Corcelles-les-Monts walks

Short hike to discover the Fontaine du Naizou and the village of Flavignerot.

A very short walk in this valley, well known to the people of Dijon. The route is through open woodland on a wide path. There is a long descent, then a return trip with a short, steep climb at the apiary. Very good signposting. Several other routes are available in the area.

The classic trail for a tour of Mont Afrique via the rampart walk. With little elevation gain, beautiful panoramic views and several military structures from the Séré-de-Rivières line, this is an ideal hike for training or getting back into the swing of things!

A short, easy route in Combe à la Serpent, taking in its main attractions: the Aviators' Memorial, the dry stone apiary, two springs and numerous cadoles. The little path along the Bressey hillside is particularly spectacular!

This circuit will take you on a route that will allow you to discover pretty valleys and charming woodland paths near Dijon.

A circular route around Gouville Castle takes you along the Vergy path, where you can admire the Combe des Grands Vaux, before returning via a good footpath to the Crosne spring, which flows from a small cliff.

This route starts from Flavignerot and links the various ‘rentes’ (isolated farmsteads) in the western Dijon region It thus links Mont Afrique, the ‘Rente Neuve’, the ‘Rente de Chamerey’, the ‘Rente de la Reppe’, the village of Clémencey, the ‘Rente des Écotois’ and the ‘Rente du Leuzeu’. It offers the chance to explore the beautiful, unspoilt landscapes of the western Dijon region, a vast limestone plateau dominated by Mont Afrique at an altitude of 600 metres, deeply carved by numerous wild valleys.

A walk through wooded hills and vineyards, passing through four renowned wine-growing villages.

Discover the Rentes de Chamerey, Écotois and Leuzeu farms starting from Flavignerot. A short and different variation on the Rentes route. A completely shaded route with smooth trails and relatively gentle slopes will allow for easy progress that is accessible to most people.

This hike, which includes a steep climb (called the Montée du Ouf by hikers from Dijon), allows you to discover the historic Leuzeu farm, which is very well equipped for hikers, and Mont Afrique, one of the highest points in the Côte d'Or.

A route with a significant elevation gain but few technical sections. Some steep climbs, steep descents and flat sections. The route is perfectly signposted.

This route is designed to allow you to discover the vineyards of Dijon, which are located above the Combe à la Serpent or near the Fort de la Motte Giron. In recent years, there has been a real desire to develop a Dijon appellation, and several vineyards have been planted or replanted. This is also an opportunity to enjoy an original route and pass from one valley to another via less frequented paths. This is a short but fairly challenging hike, dotted with heritage sites such as Le Rucher, cadoles (stone huts), Fort de la Motte Giron, the beautiful Combe Persil and its Jardin des Poètes (Poets' Garden), and on the way back, Combe Saint-Joseph and La Bergerie, which is also your starting and finishing point.

A circular loop through the woods to (re)discover this famous monument in the Dijon region, which has undergone a beautifully executed restoration. And beautiful views of the Dijon region and the Ouche valley. A very pleasant walk on a full moon night.

A challenging hike with elevation gain, ideal for preparing for mountain races.

Walk on the Velars-sur-Ouche plateau, on the border with Plombières-lès-Dijon, through woods and farmland, with sections through four valleys. The Fontenotte and Tuilerie springs are on the route.

Starting from the Couchey orientation table, a route above the Vaulon, Pévenelle and Semetrot valleys. Particularly recommended in summer when it is hot. This route is in the middle of the forest with views over the entire Dijon plain and Mont Blanc, weather permitting.

This walk, starting from the car park by the Couchey orientation table, takes you around the tops of the Vaulon, Semetrot and Pévenelle valleys. There are several viewpoints for walkers to enjoy, amidst forests, cliffs and limestone meadows dotted with flowers in spring.

This day-long hike allows you to discover the vineyards that will eventually make up the Dijon appellation. You will regularly enjoy beautiful views of the plain or Dijon, but also more mysterious passages in the undergrowth and at the bottom of the valley. It is a varied route rich in heritage, on terrain that can be very different at times.

A walk off the beaten track in the Combe à la Serpent, with a few climbs and some lovely views.

A pleasant forest walk offering lovely views in places.

Searching for the Batier path from Marsannay-la-Côte, on a day when my sense of direction had deserted me. A lovely little walk, often through woodland, so pleasant in hot weather.

Fancy exploring the forest, the Bois des Francs and its paths, seeing Marsannay-la-Côte Castle and its church, and strolling along the vineyards? Then let’s go. The vineyards of Marsannay-la-Côte are part of the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to the combined effect of the geology, the exposure and human labour, these vineyards produce a wine distinct from those of the neighbouring Climats.

This hiking itinerary takes in three springs and beautiful panoramas along wooded paths that wind their way through pretty combes.

A short route offering unique views of the Combe à la Serpent, following little-used paths. Minimal elevation gain. Don’t always follow the markings (red and yellow); the route sometimes follows them and sometimes veers off.

A short section of the Parcours Batier, allowing you to return to the starting point. This route, created in 1965 by Félix Batier, president of the CAF, is a challenging cycle route running from Dijon to Nuits-Saint-Georges; it is 52 km long and has an elevation gain of 1,998 m, said to be equivalent to that of Mont Blanc.

This route, just on the outskirts of Dijon, offers a varied walk alternating between wooded areas, meadows and fields, sometimes at the bottom of a valley or, conversely, across vast plateaus. It provides sweeping views towards Notre-Dame d’Étang or further afield towards Pont-de-Pany, as well as towards Plombières, Talant, Dijon and the nearby Lake Kir. However, this is a route with a significant elevation gain (over 660 m), featuring slopes that are at times quite steep, which can be tricky in wet weather or when there is snow. This walk is good training for longer hikes, so it’s best to approach it with a sporting spirit – though that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time to appreciate its charms. Between Velars-sur-Ouche and Plombières-les-Dijon, this route largely follows the Sentier Bernard and, in part, the Sentier Sage – two trails signposted by the CAF in Dijon. The GPX track may prove very useful.

A short walk along the Félix Batier path, which can be summed up as follows: a mix of flat sections, ascents and descents, steep climbs and steep descents. The descent into the Brochon valley and the ascent on the opposite side should be tackled with caution. A route not to be undertaken with children.

Depart from Fixin towards Chamerey then Ecotois, return via Chamerey then Fixey. A mainly forest route.

Some pleasant stopping points, including the Cents Marches de Fixin, the Chamerey Rent with views of Chamboeuf, and the Col de la Toppe.

This a short pleasant walk, mostly in the shady forest with just a modest amount of climbing. There is a fascinating historic connection in that one of Napoleon’s grenadier guards, Noisot, created in his own name the Parc Noisot and the associated walks, waymarked with symbols of Napoleons’ Russian, Egyptian and Italian military campaigns. This guide is for the longer but most fulfilling route – the Russian route. About halfway along is a staircase of 100 steps marking the number of days Napoleon took to regain power after release from first captivity. The walk is also of geological interest, being part of the Combe de Fixin. The meaning of Combe is a narrow gorge, ravine or small valley often containing a mixture of limestone, cliff faces, and forestry, leading to a plateau, but with no significant water course, with similarity to the Combes in England such as Ilfracombe. The excellent Tourist Office in the nearby and famous Gevry Chambertin can tell you more.

There are a number of interesting places to visit, including the 100 Fixin steps ('Cent Marches des Fixin') and the top of the Combe Lavaux ridges.

Pass through the Cent Marches de Fixin (100 steps), then head for the top of the Combe de Fixey on the south side, then on the north side to descend through the vineyards.

Lac Chanoine Kir loop through the heights of Talant, Plombières-lès-Dijon and Fontaine d'Ouche.A route between town and nature, with beautiful views over the lake.

A beautiful walk, two-thirds of it shaded, in the countryside at the gateway to Dijon, between Talant and Plombières, between valleys and vineyards, with beautiful views over Talant, the Ouche valley and Mont Afrique in the distance. The incline is reasonable and broken down into three short climbs, making this a very easy and relatively fast walk.

Set off from the village of Clémencey on a walk that winds its way along forest tracks and less well-trodden paths, taking in four iconic sites. The route first leads to the Leuzeu farm, a former monastic barn that became a key centre of the Burgundian Resistance in 1944, before climbing towards the Col de la Mialle (or ‘Maille’ according to the IGN), then on to the Col de la Toppe, traversing nearly two kilometres of woodland. The circular route ends at the Rente de Chamerey, one of those isolated farms typical of the Dijon region. A varied route, combining rural heritage, history and unspoilt nature, along trails that are sometimes technical but always offer a change of scenery.