Charentenay walks

Marked route No. 97.From hills to valleys, the views alternate between cherry orchards, vineyards and the plateaus of the Yonne. Spring and autumn offer beautiful shades of colour.

Marked path n°32 Alternating ups and downs among the orchards, vineyards and crops. Beautiful views over the valley and the hillsides of Yonne.

Marked route No. 92.The first section winds its way through cherry orchards and vineyards with some beautiful views, followed by a second section through woodland.

Marked route No. 49. The name of the village of Merry-Sec is certainly misleading! Admittedly, there is little water on the surface, but there are so many springs and wash houses along this route.

Waymarked route N°48. A beautiful woodland walk on this limestone plateau, even if at the start you need to take a little road to reach the Bois de la Faine and beyond. The forest we pass through is rich in species of wood and specimens of oak and beech, and is no match for the nearby Forêt de Frétoy.

The springs and washhouses without forgetting the Château and the Chapel of Chéry will be the most important heritage sites to discover for this outing. Throughout this route, alternation between valleys and hills where points of view are numerous.

The Three Bell Towers walk passes through the wine-growing villages of Escolives-Sainte-Camille, Jussy and Coulanges-la-Vineuse, taking in their most beautiful scenery. Discover the vineyards and cherry trees whilst looking up at the church bell tower as you pass through each village.

Starting from the Mailly-le-Château viewpoint, this is a short, easy walk – a peaceful and straightforward route through the woods and along the canal. .

This hike offers beautiful views of the Yonne valley and a bucolic stroll through vineyards, cherry orchards and along the banks of the Yonne. It will give you a breath of fresh air and allow you to get to know the unusual village of Bailly.

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.

This hike offers a main course and dessert of varied landscapes and views. The price you pay will depend on your physical abilities!

Fancy a charming and informative ride? Hop on your mountain bike and set off to discover the four single-vineyard wines of Domaine Verret!Along the way, scan the QR codes on small wooden posts to learn more about each plot: grape variety, history, winemaking techniques, and more. You will pass by "Les Gaudiers", a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, then "Les Mazelots", dominated by Pinot Noir, the star grape variety of our eponymous Irancy wine.You will then cross "Palotte", our oldest vineyard, rich in secrets and character, before reaching "Veaupiary", planted exclusively with Sauvignon, which produces our Saint-Bris of the same name. A getaway combining nature, heritage and a passion for wine, ideal for the curious and wine lovers alike! The hike starts from the estate car park, so you can enjoy a well-deserved tasting on your return.

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, the only wine-growing village in Burgundy to produce Sauvignon, also boasts a remarkable heritage. Let yourself be charmed by the labyrinthine cellars and the Church of Saint-Prix-Saint-Cot after walking through the vineyards. Along the way, don’t miss the exceptional view from the orientation table in the ‘Douzein’ woods. 

A magnificent hike around a Burgundy wine-growing village in the south of Auxerre: Saint-Bris-le-Vineux. A 10.8 km circular route will take you past eight fountains among the vineyards. In the village, you can admire the 13th-century church and its Jesse tree, the 17th-century château and its Renaissance gate, as well as some beautiful vaulted cellars.

Marked hike N°51. From the old medieval castle, discover a village built between an old, partly dried-up marsh and a cliff. Druyes Valley offers a green setting that contrasts with the chalky rocks that support the ruined building.

Medieval castle, viaduct, springs, washhouses and heritage, something to enjoy with the family ! If that's not enough, a little bungee jump to get the adrenaline pumping ? Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines is classified in the villages "Cities of character of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté".