The Butte de Vergy trail

From hills to valleys, climb to new heights! Hautes-Côtes and Côte de Nuits... Gevrey-Chambertin... Great names that evoke famous vineyards and their Grands Crus... and a varied and little-known natural heritage! A generous environment where rich and diverse flora and fauna thrive.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

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

  • ▲
    Highest point: 516 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 321 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Reulle-Vergy (21220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.180717° / E 4.890165°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3023OT, 3123O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Parking at the Vergy church car park, on theGR®7marked in white and red.

(S/E) Go around the church along the cemetery and take a path that climbs to the Butte de Vergy (orientation table). Continue along the ridge (ruins of the Château du Sire de Vergy).

(1) South of this ridge, you will arrive at the ruins of the Monastery of Saint-Vivant. Leave theGR® and descend towards Curtil-Vergy, following the small road that turns sharply to the right.

(2) Cross the village and continue straight on along the edge of the forest. Turn right and continue towards the village of Segrois, heading south-east.

(3) Cross the village and continue to Villars-Fontaine.

(4) Cross this village and go around the right side of Montagne de Villars (shared with the Batier trail). Pass along the edge of the Villars-Fontaine Forest and reach Concoeur to the northeast.

(5) In this hamlet, take the road on the left, pass near the cemetery and reach Corboin via the D109.

(6) Leave the road, take the tarmac then stony path and pass under the power line.

(7) Leave the path leading to Château d'entre Deux Monts and turn left. Reach the Mantuan ridge at approximately 900m and follow it to the right for about 600m.

(8) Turn left before the high-voltage power line, leaving the Mantuan forest path. Turn right, pass under the power line and follow the path for about 1.5 km until you reach Reulle-Vergy.

(9) When you reach theGR®7, turn south-west to reach the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 460 m - Vergy church car park
  2. 1 : km 1.11 - alt. 449 m - Ruins of the Monastery of Saint-Vivant
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 353 m - Curtil-Vergy
  4. 3 : km 3.87 - alt. 330 m - Segrois
  5. 4 : km 5.13 - alt. 324 m - Villars-Fontaine
  6. 5 : km 8.6 - alt. 398 m - Concoeur
  7. 6 : km 9.29 - alt. 409 m - Corboin
  8. 7 : km 10.11 - alt. 475 m - Leave the Château d'Entre Deux Monts trail.
  9. 8 : km 11.39 - alt. 509 m - Leave the Allée Forestière de Mantuan
  10. 9 : km 13.46 - alt. 419 m - Reulle-Vergy
  11. S/E : km 14.33 - alt. 460 m - Vergy church car park

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 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
FURETTE1959
FURETTE1959

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in good weather, with one part through woods and another part in open country above the vineyards. The ruins of Saint Vivant Abbey are currently being renovated. We sometimes left the trail to wander through small villages with beautiful stone houses.
No problems following the Visorando GPS trail.

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patetiti
patetiti

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

According to the directions on the route map, you should start from the car park at Saint Saturnin Church at around 10 a.m., as there are benches on the steps of Villars-Fontaine Town Hall where you can eat.

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ROBLIN39
ROBLIN39

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied route that showcases villages and nature, but with poor signposting after the ruins of St Vivant monastery and in Curtil-Vergy. The map is useful for finding the edge of the forest.
Naturalists should note that in the second part of the MANTUAN forest there is a pretty clearing with beautiful butterflies (gazé, grand nacré, etc.) and a beautiful martagon lily station.

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cyclomarcheur21
cyclomarcheur21

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely route with beautiful scenery. Along the route, pay close attention to the signposts, as some are missing after Villars Fontaine. Be sure to follow the path that leads to the edge of the Villars-Fontaine forest.
There are a few hills along the route.
The ruins of the Monastery of Saint-Vivant are undergoing major renovation work, but the restoration is impressive. Interesting for lovers of old buildings.
Beautiful view of the villages of the Hautes Côtes de Nuits St Georges.

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for your feedback. Was it the quality of the signposting that prompted you to rate the description and average route? In fact, the aim of the description and map is to minimise the need for signposting, precisely to avoid having to rely on it too much in case it is not maintained.
Best regards

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teteetjambes
teteetjambes

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A hike without too much difficulty, the first half is the most interesting. The villages of the Hautes Côtes de Nuits are magnificent. The second half isn't bad, but it's just paths through the woods. Be careful with the signposting, which leaves a lot to be desired in some sections!!!

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Cousis
Cousis

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very good in the first half. More boring towards the end. Signposting leaves much to be desired.

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parikialefkes
parikialefkes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike through magnificent landscapes, on a varied route that takes you through villages with beautiful stone houses.
We had trouble finding our way at two points: at point 2, the lack of detail meant we couldn't find the path at the edge of the forest, so we took the road to Segrois, where we picked up the route again. And at point 7, we missed the path on the left, but this allowed us to discover the Château d'entre Deux Monts and its magnificent surrounding wall, where we turned back.

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Florence2125
Florence2125

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful, varied route passing through pretty Burgundy villages surrounded by vineyards and red fruit orchards! Moderate difficulty with some hills: caution advised for complete beginners.

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rusty71
rusty71
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The route begins on forest tracks that are very "rolling" but a little long and without any major difficulties.
From Reulle-Vergy and the climb up to the church, you pass through historic sites (the Château des Seigneurs de Vergy, St Vivant Abbey, which is currently being restored, and the descent via Curtil Vergy to Villars Fontaine, offering beautiful views of the valley and passing through old Burgundian villages.
The last part follows the vineyards of the Hautes Cotes de Nuits to Corboin (the village of red fruits).
A beautiful walk, long but without any major difficulties apart from a few steep climbs.

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