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Alène (rivière) - Affluent de l'Aron walks
Towards the pastures of the Southern Morvan
Local authority
25.32 mi
+3,783 ft
-3,776 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (Saône-et-Loire)
South of Le Beuvray, the landscape changes dramatically: you emerge from the forests and the view stretches further afield; the colour shifts from pine green to the spring green of the hills, and the small pastures bordered by low stone walls are a delight for the white cows. From ponds to mills, following the streams, water is an integral part of the southern Morvan.
Walks near Alène (rivière) - Affluent de l'Aron
Bibracte - La Grande Verrière
10.88 mi
+837 ft
-1,703 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (Saône-et-Loire)
The official name of the hike is: "Towards the Méchet Valley, from Bibracte to La Grande Verrière".From the Bibracte car park, leave the forest and set off to explore the Méchet Valley, with its pretty villages and small heritage sites, a beautiful discovery in the South Morvan. Breathe in the fresh air, you are in the Grand Site de France "Bibracte Morvan des Sommets".
Towards the sources of the timber-floating route
39.69 mi
+5,679 ft
-5,663 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (Saône-et-Loire)
A three-day hike starting from Bibracte, with no major difficulties apart from the length of the first stage. By observing the landscape and the place names, you’ll be transported back to the days of the timber raftsmen who used streams and then rivers to transport timber to Paris, via the Yonne and the Seine. A thriving industry that provided work for thousands of people in the Morvan fromthe 16th century until 1926.
Bibracte - Athez
15.40 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,608 ft
8h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (Saône-et-Loire)
First part of a three-day hike exploring the landscapes of the Southern Morvan. This first stage is long and difficult; it is possible to split it into two by staying overnight at “La Rivière” near Crot Morin. The Gorges de la Canche are a sensitive site classified as a Natura 2000 area; it is essential to preserve it and to be discreet. This magnificent site can only be accessed in good weather, never after a storm, snow or ice. A track allows you to bypass it if necessary.
La Grande Verrière - Bibracte
11.37 mi
+2,116 ft
-1,234 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Grande-Verrière (Saône-et-Loire)
The second stage of this circular Beuvray will take you on a journey of discovery through pretty villages and beautiful landscapes. Little by little, you climb through the forest towards Beuvray, the summit where the majestic Bibracte of the Aedui stood inthe 1st century BC.
Le Châtelet - Bibracte
13.08 mi
+2,306 ft
-1,909 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Arleuf (Nièvre)
Third stage of the hike Towards the sources of the timber-floating trade, this fairly challenging section takes you upstream along the rivers, to where the timber was stored at the ‘ports’ of the timber-floating trade, so far from the sea... While waiting for the great flood (caused by the release of water from the ponds), the timber was then set adrift and continued its journey, not without difficulties, to Clamecy where it was tied together into rafts. It then continued its journey unhurriedly towards Paris where it was sold.