La Rochepot walks

As you follow paths lined with piles of stone gathered from fields through the forest, scrubland and vineyards of the Côte Beaunoise, the walk offers a succession of panoramic views, including a beautiful vista of the village of Orches nestled beneath the cliffs.

A beautiful hike from the Château de La Rochepot to Orches and back. Beautiful views make this a most enjoyable walk, and there are plenty of picnic tables along the way for well-deserved breaks.

Between undergrowth and along the cliffs, discover 2 archaeological sites with magnificent scenery in early autumn.

Hiking at the end of the world, a Jura retreat in the heart of the Côte d'Or! Majestic limestone cliffs gradually carved out by the Cozanne river.Route through undergrowth and along cliff edges (no real danger as long as you stay on the path).

We leave the Natura 2000 area of the Arrière-côte de Dijon and Beaune and enter the natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) of the Côte Chalonnaise. This heritage-rich stage is dotted with the châteaux of the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Information boards offer panoramic views. The discovery of a Neolithic settlement precedes the walk through the premier crus of Mercurey.

A lovely walk through the vineyards, orchards, hills and cliffs of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Numerous viewpoints to discover. Passing through the village of Orches, Saint-Romain, La Rochepot and its castle, and the medieval village of Dracy.

A beautiful hike in the Beaune region, allowing you to discover two small towns boasting architectural treasures, vibrant nature, magnificent panoramas and a touch of local heritage history.

Discover this walk amongst vineyards, cycle routes and footpaths – a treat for both the taste buds and the eyes. Beautiful panoramic views over the vineyards.

A walk to discover the cliffs of St Romain and Orches. Beautiful panoramic view and, with a bit of luck, you'll spot peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs.

Between mountains and vineyards, come and discover this village and its beautiful panoramic views from Mont Sene.

Discover some of the famous vineyards between Santenay, La Rochepot, Saint Aubin and Chassagne Montrachet, then return to Santenay. Magnificent views over the various valleys you cross and the vineyards, which are very much in evidence.

Discover the Trois Croix (paragliding launch site) with its breathtaking view of the two valleys. The route takes you between mountains and forests, ending at the Château de la Rochepot.

Discover the Monts de Sene, Mont Rème and Rome Château through the vineyards with magnificent scenery.

From one side of the Cosanne to the other, the walk takes you through the beautiful surroundings of Nolay, sheltered to the north by the magnificent cliffs of the Bout du Monde. The Croix Carnot, which can be reached without too much effort, overlooks the town and the entire southern valley, which is blocked in the distance by the Montagne des Trois Croix.

This is a whole end-to-end 8-day dog-friendly 80 Km trip along the Route des Grands Crus (RDGC) from Santenay up to the edge of Dijon. On the way, you walk through great countryside, vineyards, and villages, covering the whole of the Côte d’Or which consists of two halves, the Côte de Beaune in the South end and the Côte de Nuits at the north end. We've divided the route into eight comfortable walks designed to provide a linear end-to-end route, each starting and finishing in accessible towns or villages. The wines and associated villages and vineyards are some of the most famous in the world with an unprecedented number of Grand Cru and Premier Cru marques, such as Chassagne-Montrachet in the south and Gevrey-Chambertin in the North (even the names of the villages sound enticing!). You will see that some of the vineyards are tiny - hence the exclusivity! - and indeed often divided up historically between many owners.

This is stage 1 Santenay to Meursault of the Route des Grands Crus. This walk runs from Santenay through villages of Chassagne Montrachet and St Aubin to the charming small town of Meursault; moderate difficulty with a bit of climbing, dog friendly via countryside and vineyards. End to end, a train service enables return to start.