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Joncy walks
A circular route to the north of Joncy
Visorando Member 
6.39 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Joncy (Saône-et-Loire)
This route starting from Joncy will take you past plenty of stonework. From the quarries and stone houses in Rains to the Domaine du Petit Balay with its large square tower and a pile of stone gathered from fields.
From Carapone to Rains on stone-lined paths
Visorando Member 
6.22 mi
+610 ft
-627 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Saône-et-Loire)
This 10km loop hike starts from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, with the Carapone at its highest point (440m), and takes in the villages of Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Romanesque church listed as a historic monument in 1927, a tower to the east of the church), Rains, commune of Joncy (pretty stone houses), Le Petit Ballay, its square tower, its 'Murgers' (piles of stones removed from the vines), before Corcelles (hamlet of Saint-Clément).
The Santagny cross from Genouilly
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.07 mi
+571 ft
-554 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Genouilly (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk in the countryside of Genouilly, a small rural village in the Guye valley, between the limestone hillsides where vines grow and the granite forest chaos.
Rivers, hedges and copses punctuate this hike, which follows paths and small roads.
La Mer de Pierre
Visorando Member 
7.37 mi
+814 ft
-814 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Genouilly (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hikers will enjoy discovering this "Mer de Pierre" (Sea of Stone) in the middle of the woods, recognised by specialists as a geological curiosity.
Gaining altitude in its first section, the walk offers wide views of the Guye Valley to the east and the Baudots area to the north. Very shaded, the route then offers a few glimpses of the Charollais Mountains.
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From Maizeray to Saint-Martin-du-Tartre
Visorando Member 
5.22 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Tartre (Saône-et-Loire)
A short walk through meadows and vineyards, taking in the village of Saint-Martin-du-Tartre and its beautiful views.
Simone Boudriot Trail in Saint-Gengoux-le-National
Visorando Member 
5.62 mi
+659 ft
-679 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
Route proposed and maintained by the Balades et Patrimoine association. It offers a walk through the woods surrounding the villages of Saint-Gengoux and Saint-Martin-de-Croix.
The box trees
Visorando Member 
6.66 mi
+702 ft
-709 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
From the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a route via the Crainseny Viaduct and Culles-les-Roches.
Saint-Gengoux-le-National and Crainseny viaduct
Visorando Member 
8.94 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk starts in the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, continues to Culle-les-Roches, a village below a cliff with a cave, and returns via a lost viaduct in the forest.
Château de Pontus or Pontus Castle
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+915 ft
-886 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fley (Saône-et-Loire)
A hill walk with no major challenges, in an unspoilt setting with villages overlooked by Mont Bouzu. Changing views all along the way, including a wide shot of Mont Saint-Vincent and a visit to the Château de Pontus-de-Thyard.
The Crainseny Valley
Visorando Member 
7.10 mi
+715 ft
-732 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saules (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A peaceful and relatively shaded route between vineyards and forest to discover, in the heart of nature, the surprising Crainseny Viaduct that spans the entire valley.
The Gorges de la Mouille, near Culles-les-Roches, offer a charming passage without being too dizzying.
Saules - Rimont - Saules
Visorando Member 
12.29 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,414 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saules (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant hike of around 20 kilometres with no particular difficulties, this hike can be done in the opposite direction to that indicated.
Between La Guye and Rimont
Visorando Member 
4.53 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cersot (Saône-et-Loire)
A circular route offering stunning views in a rural setting amidst vineyards and hedgerows.
Circular route from village to village west of Cormatin
Visorando Member 9.28 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cormatin (Saône-et-Loire)
To the west of Cormatin, in the heart of the Ban Sacré, this walk may occasionally involve getting your feet wet during heavy rain, but above all it offers the chance to discover some of the most beautiful Cluniac sites.
La Croix Racot
Visorando Member 
4.23 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vallier (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through meadows and woods, with some beautiful views.
Saint-André-le-Désert circular
Visorando Member 
5.88 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-le-Désert (Saône-et-Loire)
The village of Saint-André-le-Désert is located between Clunisois and Charolais. I suggest this short walk in the heart of the Charolais cattle breeding region. The paths run through a landscape of rolling hills and hedgerows. You will pass through small hamlets with stone houses and places steeped in history. Suitable for families.
Circular route from Cruchaud to Montagny-lès-Buxy
Visorando Member 3.96 mi
+466 ft
-476 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montagny-lès-Buxy (Saône-et-Loire)
Best enjoyed from autumn through to spring; perhaps best avoided under the hot summer sun.
Several beautiful landscapes. Very little tarmac. There may be muddy patches in very wet weather. Best done in a circular direction to avoid muddy paths on the descent.
The Chemin des Frères in Montagny-lès-Buxy
Visorando Member 
7.16 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montagny-lès-Buxy (Saône-et-Loire)
A hilly hike south of the Côte Chalonnaise, where calcareous grasslands have not entirely given way to vineyards. Although the forest is never far away, the walk offers unobstructed views for most of the route.
A circular to the west of Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay
Visorando Member 
7.51 mi
+308 ft
-328 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay (Saône-et-Loire)
Saint-Laurent d'Andenay, a small village near Montchanin, is crossed by the Paris-Marseille TGV line. During this walk, you can take a picnic break on the banks of the pond, where tables are available.
Between fields and streams around Sassangy
Visorando Member 
8.92 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,152 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sassangy (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk with a very varied landscape (meadows, streams, limestone plateaus, vineyards). You’ll follow the Guye river towards Cersot, with a short climb towards Montagny-lès-Buxy and a return via Mont Brogny after passing through the village of Bissey-sous-Cruchaud. Best done between September and May to avoid the intense heat, as there is very little shade. It’s possible to do it with a head torch in summer, which is very pleasant.
From Saint-Laurent d'Andenay to Écuisses
Visorando Member 
7.10 mi
+361 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay (Saône-et-Loire)
During this hike, you will leave from the entrance to Saint-Laurent d'Andenay and head to the village of Écuisses along the RCEA (Route Centre Europe Atlantique), then cross Écuisses les Sept-Écluses via the greenway along the Canal du Centre. In Écuisses, you have the option of visiting the Canal Museum and Villa Perrusson. Then, still following the greenway, you will reach the Jeanne Rose bridge and your starting point via the D18.
From Étang de Montchanin to Étang Berthaud
Visorando Member 
6.13 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Écuisses (Saône-et-Loire)
From the Étang de Montchanin, which is reserved for fishing, to the Étang Berthaud, which is open for swimming and fishing, walk along the Canal du Centre (this canal connects the Loire to the Saône between Digoin and Châlon sur Saône) between the Pont Jeanne Rose and the first lock on the Atlantic side, passing by the dam, a path with information about the local flora and fauna, the dyke and Berthaud beach, Montchanin le Haut (commune of Saint-Eusèbe), and Le Bon Enfant (hamlet of Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay).
Les Hauts de Buxy
Visorando Member 
7.45 mi
+909 ft
-906 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bissey-sous-Cruchaud (Saône-et-Loire)
An undulating route in the heart of a landscape typical of the Côte Chalonnaise. Enjoy discovering a few sheltered passages off the beaten track and treating yourself to a succession of pretty views, including a perspective of the old town of Buxy.
Écuisses - Buxy
Association / Club / Walk leader 
13.07 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,309 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Écuisses (Saône-et-Loire)
This is the third section of the southern Burgundy crossing, which is part of the VIA Burgundia. From the confluence of the Yonne and Seine rivers in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, it crosses the whole of Burgundy to reach Macon. It is also the Eternal Burgundy trail, where history blends with heritage to reveal the region's beautiful natural surroundings.
Lys Walk
Visorando Member 
6.60 mi
+771 ft
-784 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Moroges (Saône-et-Loire)
This undulating route around Mont Brogny is not difficult and offers unobstructed views throughout.
The hamlet of Le Lys, nestled beneath a small rocky outcrop, seems to be there just to surprise hikers at the edge of the woods.
Sources du Reuil (springs)
Visorando Member 
4.71 mi
+397 ft
-407 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Désert (Saône-et-Loire)
A peaceful crossing of the Plateau de Saint-Désert in the vicinity of Mont Avril and Mont Brogny. In the distance, the perched hamlet of Cruchaud stands guard to the South, before the route offers an escape to the Plaine de Saône.
Circular walk between Blanot and Cortambert
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 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.
The Blanot circular route via Mont Saint-Romain
Visorando Member 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.