Migennes walks

A stroll to the confluence of the Yonne and the Burgundy Canal, offering the chance to discover the two driving forces behind Migennes’ development: the digging of the Burgundy Canal and the arrival of the railway.

A very pleasant route with ascents and descents on the slopes of the Yonne, above Joigny. You will enjoy several crossings through the woods and the beautiful panorama of the town of Joigny from the highest point of the route. This route will delight keen walkers.

This walk will first take you through the narrow streets of Joigny, where you can see the church, and halfway through you will find yourself on the heights of the town with a beautiful view between the points (5) and (6)

Long walk on flat ground, along the Joigny diversion canal to Cézy and back along the Yonne. Easy, peaceful route with the opportunity to spot wild birds such as wild ducks, cormorants and even wild swans.

Circular route between the town of Joigny and the small village of Looze, passing through the plain on the way out and returning via the hillsides amongst vineyards and woods. Splendid views over the Yonne valley, the surrounding countryside and the town of Joigny.

A circular route of less than 6km with a significant elevation gain, taking you above the beautiful town of Joigny, on the Côte Saint-Jacques, to the tranquillity of the woods and the Val d'Aubry via small paths, before descending back into the valley, with splendid views of Joigny, the Yonne and the surrounding area.

This hike involves quite a few ascents and descents. The famous section lies between (2) and (3), all around the town of Paroy-sur-Tholon.

This is a lovely, enjoyable walk where you can admire the famous passage between the D182 and point (2). The best part of this walk is the beautiful view between point (5) and point (6).

Situated on the banks of the Yonne, Gurgy has been home to Saint-André Church since the 10th century. The fish ladder, the river stop and its ponds make this village a place centred around its river and nature. Follow the water trail and don’t miss the heritage orchard, the black poplars and the Puits d’Enfer. Whether on foot, by bike or with a fishing rod, enjoy the activity that suits you best!

This walk will first take you to the famous Ru le Tholon passage via a footbridge. Then, it was worth making a small detour to cross this pleasant passage just after the point (8).

A lovely little hike around Champvallon where you can admire beautiful views in places, not forgetting the famous passage between point (S/E) and point (2). Suitable for families.

This varied route allows you to explore the commune of Dixmont – the seat of a royal castellany in the12th century – and its surroundings. Of particular interest: the Priory of L'Enfourchure, founded by the Counts of Joigny in 1209. Ruined by the wars ofthe 15th and16th centuries, it was rebuilt in the16th century. Also visible along the route is the entrance to a former lignite mine, which was in operation duringthe 19th century.

This lovely little walk will offer you some delightful moments as you pass through famous spots such as La Vieille Forge, as well as a beautiful viewpoint at Touppau (elevation 145m) and plenty of opportunities to wander through the charming little streets of this village, all around the village of Villiers-sur-Tholon.

In the first section, this walk takes you through much of the town via roads and paths; the best part awaits you from point (9) to point (10), passing over the footbridge across the River Tholon.

The path reveals the intertwining of the forest and human activities, agricultural enclaves, hamlets, logging areas, always close to the majestic atmosphere of the forest. From the top of these tall trees, centuries contemplate us. It also shows the first impacts of climate change, with dry ponds, emaciated trees and new species. It invites us to give the forest back its freedom to adapt and migrate at its own pace, to let it take control. The trail aims to restore a sense of confidence in what nature and the forest can achieve with and even without us. It is this forest that the Ruban Vert wishes to help migrate to the next forest massifs of the woods and ponds of the Gâtinais in Burgundy.