Combe Lavaux

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On the north side (adret) of the valley, a forest fire has devastated a large area. It's a bit gloomy, but that doesn't stop you from passing through and enjoying the view.
On the southern slope (shady side): An alternative for more adventurous hikers: head to the Judry cave (signposted); just before the metal ladder leading up to it, you will see a fixed rope on your right. You can climb up (it's easy) by holding on to it (there are also two metal steps) and reach the "normal" path via a rather aerial route. Don't take children there.
This route is beautiful but steep; allow at least two hours to complete the 6 km. Avoid in wet weather or very hot weather (for the part in the sun).
Liguori

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Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Super hike with a shady section that climbs and a second, flatter section in the sun that descends again at the end in the shade. Well done.

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Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike on a route that does, however, present some potential dangers (major overhangs) that should perhaps be pointed out to those hiking with children. In addition, the start and finish are very steep. It's best to be well shod and aware of this. Once you reach the top, the scenery is superb.

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Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The car park was full when we arrived from Gevrey Chambertin (a lovely dry spring afternoon). We therefore parked at the next small car park, on the right towards Chamboeuf as you cross the Chemin Batier (signposted in yellow). We decided not to go up the Batier circuit at the scree slope. So we returned to the car park and followed the blue route, hesitating at the beak of Judry to go and visit the cave, the only signpost on the route with no indication of distance or difficulty. There was no problem following the well-marked blue path, which was quite busy on this Sunday, with very fine views from the viewpoints (not much foliage), crossing the D31 without any problems, and the pleasure of following the cliff without risk amidst interesting and rich flora. We were tempted to return to our vehicle at the junction with the Batier path, but gave up and headed back up after two areas of rock climbing and before the scree. We would have needed a different level of fitness and some mountaineering skills. We made our way back to the car park with care (there were some fairly steep climbs at the end of the path) and climbed back up through the combe to the vehicle. This was a very nice hike (more like 9 km and 3 h + for us), quite difficult, where we passed quite a few people going in both directions and on several circuits.A one-off detail, no doubt linked to the time of year: numerous small caterpillars, no doubt stinging, hanging from their threads in the middle of the path, both on the way out and on the way back, which were easy to get rid of but which made us advise against wearing too light walking clothes. We'll be back....

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Date of your route : Nov 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy route
It's easier to follow the blue markings than the signs

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Date of your route : Oct 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I used Visorando for the 1st time. The explanations are not clear, especially at the orientation point in Couchey. It's a real pain on such a simple route .... Fortunately I've had some experience of hiking in the mountains with maps, so the walk was nice, but it's a shame that part of the way back was on the same path.

I'm going to try out other hikes, but I'll take great care with the route. +++ Make sure you save your mobile phone battery.
Visorando is not miraculous !!!

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Date of your route : Sep 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very nice, varied hike, starting in the shade, then passing through an area worthy of a horror film before climbing back up to the top of the cliff we're going to walk along. There are lots of steps, jumps and descents (the last in particular), so it's best to be well shod.
A wealth of flora and fauna

The description sometimes gave me doubts: for example, at the start, the trail is described as zigzagging upwards, whereas it only zigzags at the end. Similarly, after crossing the road, you're surprised to find yourself going uphill. But maybe that's just me.

Fortunately, the signposting is perfect.

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Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The route is relatively accessible but quite complicated at the end, so it's best to have walking poles. The markings are perfect.
But apart from the fact that it's a walk, I didn't see much interest in this route. Perhaps do it again in spring when the vegetation is present, or in autumn for the colours...

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Date of your route : Sep 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice, varied route with some very beautiful views. The weather was dry and summery, but I think that in autumn/winter some sections can be dangerous on slippery rocks. Even in summer, be careful not to fall on the final, steep descent!

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Date of your route : Sep 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A route that allows you to discover another aspect of Burgundy, reminiscent of the mid-range mountains, as I've already written. Some very pretty viewpoints and a forest with lots of moss.
The only downside is the background noise from the road.

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Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, impression of wild nature 25 minutes from Dijon

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Date of your route : Mar 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb route with beautiful scenery. Natural trails that are accessible but sometimes quite physical. Be well equipped and do it when the weather is fine and dry.

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Date of your route : Feb 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Super nice walk, very practicable in winter. It offers great views all along the way.
Blue markings allow you to follow the trail from start to finish (which could have been mentioned in the guidebook).

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Date of your route : Sep 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It's a pity that the box pest came this way.

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Date of your route : Jun 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It's so sad to see these box trees totally destroyed :-( but the hike is still superb. We did it anticlockwise, I think it's nicer that way and it's better for my old knees.

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