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Cluny walks
Circular Cluny route via the Carmel de la Paix
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9.86 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,329 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cluny (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you in the footsteps of the Cluniac monks, through deaneries and the ‘sacred ban’, across wide plateaus and past breathtaking viewpoints that invite contemplation. It requires a bit of effort, certainly, but with plenty of rewards in store.
Blanot Cave and Mont Saint-Romain, starting from Donzy-le-Pertuis
8.85 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,467 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant, wooded walk, with an optional detour to the Blanot Caves (entrance fee in summer) followed by a stunning viewpoint at Mont Saint-Romain.
From Col de la Percée to Mont Saint-Romain
8.24 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints, between forest and meadows bordered by low dry-stone walls. The steepness is very gradual on the first part of the walk, allowing you to reach the summit of Mont Saint-Romain without any particular difficulty. On the return journey, the slopes are steeper, but never unmanageable. A perfect walk for those who want a good outing but don't want to put too much strain on their legs.
The Montmain Cross
4.15 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny.
Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.
Cortambert–Bray circular route
4.92 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cortambert (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely circular walk that takes you through two villages and offers superb panoramic views of vineyards and woodland.
The “Circular Trail of Remembrance” in Blanot
5.41 mi
+899 ft
-892 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This route offers the chance to discover, as you stroll, a facet of Blanot’s recent history, which remains very much alive in the collective memory of its inhabitants. Blanot is a former Communist stronghold, and was also once a base for the Resistance. This past comes to the fore from the very first steps taken in the village and can still be sensed around the ruins of the Ferme de Crue, the Buisson du Fournil and Notre-Dame-de-la-Roche. There are beautiful views over Donzy-le-Pertuis, Cortambert and the Grosne Valley.
Circular walk between Blanot and Cortambert
5.83 mi
+915 ft
-906 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you from the Grison Valley to the Grosne Valley, climbing the slopes of the Bois de la Roche. The narrowness of the former will prepare you for the vast expanse of the latter. History will accompany your every step, with a deanery and castles adorning each of their slopes.
Blanot circular loop with gentle slopes
5.58 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A gentle family walk, perfect for a first exploration of the undulating paths of the Clunis region.
Blanot circular loop via Mont Saint-Romain
5.55 mi
+896 ft
-899 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, slightly challenging circular walk that takes you through vineyards, scrubland and woods from one of the most beautiful villages in the Clunisois region to its highest peak, Mont Saint-Romain, above which you can sometimes spot paragliders on certain days.
The Pierre de Balancin to Blanot circular route
3.03 mi
+443 ft
-430 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A short walk that invites contemplation. There’s barely any effort required at the very start of the route to reach the ridge and the leafy canopy of the Bois de la Roche. The dappled light soon captivates the walker, whilst the palette of colours intensifies, as do the surrounding scents. Landscapes of vineyards and hedgerows intertwine. The return via the Chemin de la Musette is a gentle reawakening of the senses and a smooth return to the present moment.
Blanot – Vaux-sur-Aine – Blanot circular loop
12.17 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,969 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A hilly route winding its way between the Clunisois and Mâconnais hills. Between Blanot and Azé, you’ll discover Vaux-sur-Aine and its castle, as well as La Bouzolle with its striking tower, much loved by Sacha Guitry.In any case, this is a somewhat challenging route that requires a bit of stamina and an adventurous spirit. It’s not an easy ride, but it offers its rewards.
Green Walk: the wild springs at Blanot
5.00 mi
+797 ft
-774 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Setting out on this walk means following in the footsteps of the men and women of yesteryear; it means experiencing first-hand what daily life was like in this valley. The hard work required to tame this land can still be felt in the places you pass through: the dry-stone walls lining the paths, built with patience; the wash houses weathered by the laundry so regularly scrubbed; the vines forced to take root in the soil…
Circular Culey starting from Blanot
6.40 mi
+1,020 ft
-991 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating route that will take you along a newly marked trail through the municipal woodlands of Blanot, offering some very pretty views, and through the Combe du Nivernais.
It continues along the Grison with its old mills before climbing up to Culey and reaching the shade of the woods on the Faitral path, which offers glimpses of the Grosne valley in places.
Vivier Circular Route and the Blanot Caves
3.65 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, starting from a well-preserved village with a unique heritage.
Here, nothing comes without a bit of effort. You always have to go up before you can come down. But if you give it a go, your steps will take you through the vineyards to the Blanot caves, a protected site which, in winter, is home to small colonies of common pipistrelles and lesser and greater horseshoe bats – species that play a major role in the site’s reputation. The return journey will take you through the shade of the woods.
Mont Saint-Romain - Blanot - Étang de Crue starting from Azé
11.54 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,854 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Azé (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
From the Azé Caves car park, climb up to Mont Saint-Romain, then take a circular route around Blanot and return via the Étang de Crue. Enjoy a 360° panorama from the roof of the Mont Saint-Romain inn and a beautiful view from the orientation table above the Azé caves.
Circular route from Azé via Charcuble
9.62 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Azé (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, mostly in the shade, which will take you to the foot of Mont-Saint-Romain, the highest peak in the Clunisois region, passing through the village of Charcuble, which still bears the mark of our recent history with its chapel. You can visit the Blanot and Azé Caves, or enjoy a swim at the Azé municipal swimming pool, which is open from1 June until the end of August.
A short tour of the village of Sologny
1.11 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Sologny (Saône-et-Loire)
A short circular walk through the vineyards near the village of Sologny.
Roche Coche, La Belouse, Escolles, Vanzé from Verzé
9.40 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.
Saint-Point, Col des Enceints via Corcelle Castle
11.80 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,969 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Point (Saône-et-Loire)
A circular walk offering numerous beautiful views over the Charolais valleys and wooded countryside in the spirit of Alphonse de Lamartine, notably the Grosne valley, and, before the Col des Enceints, views of Berzé-la-Ville.