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Route of the seven ponds in Demigny
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.55 mi
+75 ft
-69 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Demigny (Saône-et-Loire)
This route allows you to explore the forest and ponds around Demigny. Blue signposted route in both directions on various supports and directional signs at intersections.
Partly in the forest and partly in open countryside. Observation of wildlife around the ponds.
The quarries, the Tour Saint-Hilaire and the village of Fontaines
5.83 mi
+423 ft
-400 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Fontaines: a village of stone and water, rich in history and talent. Step back in time as you explore this village of Gallo-Roman origin, whose history stretches back over two thousand years, as evidenced by recent archaeological excavations. Discover the old quarries, which were in operation from Gallo-Roman times until the early 1970s. They bear witness to the importance of stone quarrying in the history of Fontaines. Water is omnipresent in Fontaines, with its many springs and watercourses. It has shaped the landscape and contributed to the village’s growth.
Guided tour of the five washhouses in Fontaines
3.66 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Welcome to Fontaines, a village dating back to the Gallo-Roman period: recent discoveries suggest that the area has been inhabited since much earlier times. The “Fontaines Patrimoines” association invites you to take a tour of our village, organised here around the five wash houses.
A walk through the world of biodiversity, starting from Fontaines
6.33 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Imagine a place where nature reveals itself in all its splendour. In the Bois de Nainglet, you’ll discover a Biodiversity Discovery Trail. The Bois de Nainglet is much more than just a forest; it’s a true treasure trove of nature, a place where biodiversity flourishes with rare intensity. As you wander along the paths, glistening forest pools are home to an astonishing array of flora and fauna. ‘Dead’ trees, seemingly lifeless, turn out to be fully-fledged ecosystems in their own right, essential to the life of the forest.
Route de découverte de Demigny
9.95 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Demigny (Saône-et-Loire)
A partly shaded route, taking in the forest and ponds, offering a panoramic view of the village and the Côte de Beaune with its prestigious vineyards. Purple signposting
Around Rully
Visorando Member
3.33 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful walk above the village of Rully in Burgundy, through vineyards, oak and boxwoods.
Rully and its surroundings
5.92 mi
+968 ft
-971 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Rully and its surroundings. Beautiful landscapes to explore.
Moderator's note added on 07/08/2021: since this page was created, some of the trails seem difficult to follow. See reviews.
Demigny Green Botanical Trail
2.26 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Demigny (Saône-et-Loire)
Botanical trail in the Mailleroye forest for young and old alike, to discover the flora and fauna. A pleasant route for the whole family.
Rully - Mercurey
7.63 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,043 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the Agneux caves, the medieval castle of Rully and the surroundings of Mercurey.
On the paths of the grands crus: Rully - Mercurey
14.10 mi
+2,238 ft
-2,254 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
On this hike, let yourself be guided between cliffs and caves, an ancient Neolithic site and beautiful vineyards.
Vineyard and valley from Rully
8.25 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rully (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Coming from Fontaine or Chagny, enter Rully, follow the signs to Agneux, go through the hamlet and up the narrow road to the pass; you're on the site of the caves, park at the pass exit near the lagoon. This is where the hike begins.
Artichoke-heart corn from Allériot
Tourist office4.84 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Allériot (Saône-et-Loire)
This is an educational trail. Jack la Panouille spent many years of his childhood in Allériot. He still cherishes the memory of a young girl from Bey with whom he is still secretly in love. With Max’s help, Jack decides to pluck up his courage and go and declare his love to the beautiful Adélaïde. Puzzles are dotted along the route to help the two friends reach their goal.
Around Mercurey
6.02 mi
+728 ft
-712 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Mercurey through the vineyards and woods.
This route follows the M1 route shown in the leaflets, though with several variations.
20/07/2023 Moderator’s note: The walk has been amended at point 6 to avoid private property and follow theGR® 7 to the ruins of Montaigu Castle.
A walk through the hedgerows of the Côte Chalonnaise, between vineyards and wash houses
10.86 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,234 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mellecey (Saône-et-Loire)
On the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic–Mediterranean watershed, the Côte Chalonnaise ZNIEFF reveals its vineyards, stubble fields and forests. Castles, wash houses and fountains add charm to the walk through the villages and hamlets. Panoramic views unfold one after another from the Vaux valley to Mont Brogny, via Mont Avril. A slight detour fromthe GR®® 7 trail allows you to discover a workshop that exports its works of art all over the world and to stop for a bite to eat at a restaurant.
Discovering Givry and the surrounding area
10.14 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,394 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A stroll along old stones, vineyards and footpaths. The journey is much like a pilgrimage in this part of the Saône-et-Loire region, with many religious ornaments.
La Chaume Sacrée in Givry
4.09 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This route will take you to the top of the Givry hill, the forest planted with Austrian pines, cedars and deciduous trees, and the limestone grassland classified as a Natura 2000 site. Along the way, you will discover the charming hamlet of Russilly, nestled in a valley overlooking the vineyards. This walk offers multiple views of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Saône plain.
Givry - Saint-Denis-de-Vaux circular through the woods
6.05 mi
+1,007 ft
-994 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful circular through the woods, well shaded in summer. Pass near Saint-Denis de Vaux, at the top of the cliffs. Beautiful views over the Chalon-sur-Saône plain, then over the Vaux valley. Return near the stubble fields in the woods. Possible extension to Russilly.
