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Butte de Suin, starting from Buffières
Visorando Member
11.21 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,457 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Buffières (Saône-et-Loire)
Setting off from Buffières, we head for Suin and its famous “butte” via theGR®76Cand then theGR®7. The Butte de Suin rises to around 600 m. From the orientation table, there is a 360° view. You can see the Charolais region to the west, Mont Saint-Vincent and Montceau-les-Mines to the north-west, the Chalon region to the north-east, the Cluny region to the east, and Mont Saint-Cyr and the foothills of the Beaujolais to the south. The return journey is via Sivignon.
A trip to the valley from the Butte de Suin
Tourist office
9.13 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Suin (Saône-et-Loire)
An unmissable viewpoint offering a magnificent panorama of the Charolais and Beaujolais hills. This route invites you to discover an unspoilt landscape, alternating between meadows and forests.
Saint-André-le-Désert circular
5.88 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-le-Désert (Saône-et-Loire)
The village of Saint-André-le-Désert is located between Clunisois and Charolais. I suggest this short walk in the heart of the Charolais cattle breeding region. The paths run through a landscape of rolling hills and hedgerows. You will pass through small hamlets with stone houses and places steeped in history. Suitable for families.
From Verosvres to Chevagny-sur-Guye via the GR®7
15.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,841 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail between the Col des Vaux, in the commune of Verosvres, and Chevagny-sur-Guye, passing by the Butte de Suin
This is a very quiet section of the GR®7. There are no signposts at some junctions and no footprints in the tall grass to mark the route, so you must take an IGN map with you, although a GPS device is preferable.
This section of the GR® needs to be more popular, as it is not difficult and offers beautiful scenery. The view from the Butte de Suin is magnificent.
From Verosvres to Mont Rigaud via the GR®7
17.52 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,529 ft
11h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail, between the Col des Vaux in the commune of Verosvres and Mont Rigaud, passing through the village of Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères.
There are many shaded sections in the forest and beautiful landscapes.
The trail is sometimes unmarked, so bring an IGN map, but it is preferable to have a GPS device.
The hillside walk from Beaubery
8.97 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,010 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaubery (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the village of Beaubery, this walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Charolais bocage. The route winds its way through hills and along small country lanes, revealing sweeping views.
The Montmain Cross
4.15 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny.
Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.
The ridges of Montagne de Saint-Cyr
6.03 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Matour (Saône-et-Loire)
Large circular figure-of-eight on Mont Saint-Cyr (771m) located near Montmelard, Aigueperse and Matour
starting from En Crozan (769m).
Discover beautiful panoramic views of the Morvan, Mont Blanc, Mont Saint-Rigaud and Puy de Dôme. Wander through meadows, Douglas firs, holly, beech and oak trees.
Circular route from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux via Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne
9.93 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,286 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk with a varied route, though best avoided in hot weather, offering beautiful rural scenery on both sides of the two valleys. This route first follows ascending ridges, then crosses the small hamlet of Nuzillet before joining a descending ridge passing through Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne. In total, 6 km of ascent and 9 km of descent await you.
Walk through the valleys of the Mâconnais
6.48 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you along the border between the Beaujolais, Mâconnais and Charollais regions. Passing through this charming village in Saône-et-Loire with a population of 300, this outing offers a real breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from the city.
The mills of Brionnais-Pays Clayettois
9.22 mi
+850 ft
-879 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gibles (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, easy walk in the Brionnais-Pays Clayettois region, surrounded by peace and greenery. The route allows you to discover some of the ponds and old grain mills.
The summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier from Serrières
10.18 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,991 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Serrières (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike from Serrières to the summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier
This hike largely follows the yellow-marked Mâcon Tourisme route (14 km | 4 hours 40 minutes on foot), which can be downloaded here, and another part of the Crêtes route, marked in blue from Mère Boitier to the hamlet of Les Guérins.
Circular route from village to village west of Cormatin
9.28 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cormatin (Saône-et-Loire)
To the west of Cormatin, in the heart of the Ban Sacré, this walk may occasionally involve getting your feet wet during heavy rain, but above all it offers the chance to discover some of the most beautiful Cluniac sites.
Panoramic views of the rocky outcrops and châteaux of the Mâconnais vineyards
6.25 mi
+348 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
This stage begins opposite the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, classified as a Grand Site de France, with a panoramic view of the Jura mountain ranges and Mont Blanc. You pass through two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) and renowned vineyards (Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles), overlooking the châteaux of Chasselas and Vinzelles.
In uncle’s footsteps
4.37 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A delightful stroll through boxwood and vineyards, with the added bonus of a splendid panoramic view from the top of the famous Roche de Solutré.The return journey, via the north, takes you off the official route and away from the tourist traffic.
Mont de Pouilly, and the Hills of Solutré and Vergisson
11.07 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.
At the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
6.55 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A shorter version of the long circular route starting from La Grange du Bois (featured on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12 who thoroughly enjoyed it!
Solutré - Vergisson - Mont de Pouilly via the Grange du Bois
12.91 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.
