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Couches walks
Couches Castle and the Couches region
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9.65 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
Couches, a town situated along the Roman road from Lyon to Paris, is steeped in history. This walk will allow you to discover Couches’s castle, Saint Martin’s Church, the Guérin and Pajole Towers and the priory. The Couches region also has a wealth of wash houses, several of which are located along the route.
The Château de Couches
4.91 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
A peaceful walk where Mont Rome seems to play hide and seek with hikers.
The paths run alongside small streams and the few tarmac sections do not spoil the enjoyment.
There is only one small climb, just to keep you in shape.
Dracy-lès-Couches circular loop via the Chemin des Romains
4.93 mi
+341 ft
-344 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Dracy-lès-Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
Dracy-lès-Couches is a rural village with vineyards, woods and meadows. The village is situated 3 km from Couches along the Chemin des Romains, which in ancient times linked the city of Marseille to Boulogne-sur-Mer. During the walk, you can catch a glimpse of Couches Castle.
The Chemin des Romains starting from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain
7.18 mi
+958 ft
-968 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain (Saône-et-Loire)
Steep-sided valleys dominated by Mont de Rome to the north and the Couchois Plateau to the south.
The landscape is by no means flat, but the climbs, which are never very long, should not deter the leisurely walker with an afternoon to spare.
The two mountains
8.95 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,381 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain (Saône-et-Loire)
An ascent of two mounts, Mont de Rome Château (514m) and Mont Rême (546m), giving you a good panoramic view of the Cossane valley, which joins the Dheune.
Between Étang de Brandon and Tour de Champitaux
6.12 mi
+354 ft
-331 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes (Saône-et-Loire)
A picturesque walk through the hills and ponds, allowing walkers to experience the still-vivid memories of the Middle Ages.
Tour of the Brandon Pond in Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes
2.54 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes (Saône-et-Loire)
Walk around the lake through the undergrowth, past beautiful rocks and the TGV line. This unpretentious route is more suited to people staying nearby who want to get some fresh air for an hour or have a picnic. There are few people on the path, if any, outside the summer season.
The Carnot Cross
5.66 mi
+564 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Change (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
From one side of the Cosanne to the other, the walk takes you through the beautiful surroundings of Nolay, sheltered to the north by the magnificent cliffs of the Bout du Monde.
The Croix Carnot, which can be reached without too much effort, overlooks the town and the entire southern valley, which is blocked in the distance by the Montagne des Trois Croix.
Circular route around Mont de Rème
7.71 mi
+741 ft
-735 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Épertully (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk around Mont de Rème, which enjoys a ‘mountainous’ setting near the cliffs of Nolay and Mont Rome. The walk is gentle, with just two short climbs above the villages of Créot and Marcheseuil.
Discovering Santenay
8.75 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,949 ft
5h 45
Easy
Departure from Santenay (Côte-d'Or)
Between mountains and vineyards, come and discover this village and its beautiful panoramic views from Mont Sene.
Les 3 Monts via the Maranges valley
15.69 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,569 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Santenay (Côte-d'Or)
Discover the Monts de Sene, Mont Rème and Rome Château through the vineyards with magnificent scenery.
The Montagne des Trois Croix Château de La Rochepot
10.23 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,588 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Santenay (Côte-d'Or)
Discover the Trois Croix (paragliding launch site) with its breathtaking view of the two valleys. The route takes you between mountains and forests, ending at the Château de la Rochepot.
Discovering famous vineyards
17.68 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,283 ft
10h 05
Difficult
Departure from Santenay (Côte-d'Or)
Discover some of the famous vineyards between Santenay, La Rochepot, Saint Aubin and Chassagne Montrachet, then return to Santenay. Magnificent views over the various valleys you cross and the vineyards, which are very much in evidence.
The end of the world
8.82 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Côte-d'Or
Hiking at the end of the world, a Jura retreat in the heart of the Côte d'Or! Majestic limestone cliffs gradually carved out by the Cozanne river.Route through undergrowth and along cliff edges (no real danger as long as you stay on the path).
La Ferme des Couleurs in Châtel-Moron
6.91 mi
+846 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Moron (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover a small area of Burgundy nestled between the Vallée des Vaux and the Vallée de la Dheune.
A succession of narrow paths connect these remote and charming hamlets, which seem to be "supplied by crows".
Montabon Route
8.33 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,119 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mard-de-Vaux (Saône-et-Loire)
Montabon overlooks the Vallée des Vaux – famous, at least to the people of Chalon – and, much to the delight of walkers, is accessible only on foot. This route, which mainly follows forest tracks, remains pleasant in fine weather. The walk is peaceful throughout.
Please note there is a steep climb of around 800 m to reach Montabon, but the rest of the route presents no difficulty.
Orbize Route
6.52 mi
+869 ft
-856 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Barizey (Saône-et-Loire)
This is a hilly hike offering some clear views from one side of the Orbize to the other in the heart of the Châtel-Moron forest. The route sometimes climbs a little to vary the landscape, but it is not particularly difficult and remains sufficiently shaded to be enjoyable in the summer months.
Orches from La Rochepot
6.58 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,257 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Rochepot (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful hike from the Château de La Rochepot to Orches and back. Beautiful views make this a most enjoyable walk, and there are plenty of picnic tables along the way for well-deserved breaks.
