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The legendary stones of the Tournesac Valley
Visorando Member
9.05 mi
+732 ft
-761 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-en-Brenil (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful and varied route through bocage, deciduous and coniferous forests, starting from La Roche-en-Brénil, allowing you to discover three beautiful granite rock formations steeped in mystery and legend.
Lac Saint-Agnan towards the Abbey of La Pierre-qui-Vire
4.68 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Walk through the forest, part of which runs alongside the River Trinquelin and moorland.
Halfway along the route, you will pass the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire.
Trail around Lac de Saint-Agnan
5.19 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
With a surface area of 140ha, Lac de Saint-Agnan is a popular spot for fishing and family picnics. The tour of the lake is an easy stroll that offers a variety of views over the lake. It also offers the chance to discover a peat bog on a specially prepared path.
Trinquelin Gorges
4.29 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
A short walk from the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire, which first follows theGRP® Tour du Morvan, passes through the village of Trinquelin and then follows the Trinquelin valley. The abbey is located in the territory of Saint-Léger-Vauban, but can also be reached from Saint-Agnan.
The Bois de Saint-Léger-Vauban and the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire
8.60 mi
+778 ft
-781 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
This forest walk takes you around the woods of the village of Saint-Léger-Vauban in the Yonne. You’ll pass by the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire for a well-deserved break. Saint-Léger-Vauban, as its name suggests, is the birthplace of Marshal Vauban, the famous French military engineer. There is a small museum on the square. The first section (up to the abbey) follows the yellow and red markings of the GRP® Tour du Morvan.
Circular route via the ponds and Huis Châtelain
2.62 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A circular loop featuring a descent through the forest of the Vallon des Châtelains and a climb back up a quiet little road.
A short tour of Saint-Brisson
5.33 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Brisson (Nièvre)
A short, easy walk suitable for all seasons, taking you through wooded countryside and forests to discover typical hamlets, the Morvan Regional Nature Park Centre and the village centre, which is typical of the Morvan region.
Circular route between the Étang du Griottier and the Rocher de la Pérouse
9.01 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
Starting from the water source, this hike takes you to the highest point in the Yonne and the Rocher de la Pérouse, which offers a magnificent view of the Nièvre and the commune of Dun-les-Places.
From the Étang du Griottier Blanc to the Îles Ménéfriers
8.37 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,168 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A walk through the forest at Le Duc and along the River Cure, exploring the south-western part of the village of Quarré-les-Tombes. A mainly woodland walk, following or crossing the River Cure. The ascent and descent take place at the start and end of the walk.
Mini tour of Lake Chamboux
1.91 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Champeau-en-Morvan (Côte-d'Or)
Lake Chamboux is the newest lake in the Morvan, built in 1985. It covers an area of 75 hectares and a hamlet was submerged to create it.
The complete tour is 8 km long and takes about 2½ hours on foot. For those who only have about an hour, the route can be shortened by using two bridges.
The Dolmen Chevresse in the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue
6.38 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A predominantly forested route that starts along the charming river Le Vignan and quickly reaches the Dolmen Chevresse. The route then leads into the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue, where firs and beeches are more common than the oaks that once gave the uplands their name.
The Pérouse rock - The Menéfrier Islands
15.28 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,932 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A getaway to a natural environment, with superb gardens planted in this vegetal and mineral setting. The rocks are there, the islands are in name only, but at times it seems as if we're a long way from the urbanised world.
Oppidum du Vieux Dun and Étang de la Creuse
8.83 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
The commune of Dun-les-Places owes its name to the existence, in Celtic times, of an oppidum, a sort of stronghold built into the natural landscape and protected by two lines of defence. This hike takes in the site of this oppidum. Along the way, you'll pass through a typical Morvan landscape of meadows, ponds and deciduous and coniferous woods.
Lac de Pont trail
8.06 mi
+125 ft
-128 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pont-et-Massène (Côte-d'Or)
This trail leads around the Lac de Pont artificial reservoir. This dam was built in 1882 and brought up to standard at the end of 2018. Car park, camping, restaurant, beach and leisure facilities are all available. A footbridge and staircase provide access to the dam and the right bank path. Other modifications underway following the 2018 drought. This October 11, 2018: diving board and beach have been demolished and will be rebuilt. A floating footbridge is planned to serve the activity zones.
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