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Roman Gates Route - Les Chaumottes - Temple de Janus
Visorando Member
3.54 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Short historical route north of Autun, taking in the Porte Saint-André, the Temple de Janus, the Porte d'Arroux, the military college and the Église Saint-Jean. A magnificent walk through meadows, with small footbridges crossing the rivers, allowing you to stroll along the banks of the Arroux.
Autun, the Gallo-Roman city
4.83 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Autun, its suburbs, and its 20 centuries of history and heritage. Take a stroll along its charming winding paths and secret alleyways. Admire its ramparts, ancient monuments, and medieval quarters.
Autun - Saint-Sernin-du-Bois
Association / Club / Walk leader
15.97 mi
+1,926 ft
-1,470 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
This hike marks the start of the Grande Traversée de la Bourgogne du Sud (Great Crossing of Southern Burgundy), which, together with the Grande Traversée de l'Yonne and the Grande Traversée du Morvan, make up the Via Burgundia. Starting from Montereau-Fault-Yonne, this route takes you to Mâcon, crossing history through heritage and diverse landscapes.
From Pont l'Évêque to Couhard via the Gorges de Brisecou road
6.29 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
3h 30
Average
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the lovely Vallon lake, discover magnificent views of Autun from the Gorges de Brisecou forest road.
The Chemin des Sources in Autun
10.88 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,138 ft
6h 00
Average
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Start at the Carrefour du Gros Chêne, then a walk through the old town before climbing through the woodland to the Chemin des Sources, which follows the contour line. Return via the Étang des Cloix, then the Chemin des Chèvres and finally along the Roman ramparts.
Couhard to Saint-Blaise circular forest loop
6.23 mi
+643 ft
-659 ft
3h 25
Average
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
This beautiful circular walk, which presents no major difficulties, takes you through the woods on the hills above Autun, passing the Pierre de Couhard, the little Brisecou waterfall and the northern and north-eastern ramparts of the Château du Petit Montjeu, which unfortunately cannot be seen or visited. A very shaded walk, making it refreshing in summer.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 15
Average
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely route starting from the Pierre de Couhard through a bucolic path leading to the Cascade de Brisecou. Lovely views over Autun and the historic quarter.
Louvetière discovery circuit
3.34 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Broye (Saône-et-Loire)
The route proposed here has several objectives, including encouraging walkers to discover short and long-distance hiking trails by following the markings. On this circuit, in addition to the wolf-themed signage specific to the Circuit de la Louvetière, you will also encounter yellow markings that can be found throughout France.
The Crêts de Curgy
6.05 mi
+581 ft
-594 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Curgy (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk that winds through the hills near the small village of Curgy. From these heights, known locally as "les Crêts" or "les Crays", you can enjoy superb views of the Autunois region and the nearby Morvandelle mountain.
Champmartin, La Porte de Broye and the Étang du Fou
5.50 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 30
Average
Departure from Broye (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through the Broye hills starting from the village, with a gradual climb, passing through Champmartin, the Porte de Broye and the Étang du Fou.
Throughout the route, you’ll enjoy the shade of the trees and a variety of vegetation.
Forêt de Planoise (forest) and Etang du Martinet (pond)
4.75 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Antully (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely walk along the water's edge and through the forest on easy paths.
A walk around the Rançon and Martinet ponds in the heart of the Planoise forest
6.47 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 25
Average
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, mostly through state-owned woodland near the Rançon dam and the Étang du Martinet
Forests and streams around La Croix Blanchot
7.56 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
4h 10
Average
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk in the heart of nature through mainly shaded areas.
Circular Grand Mizieux loop to La Celle-en-Morvan
5.73 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from La Celle-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
Walk around La Celle-en-Morvan starting from the rose garden. A family walk with two slightly steeper climbs.
La Grande Verrière - Bibracte
Local authority
11.37 mi
+2,116 ft
-1,234 ft
7h 05
Average
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.
Château de Sully
4.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-du-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, gently sloping route that takes in an old mine headframe and the Château de Sully, owned by the Duchess of Magenta and the birthplace of President Mac Mahon. You'll also discover the greenway that leads to Saint-Léger-du-Bois.
From the Mesvrin valley to the Brume valley
9.97 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,850 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Beautiful views of the Mesvrin and Brume valleys amidst numerous wooded areas.
On the heights of Haut Rançon
8.18 mi
+935 ft
-906 ft
4h 35
Average
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through rolling countryside with beautiful views, passing through the superb Planoise National Forest near the Rançon and its dam, which supplies water to Le Creusot.
Marnay Lakes Circular starting from Marmagne
5.00 mi
+709 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Average
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
The route offers several views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley, with a long stretch through the woods and a section over the Mesvrin.
Between Marmagne and St Symphorien on the heights of the Mesvrin valley
6.56 mi
+705 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Average
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating walk with stunning views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley.
Circular route from La Chapelle-sous-Uchon
4.21 mi
+469 ft
-479 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-sous-Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk starting from the pretty little village of La Chapelle-sous-Uchon, taking us through the hamlets of Murger and Vilclair.
Circular walk between Étang and Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux
9.78 mi
+594 ft
-564 ft
5h 00
Average
Departure from Étang-sur-Arroux (Saône-et-Loire)
This pleasant circular route, which is largely shaded and therefore ideal in summer, will take you through the Morvan countryside between Étang-sur-Arroux and Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux. No particular difficulties in dry weather. In wet weather, there is a potentially muddy section north of the Bois du Clou.
Saint-Sernin-du-Bois - Écuisses
12.02 mi
+794 ft
-1,293 ft
6h 15
Average
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
This hike is part of the Grande Traversée de la Bourgogne du Sud (Great Crossing of Southern Burgundy) route, which, together with the Grande Traversée de l'Yonne and the Grande Traversée du Morvan, make up the Via Burgundia. This long route, which runs from Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Macon, allows you to discover the Eternal Burgundy and stretches for almost 500 km. You can find out more on the website.
Uchon Rocks Circular Route
7.20 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,339 ft
4h 30
Average
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the beautiful rolling countryside around Uchon. Forests of beech, oak, chestnut and Douglas fir alternate with pastures and small ponds. And, of course, you’ll see the many granite boulders – typical of the Uchon mountains – that dot the route, including the famous Rochers du Carnaval and the magnificent viewpoint over the Arroux plain and Mont Beuvray. The route is mostly shaded, making it very pleasant on sunny days.
Circular route through the Gorges de la Canche and the Glenne Forest
9.49 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,368 ft
5h 35
Average
Departure from Roussillon-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
The main attraction of this walk is, of course, the Canche Valley in the section where it forms its gorges: a very beautiful, steep-sided valley, with a succession of varied waterfalls and very swift rapids, even after a long dry spell. The subsequent walk through the Glenne State Forest offers a much easier route in the shade of beautiful old spruce plantations, which share the space with fine chestnut trees, some of which are also of a very respectable size. The final section takes you past Morvan farms, their crops and numerous pastures home to herds of Charolais cattle.
Short Uchon trail
5.48 mi
+774 ft
-781 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
This short circuit, accessible to all, passes by several ponds and most of Uchon's rocky sites. 85% of the route is in the shade. It's a short walk, but you can enjoy a meal beforehand or afterwards at the Auberge de la Croix de Messire Jean (hostel).
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