Camping des Courvelles walks

This signposted route is one of four trails starting from the Courvelles Sports Complex in Selongey. It will take you from the home of the pressure cooker to Foncegrive, a small village nestled at the bottom of its valley. You’ll return to Selongey via the beautiful Gency Forest. This route is not particularly difficult. Only a short, steep 100-metre stretch will set your heart racing a little faster.

The area around Selongey, the birthplace of the Seb pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Gency walking trail. Its name is taken from one of the three hills overlooking the village. This easy, signposted trail will take you through the forest that covers much of this hill.You’ll cross the Venelle before reaching the hill. You’ll finish this walk by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

Gradually leave Selongey behind as you climb higher to discover the Venelle valley from a different perspective. This circular route links Selongey to Foncegrive, alternating between country lanes, woodland paths and village crossings. After an initial section through the woods, the route reaches the heights of Foncegrive and its viewpoint. The walk then passes through the village before gaining altitude again via the paths and woods of Gency. The return journey to Selongey offers one final change of scenery. The natural landscapes gradually give way to the urban and industrial heritage of a town closely linked to the history of SEB and the famous Cocotte-Minute.