Étaules (Côte-d'Or) walks

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Forest walk starting from Ahuy and heading towards Vantoux.

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.

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!

This hiking itinerary takes in three springs and beautiful panoramas along wooded paths that wind their way through pretty combes.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

A beautiful walk around Lantenay leading to the Pasques plateau via the little Chapelle Saint-Louis.The return journey takes you over the Combe d'Arvaux, with its panoramic views over the Ouche valley.

A good climb over a reasonable distance. A pleasant hike along the ridges of the combes, combining rocky landscapes, forests and caves. The route is fairly shady, ideal in fine weather.

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.

Walk on the Velars-sur-Ouche plateau, on the border with Plombières-lès-Dijon, through woods and farmland, with sections through four valleys. The Fontenotte and Tuilerie springs are on the route.

A challenging hike with elevation gain, ideal for preparing for mountain races.

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 very short walk in this valley, well known to the people of Dijon. The route is through open woodland on a wide path. There is a long descent, then a return trip with a short, steep climb at the apiary. Very good signposting. Several other routes are available in the area.

This hike, which includes a steep climb (called the Montée du Ouf by hikers from Dijon), allows you to discover the historic Leuzeu farm, which is very well equipped for hikers, and Mont Afrique, one of the highest points in the Côte d'Or.

A circular loop through the woods to (re)discover this famous monument in the Dijon region, which has undergone a beautifully executed restoration. And beautiful views of the Dijon region and the Ouche valley. A very pleasant walk on a full moon night.

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

A circular route starting from Fleurey-sur-Ouche which, running alongside the Burgundy Canal, takes us to Pont de Pany before heading up towards La Chassagne (golf course, castle, farm and private aerodrome) to reach the archaeological site of Mediolanum. Return via the outskirts of Mâlain and Ancey, before heading back down to Fleurey through the Combe Jardin and the Bois de Morcueil.

A circular route starting from Fleurey-sur-Ouche that leads to two plateaus via the Cave aux Loups, a ruined feudal castle belonging to the Dukes of Burgundy, the Chapelle Saint-Louis, the Château de Lantenay and the Viaduc de Fain, before returning via the suburbs of Velars-sur-Ouche and the banks of the Ouche.

Combe d'Arvaux, known as Combe aux Mammouths, with its Cave aux Loups.

A beautiful view from Roche Aigüe and an interesting glimpse at old mining installations

This route, starting from Ancey, will allow you to discover this picturesque village and will take you from the mysterious, wooded Combe Piron to two viewpoints:- the Combe Piron viewpoint, overlooking the forest of the combe, Notre-Dame d'Étang and Mont Afrique,- the Roche Aigüe viewpoint, which offers views of the Ouche valley, the village of Mâlain, the cliffs of Baulme-la-Roche and the surrounding countryside. On the way back, you can explore the Roche Aigüe limestone quarry, whose walls are pierced by two deep tunnels closed off by gates to protect the bats from curious humans.