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The Chaumeçon Reservoir from Chalaux via Mont de la Ferté
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8.15 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,184 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalaux (Nièvre)
Chalaux is a small village in the north of the Nièvre. A peaceful spot in the heart of the forest, crossed by a stream winding through the valley floor. The walk begins with a gentle but long climb. This is followed by a quiet stretch near the Chaumeçon Reservoir and ends peacefully along the river.
A stroll through the hills above Saint-Martin-du-Puy
9.92 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A journey through the Morvan massif. This is a forest walk, far from people and towns. It crosses several streams and winds its way through the hills of this verdant landscape. Any markings along the route should be disregarded.
Circular route starting from Saint Martin-du-Puy
5.29 mi
+381 ft
-394 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A short walk with lovely views, passing through villages and with a view of a castle.
The Eight of Lake Chaumençon
4.27 mi
+338 ft
-331 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A superb walk between the lake’s banks and the hills above via the road, with plenty of shaded spots to take a break or go for a swim. The route forms a circular loop: you can therefore do both sections or just one, as you prefer.
Lac du Crescent - Avallon
10.61 mi
+604 ft
-909 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chastellux-sur-Cure (Yonne)
Third and final stage of the Avallon-Vézelay-Lac du Crescent-Avallon loop. You will leave Lac du Crescent and head into the countryside and forests of the Morvan for the last time. This final stage of the loop takes us back to Avallon after a pleasant walk, where you will find the River Cousin.
From Athée to the Brinjame
4.26 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
A shaded, cool route through meadows and woodland, leading to the Brinjame where children can splash about. You can compare the landscapes and undergrowth created by different types of forestry. A beautiful view on the way back, particularly of Vézelay. Passes through the pretty hamlet of Athée.Very interesting on a mountain bike, with lovely descents, a few good climbs and technical sections.
Short circular loop of La Cure near Vieux Dun
3.28 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A short family walk. You start by going up the road, then descend along a magnificent path through woods of oak, beech, holly and hazel trees to La Cure, from where you climb back up to the starting point.
On the banks of the Cure at Vieux Dun
7.08 mi
+755 ft
-764 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A delightful escape into the heart of nature, accompanied by the Cure. Magnificent and relaxing.
The section along the Cure requires a bit of gymnastics on two occasions, but it is very accessible for anyone who walks regularly, so do not worry.
Circular route between the Étang du Griottier and the Rocher de la Pérouse
9.01 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
Starting from the water source, this hike takes you to the highest point in the Yonne and the Rocher de la Pérouse, which offers a magnificent view of the Nièvre and the commune of Dun-les-Places.
Walk around the Bois au Duc from Quarré-les-Tombes
4.05 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
This walk will take you round the village via the south and the Bois au Duc.
The village takes its name from the numerous stone vaults surrounding the church.
You’ll walk past the fallow deer park. The deer aren’t shy, and you can often spot one or two.
A fairly family-friendly route. Don’t forget to wear suitable footwear.
A loop around the Morvan balconies starting from the hamlet of Huis Blin
14.65 mi
+1,722 ft
-1,719 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
This loop hike takes you from the forested areas west of Brassy to the more open countryside around Gâcogne and Vauclaix, with open views towards Lormes and Corbigeois. No refreshments en route, unless you make a diversion via the market town of Gâcogne - check by telephone beforehand that the inn is open. Can also be done from Lavault or Vauclaix. The climbs are shadier in the recommended direction.
Circular loop of Chalaux, Vernois and the lake
9.44 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
This circular route will take you through varied landscapes where you will encounter water as you cross the Chalaux, stop near the Étang des Vernois, pass along the Lac de Chaumeçon and numerous small streams, which you will sometimes have to jump over! You will also pass through several hamlets. The route alternates between woodland and more open passages.
The hike can be done in either direction.
Apart from the first 200 metres on the D6, the hike only takes you along small, generally quiet local roads and paths.
The Avallonais trails around Quarré-les-Tombes
9.16 mi
+978 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A walk in the northern part of the commune of Quarré-les-Tombes, following several sections ofthe GRP® de l’Avallonais, criss-crossing the Morvan. The elevation gain is fairly gentle despite two significant climbs. The walk takes in a variety of paths and small roads. A few small viewpoints are scattered along the route.
The Crescent Dam and Chastellux Castle
6.95 mi
+702 ft
-725 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-des-Champs (Yonne)
Between Saint-Germain and Chastellux, a walk in the northern Morvan, through pastures, meadows, woods and hamlets. This is initially a rural route that joins the road after passing the dam. The path then becomes more wooded until it passes under the bridge of the main road. The final few kilometres follow a small road. As well as the Crescent reservoir, you can admire the beautiful Château de Chastellux. There is also a short passage under a small aqueduct, which is actually an underground river that required a small structure due to the terrain.
The Morvan mountains south of Brassy
12.87 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,414 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
Ah, the Morvan! Some people call the mountains of the Morvan uplands "molehills", and while they're not very tall on this route, they do know how to tire the calves.Hiking through forests of Douglas fir, beech and other hardwoods on sandy or granite paths, with or without plant cover, but with prevalent animal and plant life, offering some very fine views from these hills with their unique horizons.
The Chaumeçon Reservoir
11.41 mi
+938 ft
-922 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
Of the 7 large lakes in the Morvan, all of which flow into the Yonne River via various tributaries, this one, fed by the Chalaux, feeds the Crescent Reservoir. The water collected along the way is added to the Cure. This system helps to regulate the Yonne, the 'enfant terrible' of the Seine, as the people of Icaunais like to call it.
A corner of Morvan around Lormes
10.00 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,224 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lormes (Nièvre)
An easy route visiting the Narvau Gorges and Waterfall, several ponds, beautiful forests, and a few fields and pastures. We will finish with a visit to the church and the panoramic viewpoint of Mont Saint-Alban.Requires a good sense of direction and, if possible, the use of the GPX track.
Tour of the Étang du Goulot in Lormes
0.91 mi
+23 ft
-7 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Lormes (Nièvre)
A short walk around the Étang du Goulot pond, located in the village of Lormes.
This is an easy walk on a well-maintained path: simply follow the path around the lake. There are picnic tables, benches, deckchairs and a fitness trail.
The Narvau Gorges
1.13 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Lormes (Nièvre)
A refreshing little walk to enjoy with the family at the end of the afternoon!
The Pérouse rock - The Menéfrier Islands
15.28 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,932 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A getaway to a natural environment, with superb gardens planted in this vegetal and mineral setting. The rocks are there, the islands are in name only, but at times it seems as if we're a long way from the urbanised world.
Oppidum du Vieux Dun and Étang de la Creuse
8.83 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
The commune of Dun-les-Places owes its name to the existence, in Celtic times, of an oppidum, a sort of stronghold built into the natural landscape and protected by two lines of defence. This hike takes in the site of this oppidum. Along the way, you'll pass through a typical Morvan landscape of meadows, ponds and deciduous and coniferous woods.
Along the Cure river past the old bridge at Pierre-Perthuis
5.84 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the charming village of Cure, after crossing the Bois de l'Épenay, you arrive at the beautiful site of Pierre-Perthuis, with its 18th-century arched bridge overlooked by the more recent road bridge. You then climb up the River Cure through the undergrowth. A steep climb leads to a superb viewpoint over the valley. A diversion to the statue of Notre-Dame de la Lumière and another viewpoint precedes the descent to the starting village.
Around the hamlet of Usy
3.05 mi
+174 ft
-148 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the hamlet of Usy, and after crossing the Bois des Rompées, you will reach theGR® 13. The appeal of this route is the crossing of this pretty wood and the views of the landscape. There are no difficulties except for the small slope leading up to Notre-Dame de la Lumière. From this statue, there is a view of the Cure valley and the village of Cure.
On the River Cure via Pierre-Perthuis
4.24 mi
+3 ft
-43 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
A tributary of the Yonne, the Cure is an iconic river of the Morvan. This river descent, by kayak or canoe, takes place amidst woodland and meadows, close to villages with a rich heritage.
Please disregard the elevation gain shown: this is indeed a river descent.