Roche Valley Route

This route takes you through various green valleys in the commune of Millay. Along the way, there are numerous views of the neighbouring communes, Mont Beuvray, Haut Follin, the southern part of the Morvan massif, as well as the crossing of the River La Roche.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 17.09 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 242 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 247 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 389 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 266 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Morvan
  • ⚐ City: Millay (58170)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.841614° / E 4.002628°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2824OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Start from Millay Town Hall.

(S) Turn right towards the Autun road until you reach “La Foulquière” and come to a crossroads with a statue of the Virgin Mary.

(1) Turn right. When the path joins a road, continue left, pass through Château Gaillard and arrive at the hamlet of Chemin Ferré.

(2) Take a path on the right. This crosses a small road. Continue straight ahead and go down the road towards Chevrette. Cross the D27 and continue towards Fléty via the D287.
As you climb, there are views of the Morvan hills and, from the top of Miroux Hill, you can admire the Roche Valley and Chiddes on your right. Continue along the road for about 500m until you reach a cross.

(3) Take the path on the right, pass Le Champ de l’Etang, cross the D985 and head straight on towards Moulin d’Anguy. Cross the River Roche via the footbridge and continue towards Chez Bérot.
Then follow the dirt track to the right and join a road, which you also follow to the right.

(4) At the Croix de la Garde, turn right, then right again 150m further on.

(5) Turn right and head down towards Bois Boulé, then join the D985 which runs from Luzy to Saint-Honoré-les-Bains.

(6) Follow it to the right for about 80m, then cross over to turn left and pass through Fougères.

(7) At the three-way junction, turn right towards Moulin de Bousset. Cross the Tillot stream (view of the mills) and continue straight on until you reach the D124.

(8) At the road, turn right towards Millay, pass a road on your left and reach a junction after crossing a small bridge.

(9) Then turn left towards the valley.

(10) After 800m, turn right (view of the La Roche valley and Château de Rivière) and follow the path towards La Croix du Marché. Cross the D27 towards La Cruze Meuloise and Les Granges.

(11) At the junction, turn right to reach the village of Millay. At the first T-junction, turn left, then turn left again at the next crossroads. 100m further on, turn right towards the town hall and return to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 360 m - Millay Town Hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 373 m - Crossroads, statue of the Virgin Mary, on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 368 m - The Chemin Ferré
  4. 3 : km 4.96 - alt. 314 m - Croix du Grand Marié
  5. 4 : km 7.73 - alt. 330 m - Croix de La Garde
  6. 5 : km 8.15 - alt. 328 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 9.53 - alt. 285 m - Junction with the D985
  8. 7 : km 10.21 - alt. 296 m - Three-way junction, turn right
  9. 8 : km 11.9 - alt. 296 m - D124, road from Chiddes to Millay
  10. 9 : km 12.81 - alt. 288 m - At the Noiselée crossroads, turn left after the - Roche (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Alagnon
  11. 10 : km 13.52 - alt. 297 m - Turn right towards the Valley
  12. 11 : km 15.95 - alt. 356 m - Les Granges, turn right
  13. S/E : km 17.09 - alt. 361 m - Millay Town Hall car park

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Andriotm
Andriotm

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please note point (2) in the description: "to form a cross" – the cross is no longer there.
There are barriers to cross, both standard and electric; the latter pose no problem.
The trail markings are dark blue; this is particularly useful when the cross is no longer there.

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ropiga
ropiga

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

70–80% of the walk is along the road. It’s a bit of a shame

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metalius
metalius

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Enjoy your walk, although some sections of the path have not been cleared (there are brambles and tall grass) and make it difficult to get through. There are a few sections of road.

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km55
km55

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant route with no major difficulties. The map is very detailed. There are some beautiful landscapes to enjoy, and you pass through some lovely little hamlets; it’s just a bit of a shame there aren’t many sections through the forest.

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DOM58
DOM58

Hello,
Thank you for this positive review, which I hope will attract other virtual hikers to this lovely walk.
Dom58

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