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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10
hikers
7.04km
01:49
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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80
hikers
7.12km
01:51
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

23
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

13
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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250
runners
11.1km
01:11
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
8.32km
00:52
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
14.5km
01:33
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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125
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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37
riders
54.8km
02:28
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

32
riders
57.7km
02:37
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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92
riders
42.3km
02:54
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

60
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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57
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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riders
43.0km
03:10
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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80
riders
102km
06:22
530m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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55
riders
140km
08:55
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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13
riders
34.1km
01:58
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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24
riders
49.1km
03:34
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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26
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24.4km
01:57
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride.

21
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

5.0
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18
riders
163km
11:00
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.
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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.

