In the woods of Savigny-le-Sec

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.35 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 554 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 522 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,594 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,096 ft

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Description of the walk

Meet at the car park of the village hall in Savigny-le-Sec.

(S/E) Set off along the path that runs alongside the sports grounds, then turn right towards the forest.

(1) Enter the forest and follow the path that branches off to the right. After 100 m, turn left and continue straight on until you reach the Sommière des Corroys.

(2) Follow the path on the right, which branches off to the left, until you reach the Combe au Prunier. At the bottom of the valley, head up to the 337-metre mark to reach the Chemin de la Motte.

(3) Continue along this path to your left until you reach the 438-metre mark at the Combe aux Ânes, where you’ll join another path.

(4) Turn left to reach the plateau at the end of the Combe aux Ânes.

(5) Turn left onto a path not shown on the map or poorly marked to find the Puits de l’Ermitage, which is next to a path not shown on the map.

(6) Join a path and turn left, following it until you reach a white track at elevation 467.

(7) Rather than taking this track, head right and descend into the upper reaches of the Combe Pensa.

(8) Do not descend into the valley but take the large ridge on your left, leaving four paths on your left.

(9) Turn onto a path branching off to the left, which avoids a descent into the valley and rejoins the main ridge at elevation 425. Continue along the main ridge for less than 200 m.

(10) At the next track, take a bypass path on the left, return to the main track and continue straight on until the third track on the left.

(11) Turn into this lane until you reach the unpaved track, then turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,099 ft - Car park at the Salle des Fêtes
  2. 1 : mi 0.51 - alt. 1,145 ft - Entrance to the forest
  3. 2 : mi 0.84 - alt. 1,155 ft - Sommière des Corroys
  4. 3 : mi 1.09 - alt. 1,102 ft - Chemin de la Motte
  5. 4 : mi 2.28 - alt. 1,444 ft - Combe aux Ânes
  6. 5 : mi 2.76 - alt. 1,555 ft - Junction
  7. 6 : mi 3.11 - alt. 1,585 ft - Puits de l'Ermitage (Saussy)
  8. 7 : mi 3.63 - alt. 1,535 ft - Arrival on the white track
  9. 8 : mi 3.89 - alt. 1,434 ft - Combe Pensa
  10. 9 : mi 4.25 - alt. 1,430 ft - Junction
  11. 10 : mi 4.8 - alt. 1,358 ft - Bypass path
  12. 11 : mi 5.39 - alt. 1,270 ft - Junction
  13. S/E : mi 6.35 - alt. 1,102 ft - Car park at the Salle des Fêtes

Worth a visit

(6) The Hermit’s Well.

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
Chabanis
Chabanis

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant ride through the woods on wide paths, with no difficulties.
Ideal in hot weather.

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mandrag
mandrag

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely day on this sunny Sunday in April.
A sparse forest… and not very varied.
A few gentle slopes – an easy walk.

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mamounette-3
mamounette-3

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk – I really enjoyed my morning in the woods. Thank you

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mimiche1954
mimiche1954

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Whilst visiting the area, I was delighted to explore the paths through Savigny Forest with my little dog. Thanks to Chafouine21 for this route
But it’s best to follow the route on your phone, as there are lots of paths criss-crossing in the woods
I couldn’t find the hermitage’s well. The grass was very tall; I looked for a while but a storm was brewing, so I decided not to linger

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Sago
Sago

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Great for a family walk
Not much of a climb – 177 D +

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