Grancey-le-Château-Neuvelle walks

An easy walk along good paths and trails, taking in two remarkable villages whilst passing through beautiful mixed woodland and some farmland offering interesting views.

An easy walk along good paths and tracks, taking in two typical villages (Grancey-le-Château being the most noteworthy), through beautiful mixed woodland and some farmland offering interesting views.The route also follows a lovely section of the ‘Trail of the First Farmers’, which uses illustrated educational panels to trace local history back well before the Common Era.

A challenging hike classified as very difficult due to both its length and the difficult sections on certain parts of the route, requiring a good sense of direction and observation due to sections through woodland and meadows off the beaten track (between (9) and (10), near (12)), as well as a poorly maintained woodland path (between (12) and (13)). It is recommended that you follow the GPX track. In good weather, the scenery is pleasant and varied. There are charming rural villages.

Hike starting from towns north-west of Is-sur-Tille. You will hike through forests and plains, passing through two towns with a rich heritage: Courlon Castle, an old mill, a foundry and beautiful buildings.

A lovely walk around one of the four sources of the River Tille, taking in significant medieval remains in the villages of Le Meix, Salives and Barjon.

Starting from Avot, this walk takes you in the footsteps of the Maquis Lucius and the local Resistance during the Second World War. Taking in forest tracks, a section of the GR®7, rural heritage and rolling countryside, the route passes several sites linked to the history of the Maquis: a former command post, an equipment depot and a parachute drop zone known as ‘Sacristie’. The route also passes through Avelanges before returning to Avot, offering a beautiful view of the village at the end of the walk.

Starting from the central square of the village of Avot, where the statue of Diana the Huntress (1837) stands, the En Nachot footpath takes you through part of the village. Here you can admire examples of architectural heritage (a house and its leat on the River Tille) and industrial heritage (the chimney of the old sawmill) before winding your way along the northern slope of the Nachot woodland. This forest, situated on the hill overlooking the village, offers the chance to discover some remains of the old game reserve and to find a few mushrooms in season.

This is the first of eight stages in the Côte d’Or valleys on the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed. We set off from the entrance to the Forêts National Park and then cross the Mont de l’Échelle and Bonière State Forests. We then emerge onto a path jutting out above the Ignon valley. The heritage sites include wash houses, hemp retting pits, wells and a communal oven converted into a shelter.

A circular route between the two villages, mainly through woodland. Unfortunately, on leaving Cussey-les-Forges, you have to take a section of the D120e as the Cussey Forest is completely fenced off.

A walk between Vernois-lès-Vesvres and Chalancey, setting off via the Champberceau Forest and returning via the plateau, including a visit to Chalancey Castle.

Salives, a must-see medieval village in Côte d'Or: its ramparts, its keep, the heraldic route recounting the medieval life of the village, and its wash house with the main source of the Tille river under the church. This route also takes in Barjon Castle and Saint-Frodulphe Chapel. A little further on, there is a mill with a water wheel that is still in working order. Also worth seeing in Le Meix are the wash house beneath the town hall and the château.

This forest route takes you to the Four à Pain refuge, the Puits du Bois, the Ormette spring, the Vignottes spring and retting pits, and the Champignolles wash house and retting pits. Route proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route registered with the Côte-d'Or PDIPR (public network of footpaths and trails). Hunting days: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. PDIPR route in the Côte-d'Or.

A fairly wild route, mainly through woodland, where it is not uncommon to spot roe deer from the Auberive Forest (future national park). Passes through the Chalmessin Nature Reserve via theGR®7, returning via the Bois de la Montagne and the Forêt des Charbonnières.Moderator’s note: Please note that reviews of this hike mention difficult, even impossible, sections

This route allows you to explore the village of Auberive and its abbey (open to visitors; check opening times and days). Most of the route is through forest and offers views of the tufa formations (information panel on site).

Two-part hike: a beautiful forest loop ending at the animal park enclosures (fallow deer and wild boar), followed by a visit to the charming village of Auberive, with a tour of the former Cistercian abbey and a review of its rich history from its foundation in 1135 to its current status as a museum and exhibition venue.

A walk through plains and wooded areas in the north-western communes of Is-sur-Tille. Passing through little-known villages with a few points of interest (wash houses, fountains, churches).

From Crécey-sur-Tille, a circular route that takes you through the Tille Valley, the deciduous forests with their criss-crossing paths, and past the wind turbines that dominate the plateau. A route that’s mostly in the shade, but with a sunnier return journey along the Tille Valley.

At the gateway to the Tille Valley, Le Montaigu is a hamlet situated deep within the forest at Crécey-sur-Tille. This route will take you past the castle and its dovecote (visible from the road), the wash houses, the church and the natural heritage found in the forest. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a peaceful walk. Hunting days: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Côte-d’Or PDIPR route.

This route will take you to Crécey-sur-Tille Castle and its dovecote, wash houses, wayside crosses and the Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This walk will also take you through the forest via the Combe Vornay to the north-east of the village.

The area around Selongey, the birthplace of the Seb pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Gency walking trail. Its name is taken from one of the three hills overlooking the village. This easy, signposted trail will take you through the forest that covers much of this hill.You’ll cross the Venelle before reaching the hill. You’ll finish this walk by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

This signposted route is one of four trails starting from the Courvelles Sports Complex in Selongey. It will take you from the home of the pressure cooker to Foncegrive, a small village nestled at the bottom of its valley. You’ll return to Selongey via the beautiful Gency Forest. This route is not particularly difficult. Only a short, steep 100-metre stretch will set your heart racing a little faster.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m. You will pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending into the village. You will continue the walk along Rue du Mont and pass by the Church of Saint-Rémy de Foncegrive on your return to Selongey.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m.You’ll pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending a beautiful path to join the track that will take you back to Selongey. You’ll finish this hike by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

Gradually leave Selongey behind as you climb higher to discover the Venelle valley from a different perspective. This circular route links Selongey to Foncegrive, alternating between country lanes, woodland paths and village crossings. After an initial section through the woods, the route reaches the heights of Foncegrive and its viewpoint. The walk then passes through the village before gaining altitude again via the paths and woods of Gency. The return journey to Selongey offers one final change of scenery. The natural landscapes gradually give way to the urban and industrial heritage of a town closely linked to the history of SEB and the famous Cocotte-Minute.

Selongey takes its name from a Roman estate once situated at the ‘Champ de Mars’. Centuries of history have left it with some remarkable monuments: a 13th-century church housing a carillon of 48 bells, listed as a historic monument, and a 19th-century organ, the Chapel of Saint Gertrude (1530) and the Chapel of Saint Anne (1637). There are also a few old houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

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.

Through the valleys and forests around Moloy, this is a long summer walk, often in the shade, offering the chance to explore the valleys and springs of the Ignon Valley. The route passes by the two ‘Juments’ – Moloy and Courtivron – which are the two farms on the limestone plateaus above Moloy.

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

A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.

This route, partly through woodland, will allow you to discover the leat des Courtines, the market halls, the medieval defensive ditch and a viewpoint overlooking Mont de Marcilly Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays. Côte-d’Or PDIPR route.

As you walk along the Combe Marey trail, some of Is-sur-Tille’s natural treasures are revealed to you. They lie hidden in the woods… This route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, the old Montchevreuil house and the small bell tower. Route recommended by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR. Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.

This forest route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, a wayside cross, a spring: the Marcevau fountain, and the small bell tower. The route, proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office, is listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR. PDIPR: Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes. Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.

A circular route starting from Recey-sur-Ource that passes through woods and fields, via Gurgy-le-Château, the outskirts of Petit Saint-Broing, and also the former Chartreuse de Lugny. A hike requiring a good sense of direction as well as keen observation when you need to follow, for short stretches, a route not marked on the IGN map and when you need to cross six fords at the best possible spot, depending on the water level at the time of year.