The Bois des Burettes tour

A short walk in the heart of the Bièvre plain. An oasis of calm and greenery.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 16 m
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    Descent: - 16 m

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    Highest point: 351 m
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    Lowest point: 327 m

Description of the walk

Park on the side of the D156a between the villages of Pajay and Marcilloles, where the road runs alongside the Bois des Burettes. There is a small area where you can park 4 to 5 vehicles.

(S/E) Leave the car park by taking the only dirt track, which heads north.
Walk along the path overlooking the woods, which is straight with fields on your left.

(1) You will pass a first path that descends to your right (you will return this way later). Continue straight ahead.

(2) At the second path, turn right and enter the woods.

(3) At the second crossroads, turn left. When you reach the northern edge of the woods, turn right (at a 45° angle). You will cross a stream at the same time. Continue along this wide path, with the woods on your right and fields on your left. Take the time to turn off onto one of the paths on the right. This will take you closer to the lakes. Return to the woods, where you will find a crossroads.

(4) Turn left. Follow the wide path and take the second path on the right (there is usually a very muddy section before this...).
Follow this new straight path until you exit the woods to the south.

(5) At the edge of the woods, turn right and walk between the disused gravel pits. Continue along this path, which suddenly climbs and takes you back to the path you followed at the start.

(1) Take it on the left to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 343 m - Parking on the D156a
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 347 m - Fork in the road, opposite on the way there, left on the way back.
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 351 m - Descend on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.72 - alt. 335 m - Crossroads: left
  5. 4 : km 2.42 - alt. 335 m - Return to the woods, on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.59 - alt. 328 m - You leave the woods on the right.
  7. S/E : km 4.8 - alt. 343 m - Parking on the D156a

Notes

You can shorten this walk even further by going straight on at (2), which will take you directly to (3), where you will continue straight on.

In spring, some say that you can find sprigs of lily of the valley, which should be picked sparingly (flower picking is regulated, especially for lily of the valley).

Worth a visit

The beautiful paths of this small wood, the ponds, its tranquillity.
There are a few viewpoints over the Bièvre plain and some of the surrounding peaks.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's a shame, as it's a nice little walk, but it's not well maintained and you can barely see the lake. There are too many brambles and other obstacles.

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mariegauthe
mariegauthe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Excellent hike under beautiful sunshine, peaceful, and we saw the woodcutting. Good for everyone.

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christine.latil
christine.latil

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Great. The woodland is light and the paths are wide. Suitable for all ages.

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FRANCOIS27
FRANCOIS27

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant short hike, but with some rather muddy sections.
It is therefore best to do it in good weather (from April to September, for example). The forest section will be all the more enjoyable.
The route is easy to find and suitable for everyone.
If the weather is nice, don't hesitate to stroll along the ponds, where with a little luck you may see birds of prey hunting. We were lucky enough to see some.
The car park is very small, so the number of vehicles should be limited.
In addition, the route is located in a hunting area. It is therefore essential to find out about hunting days to avoid any problems.
A great way to relax with the family, even with children.

François27

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Phil&Mar
Phil&Mar

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

You have to find everything! After that, it's fine... and don't count on the locals who send you to the military camp...

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paquitaymichel
paquitaymichel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The weather forecast is favourable for a normal walk.

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Manindra
Manindra

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Ideal for a family walk.
The paths are clear and flat.
My mum, who has hip pain, was able to do it without any difficulty.
Very pleasant, very peaceful, it's a relaxing walk.
We've already done it twice.
The first time, we extended it by 45 minutes, which allowed us to walk along a river before returning to the woods. The only downside to this extension is that you have to walk along a busy road for about 500 metres before rejoining the path, which ends at the road.
Thank you for sharing.

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Darbon
Darbon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk, with no difficulty. Well-marked paths through a beautiful forest. Don't hesitate to visit the ponds, which offer peaceful views. The weather was fine, so we didn't encounter any muddy patches.

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