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Brion (Yonne) walks
The ‘Rand’Eau’ hike organised by Brion School
“Water-themed walk” created by Year 4 and Year 5 pupils at Brion Primary School – June 2014 – as part of the “Un chemin, une école” initiative run by the Yonne branch of the French Hiking Federation.
A few places of sacred remembrance around Bussy-en-Othe
A shaded walk through the Forest of Othe, following in the footsteps of an ancient hermitage and a miraculous spring.
Walk along the River Yonne starting from Migennes
As soon as it enters the nature reserve, this route follows the meandering course of the River Yonne. The elevation gain is virtually zero, making it a walk suitable for many. Furthermore, this town is easily accessible by train from both the Burgundy region and the Paris region.
The Migennes Bridge Walk
A stroll to the confluence of the Yonne and the Burgundy Canal, offering the chance to discover the two driving forces behind Migennes’ development: the digging of the Burgundy Canal and the arrival of the railway.
Mont Chauvot
The joy of this hike lies in discovering a variety of surprises as you traverse the woodland, tackling some lovely ascents and descents, not to mention the many beautiful views of the town of Joigny far below.
This route is sure to delight keen hikers.
The hillsides north of Joigny
A very pleasant route with ascents and descents on the slopes of the Yonne, above Joigny. You will enjoy several crossings through the woods and the beautiful panorama of the town of Joigny from the highest point of the route. This route will delight keen walkers.
Through the Joigny vineyards
This route passes through the renowned Côte Saint-Jacques vineyards in Joigny.
The Jovinian Walk and La Collinière
This walk will first take you through the narrow streets of Joigny, where you can see the church, and halfway through you will find yourself on the heights of the town with a beautiful view between the points (5) and (6)
Le long du canal et de l'Yonne à partir de Joigny
Long walk on flat ground, along the Joigny diversion canal to Cézy and back along the Yonne. Easy, peaceful route with the opportunity to spot wild birds such as wild ducks, cormorants and even wild swans.
Joigny-Looze circular with return via the hillsides
Circular route between the town of Joigny and the small village of Looze, passing through the plain on the way out and returning via the hillsides amongst vineyards and woods. Splendid views over the Yonne valley, the surrounding countryside and the town of Joigny.
Circular route to the north of Joigny on the Côte Saint-Jacques
A circular route of less than 6km with a significant elevation gain, taking you above the beautiful town of Joigny, on the Côte Saint-Jacques, to the tranquillity of the woods and the Val d'Aubry via small paths, before descending back into the valley, with splendid views of Joigny, the Yonne and the surrounding area.
From the Forest of Othe to the Wood of Cézy
A very varied circular loop starting from Joigny, with quite a bit of elevation gain for the region. No technical difficulties; all paths are passable. You’ll cycle in both shade and sunshine. This circular loop follows the Yonne, allowing you to warm up, then climbs and winds through the Othe Forest, returning to the starting point via the other side of the valley.
The parish walk and the Poteau
This hike involves quite a few ascents and descents. The famous section lies between (2) and (3), all around the town of Paroy-sur-Tholon.
Route du Maquis de Bourgogne autour de Dixmont
This easy route takes you on a journey of discovery through Dixmont and its surroundings. Above all, it allows you to step back in time to the spring of 1944 and walk in the footsteps of a member of the Maquis known as "Bourgogne". This route, marked in red and dotted with historical information panels, recounts the attack of 15 May 1944, the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the sedentary resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.
Around Dixmont, from the mine to the Priory of L'Enfourchure
This varied route allows you to explore the commune of Dixmont – the seat of a royal castellany in the12th century – and its surroundings. Of particular interest: the Priory of L'Enfourchure, founded by the Counts of Joigny in 1209. Ruined by the wars ofthe 15th and16th centuries, it was rebuilt in the16th century. Also visible along the route is the entrance to a former lignite mine, which was in operation duringthe 19th century.