The Narvau Gorges

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A refreshing little walk to enjoy with the family at the end of the afternoon!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 129 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 133 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 389 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 303 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Morvan
  • ⚐ District: Lormes (58140)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.284981° / E 3.812034°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2723ET, 2723SB
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Bridge over the Auxois

Description of the walk

From Lormes, take the D170 towards Corbigny for about 2 km and park in the car park on the right, at the side of the road.

(S/E) Take the stairs, then the path that descends to the right of the Office National des Forêts sign. At the first intersection, turn right towards the waterfall. When you reach thefirst bridge, continue for about 20 metres to admire the view of the waterfall, then retrace your steps and cross the bridge. You will come to a three-way junction.

(1) Leave the path to the cave on your left and continue straight ahead, following the signs for "Tour des Gorges". The circuit passes overhead, then descends to cross the Auxois twice via wooden bridges. Stay on this path, following the stream.

(2) You can take a detour via the Grotte des Fées (about 400 m there and back) by following the signs for "Site d'escalade". Go down to the river, cross it and then go back up to the Grotte des Fées. Retrace your steps back to this crossroads.
Turn left towards "La cascade" (the waterfall), then retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 383 m - Car park - Gorges de Narvau
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 373 m - At the intersection, go straight ahead after the - Auxois (rivière) - Affluent de l'Yonne
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 338 m - Alternative route via the Grotte des Fées (approximately 400 m)
  4. S/E : km 1.81 - alt. 383 m - Car park - Gorges de Narvau

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 24965153

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nothing to report

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User 10629673
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A disappointing trip in every way.

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Philippe89320
Philippe89320

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk when the weather is warm.
The path is a bit rough.

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Philippe89320
Philippe89320
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A lovely little walk when the weather is warm.
The path is a bit rough.

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KVALLIER
KVALLIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike with a very steep access. Not many people because it was raining, and the car park isn't very big

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albinetdenise.lejeune29
albinetdenise.lejeune29

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk, unfortunately in the rain, not from a waterfall but from the clouds.

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Pacoubourg
Pacoubourg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A well-shaded walk in very hot weather.
Just the right amount of elevation. But best avoided after rain. It can be a bit slippery in places with little to hold on to.
Best to do again when the water is flowing freely!

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Max 3007
Max 3007

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very pleasant walk with a slight incline, beautiful rock formations and a pretty waterfall. Unfortunately, the drought has made the site less 'spectacular'. A lovely break sitting on the rocks listening to the sound of the water and enjoying the beauty of the place.

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mamie.jac21
mamie.jac21

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in hot weather as it is shaded. The descent is slippery but not particularly difficult.

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Mclh
Mclh

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, quick (less than an hour, including photo breaks) and easy to do. We did it in rainy weather, but if you're careful, there's no reason to slip
We didn't use the map as everything is very well signposted along the route

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