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A short walk around Lauronne
Amidst forests and wooded countryside on the edge of the Morvan. A short walk suitable for all seasons.
Buan Forest: Creux de la Pierre
The route is entirely through forest composed of deciduous and coniferous trees. There is a lovely viewpoint over the valley and the hamlets that make up the village of Blangey along the route.Be careful during the hunting season (September to February) when passing near hunting huts!
Old Saint-Pierre route from Lacanche
A very pleasant route, mostly through woodland, marked in yellow.
Lacanche is a former working-class town, built around the SIL factory (bought by Seb in 2024-2025). You can stroll through the streets to discover this unique architecture and perhaps visit the church (key available at the Town Hall).
Château de Sully
A short, gently sloping route that takes in an old mine headframe and the Château de Sully, owned by the Duchess of Magenta and the birthplace of President Mac Mahon. You'll also discover the greenway that leads to Saint-Léger-du-Bois.
The Crêts de Curgy
A lovely walk that winds through the hills near the small village of Curgy. From these heights, known locally as "les Crêts" or "les Crays", you can enjoy superb views of the Autunois region and the nearby Morvandelle mountain.
Via the rigoles and the Burgundy Canal
A hike along the Burgundy Canal, its supply channels and a reservoir, to discover how the canal works. It does not cross any forests, which means you won't find yourself in the middle of big game hunting season. It is therefore a beautiful hike for sunny winter days.
Rigoles and Lake Tillot
An easy walk with little elevation gain, on a well-maintained path.
It’s an ideal route for a family walk.
Caution! There are a few crossings of minor roads with some traffic.
La Mouille Saussoie starting from Chissey
Starting from the square in front of the medieval castle in Chissey, this circular route through the forest passes through La Verpillière, then circles La Mouille Saussoie via Les Charmois and La Gagère, before returning via Le Larrey.
The Roman road above Chissey and return via the Ternin valley
The Roman Road, which passes above Chissey, linked Lyon to Boulogne-sur-Mer and offers beautiful views of the Morvan hills. The return journey takes you through the valley, following the River Ternin.
Circular walk starting from Chissey-en-Morvan
A lovely walk through meadows and woods that will take you to the hamlet of Valouze.
Valouze and Les Crots Barbizots from Chissey
A lovely walk that will take you to magnificent viewpoints at Les Crots Barbizots, and through a beautiful forest on the way back down.
Around Chissey-en-Morvan
A lovely walk through meadows and woods, with several beautiful views of the Morvan hills.
Chaudenay-le-Château circular
Starting point: “Le Cottage” guesthouse. Two-thirds of this circular walk takes place through woodland. The final third passes through the village of Chaudenay-le-Château and can be avoided (see description). A pleasant walk where you may spot does or roe deer if you remain quiet and keep a watchful eye out.
Tour of Lake Cercey to the Dionne pond
An easy, bucolic walk. Lake Cercey and its feed channel running alongside the golf course at the Château de Chailly-sur-Armançon, the Dionne wash house with its spillway into a crystal-clear, beautifully wooded pond. Two villages with traditional houses.
In the footsteps of the Templars
This beautiful walk will not only take you through beautiful countryside, but will also take you on a journey through time, from the Order of Malta to the 2nd World War.The highlight is the Templar church in Echarnant, built in the 12th century and located on the road to Compostela, which is why the Templars settled here.
Source of the Ouche and Maquis Cave
This hike along the Ouche springs is varied, alternating between valleys and hills overlooking the Ouche valley. It takes you through the charming village of Lusigny-sur-Ouche with its bridges and wash houses. The Ouche, formed by seven sources, the main one being Presles in Lusigny, winds its way through the upper valley. It then flows into Lake Kir in Dijon, crosses Dijon and flows into the Saône near Saint-Jean-de-Losne after 95 km.
Between castles and mills in the upper Armançon valley
This half-day hike will take you from the valleys to the plateaus of the Auxois in a bucolic setting.
From Pont l'Évêque to Couhard via the Gorges de Brisecou road
Starting from the lovely Vallon lake, discover magnificent views of Autun from the Gorges de Brisecou forest road.
The Chaume circuit
La Chaume, the highest point (548m) between the upper Ouche valley and the Auxois region, offers beautiful panoramic views.
Autun, the Gallo-Roman city
Discover Autun, its suburbs, and its 20 centuries of history and heritage. Take a stroll along its charming winding paths and secret alleyways. Admire its ramparts, ancient monuments, and medieval quarters.
Roman Gates Route - Les Chaumottes - Temple de Janus
Short historical route north of Autun, taking in the Porte Saint-André, the Temple de Janus, the Porte d'Arroux, the military college and the Église Saint-Jean. A magnificent walk through meadows, with small footbridges crossing the rivers, allowing you to stroll along the banks of the Arroux.
Via Veuchey
This day-long hike will take you on a journey of discovery along the Burgundy Canal and its structures, as well as the valleys and plateaus of the Auxois region. As you climb higher, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views.
From Châteauneuf-en-Auxois to Chaudenay-le-Château
This magnificent village, which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, is well worth a visit for its wonderful medieval fortress. Pass through the pretty villages of Bouhey and Crugey with their wash houses, then cross the Burgundy Canal.
Walk near Chaumont
A short, picturesque circular route with a few pleasant climbs offering a beautiful view of the village of Châteauneuf. Game is often spotted here.
Autun - Saint-Sernin-du-Bois
This hike marks the start of the Grande Traversée de la Bourgogne du Sud (Great Crossing of Southern Burgundy), which, together with the Grande Traversée de l'Yonne and the Grande Traversée du Morvan, make up the Via Burgundia. Starting from Montereau-Fault-Yonne, this route takes you to Mâcon, crossing history through heritage and diverse landscapes.
Couhard to Saint-Blaise circular forest loop
This beautiful circular walk, which presents no major difficulties, takes you through the woods on the hills above Autun, passing the Pierre de Couhard, the little Brisecou waterfall and the northern and north-eastern ramparts of the Château du Petit Montjeu, which unfortunately cannot be seen or visited. A very shaded walk, making it refreshing in summer.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
Lovely route starting from the Pierre de Couhard through a bucolic path leading to the Cascade de Brisecou. Lovely views over Autun and the historic quarter.
The Chemin des Sources in Autun
Start at the Carrefour du Gros Chêne, then a walk through the old town before climbing through the woodland to the Chemin des Sources, which follows the contour line. Return via the Étang des Cloix, then the Chemin des Chèvres and finally along the Roman ramparts.
On the heights of Mont-Saint-Jean
This short loop marked out in Blue is part of the Auxois lakes routes marked out in Green-Yellow, covering some 200 kilometres.These walking routes are maintained and marked by the 5 markers of the Rando-Gym-Civry association, affiliated to CDRP21.This half-day walk will enable you to discover the pretty medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean and, from the heights, the beautiful views over the Auxois to the east and the Morvan to the south and west.
Mont Saint-Jean circuit
Located in the heart of Burgundy, halfway between Pouilly en Auxois and Saulieu, on the edge of the Morvan and Auxois regions, Mont Saint-Jean is a medieval village whose castle stands 490 m high on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a wide valley through which the Doran and Serein rivers flow. Its highest point rises to 578 metres (Croix Thomas).
Exploring the Bois d’Autun
This is a day-long walk through the Bois d’Autun, allowing you to explore the hills above Autun and the woods overlooking the town. These woods are part of a forestry consortium dedicated to the conservation of the Morvan’s deciduous trees. I have described a walk, but it is still a fairly long day’s route which you can shorten, as the entire estate is criss-crossed by numerous paths. What I suggest is that you follow part of the signposted route, then occasionally stray from it to explore a few paths that are not marked on the maps.
Circular route around Mont de Rème
A walk around Mont de Rème, which enjoys a ‘mountainous’ setting near the cliffs of Nolay and Mont Rome. The walk is gentle, with just two short climbs above the villages of Créot and Marcheseuil.
Between the premier crus of the Côtes de Beaune and those of the Côte Chalonnaise
We leave the Natura 2000 area of the Arrière-côte de Dijon and Beaune and enter the natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) of the Côte Chalonnaise. This heritage-rich stage is dotted with the châteaux of the Climats of the Burgundy vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Information boards offer panoramic views. The discovery of a Neolithic settlement precedes the walk through the premier crus of Mercurey.
The end of the world
Hiking at the end of the world, a Jura retreat in the heart of the Côte d'Or! Majestic limestone cliffs gradually carved out by the Cozanne river.Route through undergrowth and along cliff edges (no real danger as long as you stay on the path).
Tour des Hautots de Civry et Bellenot
A beautiful half-day hike in the hills of Auxois with views stretching far into the distance on a clear day.
From the heights of Civry to the Brenne Valley
This hike will take you from the Auxois plateaus to the Brenne valley through varied and verdant landscapes.
La Belle Faye
As you follow paths lined with piles of stone gathered from fields through the forest, scrubland and vineyards of the Côte Beaunoise, the walk offers a succession of panoramic views, including a beautiful vista of the village of Orches nestled beneath the cliffs.
The Carnot Cross
From one side of the Cosanne to the other, the walk takes you through the beautiful surroundings of Nolay, sheltered to the north by the magnificent cliffs of the Bout du Monde.
The Croix Carnot, which can be reached without too much effort, overlooks the town and the entire southern valley, which is blocked in the distance by the Montagne des Trois Croix.
The two mountains
An ascent of two mounts, Mont de Rome Château (514m) and Mont Rême (546m), giving you a good panoramic view of the Cossane valley, which joins the Dheune.
Discovering Santenay
Between mountains and vineyards, come and discover this village and its beautiful panoramic views from Mont Sene.
Discovering famous vineyards
Discover some of the famous vineyards between Santenay, La Rochepot, Saint Aubin and Chassagne Montrachet, then return to Santenay. Magnificent views over the various valleys you cross and the vineyards, which are very much in evidence.
Les 3 Monts via the Maranges valley
Discover the Monts de Sene, Mont Rème and Rome Château through the vineyards with magnificent scenery.
The Montagne des Trois Croix Château de La Rochepot
Discover the Trois Croix (paragliding launch site) with its breathtaking view of the two valleys. The route takes you between mountains and forests, ending at the Château de la Rochepot.