
52.9km
03:53
510m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
164km
11:06
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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22
riders
51.9km
02:23
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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18
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9
riders
30.4km
01:18
220m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Azé offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Road cycling. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, forests, and vineyards. There are more than 100 routes available for exploration.
Azé provides numerous hiking trails through its green and preserved natural environments. A popular easy option is the Azé Caves loop, approximately 4.4 miles (7.1 km) long. For more challenging hikes, the Mont Saint-Romain – Blanot loop covers about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) with significant elevation gain. More information can be found in the Hiking around Azé guide.
Yes, Azé and the surrounding Saône-et-Loire department are well-suited for touring cycling. The region is known for its "Greenways" movement, offering varied itineraries. The Cycloroute71 and the Voie Bleue provide accessible routes through picturesque landscapes. Explore options in the Cycling around Azé guide.
Azé is renowned for its prehistoric caves, the Grottes d'Azé, which feature 200 meters of marked paths and an 800-meter underground river. The region also boasts significant wine-growing heritage with vineyards contributing to the scenery. Specific natural areas like the "Espace Naturel Sensible d'Azé" offer rich biodiversity.
Azé is appealing for mountain biking, with well-established and challenging trails. The region hosts "La Roc d'Azé," a mountain bike course that attracts many riders. The broader Saône-et-Loire offers ideal terrain with forest trails and picturesque hills. Consult the MTB Trails around Azé guide for routes.
Many trails in Azé are suitable for families, particularly the easier hiking and cycling routes. The Azé Caves loop is an easy hiking option. The greenways and quiet roads designed for cyclists also offer safe and scenic paths for various activities. Look for routes marked as easy or moderate.
Outdoor routes in Azé range from easy to challenging. Options include gentle slopes for beginners and more strenuous ascents for experienced enthusiasts. Komoot routes around Azé are available with varying distances and elevation gains, catering to different skill levels.
Azé's outdoor routes are popular among komoot users, with more than 4,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction with the available trails.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Azé. These include Cycling around Azé, Running Trails around Azé, Hiking around Azé, MTB Trails around Azé, Gravel biking around Azé, and Road Cycling Routes around Azé.
The official website for the Mairie (town hall) of Azé is https://www.aze.fr. For information specifically about the Grottes d'Azé, their website is http://www.grottes-aze71.fr/.
Azé offers routes suitable for road cycling, taking advantage of the region's varied terrain and picturesque landscapes. These routes can range from moderate to hard, with options for different distances and elevation gains. The Road Cycling Routes around Azé guide provides specific routes.
There are 115 outdoor routes available in Azé on komoot. These routes cover various sports, including hiking, jogging, and different types of cycling. The diverse selection caters to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts.
Azé provides numerous trails suitable for jogging, utilizing the extensive network of hiking and cycling paths. The greenways and quiet roads offer excellent, safe, and scenic paths for runners. The "Espace Naturel Sensible d'Azé" also provides a serene environment for nature walks and jogging. Consult the Running Trails around Azé guide for specific routes.

