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Alligny-en-Morvan walks
Route des Légendes via the Grand Vie
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9.48 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
Starting from the village of Alligny-en-Morvan, this moderately challenging hike takes you through the Morvan countryside, past its ancient ruins, wayside crosses, charming little manor house, Christmas tree plantations and beautiful viewpoints.
The Tancoup circular route via the Pas du Diable
7.43 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
The walk starts from the village of Alligny-en-Morvan, with its charming château, and is a moderately challenging hike that takes you through the Morvan countryside, with its fir trees, forests and little streams.
The Montaboulins circular route via the Tacot route
4.38 mi
+427 ft
-417 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
Set off from the village of Alligny-en-Morvan to explore the Tacot railway line, which linked Corbigny to Saulieu from 1901 to 1939. Passing beneath the ruins of the Château de la Tour d’Ocle, after crossing the forest, the return journey follows a lovely path with a beautiful view over a stretch of meadows back to the village.
Around La Grand Vie
5.42 mi
+577 ft
-600 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
The walk starts in the small hamlet of Réglois, with its charming manor house, for a moderately challenging hike that takes you through the Morvan countryside, with its fir trees, forests and little streams.
Mini tour of Lake Chamboux
1.91 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Champeau-en-Morvan (Côte-d'Or)
Lake Chamboux is the newest lake in the Morvan, built in 1985. It covers an area of 75 hectares and a hamlet was submerged to create it.
The complete tour is 8 km long and takes about 2½ hours on foot. For those who only have about an hour, the route can be shortened by using two bridges.
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.
Trail around Lac des Settons
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!
Valouze and Les Crots Barbizots from Chissey
4.32 mi
+656 ft
-656 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chissey-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk that will take you to magnificent viewpoints at Les Crots Barbizots, and through a beautiful forest on the way back down.
The Roman road above Chissey and return via the Ternin valley
3.95 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chissey-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
The Roman Road, which passes above Chissey, linked Lyon to Boulogne-sur-Mer and offers beautiful views of the Morvan hills. The return journey takes you through the valley, following the River Ternin.
Circular walk starting from Chissey-en-Morvan
3.82 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chissey-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk through meadows and woods that will take you to the hamlet of Valouze.
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.
A short tour of Saint-Brisson
5.33 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Brisson (Nièvre)
A short, easy walk suitable for all seasons, taking you through wooded countryside and forests to discover typical hamlets, the Morvan Regional Nature Park Centre and the village centre, which is typical of the Morvan region.
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.
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.
Circular loop from Anost
11.12 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,644 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Anost (Saône-et-Loire)
A circular route starting from Anost, in the southern Morvan, which leads through forests of fir and other tree species to Notre-Dame de l’Aillant, the site of a Maquis Socrate camp, the Pierre du Pas de l’Âne, and the Tureau des Grands Bois, whilst enjoying the cool air in summer and pleasant views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular route via the ponds and Huis Châtelain
2.62 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A circular loop featuring a descent through the forest of the Vallon des Châtelains and a climb back up a quiet little road.
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.