Dijon walks

I suggest a short walk that will take you through some of Dijon's parks, passing by a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Lac Kir.

Dijon is a remarkable city because it has been preserved by its history. Since its Gallo-Roman origins (3rd century), three major periods have shaped this city: the Middle Ages, with its churches, then the Valois, the great dukes of Burgundy; the Renaissance, reflected in the splendour of the parliamentarians' mansions; and Art Nouveau, with its inventive decorations. The aim of this discovery trail is to take you through these different periods.

A short walk on the outskirts of Dijon. Lovely views of the villages along the route.

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.

From the Basilica of Saint Bernard to the Hauteville-lès-Dijon viewpoint.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Étang Royal, a little corner of paradise. Walkers, joggers and other nature lovers appreciate this site for its calm, beauty and balance. An easy walk to enjoy the green charm of the ponds and banks of the Ouche.

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.

A pleasant forest walk offering lovely views in places.

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.

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.