Saint-Révérien route

Start the walk with a visit to the Romanesque church of Saint-Révérien, a Cluniac site, then continue on to the Gallo-Roman site of Compierre, where the remains of the town are still visible and explained.
After passing close to some ponds, with the hill of Montenoison in your sights, the path will lead you to the village of Compierre, perched atop a hill dominated by a castle, with a magnificent viewpoint at its foot.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.23 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 482 ft
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    Descent: - 502 ft

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    Highest point: 1,129 ft
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    Lowest point: 787 ft

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Description of the walk

Park near the church at Saint-Révérien.

(S/E) Join the D977bis, turn right onto it for a few metres to reach Rue de la Fontaine. Turn left and follow it to the end.

(1) First turn left then right onto the Route de Saint Saulce (D34). Continue along Rue du Crot to rejoin the D977bis.

(2) Cross it again and continue straight on along the track (an ancient Gallo-Roman road). Follow this track as it winds round a small lake and reach the edge of the woods at the site of the Gallo-Roman settlement of Compierre.

(3) Turn left onto the D512, going round the Étang Neuf, until you reach a junction.

(4) Turn right, then, at the next crossroads, take the D140 to the left. Pass a picnic area just before crossing the Jarnosse bridge. Continue to the next crossroads, marked by a cross.

(5) Keep right onto the D140, ignoring the two roads on the left, and enter the village of Champallement. Head towards the church.

(6) Turn just after the town hall to reach the orientation table. Turn round and rejoin the D146 on leaving Champallement. Take the first road on the right and immediately turn onto the path on the left. Go straight on, passing the cemetery, and rejoin the D146.

(7) Turn right onto it, cross the D34 and take the first track on the right. At the junction, turn right and continue along this track heading south-west to rejoin the D34.

::8: Follow it for 100 metres and enter the hamlet of Flassy by turning left onto Rue Jean Rousseau. Take the first path on the right, then turn left to follow Rue de la Mairie. Finally, turn right onto Rue des Chaumes.

(9) Cross the bridge and, about a hundred metres further on, take the first path on the right. Reach the entrance to Saint-Révérien via the Chemin des Marmottes.

(10) Turn left onto Route du Stade, then turn right off it to walk alongside the cemetery and reach the Place de l’Eglise (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,004 ft - Place de l’ - Église Saint-Révérien (Saint-Révérien)
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 997 ft - Junction with the D4
  3. 2 : mi 0.31 - alt. 1,027 ft - D977bis
  4. 3 : mi 1.68 - alt. 971 ft - D512 - Site de Compierre
  5. 4 : mi 2.19 - alt. 961 ft - Crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 2.56 - alt. 925 ft - D140
  7. 6 : mi 2.98 - alt. 971 ft - Orientation board
  8. 7 : mi 3.8 - alt. 787 ft - Neuilly
  9. 8 : mi 4.63 - alt. 856 ft - Flassy
  10. 9 : mi 5.11 - alt. 820 ft - Washing house
  11. 10 : mi 6.07 - alt. 1,017 ft - Rue du Stade
  12. S/E : mi 6.23 - alt. 1,001 ft - Place de l’Église

Notes

ThePR®® is very well signposted from start to finish.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Delfi91
Delfi91

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A rather pleasant and varied walk, taking in the Gallo-Roman site and the stretch near Champallement Castle.
There is a spot for a picnic by a pond between points 4 and 5.

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Daniel Fonteniaud
Daniel Fonteniaud

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with beautiful scenery and stunning views, particularly of and towards Champalement. A wonderful opportunity to explore the Gallo-Roman site at Compierre and the church of Saint Révérien. Well worth a visit.

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MICKY58
MICKY58

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied hike exploring the countryside of the Nièvre region and the village of Champallement. Worth doing again.
And

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JLetD
JLetD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
This route is a wonderful way to discover Nièvre and the canton of Brinon sur Beuvron. Beautiful landscapes and places steeped in history, well documented for the Gallo-Roman part but perhaps not enough for the other part relating to the extraordinary sandstone quarries that paved - in part - Paris. Remember to protect yourself from the sun, as there are quite a few open passages. A walk to be recommended!

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MARTDomi
MARTDomi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little route. The Gallo-Roman site is surprisingly extensive, and the information boards are interesting.

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PLUVEN
PLUVEN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route, not much road travel.
Interesting archaeological site with explanatory panels...it's a shame it's been left to fall into disrepair...at least, that's the impression it gives!
Must-sees: church, streets of Saint-Révérien; Champallement and its fortified castle, now a bed and breakfast; numerous viewpoints over the Morvan, particularly Montenoison and its motte-and-bailey castle a few kilometres away, which is well worth a visit!
Well-marked walking route too.

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Jack 58
Jack 58

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with incredible views. The Gallo-Roman archaeological site is worth stopping to read the information boards. There are a few climbs but nothing too difficult, and the walk through the woods is relaxing, leading to a pond where you can picnic or have a snack in the peaceful surroundings. In Champallement, go behind the town hall to see the orientation table. We will happily do this route again.

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jccharles
jccharles

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, easy to complete over the distance, route sometimes poorly signposted compared to the information on the map. Grass trails not maintained.

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mat8458
mat8458
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice route, very enjoyable visit to the Gallo-Roman site.

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franckelec
franckelec

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I made a video of this enjoyable hike to give you an idea of the route. You can watch it on YouTube at this address: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OqVl6....
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