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Mâcon walks
The three castles of Sancé
Visorando Member
2.88 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sancé (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike through the heart of the village of Sancé and its surrounding countryside to discover the three castles in the commune: Château du Parc (private), Château de Châtenay (private) and Château Lapalus (communal property).
The village of Crottet and its surroundings
3.14 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Crottet (Ain)
A short walk to enjoy with the family on a sunny day. Views over the town of Pont-de-Veyle and the Mâconnais hills.
Route des chapelles et des châteaux à Saint-André-de-Bâgé
Local authority
6.08 mi
+105 ft
-135 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-de-Bâgé (Ain)
As you wander along the quiet, shaded paths, you’ll encounter a succession of magnificent views and gems of the local heritage, such as the Romanesque church of Saint-André-de-Bâgé, the châteaux of Montépin and La Griffonnière, the remains of the ramparts of Bâgé-le-Châtel, the chapel of Aigrefeuille and beautiful country houses nestled in the valleys.
Peaks and Chateaus in South Burgundy
12.06 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely route along the paths of sunny Burgundy. Leaving Chaintré, we reach the crests of the mountains, with beautiful views of the Bois de Fée, Mont de Pouilly and La Grange du Bois. Along the way, we come across several fine castles: Château des Rontés, Château de Chasselas, Château de Leynes, Château de Lavérnette.
On the roads of Southern Burgundy in Macon
6.99 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.
Fuissé and Mont de Pouilly, starting from Chânes
9.99 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,250 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chânes (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the Chânes stadium, explore the hillsides of Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran.
Route de l'Arboretum in Bâgé-Dommartin
9.27 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bâgé-la-Ville (Ain)
Starting from Bâgé-la-Ville town hall. This route allows you to explore the arboretum, passing through market gardeners’ fields and various farms.
Ascent of the Roche de Solutré
Tourist office
2.02 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A family hike offering magnificent views of the Mâconnais vineyards and, if the sky is clear, much further afield towards the Mont Blanc Massif.
Circular in the upper Mâconnais region starting from Chasselas
9.29 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,775 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chasselas (Saône-et-Loire)
A magnificent hike starting from Chasselas. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the two rocks, Solutré and Vergisson, from Mont de Pouilly, as well as the beautiful paths of the Grange du Bois. You will discover the wine-growing landscape as well as the fields and forests of the region with the Grange du Bois. A challenging hike that will delight lovers of the great outdoors.
At the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
6.55 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A shorter version of the long circular route starting from La Grange du Bois (featured on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12 who thoroughly enjoyed it!
Solutré - Vergisson - Mont de Pouilly via the Grange du Bois
12.91 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.
Roche Coche, La Belouse, Escolles, Vanzé from Verzé
9.40 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.
Route des Trois Châteaux à Saint-André-d’Huriat
7.44 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-d'Huiriat (Ain)
The Three Castles Circular Route in Saint-André-d’Huriat.
Birdsong in Chevroux
5.08 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chevroux (Ain)
This route allows you to explore the southern part of the commune with its market gardens, poultry farms and traditional Bresse architecture (La Fougère).
The flavours of the Bresse region in Chevroux
7.66 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chevroux (Ain)
This route allows you to explore the village of Chevroux with its traditional Bresse architecture, the hedgerows, the poultry farms, and the ‘poypes’ of Curtetrelle and La Bourchardière.