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Morvan walks
Trail around Lac des Settons
Visorando Member
9.12 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montsauche-les-Settons (Nièvre)
Magnificent walk around Lac des Settons with an almost constant view of the lake. Well-marked trail with plenty of shade along the way. Very little tarmac and guaranteed peace and quiet!
Trail around Lac de Saint-Agnan
5.19 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
With a surface area of 140ha, Lac de Saint-Agnan is a popular spot for fishing and family picnics. The tour of the lake is an easy stroll that offers a variety of views over the lake. It also offers the chance to discover a peat bog on a specially prepared path.
Saut de Gouloux (waterfall)
5.45 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gouloux (Nièvre)
The Gouloux waterfall is a famous tourist site in the Morvan. This walk offers a challenging approach to the site, with a mostly forested route including a few changes in altitude.
Along the Cure river past the old bridge at Pierre-Perthuis
5.84 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the charming village of Cure, after crossing the Bois de l'Épenay, you arrive at the beautiful site of Pierre-Perthuis, with its 18th-century arched bridge overlooked by the more recent road bridge. You then climb up the River Cure through the undergrowth. A steep climb leads to a superb viewpoint over the valley. A diversion to the statue of Notre-Dame de la Lumière and another viewpoint precedes the descent to the starting village.
The Canche Gorges
10.34 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,335 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roussillon-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
The Canche Gorges are one of Morvan's most outstanding natural sites.
Short Uchon trail
5.48 mi
+774 ft
-781 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
This short circuit, accessible to all, passes by several ponds and most of Uchon's rocky sites. 85% of the route is in the shade. It's a short walk, but you can enjoy a meal beforehand or afterwards at the Auberge de la Croix de Messire Jean (hostel).
Haut Folin - The peak of Morvan
6.72 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,056 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Prix (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A predominantly forest walk through the Bois du Roi, leading to the summit of Haut Folin, the peak of the Morvan and thus of Burgundy.
Montreuillon aqueduct trail
8.68 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Mouron-sur-Yonne (Nièvre)
A walk through forests and along the Yonne channel. A magnificent view of the Yonne valley from the aqueduct.
The Chaumeçon Reservoir
11.41 mi
+938 ft
-922 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
Of the 7 large lakes in the Morvan, all of which flow into the Yonne River via various tributaries, this one, fed by the Chalaux, feeds the Crescent Reservoir. The water collected along the way is added to the Cure. This system helps to regulate the Yonne, the 'enfant terrible' of the Seine, as the people of Icaunais like to call it.
Oppidum du Vieux Dun and Étang de la Creuse
8.83 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
The commune of Dun-les-Places owes its name to the existence, in Celtic times, of an oppidum, a sort of stronghold built into the natural landscape and protected by two lines of defence. This hike takes in the site of this oppidum. Along the way, you'll pass through a typical Morvan landscape of meadows, ponds and deciduous and coniferous woods.
Forêt de Planoise (forest) and Etang du Martinet (pond)
4.75 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Antully (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely walk along the water's edge and through the forest on easy paths.
Uchon, the land of rocks
12.60 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
Uchon is considered "the pearl of Morvan": a corner of unspoilt nature.
The Pérouse rock - The Menéfrier Islands
15.28 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,932 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A getaway to a natural environment, with superb gardens planted in this vegetal and mineral setting. The rocks are there, the islands are in name only, but at times it seems as if we're a long way from the urbanised world.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely route starting from the Pierre de Couhard through a bucolic path leading to the Cascade de Brisecou. Lovely views over Autun and the historic quarter.
The descent of the 16 locks
9.04 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sardy-lès-Épiry (Nièvre)
A walk that first follows the Yonne river for several kilometres, then follows the descent of the 16 Collancelle locks.
Grand tour of Montigny-en-Morvan
9.78 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,037 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
In Montigny-en-Morvan, there are several hikes. We did a combination of two hikes: Les rives du Petit Lac (12km) and Les Rives de Pannecière (8km).
The Dolmen Chevresse in the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue
6.38 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A predominantly forested route that starts along the charming river Le Vignan and quickly reaches the Dolmen Chevresse. The route then leads into the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue, where firs and beeches are more common than the oaks that once gave the uplands their name.
Lac Saint-Agnan towards the Abbey of La Pierre-qui-Vire
4.68 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Walk through the forest, part of which runs alongside the River Trinquelin and moorland.
Halfway along the route, you will pass the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire.
The Morvan mountains south of Brassy
12.87 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,414 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
Ah, the Morvan! Some people call the mountains of the Morvan uplands "molehills", and while they're not very tall on this route, they do know how to tire the calves.Hiking through forests of Douglas fir, beech and other hardwoods on sandy or granite paths, with or without plant cover, but with prevalent animal and plant life, offering some very fine views from these hills with their unique horizons.
Maquis Chaumard
5.67 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,227 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chaumard (Nièvre)
A lovely hike in the footsteps of the Maquis, alternating between hedged farmland and forest, with beautiful panoramic views, especially of Lac de Pannecière.
Between castles and mills in the upper Armançon valley
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.12 mi
+525 ft
-505 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chailly-sur-Armançon (Côte-d'Or)
This half-day hike will take you from the valleys to the plateaus of the Auxois in a bucolic setting.
Trinquelin Gorges
4.29 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
A short walk from the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire, which first follows theGRP® Tour du Morvan, passes through the village of Trinquelin and then follows the Trinquelin valley. The abbey is located in the territory of Saint-Léger-Vauban, but can also be reached from Saint-Agnan.
Mont Saint-Jean circuit
11.45 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Located in the heart of Burgundy, halfway between Pouilly en Auxois and Saulieu, on the edge of the Morvan and Auxois regions, Mont Saint-Jean is a medieval village whose castle stands 490 m high on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a wide valley through which the Doran and Serein rivers flow. Its highest point rises to 578 metres (Croix Thomas).
On the heights of Mont-Saint-Jean
5.85 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
This short loop marked out in Blue is part of the Auxois lakes routes marked out in Green-Yellow, covering some 200 kilometres.These walking routes are maintained and marked by the 5 markers of the Rando-Gym-Civry association, affiliated to CDRP21.This half-day walk will enable you to discover the pretty medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean and, from the heights, the beautiful views over the Auxois to the east and the Morvan to the south and west.
Louvetière discovery circuit
3.34 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Broye (Saône-et-Loire)
The route proposed here has several objectives, including encouraging walkers to discover short and long-distance hiking trails by following the markings. On this circuit, in addition to the wolf-themed signage specific to the Circuit de la Louvetière, you will also encounter yellow markings that can be found throughout France.
The Celts at Mont Beuvray
5.41 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (Saône-et-Loire)
This hike offers an escape to the time of the Eduens in the Morvan Forest. There are many explanatory panels and beautiful views. As it is not very long, it can be complemented by a visit to the Bibracte Museum, known as the "Museum of Celtic Civilisation", in the car park.
Château de Sully
4.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-du-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, gently sloping route that takes in an old mine headframe and the Château de Sully, owned by the Duchess of Magenta and the birthplace of President Mac Mahon. You'll also discover the greenway that leads to Saint-Léger-du-Bois.
Tour of the Vézelien vineyards on the left bank of the Cure river
7.04 mi
+925 ft
-925 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
This route allows you to discover part of the Vézelay vineyard. There are 120 hectares of vineyards in the communes of Asquins, Saint-Père, Tharoiseau and Vézelay. During this walk, you'll discover numerous viewpoints over the basilica and the town of Vézelay. Take the opportunity to visit the medieval village of Vézelay, its basilica and ramparts.
In the footsteps of our Gallic ancestors: Bibracte and Mont Beuvray
11.87 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,136 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Glux-en-Glenne (Nièvre)
At a height of 821 metres, Mont Beuvray offers a wide range of activities, including a visit to the archaeological site of the Bibracte oppidum, the Bibracte Museum dedicated to Gallic civilisation, and numerous walking opportunities such as the ramparts tour or long-distance hiking trails such as theGR®13orGR®131.
And if, by chance, mist descends on the area at the end of your hike, the atmosphere it creates is sure to give you goose bumps.
Notre-Dame de l'Aillant
4.03 mi
+719 ft
-705 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Anost (Saône-et-Loire)
A short hike where, after playing leapfrog with the streams that run through Anost, you climb through the forest to a beautiful viewpoint dominated by the statue of Notre-Dame de l'Aillant.
The Bibracte Marauding Trail
2.00 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Glux-en-Glenne (Nièvre)
A unique historical site, Bibracte was a fortified town or oppidum, built on the summit of Mont Beuvray at the end of the 2nd century. In addition to its protected natural area (labelled "Grand Site de France" within the Morvan Regional Nature Park), it offers an exceptional archaeological site.
The Chemin de Maraude is a 3 km route combining viewpoints, excavation sites and walks through forests and clearings.
Discover the hamlets of Haut-Morvan via forest roads.
7.33 mi
+850 ft
-856 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Anost (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the Haut-Morvan. Hamlets are scattered across a landscape marked by ridges and steep-sided valleys. The forest and its exploitation are omnipresent. Streams and animals in the meadows complete the picture. It is a beautiful walk between hamlets, countryside and forest with brief and occasional difficulties.
From the Resistance fighters to the Gallo-Romans in the Morvan forest
10.72 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,243 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Anost (Saône-et-Loire)
Deep in the Morvan forest, you reach the site of the Socrate maquis and then emerge much later from the forest at the Gallo-Roman theatre of Les Bardiaux. The return journey is along a path with information panels about other points of interest in the forest.
Autun, the Gallo-Roman city
4.83 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Autun, its suburbs, and its 20 centuries of history and heritage. Take a stroll along its charming winding paths and secret alleyways. Admire its ramparts, ancient monuments, and medieval quarters.
Forest route via the Faubouloin Chapel
5.40 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Corancy (Nièvre)
Forest hike in the Morvan to discover three healing springs and a chapel far from any human occupation on theGRP® route du Morvan.
The route is extremely simple and very well marked in yellow.
The Saut de Gouloux from Lac des Settons
10.14 mi
+945 ft
-942 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montsauche-les-Settons (Nièvre)
A hike through woods and fields that starts at Lac des Settons and leads to Gouloux, where you can visit a clog factory (booking required) before discovering the delightful Saut de Gouloux and La Cure waterfalls further on. Take the opportunity to admire the view over this turbulent river. Return via villages and close to one of the Morvan peat bogs, at a place called Morégnon.
Montréal in the Yonne
8.04 mi
+377 ft
-400 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Montréal (Yonne) (Yonne)
This hike can be combined with a sound and light show organised by the "Montréal en lumière" association.
It can be reached on foot via the Fontenay-Vézelay path.
By car, take the N6 and D957. From the A6 motorway, take the Avallon exit. Montréal is 7km from the exit.
Route d'Anthien
9.17 mi
+984 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Anthien (Nièvre)
A hike on the edge of the Morvan Natural Park that will take you to Mont Sabot, at the top of which you will find a Romanesque chapel. Throughout the route, you will have views of the Yonne valleys and the Morvan mountains: Bion, Sabot and Bué.
Roman Gates Route - Les Chaumottes - Temple de Janus
3.54 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Short historical route north of Autun, taking in the Porte Saint-André, the Temple de Janus, the Porte d'Arroux, the military college and the Église Saint-Jean. A magnificent walk through meadows, with small footbridges crossing the rivers, allowing you to stroll along the banks of the Arroux.
Around the hamlet of Usy
3.05 mi
+174 ft
-148 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the hamlet of Usy, and after crossing the Bois des Rompées, you will reach theGR® 13. The appeal of this route is the crossing of this pretty wood and the views of the landscape. There are no difficulties except for the small slope leading up to Notre-Dame de la Lumière. From this statue, there is a view of the Cure valley and the village of Cure.
Around Montmartre
8.34 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vault-de-Lugny (Yonne)
Start from the church in Vault-de-Lugny, where the paintings were restored in 2017, and head to the summit of Montmarte. Return via Château de Domecy.
Circular starting from Saint-Père
11.10 mi
+928 ft
-932 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
Hike starting from the small village of Saint-Père, with a visit to the stunning Notre-Dame church, a masterpiece of Burgundian Gothic architecture, passing by the two bridges of Pierre-Perthuis and the Pierre Percée site overlooking the Cure valley. On the way back, there is an alternative route along the Cure, then an ascent towards the vineyards with views of Vézelay.
Tour of the Vézelay vineyards on the right bank of the Cure
6.86 mi
+679 ft
-663 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
This route allows you to discover part of the Vézelay vineyard. It covers 120 hectares in the communes of Asquins, Saint-Père, Tharoiseau and Vézelay. During this hike, you can enjoy numerous views of Vézelay Basilica and the Morvan countryside.And don't leave Saint-Père without visiting the church and the Salt Springs site.
Marnay Lakes Circular starting from Marmagne
5.00 mi
+709 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
The route offers several views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley, with a long stretch through the woods and a section over the Mesvrin.
From Pont l'Évêque to Couhard via the Gorges de Brisecou road
6.29 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the lovely Vallon lake, discover magnificent views of Autun from the Gorges de Brisecou forest road.
A corner of Morvan around Lormes
10.00 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lormes (Nièvre)
An easy route visiting the Narvau Gorges and Waterfall, several ponds, beautiful forests, and a few fields and pastures. We will finish with a visit to the church and the panoramic viewpoint of Mont Saint-Alban.Requires a good sense of direction and, if possible, the use of the GPX track.
On the heights of Chiddes
3.73 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chiddes (Nièvre)
A pleasant short hike through forests, streams, hamlets and magnificent panoramas with, on a clear day, a view of the Auvergne volcanoes...
The Narvau Gorges
1.13 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lormes (Nièvre)
A refreshing little walk to enjoy with the family at the end of the afternoon!
Sermentole and Asnois circular
6.06 mi
+591 ft
-607 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Asnois (Nièvre)
Sermentole and its varied forest landscapes, followed by a visit to the charming village of Asnois with its Saint-Loup church, castle, wash house and swimming spot.
Circular route between the Étang du Griottier and the Rocher de la Pérouse
9.01 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
Starting from the water source, this hike takes you to the highest point in the Yonne and the Rocher de la Pérouse, which offers a magnificent view of the Nièvre and the commune of Dun-les-Places.