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Essey walks
Via the rigoles and the Burgundy Canal
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.71 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meilly-sur-Rouvres (Côte-d'Or)
A hike along the Burgundy Canal, its supply channels and a reservoir, to discover how the canal works. It does not cross any forests, which means you won't find yourself in the middle of big game hunting season. It is therefore a beautiful hike for sunny winter days.
Rigoles and Lake Tillot
6.48 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meilly-sur-Rouvres (Côte-d'Or)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, on a well-maintained path.
It’s an ideal route for a family walk.
Caution! There are a few crossings of minor roads with some traffic.
Tour of Lake Cercey to the Dionne pond
Visorando Member
6.08 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Thoisy-le-Désert (Côte-d'Or)
An easy, bucolic walk. Lake Cercey and its feed channel running alongside the golf course at the Château de Chailly-sur-Armançon, the Dionne wash house with its spillway into a crystal-clear, beautifully wooded pond. Two villages with traditional houses.
Via Veuchey
12.01 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pouilly-en-Auxois (Côte-d'Or)
This day-long hike will take you on a journey of discovery along the Burgundy Canal and its structures, as well as the valleys and plateaus of the Auxois region. As you climb higher, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views.
Between castles and mills in the upper Armançon valley
8.12 mi
+525 ft
-505 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chailly-sur-Armançon (Côte-d'Or)
This half-day hike will take you from the valleys to the plateaus of the Auxois in a bucolic setting.
From Châteauneuf-en-Auxois to Chaudenay-le-Château
7.32 mi
+758 ft
-886 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Côte-d'Or)
This magnificent village, which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, is well worth a visit for its wonderful medieval fortress. Pass through the pretty villages of Bouhey and Crugey with their wash houses, then cross the Burgundy Canal.
Buan Forest: Creux de la Pierre
Tourist office
4.69 mi
+338 ft
-315 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Jouey (Côte-d'Or)
The route is entirely through forest composed of deciduous and coniferous trees. There is a lovely viewpoint over the valley and the hamlets that make up the village of Blangey along the route.Be careful during the hunting season (September to February) when passing near hunting huts!
Tour des Hautots de Civry et Bellenot
7.25 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Civry-en-Montagne (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful half-day hike in the hills of Auxois with views stretching far into the distance on a clear day.
From the heights of Civry to the Brenne Valley
7.31 mi
+630 ft
-640 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Civry-en-Montagne (Côte-d'Or)
This hike will take you from the Auxois plateaus to the Brenne valley through varied and verdant landscapes.
Castle and Saint-Jean Chapel in Soussey-sur-Brionne
8.01 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Martrois (Côte-d'Or)
Circular route starting from Martrois that will take you to the Saint-Jean Chapel, passing close to a bison farm and then Soussey-sur-Brionne Castle.
The Chaume circuit
6.65 mi
+830 ft
-830 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Colombier (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
La Chaume, the highest point (548m) between the upper Ouche valley and the Auxois region, offers beautiful panoramic views.
Mont Saint-Jean circuit
11.45 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Located in the heart of Burgundy, halfway between Pouilly en Auxois and Saulieu, on the edge of the Morvan and Auxois regions, Mont Saint-Jean is a medieval village whose castle stands 490 m high on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a wide valley through which the Doran and Serein rivers flow. Its highest point rises to 578 metres (Croix Thomas).
On the heights of Mont-Saint-Jean
5.85 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
This short loop marked out in Blue is part of the Auxois lakes routes marked out in Green-Yellow, covering some 200 kilometres.These walking routes are maintained and marked by the 5 markers of the Rando-Gym-Civry association, affiliated to CDRP21.This half-day walk will enable you to discover the pretty medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean and, from the heights, the beautiful views over the Auxois to the east and the Morvan to the south and west.
Old Saint-Pierre route from Lacanche
6.45 mi
+466 ft
-463 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lacanche (Côte-d'Or)
A very pleasant route, mostly through woodland, marked in yellow.
Lacanche is a former working-class town, built around the SIL factory (bought by Seb in 2024-2025). You can stroll through the streets to discover this unique architecture and perhaps visit the church (key available at the Town Hall).
Path in Uncey-le-Franc
3.62 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Uncey-le-Franc (Côte-d'Or)
Uncey-le-Franc is a small country village, formerly a Templar landmark.
This short hike forms a circular route starting in front of the church at an altitude of 350 metres.
Stories of castles between Missery, Mont-Saint-Jean and Charny
12.47 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,115 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Missery (Côte-d'Or)
A circular route starting from Missery takes us from an 18th-century château to a 10th-century château in Mont-Saint-Jean (not forgetting its medieval town), passing by the archaeological site of La Grange du Mont (13th century), before a quick stop at La Croisette, or at least its cross, and ending in the charming village of Charny with a glimpse of the remains of its 13th-century castle.
Between Missery and Mont-Saint-Jean
7.26 mi
+879 ft
-860 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Missery (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk, without any particular difficulty, which takes you through the pretty villages of Missery and Mont-Saint-Jean, and up to the plateau where there is an archaeological site. The undergrowth is pleasant, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, and the views of the Auxois and Morvan regions are superb. Most of the paths are well shaded and well maintained. This route, which is very well marked in yellow, is also described in the information sheets available from the Précy-sous-Thil Tourist Office.
In the footsteps of the Templars
9.46 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lusigny-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or)
This beautiful walk will not only take you through beautiful countryside, but will also take you on a journey through time, from the Order of Malta to the 2nd World War.The highlight is the Templar church in Echarnant, built in the 12th century and located on the road to Compostela, which is why the Templars settled here.
Source of the Ouche and Maquis Cave
10.36 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,096 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lusigny-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or)
This hike along the Ouche springs is varied, alternating between valleys and hills overlooking the Ouche valley. It takes you through the charming village of Lusigny-sur-Ouche with its bridges and wash houses. The Ouche, formed by seven sources, the main one being Presles in Lusigny, winds its way through the upper valley. It then flows into Lake Kir in Dijon, crosses Dijon and flows into the Saône near Saint-Jean-de-Losne after 95 km.