Curtil-Saint-Seine walks

A testament to man’s ingenuity in constructing hydraulic works and his propensity to explore the depths.

A lovely walk from the entrance to the Gouffre de la Combe aux Prêtres, passing through the small village of Curtil-Saint-Seine and overlooking the Val Suzon valley.

Exploring the Val Suzon site above Sainte-Foy.

Part 3 of the “Les Balcons du Suzon” trail A lovely, gentle trail walk through light woodland and along the cliff face. See notes in the practical information section.

A short and easy hike to discover the valleys around Saussy, including the very wild Combe Quinquendolle, a nature reserve. This hike only uses public paths and forests!

A lovely, shaded walk starting from Saussy, with easy parking near the cemetery. Beautiful views over the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.

Circular route around Saussy, winding from valley to valley, which partly follows theGR® 7 and enters the regional nature reserve as well as the Is-sur-Tille State Forest. It offers the chance to discover the curious history of the Bredin towers, designed to supply water to the village and the castle. Also worth seeing is the magnificent umbrella-shaped roof structure of the riding school, built in the 19th century by the same architect (please book an appointment with the ASATS association on 0785742798 or 0786832079)

Walk in the listed Val-Suzon valley. The prehistoric Châtelet d'Étaules and its spur bear witness to the early occupation of these places by humans. This valley has long been a crossing point connecting the Seine valley and the Saône valley.

This is another section (2) of the marked trail "Les Balcons du Suzon". It follows on from the first route starting from Messigny-et-Vantoux towards Sainte-Foy. Part of the route is through woods and hillsides with views of the Val Suzon. The walking time depends on the hiker. The time indicated was calculated based on half walking and half trail running. From the start in Sainte Foy: 1 hour 30 minutes. From Sainte Foy back via theGR®7: 30 minutes (jogging pace).

For an almost complete tour of the Suzon balconies, on the right bank, starting from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot. An easy, not very long route with little elevation gain, allowing you to admire the most beautiful panoramas of this part of the Val Suzon.

A short, shaded walk along paths that are sometimes little-used, offering a beautiful view of Val-Suzon from Roche Tabot.

A beautiful hike in the superb Val-Suzon National Forest, where you can enjoy varied geology (valleys, viewpoints) and discover some curiosities (chasms, ruins) off the marked trails. Ideally, do this in mid-autumn to admire the colours of the forest, but preferably in dry weather.

A lovely trail that passes by an old 18th-century washhouse, a spring and a promontory fort that takes us back 6,000 years.

Magnificent valley at Vau de roche. Cliffs, rock shelters, caves, headlands and views of the famous Creux Percé abyss.

A lovely walk, starting from Darois along part of the Bouton d’Or trail through the woods, then from Étaules through pleasant countryside overlooking the Dijon region.

Quite a varied route with many beautiful viewpoints. Several rocky passages, one of the Côte d'Or's most beautiful valleys.

Last section of the Suzon balconies. Route taken in the direction of the Route d'Étaules - Roche Tire-Barbe car park (there and back). Beautiful trail along the edge of the cliffs with views of the Val Suzon.

Well-marked, fairly easy route (it is indicated on the hiking map (Dijon Ouest - Val Suzon - Sainte-Seine l'Abbaye - 3022ET). Beautiful views over the valley on a clear day. Itinerary initially structured in four parts (Les Balcons du Suzon, parts 1 to 4), with an outward and return section off the itinerary. ⚠️The complete trail is described here in its entirety, with no escape route.

A route well-known to local hikers, signposted by the CAF. The route given here (1h45/2h) from Messigny-et-Vantoux to Sainte-Foy was completed by a man in his sixties, walking on the uphill sections and trail running on the flat and downhill sections... This route forms part of a longer hike (Tour du Val Suzon).

Explore the Messigny Forest to Sainte-Anne. Return via the BMX site to the village. A route with very little elevation gain. This hike through the forest is very pleasant in the summer, with lily of the valley in May and orchids and foxgloves in June.

A beautiful walk, mainly through woods, which is not difficult but is good for your heart thanks to the gentle slope. A beautiful valley to finish.

A circular walk in the Forest of Messigny, with its lily of the valley in May and its orchids and foxgloves in June.

A beautiful, undulating walk through the woods. Please note that the route may be slippery in wet or humid conditions.

A short hike south-west of Messigny, towards the Château de Vantoux, the Combe Grivot and the farms on the plateau. This is an easy route for exploring the Suzon valley and a small combe, the Combe Grivot, which is characteristic of the valley with its stunted trees and stony slopes.

A walk in the Val Suzon which, for a while following an old railway line, takes us from caves to chasms in the vicinity of Pasques and Panges, through woods and fields.

A pleasant, idyllic walk starting from Val Suzon, offering the chance to visit the archaeological site of Cestres – now abandoned dwellings – including the Puits Gaillard. It then takes us from one wash house to another between Cestres, Froideville and Les Bordes Bricard before heading back down theGR®®2to reach the Ru Blanc resurgence.

From the tufa-strewn torrent of the Rui Blanc, which cascades down to the Suzon via the steep heights of the Val Suzon, the route takes you through remote corners of the world, perched caves and climbing sections, through boxwood groves and along the edges of plateaus, before revealing a karstic cave – a geological curiosity unique to this region.

Hike starting from the picnic area, allowing you to climb up the pleasant Ru Blanc site. Pass by the Gaillard well and the ruins of the medieval settlement before descending the Combe d'Été to rejoin the old cart track.

A very easy hike on the outskirts of Dijon, between Vantoux and Hauteville.

A walk through the woods, known as the Grandes Charrières, taking in several valleys, including notably the Combe Froidevau and the Combe Pensa.

A pleasant walk through the woods of Savigny-le-Sec in search of the Puits de l’Ermitage. The Puits de l’Ermitage is located at GPS coordinates 47.455 N 5.0064 E

This route takes in the small Côte d'Orienne commune of Saint-Martin-du-Mont, the natural site of the Ru Blanc and the remains of a medieval village dating back to the 14th century.

This route is a continuation of the route entitled ‘Les Cabiotes and winegrowers' huts of Hauteville-les-Dijon’. It allows you to discover other aspects of the heritage of this vast plateau. Firstly, the Fort d’Hauteville, which is being given a new lease of life thanks to the Association des Amis du Fort d’Hauteville and the municipality of Hauteville-les-Dijon. It is one of the last military forts to have remained in active service, alongside that of La Motte Giron above the Combe à la Serpent. You’ll discover one of the few lavender fields in the Dijon area, and Darois Aerodrome. Further on, you’ll find the Orée du Bois campsite, followed by a remarkable 19th-century wash house. Then come the two beautiful springs: the Fontaine de la Trouvée and the Chênaux. On the way back, once you’ve returned to the plateau, you’ll be treated to a lovely view of the Dijon plain and, as you pass by, the beautifully restored Rogne spring.

In our region, there are many stone structures called cadoles, cabotes or cabiotes, which were once used as shelters by farmers. Winegrowers' huts are piles of stones gathered from fields, and a similar structure, murgers, refers to piles of stones left over from clearing fields. The proposed route allows you to discover some of these structures, which have been restored by a local association. You can find out more about their work and explanations on their website, with the participation of the "Sentiers" integration association. This is our small rural heritage. It is important to know about it (and to preserve it), as well as the customs of a bygone era, which have nevertheless shaped our landscapes. In the region, the terms "cadoles" and "cabotes" refer to the same type of construction, often found near vineyards. However, the term "cabiote" is used very locally in the Hauteville-les-Dijon area.

A short, easy and very pleasant hike leading to the Butte Saint-Siméon in Saulx-le-Duc, the highest point offering a beautiful view of the Ignon valley. No technical difficulty, but the climb to the Butte Saint-Siméon is steady.

Forest walk starting from Ahuy and heading towards Vantoux.

Walk in the Moloy National Forest. This walk will take you along the Bellefontaine Forest Road, past the summits and through numerous valleys. The Combe de Bellefontaine is home to a site famous for its wild orchids, the Lady’s Slipper orchids. "Legend has it that, pursued by a satyr, Venus lost her clogs in the forest whilst running to escape him. Ever since that day, lady’s slippers have sprung up every spring."André Beuchot

Le Creux Bleu is the resurgence (kastic massif) of the Francheville stream, which disappears a few kilometres upstream and is located 20 metres from the Ignon river in the centre of the village.

This circular route allows you to explore the village of Hauteville-lès-Dijon and see the recently restored Ronge fountain and the Chêneaux spring, which is still undergoing restoration. Both springs are sensitive natural areas with protected species. Please respect these species and, in particular, keep your pets away from these areas.

An unusual and pleasant forest walk, made easier by the local council and residents of Pasques, leading to the Abîme du Creux Percé and the Poste du Président, as well as to the discovery of a few abandoned dwellings scattered here and there; places sometimes steeped in history dating from the Early Middle Ages or the 11th to 14th centuries.

A walk that takes you off the beaten track to natural and unusual sites, as well as to ten abandoned dwellings. These are places sometimes steeped in history, dating from the Early Middle Ages or the 11th to the 14th centuries. This walk would never have come about without the kind permission and involvement of the local councillors and members of the archaeological section of the Foyer Rural de Pasques, who have worked for eight years to showcase the sites described.

Discover several major attractions – Combe aux Mammouths, Saut à la Carpe and Creux Percé – from the village of Pasques. Not too much elevation gain and long stretches through the forest to shelter from the sun or wind.

A circular route around Lamargelle, to discover this beautiful village on the banks of the Ignon, the Combe Saint-Seine and the sweeping landscapes of this secluded valley. This route showcases the village, set in the beautiful valley of the Ignon with its mills, wash houses and castle. It also takes you through the valleys linked to the golden legend of Saint-Seine, who founded the abbey of the same name, and whose abbots owned Lamargelle Castle.

The Suzon and the Ouche, two rivers of great importance to Dijon. This route runs from one to the other through a patchwork of gardens, avenues and small paths. Historical and artistic points of interest and viewpoints. Access by tram; access by car is also possible.