Around La Grand Vie

Park near the glass recycling bin, at the junction of the C3 and C11 roads.

(S/E) Head east-southeast and take the Route du Manoir (C24).

(1) At the crossroads (cross), turn right onto Chemin de la Grand Vie. At the end of the tarmac road, continue along a track. Follow this track southwards for about 1.5 km.

(2) At the junction, continue straight ahead along the track. Head downhill until you reach a crossroads near a stream.

(3) Turn left and cross the stream by wading across or via a small stone bridge on the left. Ignore a turn-off on the left and head towards the first houses in the hamlet of Goix.

(4) Then turn sharply left and head uphill. Follow a lovely forest track and ignore all turn-offs to the right. Further on, at the top of the climb (elevation 513), the track gives way to a dirt track: carry on straight ahead, passing an old green gate (which remains open).

(5) Just before a gate leading to the D980, take a path on the left (do not go past the gate). Head north and descend along the path, which narrows (note cadastral marker no. 8 on the left). Cross a stream and head back up the other side along a pretty little stone-lined path which then widens as you emerge from the forest. Ignore a turn-off to the right, rejoin the tarmac road and you’ll soon reach a junction.

(6) Turn left onto Route du Manoir. Note the manor house on your left and carry straight on.

(1) At the junction you passed at the start of the walk, carry straight on to the car park (S/E).

On most of the trails in the Morvan, you may encounter muddy or tricky sections, so please make sure you wear suitable footwear.

You are hiking in the Morvan Natural Park; please respect the guidelines for responsible hikers regarding the natural environment.

Not recommended during the hunting season.

In Alligny-en-Morvan you will find: a grocery shop, bread, newspapers, a café, a hotel, a restaurant, a pub, a wine shop, a post office,
a chemist’s, a municipal library, a council-run lodge and private lodges.