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Igé (Saône-et-Loire) walks
Roche Coche, La Belouse, Escolles, Vanzé from Verzé
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9.40 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.
The Montmain Cross
4.15 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny.
Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.
Around Saint-Maurice-de-Sathonay
5.37 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Satonnay (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk, with its slight incline, is ideal for stretching your legs if you've got a couple of hours to spare.
Mont Saint-Romain - Blanot - Étang de Crue starting from Azé
11.54 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,854 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Azé (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
From the Azé Caves car park, climb up to Mont Saint-Romain, then take a circular route around Blanot and return via the Étang de Crue. Enjoy a 360° panorama from the roof of the Mont Saint-Romain inn and a beautiful view from the orientation table above the Azé caves.
Blanot Cave and Mont Saint-Romain, starting from Donzy-le-Pertuis
8.85 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,467 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant, wooded walk, with an optional detour to the Blanot Caves (entrance fee in summer) followed by a stunning viewpoint at Mont Saint-Romain.
From Col de la Percée to Mont Saint-Romain
8.24 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints, between forest and meadows bordered by low dry-stone walls. The steepness is very gradual on the first part of the walk, allowing you to reach the summit of Mont Saint-Romain without any particular difficulty. On the return journey, the slopes are steeper, but never unmanageable. A perfect walk for those who want a good outing but don't want to put too much strain on their legs.
Green Walk: the wild springs at Blanot
5.00 mi
+797 ft
-774 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Setting out on this walk means following in the footsteps of the men and women of yesteryear; it means experiencing first-hand what daily life was like in this valley. The hard work required to tame this land can still be felt in the places you pass through: the dry-stone walls lining the paths, built with patience; the wash houses weathered by the laundry so regularly scrubbed; the vines forced to take root in the soil…
The Blanot circular route via Mont Saint-Romain
5.55 mi
+896 ft
-899 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, slightly challenging circular walk that takes you through vineyards, scrubland and woods from one of the most beautiful villages in the Clunisois region to its highest peak, Mont Saint-Romain, above which you can sometimes spot paragliders on certain days.
Blanot circular loop with gentle slopes
5.58 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A gentle family walk, perfect for a first exploration of the undulating paths of the Clunis region.
Blanot – Vaux-sur-Aine – Blanot circular loop
12.17 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,969 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A hilly route winding its way between the Clunisois and Mâconnais hills. Between Blanot and Azé, you’ll discover Vaux-sur-Aine and its castle, as well as La Bouzolle with its striking tower, much loved by Sacha Guitry.In any case, this is a somewhat challenging route that requires a bit of stamina and an adventurous spirit. It’s not an easy ride, but it offers its rewards.
Circular walk between Blanot and Cortambert
5.83 mi
+915 ft
-906 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you from the Grison Valley to the Grosne Valley, climbing the slopes of the Bois de la Roche. The narrowness of the former will prepare you for the vast expanse of the latter. History will accompany your every step, with a deanery and castles adorning each of their slopes.
Circular Culey starting from Blanot
6.40 mi
+1,020 ft
-991 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating route that will take you along a newly marked trail through the municipal woodlands of Blanot, offering some very pretty views, and through the Combe du Nivernais.
It continues along the Grison with its old mills before climbing up to Culey and reaching the shade of the woods on the Faitral path, which offers glimpses of the Grosne valley in places.
Vivier Circular Route and the Blanot Caves
3.65 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, starting from a well-preserved village with a unique heritage.
Here, nothing comes without a bit of effort. You always have to go up before you can come down. But if you give it a go, your steps will take you through the vineyards to the Blanot caves, a protected site which, in winter, is home to small colonies of common pipistrelles and lesser and greater horseshoe bats – species that play a major role in the site’s reputation. The return journey will take you through the shade of the woods.
The three castles of Sancé
2.88 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sancé (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike through the heart of the village of Sancé and its surrounding countryside to discover the three castles in the commune: Château du Parc (private), Château de Châtenay (private) and Château Lapalus (communal property).
The summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier from Serrières
10.18 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,991 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Serrières (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike from Serrières to the summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier
This hike largely follows the yellow-marked Mâcon Tourisme route (14 km | 4 hours 40 minutes on foot), which can be downloaded here, and another part of the Crêtes route, marked in blue from Mère Boitier to the hamlet of Les Guérins.
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