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Mercurey's little loop
Visorando Member
4.80 mi
+607 ft
-620 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Mercurey's surroundings: the vineyards, of course, but also the different viewpoints over the village and the beautiful 12th-century churches.
Around Mercurey
6.48 mi
+971 ft
-978 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the surroundings of Mercurey, between vineyards and woods with superb autumn landscapes.
20/07/2023 Moderator's message: The route is currently being modified because the passage to (8) in the Bois de l'Hallier is private.
Around Mercurey
6.02 mi
+728 ft
-712 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Mercurey through the vineyards and woods.
This route follows the M1 route shown in the leaflets, though with several variations.
20/07/2023 Moderator’s note: The walk has been amended at point 6 to avoid private property and follow theGR® 7 to the ruins of Montaigu Castle.
The Vallée des Vaux and its vineyards around Montabon
Tourist office
6.47 mi
+925 ft
-928 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mard-de-Vaux (Saône-et-Loire)
Saint-Mard-de-Vaux: A picturesque village whose houses are terraced on the eastern slope of the Vallée des Vaux, 9 km from Givry. Saint-Mard-de-Vaux is dominated by Montabon, a hill wooded with chestnut trees, oaks, hornbeams and black locusts (a variety of acacia).
Montabon Route
8.33 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,119 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mard-de-Vaux (Saône-et-Loire)
Montabon overlooks the Vallée des Vaux – famous, at least to the people of Chalon – and, much to the delight of walkers, is accessible only on foot. This route, which mainly follows forest tracks, remains pleasant in fine weather. The walk is peaceful throughout.
Please note there is a steep climb of around 800 m to reach Montabon, but the rest of the route presents no difficulty.
The Cross of Theu
5.73 mi
+571 ft
-545 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu (Saône-et-Loire)
This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Vallée des Vaux, just a stone's throw from Chalon. The Falaises de Château Beau and the Croix de Theu are the highlights of the walk, offering sweeping views from their summits and forming part of the scenery throughout the route.
La Vallée des Vaux - The trail of the Crosses
8.39 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu (Saône-et-Loire)
For this hike, I had fun making this trail around the crosses and other statues in the Vallée des Vaux. Useful for discovering the beauty of the landscape.
Vineyard and valley from Rully
8.25 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Coming from Fontaine or Chagny, enter Rully, follow the signs to Agneux, go through the hamlet and up the narrow road to the pass; you're on the site of the caves, park at the pass exit near the lagoon. This is where the hike begins.
La Ferme d'Aubigny
4.95 mi
+705 ft
-682 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chassey-le-Camp (Saône-et-Loire)
Surrounded by nature yet just a stone’s throw from the town, the Ferme d’Aubigny has long been a favourite spot for the people of Chalon-sur-Saône for their Sunday strolls. The suggested route is well shaded and requires just a little care to ensure you don’t get lost on the many side paths in the area.
Rully - Mercurey
7.63 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,043 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the Agneux caves, the medieval castle of Rully and the surroundings of Mercurey.
On the paths of the grands crus: Rully - Mercurey
14.10 mi
+2,238 ft
-2,254 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
On this hike, let yourself be guided between cliffs and caves, an ancient Neolithic site and beautiful vineyards.
In the footsteps of the Chasseens at Chassey-le-Camp
4.58 mi
+797 ft
-827 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chassey-le-Camp (Saône-et-Loire)
A family-friendly, educational route that takes you to superb panoramic views on both sides of the ridge.
A walk through the hedgerows of the Côte Chalonnaise, between vineyards and wash houses
10.86 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,234 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mellecey (Saône-et-Loire)
On the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic–Mediterranean watershed, the Côte Chalonnaise ZNIEFF reveals its vineyards, stubble fields and forests. Castles, wash houses and fountains add charm to the walk through the villages and hamlets. Panoramic views unfold one after another from the Vaux valley to Mont Brogny, via Mont Avril. A slight detour fromthe GR®® 7 trail allows you to discover a workshop that exports its works of art all over the world and to stop for a bite to eat at a restaurant.
Around Rully
3.33 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful walk above the village of Rully in Burgundy, through vineyards, oak and boxwoods.
The Crête de Nantoux
5.27 mi
+886 ft
-863 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Chassey-le-Camp (Saône-et-Loire)
Tucked away at the top of a “mountainous” slope of the Canal du Centre, the Crête de Nantoux is the highlight of a short ride that feels like a long one, offering, along the way, some superb views of the Mont de Sène and its Dôme des Trois Croix.
Rully and its surroundings
5.92 mi
+968 ft
-971 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Rully and its surroundings. Beautiful landscapes to explore.
Moderator's note added on 07/08/2021: since this page was created, some of the trails seem difficult to follow. See reviews.
Vineyards and valleys in Chassey-le-Camp, seen from the village of Valotte
6.16 mi
+948 ft
-948 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chassey-le-Camp (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk with breathtaking views of the hillsides and hamlets amongst the vineyards, including the famous Maranges and other equally prestigious estates. It also takes you through a Neolithic site listed as a historic monument (Le Chasséen).