Marnay Lakes Circular starting from Marmagne

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 216 m
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    Descent: - 225 m

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    Highest point: 517 m
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    Lowest point: 302 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the square in front of Marmagne church.
Throughout the route, follow the signs marked MAR1.

(S/E) From the church square, take the road downhill towards La Troche.
Walk along the cemetery wall, where you will see a replica of a Gallo-Roman stele. Continue on, cross the bridge over the Mesvrin, afirst-class river, and continue straight ahead to reach the Troche crossroads.

(1) Turn right onto the dirt track, cross the farmyard of La Tour de Bourdeau, continue straight ahead and you will reach a place called "Bourdeau".

(2) Come out onto the road, take the pavement opposite and turn left to quickly reach the village of Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne.

(3) At the town hall and church on your right, turn left onto a small road that becomes a dirt track. Walk along the edge of the woods and enjoy the unobstructed view of the Mesvrin valley. Then head towards the entrance to the woods.

(4) Continue into the woods and, after a long climb, you will reach the highest point at a place called "la Brosse".

(5) After a flat section, begin a short descent to reach a tarmac road.

(6) Continue and immediately turn left, walking alongside a fenced property where the two Marnay ponds are located. Continue down a short, steep descent. At the bottom, cross a small stream and turn right onto the wide path. Then pass between the two dilapidated farm buildings of the "Bois des Vignes".

(7) Walk along a hedge, then cross a meadow, veering slightly to the left. Descend through the wooded area, then continue along the path, which becomes grassy and offers a beautiful view of Marmagne and the Mesvrin valley.

(8) At the bottom, turn left towards Mesvrin, cross the footbridge over the river, walk along the stadium and take the road near the railway line. Cross it to reach the car park at Marmagne church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 318 m - Car park at Marmagne church square - Gare de Marmagne-sous-Creusot
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 311 m - La Troche
  3. 2 : km 1.98 - alt. 302 m - Bourdeau
  4. 3 : km 2.54 - alt. 327 m - St Symphorien Town Hall
  5. 4 : km 3.38 - alt. 410 m - Entrance to the woods
  6. 5 : km 4.01 - alt. 484 m - High point La Brosse
  7. 6 : km 5.39 - alt. 485 m - The Marnay Ponds
  8. 7 : km 6.63 - alt. 424 m - The Bois des Vignes
  9. 8 : km 7.42 - alt. 307 m - Chambon
  10. S/E : km 8.04 - alt. 318 m - Car park at Marmagne church square. Pont du - Mesvrin (rivière)

Notes

At the crossing point (3), continue straight ahead for about 100 metres and you will find a water source (fountain) and a bakery.

Worth a visit

(S/E) At the cemetery, note a Gallo-Roman stele representing the heads and busts of two people.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 1191116

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and varied route with beautiful views

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User 7494087

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route with stunning views and a second section through the forest. On the first section, it's a shame about the noise from trains and cars, but otherwise the scenery is superb

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MARDANI
MARDANI

Thank you for your comments. For your information, this route is a green walk. A sign for the two green walks in Marmagne will soon be installed in front of the church.

Enjoy your walks!

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gilou71450
gilou71450

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We recommend this hike, which has a fairly steep slope at the edge of the woods where those who are not used to it will need to be careful.

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Apileu
Apileu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike with some very steep downhill sections.

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Bouchon71
Bouchon71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Many trees obstruct the path after the Marnay ponds.

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Aurélie M.
Aurélie M.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike that took 2 hours and 40 minutes. Passing by farms and old farmhouses, beautiful views of the valley, a good part of the route through the forest on wide paths, then a narrow path on the descent.
This is the MAR1 route of the Marmagne green walk.

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Borosmoke
Borosmoke

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A walk in Morvan with some lovely spots. It's wild because it's not the most touristy area, but it's worth it. I did the walk in two hours, taking my time.

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pirouette60
pirouette60

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start is a bit unclear (two signs after the church), but you can do it in either direction. There is a slight incline and beautiful scenery.

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toquepaulette
toquepaulette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route through woods, meadows, valleys and hills.
Beautiful views of Marmagne and Saint Symphorien de Marmagne.
The Marnay ponds are somewhat hidden away as they are enclosed within private properties...

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