Mâcon walks

Hike through the heart of the village of Sancé and its surrounding countryside to discover the three castles in the commune: Château du Parc (private), Château de Châtenay (private) and Château Lapalus (communal property).

As you wander along the quiet, shaded paths, you’ll encounter a succession of magnificent views and gems of the local heritage, such as the Romanesque church of Saint-André-de-Bâgé, the châteaux of Montépin and La Griffonnière, the remains of the ramparts of Bâgé-le-Châtel, the chapel of Aigrefeuille and beautiful country houses nestled in the valleys.

A lovely route along the paths of sunny Burgundy. Leaving Chaintré, we reach the crests of the mountains, with beautiful views of the Bois de Fée, Mont de Pouilly and La Grange du Bois. Along the way, we come across several fine castles: Château des Rontés, Château de Chasselas, Château de Leynes, Château de Lavérnette.

A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.

A family hike offering magnificent views of the Mâconnais vineyards and, if the sky is clear, much further afield towards the Mont Blanc Massif.

A magnificent hike starting from Chasselas. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the two rocks, Solutré and Vergisson, from Mont de Pouilly, as well as the beautiful paths of the Grange du Bois. You will discover the wine-growing landscape as well as the fields and forests of the region with the Grange du Bois. A challenging hike that will delight lovers of the great outdoors.

Short version of the long loop from La Grange du Bois (proposed on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12, who really enjoyed it!

At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.

Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.

A delightful stroll through boxwood and vineyards, with the added bonus of a splendid panoramic view from the top of the famous Roche de Solutré.The return journey, via the north, takes you off the official route and away from the tourist traffic.

This stage begins opposite the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, classified as a Grand Site de France, with a panoramic view of the Jura mountain ranges and Mont Blanc. You pass through two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) and renowned vineyards (Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles), overlooking the châteaux of Chasselas and Vinzelles.

From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.

Enjoy this short hike in the bucolic countryside behind the village of Garnerans.

Hike from Serrières to the summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier This hike largely follows the yellow-marked Mâcon Tourisme route (14 km | 4 hours 40 minutes on foot), which can be downloaded here, and another part of the Crêtes route, marked in blue from Mère Boitier to the hamlet of Les Guérins.

This walk, with its slight incline, is ideal for stretching your legs if you've got a couple of hours to spare.

A hike in Beaujolais through vineyards and forests, starting from Juliénas near Belleville. This hike can be shortened or lengthened (see description).

Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny. Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.

This hike allows you to discover the upper Beaujolais region. The route is varied, passing through vineyards around the village and woods. It leads to the Rontécolon orientation table, the highest point of the route, and passes through the Col de la Sibérie, where there is a memorial to the martyrs of the Resistance.

Family walk for the APEL association of Saint Joseph secondary school. Long route: 2½ hours.

From the Azé Caves car park, climb up to Mont Saint-Romain, then take a circular route around Blanot and return via the Étang de Crue. Enjoy a 360° panorama from the roof of the Mont Saint-Romain inn and a beautiful view from the orientation table above the Azé caves.

A pleasant walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints, between forest and meadows bordered by low dry-stone walls. The steepness is very gradual on the first part of the walk, allowing you to reach the summit of Mont Saint-Romain without any particular difficulty. On the return journey, the slopes are steeper, but never unmanageable. A perfect walk for those who want a good outing but don't want to put too much strain on their legs.

11 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views. Blue markings.

A short walk to get in shape through the Beaujolais vineyards.

17 km loop in the commune of Chiroubles. Alternating paths through the vineyards, meadows and woods. Magnificent views over the Saône plain and as far as Mont Blanc.

This hike will take you from Chiroubles to the Chapel of the Madonna of Fleurie and then back to Chiroubles via the Col des Labourons.