The Saint-Bris arbour

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, the only wine-growing village in Burgundy to produce Sauvignon, also boasts a remarkable heritage. Let yourself be charmed by the labyrinthine cellars and the Church of Saint-Prix-Saint-Cot after walking through the vineyards. Along the way, don’t miss the exceptional view from the orientation table in the ‘Douzein’ woods. 

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 719 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 738 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 863 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 449 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the municipal park car park, Chemin des Vaux de Villiers.

(S/E) Cross the roundabout and take Rue Bienvenue Martin, which runs through the village. Continue along Rue Gouaix heading south.

(1) On leaving the village, turn right onto Route de Vincelottes, towards Bois de Douzein.

(2) Turn left onto the path between the holiday camp and the shed. Follow this path to the end to reach the summit.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left, then 50 metres further on turn right and continue down the road until you reach the start of a path on the right as the bend ends.

(4) Turn right onto this path, then continue along the hillside path until you reach theGR®13trail and a cross path.

(5) Continue along theGR®13to the right, keep right at the next forks and continue until you reach a road.

(6) Leave theGR®13and take the path opposite, continuing straight on until you reach the edge of a wood.

(7) Turn left into the woodland path. Follow the path round the Douzein estate and admire the view from the orientation table as you pass.

(8) At the road, turn left towards the entrance to the Douzein estate, then continue along the path you have already taken, keeping to the right, until you reach the fork at the edge of the woodland.

(7) Head right for a few metres, then turn onto the path on the left and follow it down to the end.

(9) At the bottom, turn right and continue straight on until you reach the road.

(2) Turn left onto Rue de Gouaix, then follow the path back the way you came to the Parc Champêtre car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 568 ft - Municipal park car park - Ch des Vaux de Villiers
  2. 1 : mi 0.44 - alt. 472 ft - Rue de Gouaix x Route de Vincelottes
  3. 2 : mi 0.57 - alt. 463 ft - Path on the left
  4. 3 : mi 1.9 - alt. 840 ft - Summit
  5. 4 : mi 2.26 - alt. 738 ft - Path on the right
  6. 5 : mi 2.93 - alt. 699 ft - GR13
  7. 6 : mi 4.62 - alt. 689 ft - Route de Vincelottes
  8. 7 : mi 4.94 - alt. 768 ft - Bois Douzein
  9. 8 : mi 5.81 - alt. 794 ft - Entrance to the estate
  10. 9 : mi 6.86 - alt. 449 ft - Junction
  11. S/E : mi 7.68 - alt. 568 ft - Municipal park car park - Ch des Vaux de Villiers

Notes

The trail is signposted in accordance with the FFRP’s national guidelines.
The trail is accessible all year round and suitable for walking, cycling and even horse riding.
You can park directly in the Parc Champêtre car park.

Worth a visit

Don’t miss a visit to Saint-Bris-le-Vineux and its Saint-Prix Saint-Cot Church, home to a beautiful Tree of Jesse.
There are some stunning labyrinthine cellars to explore in Burgundy’s only village producing Sauvignon Blanc.
Don’t forget the hamlet of Bailly and its cellars bordering the Canal du Nivernais.
Just 10 km from Saint-Bris lies Auxerre and its architectural wonders.

Find out more: Auxerrois Tourist Office - 7 Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 89000 Auxerre
https://ot-auxerre.fr - 03 86 52 06 19 - info@ot-auxerre.fr

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

4.9 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Cyril Drion
Cyril Drion

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your hike with beautiful views.
You can easily walk around Dozen.

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canto89
canto89

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good. Stunning views.

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Or élie
Or élie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A brilliant hike – the colours are stunning in spring and autumn 🙂
The route is perfectly marked and well signposted – definitely one to do again and again

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eric L
eric L

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with beautiful scenery through the vineyards of St Bris and Irancy and a lovely view of the Yonne Valley.

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