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Lamargelle walks
The terrain south of Lamargelle
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5.95 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lamargelle (Côte-d'Or)
A circular route around Lamargelle, to discover this beautiful village on the banks of the Ignon, the Combe Saint-Seine and the sweeping landscapes of this secluded valley. This route showcases the village, set in the beautiful valley of the Ignon with its mills, wash houses and castle. It also takes you through the valleys linked to the golden legend of Saint-Seine, who founded the abbey of the same name, and whose abbots owned Lamargelle Castle.
Circular route in the Moloy National Forest starting from L'Abergement.
6.49 mi
+643 ft
-656 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moloy (Côte-d'Or)
Walk in the Moloy National Forest. This walk will take you along the Bellefontaine Forest Road, past the summits and through numerous valleys. The Combe de Bellefontaine is home to a site famous for its wild orchids, the Lady’s Slipper orchids.
"Legend has it that, pursued by a satyr, Venus lost her clogs in the forest whilst running to escape him. Ever since that day, lady’s slippers have sprung up every spring."André Beuchot
In pursuit of the mares of Moloy and Courtivron
9.02 mi
+715 ft
-735 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Moloy (Côte-d'Or)
Through the valleys and forests around Moloy, this is a long summer walk, often in the shade, offering the chance to explore the valleys and springs of the Ignon Valley. The route passes by the two ‘Juments’ – Moloy and Courtivron – which are the two farms on the limestone plateaus above Moloy.
Sources of the Seine and the Ignon
8.51 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Poncey-sur-l'Ignon (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely hike in the Alésia region that will take you from spring to spring.
Moderator's note , the source of the Ignon, is inaccessible; see reviews.
Around Curtil-Saint-Seine
10.31 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,729 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Francheville (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk from the entrance to the Gouffre de la Combe aux Prêtres, passing through the small village of Curtil-Saint-Seine and overlooking the Val Suzon valley.
The sources of the Seine and their surroundings
7.48 mi
+686 ft
-702 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Source-Seine (Côte-d'Or)
A bucolic stroll to the sources of the Seine, passing by a pond designed by a contemporary Swiss artist and the ruins of a former 12th-century hermitage.
Salives, medieval town
7.39 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Salives (Côte-d'Or)
Salives, a must-see medieval village in Côte d'Or: its ramparts, its keep, the heraldic route recounting the medieval life of the village, and its wash house with the main source of the Tille river under the church. This route also takes in Barjon Castle and Saint-Frodulphe Chapel. A little further on, there is a mill with a water wheel that is still in working order. Also worth seeing in Le Meix are the wash house beneath the town hall and the château.
Medieval site of Bois de Cestres
12.41 mi
+833 ft
-823 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
This route takes in the small Côte d'Orienne commune of Saint-Martin-du-Mont, the natural site of the Ru Blanc and the remains of a medieval village dating back to the 14th century.
Around Saulx-le-Duc
5.67 mi
+564 ft
-568 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saulx-le-Duc (Côte-d'Or)
A short, easy and very pleasant hike leading to the Butte Saint-Siméon in Saulx-le-Duc, the highest point offering a beautiful view of the Ignon valley. No technical difficulty, but the climb to the Butte Saint-Siméon is steady.
Tour of the Fontaine des Essarts and the wash houses at Curtil-Saint-Seine
3.33 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Curtil-Saint-Seine (Côte-d'Or)
This lovely walk through woods and the village will take you to the magnificent site of the Fontaine des Essarts, with its spring, its wash house, its tuff waterfalls, and its two basins which were used to retting the hemp – that is, to soften the fibres by soaking them. You’ll also pass by the village washhouse and the pretty church. And finally, you’ll be able to admire some beautiful beech woods.
Between Vernot and Villecomte
7.86 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,220 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vernot (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk, 90 per cent of which is through woodland, passing through several valleys: the Combe de Ciseux, the Combe Quinquendolle and its nature reserve, and finally the Combe Millot. The paths are varied, with a steady climb to start with through a steep-sided valley, followed by a wide, easy path.
Hydraulic structures and sinkholes around Curtil-Saint-Seine
11.82 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Curtil-Saint-Seine (Côte-d'Or)
A testament to man’s ingenuity in constructing hydraulic works and his propensity to explore the depths.
Tour of the washhouses of Saint-Martin-du-Mont
4.51 mi
+381 ft
-374 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
There are numerous hamlets in the commune of Saint-Martin-du-Mont, and each has its own picturesque washhouse! During this leafy walk through fields and villages, you can admire the wash houses at Cestres, Saint-Martin-du-Mont, Bordes Bricard and Froideville. The best time to take this walk is in early spring, when everything is turning green again, the first flowers are sprouting from the ground, and the streams and wash houses are overflowing with rushing water!
The tower, the valleys and the forests at Saussy
6.17 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
A short and easy hike to discover the valleys around Saussy, including the very wild Combe Quinquendolle, a nature reserve. This hike only uses public paths and forests!
Circular Washhouses Tour, starting from Saint-Martin-du-Mont
11.52 mi
+909 ft
-915 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant walk starting from Saint-Martin-du-Mont, taking in wash houses, wind turbines and a beautiful abbey.
This discovery route takes you gently through green hills and vast fields.
Between Saussy and Vernot
5.17 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely, shaded walk starting from Saussy, with easy parking near the cemetery.
Beautiful views over the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.
Saussy Tower and the Combe Quinquendolle viewpoint
4.07 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
This family-friendly walk, with gentle gradients, allows you to admire the following along the way:- the Saussy wind tower, which was used to pump water from the spring situated below the village up to the village itself,- Saussy Castle and its riding arena, which is now used as a riding school, - the lovely Combe Quinquendolle viewpoint.
The best time to take this walk is in autumn or spring.
The Bredin towers at Saussy and Vernot
13.56 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,837 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
Circular route around Saussy, winding from valley to valley, which partly follows theGR® 7 and enters the regional nature reserve as well as the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.
It offers the chance to discover the curious history of the Bredin towers, designed to supply water to the village and the castle.
Also worth seeing is the magnificent umbrella-shaped roof structure of the riding school, built in the 19th century by the same architect (please book an appointment with the ASATS association on 0785742798 or 0786832079)
Springs and retting pits starting from Poiseul-lès-Saulx
Tourist office
6.68 mi
+860 ft
-866 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Poiseul-lès-Saulx (Côte-d'Or)
This forest route takes you to the Four à Pain refuge, the Puits du Bois, the Ormette spring, the Vignottes spring and retting pits, and the Champignolles wash house and retting pits. Route proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route registered with the Côte-d'Or PDIPR (public network of footpaths and trails). Hunting days: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. PDIPR route in the Côte-d'Or.
Crossing the Mont de l'Échelle and Bonière State Forests
9.74 mi
+912 ft
-1,188 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
This is the first of eight stages in the Côte d’Or valleys on the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed. We set off from the entrance to the Forêts National Park and then cross the Mont de l’Échelle and Bonière State Forests. We then emerge onto a path jutting out above the Ignon valley. The heritage sites include wash houses, hemp retting pits, wells and a communal oven converted into a shelter.
Le Châtelet d'Étaules
4.79 mi
+876 ft
-869 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Walk in the listed Val-Suzon valley.
The prehistoric Châtelet d'Étaules and its spur bear witness to the early occupation of these places by humans. This valley has long been a crossing point connecting the Seine valley and the Saône valley.
Around Val Suzon
7.21 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Exploring the Val Suzon site above Sainte-Foy.
Balcons du Suzon, part 3
4.78 mi
+679 ft
-676 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Part 3 of the “Les Balcons du Suzon” trail
A lovely, gentle trail walk through light woodland and along the cliff face.
See notes in the practical information section.
Roche Tabot
3.16 mi
+502 ft
-509 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
A short, shaded walk along paths that are sometimes little-used, offering a beautiful view of Val-Suzon from Roche Tabot.
The Roche Tabot Tower, starting from Val-Suzon Haut
2.92 mi
+420 ft
-427 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
This lovely walk, which starts next to the old Val-Suzon Forges, will allow you to admire the charming old villages of Val-Suzon Haut and Bas, with their old houses, the church at Val-Suzon Bas, and the surrounding green valley. You’ll also walk through the Grande Combe Forest and enjoy the magnificent view from the Roche Tabot viewpoint, perched above the village of Val-Suzon Haut.
Around the Châtelet d’Étaules
4.37 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Darois (Côte-d'Or)
An easy walk to explore the prehistoric site of Châtelet d’Étaules, starting from the car park on the edge of the RD 971. The route takes in several magnificent viewpoints, including the one above the Combe du Diable and the balcony-like section overlooking the Combe Renevey, which offers views of the Éperon Barré and the plateaus on the left bank of the Val Suzon.
Between Val Suzon Haut and Pasques, a glimpse of the wonders of the nature reserve
8.86 mi
+784 ft
-758 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
A hike that isn’t too long and isn’t particularly difficult, allowing you to see, via a few short detours, many of the wonders of the Val Suzon: the geological formations of the cliffs and valleys, the River Suzon and its tuff steps, the vast forest on the plateau, the caves and rock formations, and the spectacular Creux Percé chasm!
The Cèlerons caves
6.09 mi
+764 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Magnificent valley at Vau de roche. Cliffs, rock shelters, caves, headlands and views of the famous Creux Percé abyss.
Circular route through the Val Suzon via Pasques and the area around Panges.
10.73 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A walk in the Val Suzon which, for a while following an old railway line, takes us from caves to chasms in the vicinity of Pasques and Panges, through woods and fields.
Val Suzon: from springs to caves
9.58 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,132 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
From the tufa-strewn torrent of the Rui Blanc, which cascades down to the Suzon via the steep heights of the Val Suzon, the route takes you through remote corners of the world, perched caves and climbing sections, through boxwood groves and along the edges of plateaus, before revealing a karstic cave – a geological curiosity unique to this region.
Abandoned dwellings from Cestres to Ru Blanc, passing by wash houses.
11.80 mi
+833 ft
-814 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant, idyllic walk starting from Val Suzon, offering the chance to visit the archaeological site of Cestres – now abandoned dwellings – including the Puits Gaillard. It then takes us from one wash house to another between Cestres, Froideville and Les Bordes Bricard before heading back down theGR®®2to reach the Ru Blanc resurgence.
Ru Blanc circular loop
5.68 mi
+538 ft
-535 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Hike starting from the picnic area, allowing you to climb up the pleasant Ru Blanc site. Pass by the Gaillard well and the ruins of the medieval settlement before descending the Combe d'Été to rejoin the old cart track.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 2
4.89 mi
+745 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
This is another section (2) of the marked trail "Les Balcons du Suzon". It follows on from the first route starting from Messigny-et-Vantoux towards Sainte-Foy.
Part of the route is through woods and hillsides with views of the Val Suzon.
The walking time depends on the hiker. The time indicated was calculated based on half walking and half trail running.
From the start in Sainte Foy: 1 hour 30 minutes.
From Sainte Foy back via theGR®7: 30 minutes (jogging pace).
The Balcons du Suzon are easy to access from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot.
5.40 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
For an almost complete tour of the Suzon balconies, on the right bank, starting from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot. An easy, not very long route with little elevation gain, allowing you to admire the most beautiful panoramas of this part of the Val Suzon.
Between Etaules and Val Suzon
4.69 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely trail that passes by an old 18th-century washhouse, a spring and a promontory fort that takes us back 6,000 years.
The Maquis Trail in Avot
Local authority
8.14 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,079 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
Starting from Avot, this walk takes you in the footsteps of the Maquis Lucius and the local Resistance during the Second World War. Taking in forest tracks, a section of the GR®7, rural heritage and rolling countryside, the route passes several sites linked to the history of the Maquis: a former command post, an equipment depot and a parachute drop zone known as ‘Sacristie’. The route also passes through Avelanges before returning to Avot, offering a beautiful view of the village at the end of the walk.
Path from En Nachot to Avot
5.88 mi
+692 ft
-709 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
Starting from the central square of the village of Avot, where the statue of Diana the Huntress (1837) stands, the En Nachot footpath takes you through part of the village. Here you can admire examples of architectural heritage (a house and its leat on the River Tille) and industrial heritage (the chimney of the old sawmill) before winding your way along the northern slope of the Nachot woodland. This forest, situated on the hill overlooking the village, offers the chance to discover some remains of the old game reserve and to find a few mushrooms in season.
Circular route between Avot and Salives
14.06 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,398 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk around one of the four sources of the River Tille, taking in significant medieval remains in the villages of Le Meix, Salives and Barjon.
Avot circular route to Courlon
11.27 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,207 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
Hike starting from towns north-west of Is-sur-Tille. You will hike through forests and plains, passing through two towns with a rich heritage: Courlon Castle, an old mill, a foundry and beautiful buildings.
Circular wind turbine loop starting from Trouhaut
9.72 mi
+574 ft
-548 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Trouhaut (Côte-d'Or)
This route, starting from Trouhaut, climbs up Mont Tasselot and continues to La Rochotte, passing at the foot of several wind turbines. It then returns towards Fromenteau, passing close to another group of wind turbines, before descending back to Trouhaut.
N.B. It is also possible to do the wind turbine route without going via Trouhaut, for example by starting from Fromenteau.
Mont Tasselot as seen from Trouhaut
3.05 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trouhaut (Côte-d'Or)
This short circular walk starting from Trouhaut climbs up Mont Tasselot via Vau-Mercy and descends via the Creuse. Alternatively, you can take a shortcut and descend via Videmont.
The springs on the hillsides in Darois
4.65 mi
+630 ft
-630 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Darois (Côte-d'Or)
A not-too-long walk to explore the three springs on the hillsides to the east of Darois, alternating between the GR®2 and the GR®7.
Darois–Étaules circular loop
4.88 mi
+584 ft
-571 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Darois (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk, starting from Darois along part of the Bouton d’Or trail through the woods, then from Étaules through pleasant countryside overlooking the Dijon region.
The Suzon ridges
9.18 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Quite a varied route with many beautiful viewpoints. Several rocky passages, one of the Côte d'Or's most beautiful valleys.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 4
5.07 mi
+856 ft
-853 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Last section of the Suzon balconies.
Route taken in the direction of the Route d'Étaules - Roche Tire-Barbe car park (there and back).
Beautiful trail along the edge of the cliffs with views of the Val Suzon.
The Suzon ridges - Full tour
12.28 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,650 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Well-marked, fairly easy route (it is indicated on the hiking map (Dijon Ouest - Val Suzon - Sainte-Seine l'Abbaye - 3022ET).
Beautiful views over the valley on a clear day.
Itinerary initially structured in four parts (Les Balcons du Suzon, parts 1 to 4), with an outward and return section off the itinerary.
⚠️The complete trail is described here in its entirety, with no escape route.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 1
4.01 mi
+653 ft
-584 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A route well-known to local hikers, signposted by the CAF.
The route given here (1h45/2h) from Messigny-et-Vantoux to Sainte-Foy was completed by a man in his sixties, walking on the uphill sections and trail running on the flat and downhill sections...
This route forms part of a longer hike (Tour du Val Suzon).
Messigny Forest via Sainte-Anne
5.10 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Explore the Messigny Forest to Sainte-Anne. Return via the BMX site to the village. A route with very little elevation gain. This hike through the forest is very pleasant in the summer, with lily of the valley in May and orchids and foxgloves in June.
The Sainte-Barbe Chapel in Villy-en-Auxois, starting from Champrenault
10.81 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,716 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champrenault (Côte-d'Or)
A circular walk from Champrenault to Villy-en-Auxois featuring some interesting heritage sites. In Champrenault, a renovated castle, an unusual church and ‘nazoirs’. Further on, the Roman road from Sombernon to Alésia and Villy-en-Auxois, the Sainte-Barbe Chapel and the wash house.
Through woods and valleys in Messigny-et-Vantoux
6.19 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk, mainly through woods, which is not difficult but is good for your heart thanks to the gentle slope. A beautiful valley to finish.
In the Bois de Vantoux in Messigny
5.54 mi
+489 ft
-492 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A short hike south-west of Messigny, towards the Château de Vantoux, the Combe Grivot and the farms on the plateau. This is an easy route for exploring the Suzon valley and a small combe, the Combe Grivot, which is characteristic of the valley with its stunted trees and stony slopes.
A circular through the Bois de Vantoux and the Bois Monsieur starting from Vantoux.
8.05 mi
+571 ft
-561 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A very easy hike on the outskirts of Dijon, between Vantoux and Hauteville.
La Combe Grivot and the Bois de Comboyer, starting from Vantoux
5.72 mi
+394 ft
-384 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
An easy family walk on the outskirts of the Dijon conurbation. 80 per cent of the route is shaded. A good introduction to what remains to be discovered in the Val Suzon.