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- Location: Dijon (21000)
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The three valleys through the Mantuan Forest
7.20 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Reulle-Vergy (Côte-d'Or)
This hike offers beautiful views of three valleys: the Côtes de Nuits, the valley at the foot of the Reulle-Vergy spur and the valley on the Détain-Gergueil forest side. Also on the programme are the pretty, traditional villages of Corboin and Concoeur, then Segrois. Not to mention the Abbey of Saint-Vivant, which is currently being renovated.
Heuilley-sur-Saône, the Saône banks and its junction with the Marne river
5.64 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Heuilley-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
This route will take you along the banks of the Saône and to the mouth of the Marne-Saône canal.Take time to look at the lock-keeper's houses and the locks. Maybe you'll see swans, herons and cranes. Beautiful views of cattle farms and meadows.Just before you return to the starting point, you'll pass over the Pont de Garde, close to the two dams on the Saône and the last lock on the route.
Norges observatory trail
3.95 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Norges-la-Ville (Côte-d'Or)
From Norges-la-Ville town hall, take the Norges observatory trail. Follow a boardwalk on stilts to Norges-le-Bas, then discover the old stone houses of the villages of Norges and Brétigny. Along the way you'll see 4 washhouses, 2 small waterfalls and plenty of wildlife.Ideal for families, preferably from April to October.