Marey-sur-Tille walks

A walk through plains and wooded areas in the north-western communes of Is-sur-Tille. Passing through little-known villages with a few points of interest (wash houses, fountains, churches).

A lovely walk around one of the four sources of the River Tille, taking in significant medieval remains in the villages of Le Meix, Salives and Barjon.

Hike starting from towns north-west of Is-sur-Tille. You will hike through forests and plains, passing through two towns with a rich heritage: Courlon Castle, an old mill, a foundry and beautiful buildings.

This route will take you to Crécey-sur-Tille Castle and its dovecote, wash houses, wayside crosses and the Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This walk will also take you through the forest via the Combe Vornay to the north-east of the village.

A walk between Vernois-lès-Vesvres and Chalancey, setting off via the Champberceau Forest and returning via the plateau, including a visit to Chalancey Castle.

This forest route takes you to the Four à Pain refuge, the Puits du Bois, the Ormette spring, the Vignottes spring and retting pits, and the Champignolles wash house and retting pits. Route proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route registered with the Côte-d'Or PDIPR (public network of footpaths and trails). Hunting days: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. PDIPR route in the Côte-d'Or.

This is the first of eight stages in the Côte d’Or valleys on the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed. We set off from the entrance to the Forêts National Park and then cross the Mont de l’Échelle and Bonière State Forests. We then emerge onto a path jutting out above the Ignon valley. The heritage sites include wash houses, hemp retting pits, wells and a communal oven converted into a shelter.

The area around Selongey, the birthplace of the Seb pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Gency walking trail. Its name is taken from one of the three hills overlooking the village. This easy, signposted trail will take you through the forest that covers much of this hill.You’ll cross the Venelle before reaching the hill. You’ll finish this walk by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m. You will pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending into the village. You will continue the walk along Rue du Mont and pass by the Church of Saint-Rémy de Foncegrive on your return to Selongey.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m.You’ll pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending a beautiful path to join the track that will take you back to Selongey. You’ll finish this hike by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

Gradually leave Selongey behind as you climb higher to discover the Venelle valley from a different perspective. This circular route links Selongey to Foncegrive, alternating between country lanes, woodland paths and village crossings. After an initial section through the woods, the route reaches the heights of Foncegrive and its viewpoint. The walk then passes through the village before gaining altitude again via the paths and woods of Gency. The return journey to Selongey offers one final change of scenery. The natural landscapes gradually give way to the urban and industrial heritage of a town closely linked to the history of SEB and the famous Cocotte-Minute.

Selongey takes its name from a Roman estate once situated at the ‘Champ de Mars’. Centuries of history have left it with some remarkable monuments: a 13th-century church housing a carillon of 48 bells, listed as a historic monument, and a 19th-century organ, the Chapel of Saint Gertrude (1530) and the Chapel of Saint Anne (1637). There are also a few old houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.

A challenging hike classified as very difficult due to both its length and the difficult sections on certain parts of the route, requiring a good sense of direction and observation due to sections through woodland and meadows off the beaten track (between (9) and (10), near (12)), as well as a poorly maintained woodland path (between (12) and (13)). It is recommended that you follow the GPX track. In good weather, the scenery is pleasant and varied. There are charming rural villages.

This route, partly through woodland, will allow you to discover the leat des Courtines, the market halls, the medieval defensive ditch and a viewpoint overlooking Mont de Marcilly Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays. Côte-d’Or PDIPR route.

As you walk along the Combe Marey trail, some of Is-sur-Tille’s natural treasures are revealed to you. They lie hidden in the woods… This route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, the old Montchevreuil house and the small bell tower. Route recommended by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR. Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.

This forest route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, a wayside cross, a spring: the Marcevau fountain, and the small bell tower. The route, proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office, is listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR. PDIPR: Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes. Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.

A short, easy and very pleasant hike leading to the Butte Saint-Siméon in Saulx-le-Duc, the highest point offering a beautiful view of the Ignon valley. No technical difficulty, but the climb to the Butte Saint-Siméon is steady.

A short, easy walk around the village of Marcilly-sur-Tille, which is situated on the River Ignon and not on the River Tille as its name suggests, passing by the Étang de Venarde where you can see many birds (depending on the season). You’ll walk along the River Ignon, with its wash house and old mill, and reach Mont de Marcilly, where you’ll enjoy a magnificent view over the Tille Valley.

Le Creux Bleu is the resurgence (kastic massif) of the Francheville stream, which disappears a few kilometres upstream and is located 20 metres from the Ignon river in the centre of the village.