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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.
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.
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.
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.
Canal Bridge and Allier Cape
5.11 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A short, easy loop to discover the Guétin Canal Bridge over the Allier and the Bec d'Allier (confluence of the Loire and Allier rivers), starting from the village of Gimouille.
The landmark of the 5 lords (La Borne des Cinq Seigneurs)
7.60 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bona (Nièvre)
A very varied loop north of Bona, towards the highest point of the Monts du Nivernais (445m).
Panoramic route starting from Bouhy
Tourist office
7.83 mi
+787 ft
-794 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 33.
Geologically, the commune of Bouhy belongs to the Forterre, a region neighbouring the Puisaye. Its village is at an altitude of 355 metres. For walkers in search of vast horizons, this dominant position gives this route its panoramic interest, to which is added the architectural interest of the many chapels encountered along the way.
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.
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.
La Villéon discovery trail in Puisaye
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.35 mi
+299 ft
-308 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bitry (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 61.Emmanuel de La Villéon (1848-1944) was a painter of Breton origin (Fougères, where he has his museum) who lived from 1900 to 1936 in a mansion in the hamlet of Salvard. An admirer of Monet, he adopted most of the characteristics of Impressionism.This route, now enhanced with panels featuring reproductions and commentary, allows visitors to rediscover some of the places painted by the artist, including certain characteristics of the Poyaudin bocage.
Route of the Chapel of La Tête Ronde
6.72 mi
+538 ft
-522 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Menou (Nièvre)
Discover Menou and its Chapelle de la Tête Ronde chapel, overlooking the village.
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.
Bec d'Allier circulars
8.97 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A hike that combines part of the circular Boucle des Mariniers and the Sentier du Bec d'Allier in the Cher with the Sentier du Passeur in the Nièvre. Information panels and bird observatories. View of the Bec d'Allier from the left bank, then from the right bank of the Allier with the double crossing of the Guétin canal bridge.
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.
Let's go for a walk in the woods
4.97 mi
+285 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Loup (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Discover the village of Saint-Loup-des-Bois, its inhabitants, the Saints-Lupéens, and the forests that surround it. You will pass by the Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Rural Life, which traces the history of agricultural machinery. In addition to these major collections in Europe, there is an astonishing and impressive collection of irons and a collection dedicated to woodworking trades (clog makers, coopers, wheelwrights, etc.).
The Vérinoise Circular
2.99 mi
+213 ft
-184 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vérain (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 34.
The village of Saint-Vérain, built on a hillside, was surrounded by fortified walls in the Middle Ages, making it one of the most powerful feudal cities in the region. Numerous remains bear witness to the city's importance, including ramparts, towers, gates, wells, a keep, etc.
Saint-Révérien route
6.23 mi
+482 ft
-502 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Révérien (Nièvre)
Start the hike with a visit to the Romanesque church of Saint-Révérien, a Cluniac site, then continue to the Gallo-Roman site of Compierre, where the remains of the city are still visible and explained.
After passing by ponds with the Montenoison hill in your sights, the path will take you to the village of Compierre, at the top of a hill dominated by a castle with a magnificent view at its foot.
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.
Route des Chapelles de Brinon-sur-Beuvron
13.20 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,368 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Brinon-sur-Beuvron (Nièvre)
This hike in the Beuvron Valley is one of the most beautiful walks in the department.
This route follows the ridgeline, connecting the Chapels of Grenois and Hubans and the site of the Virgin Mary in Asnan. It offers beautiful views, especially in spring when the countryside is in bloom.
Circular route around La Dragne via Moulin de la Ruchette
4.53 mi
+518 ft
-551 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villapourçon (Nièvre)
A beautiful hike through the woods. Beautiful scenery and colours. Many thanks to Dédé and Doudou for making the path passable again by clearing it and building this footbridge over the Dragne.
Between the vineyards and the Loire in Tracy
4.54 mi
+262 ft
-272 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tracy-sur-Loire (Nièvre)
A walk that immerses you in the heart of the wine-growing landscapes of the Pouilly Fumé and Pouilly sur Loire AOCs. Bring your binoculars to observe the birds along the banks of the Loire.
On the banks of the Cure at Vieux Dun
7.08 mi
+755 ft
-764 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A delightful escape into the heart of nature, accompanied by the Cure. Magnificent and relaxing.
The section along the Cure requires a bit of gymnastics on two occasions, but it is very accessible for anyone who walks regularly, so do not worry.
Circular walk around Saulières Castle and the Étang de l’Île
4.98 mi
+430 ft
-427 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Péreuse (Nièvre)
A very pleasant walk that passes at the foot of the Toureau de Remondot (the highest point in the area), through the Saulières Forest, near the Étang de l’Île, and ends by skirting the Château de Saulières and its chapel.
Circular route on the heights of Moulins-Engilbert
11.02 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,053 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Moulins-Engilbert (Nièvre)
A beautiful escape at the gateway to the Morvan Regional Natural Park, along small paths, with landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see, white Charolais cattle and Morvan houses.
On the wood floaters' trail
4.60 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Clamecy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A tour between town and country in the land of the wood floaters.
Circular loop of Chalaux, Vernois and the lake
9.44 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
This circular route will take you through varied landscapes where you will encounter water as you cross the Chalaux, stop near the Étang des Vernois, pass along the Lac de Chaumeçon and numerous small streams, which you will sometimes have to jump over! You will also pass through several hamlets. The route alternates between woodland and more open passages.
The hike can be done in either direction.
Apart from the first 200 metres on the D6, the hike only takes you along small, generally quiet local roads and paths.
The Rigole d'Yonne and 16 locks on the Canal du Nivernais
6.55 mi
+148 ft
-151 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from La Collancelle (Nièvre)
Set off to discover two magnificent engineering structures located in Nièvre in Burgundy: the Échelle de Sardy-les-Epiry on the Canal du Nivernais and the Rigole d'Yonne.
This walk follows the Canal du Nivernais along a greenway. You can admire a series of locks, 16 in total over a little more than 3 km. Your walk continues overlooking the canal, along the edge of the Rigole d'Yonne, which supplies the canal with water from Lake Pannecière.
Mont-et-Marré
4.95 mi
+233 ft
-223 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-et-Marré (Nièvre)
A hike designed to showcase the small heritage of this commune in the Nièvre, located on either side of the Canal du Nivernais:
castles, beautiful farms and barns, wash houses and fountains, a beautiful variety of paths and panoramic views.
Near the fortified castle of La Motte Josserand
7.52 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Perroy (Nièvre)
This route takes you back to the time of fortified castles and knights. Built on the marshy lands of Perroy, the Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful military constructions of the Middle Ages in the Nièvre region, with its famous adventurer Perrinet Gressard who acquired the seigneury in the 15th century.
Circular Nivernais starting from Toury-Lurcy
8.92 mi
+171 ft
-200 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Toury-Lurcy (Nièvre)
A walk through the bocage landscape of the Nivernais region. Here, the hedges that border the meadows have been preserved, giving the surrounding countryside a certain charm. Throughout this circular route, you may see horses, donkeys and cattle grazing, the latter mainly of the Charolais breed.
Les Méandres de la Vrille
4.35 mi
+308 ft
-282 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Waymarked walk N° 38
In the land of the potters, there is first and foremost the clay that serves as the raw material for the craftsmen, then the water that gushes out of the clay-silica or clay-limestone soils, depending on the geology of the subsoil in this area. But there's also the beauty of nature, with its landscapes, paths framed and even marked by these hedges and their sometimes mysterious, sometimes mischievous tadpoles. They are the source of some of the legends that live in the area.
The Mont Preneley circular route between Glux-en-Glenne and Rangère
11.75 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,650 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Glux-en-Glenne (Nièvre)
The source of the Yonne (and its archaeological site) and Mont Preneley (the highest point in the Nièvre department) lie at the geographical centre of this circular route. It passes through beautiful forests and some farmland, offering numerous panoramic views of the Morvan. It skirts the elegant Rangère pond, passes through several hamlets and the pretty village of Glux-en-Glenne, and ends at the small yet photogenic waterfalls on the young Yonne.
On the hillsides of the Yonne Valley
4.74 mi
+315 ft
-282 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vignol (Nièvre)
A short walk with lovely views and a stroll through pretty hamlets.
Chapelle du Banquet at the start of the route from Ouroux-en-Morvan
7.97 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,152 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ouroux-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
A hike through varied scenery: fields, pine forest, woodland, stream, and an orientation table with a panoramic view of the Morvan from the Chapelle du Banquet.
A printed version of the route is available at the Ouroux-en-Morvan Tourist Office.
Fortified House
5.54 mi
+223 ft
-210 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Marked walk No. 39From the16th-century castle at the very start of the route to the ruins of Maison Fort Castle, the route takes you past the ponds—the largest of which is the Étang de la Forge—and the Chemin du Tacot.
The Chemin Carriès
5.15 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 40
Taking this path is to step into the life and work of Jean-Joseph Carriès. This trail begins with the history of pottery and ends with a sunken path lined with works by ceramicists and the potters’ quarters in the village of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye.
More walks in Nièvre
Select an area below:
- Mouron-sur-Yonne
- Nevers
- Ouroux-en-Morvan
- Perroy
- Pouilly-sur-Loire
- Saint-Agnan (Nièvre)
- Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye
- Saint-Andelain
- Saint-André-en-Morvan
- Saint-Honoré-les-Bains
- Saint-Loup (Nièvre)
- Saint-Martin-d'Heuille
- Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre)
- Saint-Péreuse
- Saint-Révérien
- Saint-Vérain
- Sardy-lès-Épiry
- Toury-Lurcy
- Tracy-sur-Loire
- Vignol
- Villapourçon