The woods of Brussey

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Starting from the Maison de la Nature, located on the banks of the Ognon in a former mill, this walk leads to the woods of Brussey, then offers beautiful panoramic views of the Château de Ruffey and the Ognon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 117 m
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    Descent: - 117 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 323 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 205 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Brussey (70150)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.295251° / E 5.80675°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3323O
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Oak tree on the edge of a forest road

Description of the walk

Parking at the Maison Commune in Brussey.

(S/E) From the car park, walk up Rue du Moulin towards the village of Brussey.

(1) At the intersection, take the D15 on the right. Turn left quickly at Les Douces Terres to begin the climb leading to the forest heights of Brussey (approximately 1.3 km).

(2) Turn right and walk 500 metres along the edge of the woods to reach a road.

(3) Turn left and continue uphill through the woods for 1.5 km to reach the ridge on the Brussey Avrigney forest road.

(4) At the main intersection, turn left (Saint-Jacques de Compostelle signpost: yellow shell on a blue background). Continue straight ahead down the Bois des Prêtres. Pass the first houses in Marnay via the Chemin de la Corvée.

(5) Opposite the fire station, turn left onto Rue Gabiot and continue straight ahead.

(6) At the intersection, go through the barrier and take the old Tacot road, which you will follow until you reach the finish point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 206 m - Maison de la Nature in Brussey
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 212 m - D15 on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.76 - alt. 249 m - Edge of the woods
  4. 3 : km 2.32 - alt. 251 m - Forest road, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.81 - alt. 318 m - Way of St James on the left
  6. 5 : km 7.11 - alt. 215 m - Fire station in Marnay, on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.47 - alt. 216 m - Old railway line
  8. S/E : km 9.4 - alt. 206 m - Maison de la Nature in Brussey

Worth a visit

Take the opportunity to visit the Acorus Gardens in Autoreille, about 15 minutes away by car.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
theacroquer
theacroquer

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice at first, but too much tarmac road.
Many trees lying across the path and sometimes difficult to find.
The final stretch to the nature centre seemed endless, but there was a nice, shaded picnic area.

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Paps
Paps

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route that presents no difficulties. We encountered a few hunters who were respectful of others and particularly mindful of safety. It is a bucolic walk, much of which takes place in the woods.

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bozierbruno
bozierbruno

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and enjoyable hike, well described, with a reliable GPX track.
The description gives you a clear idea of what kind of hike to expect.
Beautiful views in the distance when the weather is good.
Thank you for sharing.
Bozierbruno

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quencez
quencez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

attractive and varied, with few difficulties

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gian
gian

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Much of the route is through forest, which is ideal in hot weather. The path is well maintained for the return journey.
An easy route for young walkers.

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DidierG25
DidierG25

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy hike with a lovely walk through the woods along one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela. For those who are unfamiliar with the pretty little town of Marnay, it is well worth a detour (church, castle, typical narrow streets, the Ognon lake and a few gourmet shops). The return journey along the old Tacot road is very pleasant, even if it is very flat.

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Perchris 25
Perchris 25

Hello,
I changed my hike and downloaded the following hike: La Source Bleue.
It was an easy hike for me and my partner, who doesn't walk much, and we thought it was NICE!
Nothing to say about the signposting, which was well placed: at the right height, in the right place and clearly visible. Thank you to the FFRP signposters.
The route is marked on the map It's a great route and the autumn colours are superb. Lake Saint Point was the same colour as the sky (blue).

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RandoHouria
RandoHouria

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant short walk through fields and woods before following the banks of the Ognon river.
Suitable for all.
Beautiful picture-postcard landscapes of the villages of Brussey, its castle and Marnay.
Beautiful autumn colours and the magic of the setting sun...

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augustine
augustine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, easy hike.

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galopeur
galopeur
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in preparation for January 2018

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