The Col de Crémant and Plaine du Sausse circular loop

A very pleasant walk: from the top of the hills, the view is superb, provided the sky is clear.
The first part is winding and hilly until Cravant, but the return journey is on a flat, tarmac path along the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 27.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 8h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 325 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 318 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 286 m
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    Lowest point: 102 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Escolives-Sainte-Camille (89290)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.735185° / E 3.597283°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de Champs-St-Bris.
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2620SB, 2621SB, 2720SB, 2721SB
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Description of the walk

Park on Rue du Canal near Château de Barcour.
(S/E) Walk up Rue du Canal to the D606.

(1) Cross the bridge on the left. At the end of the bridge, follow the small lane on the left which leads to Avenue du Parc.

(2) Continue left on Avenue du Parc. At the first intersection, turn left onto Promenade de l'Ouest and continue to Rue du Moulin. Turn right onto Rue du Moulin. At the crossroads, turn left onto Grande Rue and continue to Place Saint-Louis.

(3) At Place Saint-Louis, follow the tree-lined path to the right. Here, you will join theGR®13-GR®654, marked in white on red, which you will follow to Cravant.
At the three-way junction, go straight on to Place Binoche (town hall). Continue along Rue Saint-Louis, crossing the railway line. You will reach the junction with Rue de Quenne.

(4) Turn right. At No. 15 Rue de Quenne, turn left into the lane leading to the D606, cross over to arrive opposite the stonemason's. Opposite the workshop, take Chemin des Champs on the right.

(5) Turn left, cross the D362 and then climb the hill. Continue to follow theGR® 13 and 654. Reach the Route de la Vallée de Bailly.

(6) Cross it and continue along the small road opposite that leads to the Col de Crémant. Here you can follow the donkeys.

(7) Pass Col de Crémant and turn left.

(8) At Route de Vincelottes, turn left, continue for about 100 metres and take the path on the right. Continue to Irancy.

(9) Follow Chemin des Fossés to the right, at the main road (Rue Soufflot), turn right and then immediately left onto "Les Promenades". Turn right onto Rue de Cravant.

(10) At the three-way junction, turn left, pass the first crossroads, continue straight ahead but do not go to the top of the hill.

(11) In the bend, turn right. This small uphill path leads to a field. The farmer has ploughed the path. Continue on the right and rejoin the path about ten metres further on, where it disappears again under the plough. Follow the edge of the field until you rejoin the road.

(12) Go down to the Route d'Irancy. Take the path on the left. Stay on it, following the red and white markings to reach the entrance to Cravant.

(13) Turn right onto Rue de la Tour Guette. Turn left onto Rue de la Poterne, then Rue d'Orléans, continue straight ahead, leave the town and cross the two bridges.

(14) Turn right to reach the Canal du Nivernais. Follow it on the left, taking the Voie des Belges Auxerre-Vézelay but in the opposite direction.

(15) Please note: at the entrance to Vincelles, at No. 1 Rue de l'Yonne, walk along the quay and continue along the Yonne. This greenway will take you easily to the first crossroads on the outward journey.

(1) Cross the D606. Continue along Rue du Canal to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 104 m - Starting point with parking spaces
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 107 m - Bridge over the - Yonne (l')
  3. 2 : km 0.78 - alt. 104 m - Avenue du Parc
  4. 3 : km 1.22 - alt. 105 m - Place Saint-Louis
  5. 4 : km 1.78 - alt. 108 m - Rue de Quennes
  6. 5 : km 2.11 - alt. 112 m - Path to the hillside
  7. 6 : km 5.62 - alt. 193 m - Route de Bailly
  8. 7 : km 6.22 - alt. 203 m - Col du Crémant
  9. 8 : km 7.32 - alt. 208 m - Route de Vincelottes
  10. 9 : km 10.74 - alt. 159 m - Irancy
  11. 10 : km 11.16 - alt. 181 m - Three-way junction
  12. 11 : km 11.94 - alt. 262 m - Path climbing up the field
  13. 12 : km 13.06 - alt. 285 m - Start of the descent
  14. 13 : km 16.94 - alt. 131 m - Cravant, Rue de la Tour Guette
  15. 14 : km 17.8 - alt. 115 m - Path towards the - Canal du Nivarnais
  16. 15 : km 22.09 - alt. 108 m - 1, Rue de l'Yonne
  17. S/E : km 27.43 - alt. 104 m - Starting point with parking spaces

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
lannequin
lannequin

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It was a very hot day, and even though we set off early, there was little shade along the route.
The umbrellas we brought for the storm served as sunshades, especially on the way back along the canal.

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bazile88
bazile88

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike over two days so that we could visit wine estates along the way.
There are loads of them and they're really welcoming!
We stayed overnight in Cravant (point 13).
The hike is easy.
The section to Cravant through the vineyards is superb! Beautiful scenery and panoramic views.
The section from Cravant to Champs sur Yonne is a cycle path along the banks of the Yonne. It's pretty but only tarmac... less pleasant than the first section.
Fortunately, there are some lovely spots to stop for a break by the water.
Enjoy your hike!

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randonneurfou89
randonneurfou89

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I did it over the weekend in two stages, between markers 8 and 9, reaching Vincelle (1.9 km), which makes two circular loops of about 15 km.
Very accessible.

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4John
4John

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Good route both on the hills and along the water... very pleasant when it's hot.

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José Fr
José Fr

You may be confusing the blue scallop shell symbol that indicates the pilgrimage route 😀

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Franck91@
Franck91@

Hello,
So perhaps it's just a matter of opinion, because it was a local who told me about it.
Anyway, it's a beautiful hike. 😀.

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José Fr
José Fr

Hello Franck 91

I agree that the edge of the canal is boring, but there's no choice given the layout of the land.

As for the orientation tables you mention, I don't remember them being there. Where do you see them on the map?

Kind regards

José

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Franck91@
Franck91@
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The walk back along the tarmac by the water's edge is a bit long and becomes tedious.
The orientation tables were not found, as indicated on the map.

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Fox89
Fox89

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Even without having completed the entire route, it is varied and a little challenging at the beginning. But walking through the vineyards and cherry orchards was a wonderful experience.

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Antoine de Clermont Tonnerre
Antoine de Clermont Tonnerre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike through the vineyard hills.

The return trip along the water's edge is very pleasant but tedious due to the length of the route.

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marmo89
marmo89

for 2019

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Vivi89700
Vivi89700

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A bit tough on the legs due to the length of the tarmac section.

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