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Canal du Nivarnais walks
The descent of the 16 locks
Visorando Member
9.04 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sardy-lès-Épiry (Nièvre)
A walk that first follows the Yonne river for several kilometres, then follows the descent of the 16 Collancelle locks.
Keephold and Nièvre Canal in Cravant
5.14 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cravant (Yonne) (Yonne)
A very easy hike, with a return trip along the Canal d'Acconay and then the Canal de la Nièvre. The section through the woods offers a beautiful view of Accolay.
The Rochers du Saussois circular via the terrace of Mailly-le-Château
15.00 mi
+896 ft
-896 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Merry-sur-Yonne (Yonne)
This hike offers a main course and dessert of varied landscapes and views. The price you pay will depend on your physical abilities!
Sermentole and Asnois circular
6.06 mi
+591 ft
-607 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Asnois (Nièvre)
Sermentole and its varied forest landscapes, followed by a visit to the charming village of Asnois with its Saint-Loup church, castle, wash house and swimming spot.
The Col de Crémant and Plaine du Sausse circular loop
17.04 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,043 ft
8h 45
Moderate
Departure from Escolives-Sainte-Camille (Yonne)
A very pleasant walk: from the top of the hills, the view is superb, provided the sky is clear.
The first part is winding and hilly until Cravant, but the return journey is on a flat, tarmac path along the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne.
The valleys between La Cure and the Via Agrippa
14.24 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,040 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bessy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
Over 100 million years of history beneath your feet!
This hike passes over the coral limestone plateau formed at the end of the Mesozoic era. The water that flows here is responsible for the decorations in many of the caves beneath your feet.
This route overlooks the valleys and allows you to discover the built and natural heritage of this mountain range.
On the wood floaters' trail
4.60 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Clamecy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A tour between town and country in the land of the wood floaters.
The Rigole d'Yonne and 16 locks on the Canal du Nivernais
6.55 mi
+148 ft
-151 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from La Collancelle (Nièvre)
Set off to discover two magnificent engineering structures located in Nièvre in Burgundy: the Échelle de Sardy-les-Epiry on the Canal du Nivernais and the Rigole d'Yonne.
This walk follows the Canal du Nivernais along a greenway. You can admire a series of locks, 16 in total over a little more than 3 km. Your walk continues overlooking the canal, along the edge of the Rigole d'Yonne, which supplies the canal with water from Lake Pannecière.
Mont-et-Marré
4.95 mi
+233 ft
-223 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-et-Marré (Nièvre)
A hike designed to showcase the small heritage of this commune in the Nièvre, located on either side of the Canal du Nivernais:
castles, beautiful farms and barns, wash houses and fountains, a beautiful variety of paths and panoramic views.
A glimpse of the meanders of the Yonne at Châtel-Censoir
8.33 mi
+551 ft
-535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Censoir (Yonne)
Set amidst unspoilt countryside, this walk, in a stunning setting flanked by the Yonne and the Canal du
Nivernais, offers breathtaking views of the famous Rochers du Saussois, a mecca for rock climbing, with
and flora. The route around this bend in the Yonne is full of remarkable views.
On the road between Coulanges-sur-Yonne and Lucy-sur-Yonne
6.94 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coulanges-sur-Yonne (Yonne)
Walk along the banks of the Yonne and the canal. Beautiful views of Lucy-sur-Yonne and the castle from the film La Grande Vadrouille.
From Jules Renard to the Emeraude
4.88 mi
+236 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chaumot (Nièvre)
From Chitry-les-Mines, home of Jules Renard, to Corbigny and back via the Yonne and the Nivernais Canal.
A short walk in Châtillon-en-Bazois
3.45 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-en-Bazois (Nièvre)
A short route or a Sunday stroll!
You’ll discover the port, Châtillon Castle and the Nivernais Canal, which is very popular for boat trips.
