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Moloy walks
Circular route in the Moloy National Forest starting from L'Abergement.
Visorando Member 
6.49 mi
+643 ft
-656 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moloy (Côte-d'Or)
Walk in the Moloy National Forest. This walk will take you along the Bellefontaine Forest Road, past the summits and through numerous valleys. The Combe de Bellefontaine is home to a site famous for its wild orchids, the Lady’s Slipper orchids.
"Legend has it that, pursued by a satyr, Venus lost her clogs in the forest whilst running to escape him. Ever since that day, lady’s slippers have sprung up every spring."André Beuchot
Around Saulx-le-Duc
Visorando Member 
5.67 mi
+564 ft
-568 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saulx-le-Duc (Côte-d'Or)
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.
Springs and retting pits starting from Poiseul-lès-Saulx
Tourist office 
6.68 mi
+860 ft
-866 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Poiseul-lès-Saulx (Côte-d'Or)
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.
The terrain south of Lamargelle
Visorando Member 
5.95 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Lamargelle (Côte-d'Or)
A circular route around Lamargelle, to discover this beautiful village on the banks of the Ignon, the Combe Saint-Seine and the sweeping landscapes of this secluded valley. This route showcases the village, set in the beautiful valley of the Ignon with its mills, wash houses and castle. It also takes you through the valleys linked to the golden legend of Saint-Seine, who founded the abbey of the same name, and whose abbots owned Lamargelle Castle.
The tower, the valleys and the forests at Saussy
Visorando Member 6.17 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
A short and easy hike to discover the valleys around Saussy, including the very wild Combe Quinquendolle, a nature reserve. This hike only uses public paths and forests!
The Creux Bleu walk in Villecomte
Visorando Member 
5.69 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Villecomte (Côte-d'Or)
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.
Salives, medieval town
Visorando Member 
7.39 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Salives (Côte-d'Or)
Salives, a must-see medieval village in Côte d'Or: its ramparts, its keep, the heraldic route recounting the medieval life of the village, and its wash house with the main source of the Tille river under the church. This route also takes in Barjon Castle and Saint-Frodulphe Chapel. A little further on, there is a mill with a water wheel that is still in working order. Also worth seeing in Le Meix are the wash house beneath the town hall and the château.
Crossing the Mont de l'Échelle and Bonière State Forests
Visorando Member 9.74 mi
+912 ft
-1,188 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Avot (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.
Around Curtil-Saint-Seine
Visorando Member 
10.31 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,729 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Francheville (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk from the entrance to the Gouffre de la Combe aux Prêtres, passing through the small village of Curtil-Saint-Seine and overlooking the Val Suzon valley.
Bois de la Brosse, starting from Dienay
Visorando Member 7.65 mi
+886 ft
-876 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Diénay (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.
Hydraulic structures and sinkholes around Curtil-Saint-Seine
Visorando Member 11.82 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Curtil-Saint-Seine (Côte-d'Or)
A testament to man’s ingenuity in constructing hydraulic works and his propensity to explore the depths.
Avot circular route to Courlon
Visorando Member 11.27 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,207 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
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.
Balcons du Suzon, part 3
Visorando Member 
4.78 mi
+679 ft
-676 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Part 3 of the “Les Balcons du Suzon” trail
A lovely, gentle trail walk through light woodland and along the cliff face.
See notes in the practical information section.
Around Val Suzon
Visorando Member 7.21 mi
+748 ft
-755 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Exploring the Val Suzon site above Sainte-Foy.
The Creux Bleu Spring, starting from Chaignay
Visorando Member 
9.70 mi
+925 ft
-896 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chaignay (Côte-d'Or)
This circular walk allows you to discover or revisit this magnificent resurgence with its bluish hue. This spring flows into the Ignon at the site, which has been developed into a small park with picnic tables, a children’s playground and a wash house.
Villecomte is also steeped in history, notably with the Surcouf group’s maquis. A commemorative plaque on the town hall, next to the resurgence, marks these historical events.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 2
Visorando Member 
4.89 mi
+745 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
This is another section (2) of the marked trail "Les Balcons du Suzon". It follows on from the first route starting from Messigny-et-Vantoux towards Sainte-Foy.
Part of the route is through woods and hillsides with views of the Val Suzon.
The walking time depends on the hiker. The time indicated was calculated based on half walking and half trail running.
From the start in Sainte Foy: 1 hour 30 minutes.
From Sainte Foy back via theGR®7: 30 minutes (jogging pace).
Les Mauritaines, departing from Is-sur-Tille
Tourist office 
6.71 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Is-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or)
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.
Le Châtelet d'Étaules
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+876 ft
-869 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Walk in the listed Val-Suzon valley.
The prehistoric Châtelet d'Étaules and its spur bear witness to the early occupation of these places by humans. This valley has long been a crossing point connecting the Seine valley and the Saône valley.
Sources of the Seine and the Ignon
Visorando Member 
8.51 mi
+630 ft
-653 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Poncey-sur-l'Ignon (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely hike in the Alésia region that will take you from spring to spring.
Moderator's note , the source of the Ignon, is inaccessible; see reviews.
The Balcons du Suzon are easy to access from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot.
Visorando Member 
5.40 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
For an almost complete tour of the Suzon balconies, on the right bank, starting from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot. An easy, not very long route with little elevation gain, allowing you to admire the most beautiful panoramas of this part of the Val Suzon.
Chasm and archaeology at Val-Suzon
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful hike in the superb Val-Suzon National Forest, where you can enjoy varied geology (valleys, viewpoints) and discover some curiosities (chasms, ruins) off the marked trails.
Ideally, do this in mid-autumn to admire the colours of the forest, but preferably in dry weather.
Between Etaules and Val Suzon
Visorando Member 
4.69 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Étaules (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely trail that passes by an old 18th-century washhouse, a spring and a promontory fort that takes us back 6,000 years.
Medieval site of Bois de Cestres
Visorando Member 12.41 mi
+833 ft
-823 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
This route takes in the small Côte d'Orienne commune of Saint-Martin-du-Mont, the natural site of the Ru Blanc and the remains of a medieval village dating back to the 14th century.
Messigny Forest via Sainte-Anne
Visorando Member 5.10 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Explore the Messigny Forest to Sainte-Anne. Return via the BMX site to the village. A route with very little elevation gain. This hike through the forest is very pleasant in the summer, with lily of the valley in May and orchids and foxgloves in June.
The Suzon ridges
Visorando Member 
9.18 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Quite a varied route with many beautiful viewpoints. Several rocky passages, one of the Côte d'Or's most beautiful valleys.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 4
Visorando Member 
5.07 mi
+856 ft
-853 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Last section of the Suzon balconies.
Route taken in the direction of the Route d'Étaules - Roche Tire-Barbe car park (there and back).
Beautiful trail along the edge of the cliffs with views of the Val Suzon.
The Suzon ridges - Full tour
Visorando Member 
12.28 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,650 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Well-marked, fairly easy route (it is indicated on the hiking map (Dijon Ouest - Val Suzon - Sainte-Seine l'Abbaye - 3022ET).
Beautiful views over the valley on a clear day.
Itinerary initially structured in four parts (Les Balcons du Suzon, parts 1 to 4), with an outward and return section off the itinerary.
⚠️The complete trail is described here in its entirety, with no escape route.
Les Balcons du Suzon, part 1
Visorando Member 
4.01 mi
+653 ft
-584 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A route well-known to local hikers, signposted by the CAF.
The route given here (1h45/2h) from Messigny-et-Vantoux to Sainte-Foy was completed by a man in his sixties, walking on the uphill sections and trail running on the flat and downhill sections...
This route forms part of a longer hike (Tour du Val Suzon).
The Cèlerons caves
Visorando Member 
6.09 mi
+764 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Magnificent valley at Vau de roche. Cliffs, rock shelters, caves, headlands and views of the famous Creux Percé abyss.
Around the Fontaine aux Ânes fountain at the start of Messigny-et-Vantoux
Visorando Member 
5.11 mi
+558 ft
-535 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful, undulating walk through the woods. Please note that the route may be slippery in wet or humid conditions.
Through woods and valleys in Messigny-et-Vantoux
Visorando Member 
6.19 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk, mainly through woods, which is not difficult but is good for your heart thanks to the gentle slope. A beautiful valley to finish.
In the Bois de Vantoux in Messigny
Visorando Member 5.54 mi
+489 ft
-492 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A short hike south-west of Messigny, towards the Château de Vantoux, the Combe Grivot and the farms on the plateau. This is an easy route for exploring the Suzon valley and a small combe, the Combe Grivot, which is characteristic of the valley with its stunted trees and stony slopes.
A circular through the Bois de Vantoux and the Bois Monsieur starting from Vantoux.
Visorando Member 
8.05 mi
+571 ft
-561 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
A very easy hike on the outskirts of Dijon, between Vantoux and Hauteville.
Circular route through the Val Suzon via Pasques and the area around Panges.
Visorando Member 10.73 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A walk in the Val Suzon which, for a while following an old railway line, takes us from caves to chasms in the vicinity of Pasques and Panges, through woods and fields.
Val Suzon: from springs to caves
Visorando Member 
9.58 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,132 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
From the tufa-strewn torrent of the Rui Blanc, which cascades down to the Suzon via the steep heights of the Val Suzon, the route takes you through remote corners of the world, perched caves and climbing sections, through boxwood groves and along the edges of plateaus, before revealing a karstic cave – a geological curiosity unique to this region.
Abandoned dwellings from Cestres to Ru Blanc, passing by wash houses.
Visorando Member 
11.80 mi
+833 ft
-814 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant, idyllic walk starting from Val Suzon, offering the chance to visit the archaeological site of Cestres – now abandoned dwellings – including the Puits Gaillard. It then takes us from one wash house to another between Cestres, Froideville and Les Bordes Bricard before heading back down theGR®®2to reach the Ru Blanc resurgence.
Ru Blanc circular loop
Visorando Member 5.68 mi
+538 ft
-535 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Mont (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Hike starting from the picnic area, allowing you to climb up the pleasant Ru Blanc site. Pass by the Gaillard well and the ruins of the medieval settlement before descending the Combe d'Été to rejoin the old cart track.
The Val de la Norges and the Edge of the Langres Plateau
Visorando Member 6.90 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Norges-la-Ville (Côte-d'Or)
This walk takes you along the Norges, through the villages of Norges (Haut and Bas), Bretigny and Clénay, and also across the start of the Langres Plateau as you head to the Fontaine aux Lions and return to Norges at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter numerous natural, historical and legendary points of interest.
Norges observatory trail
Visorando Member 
3.95 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Norges-la-Ville (Côte-d'Or)
From Norges-la-Ville town hall, take the Norges observatory trail. Follow a boardwalk on stilts to Norges-le-Bas, then discover the old stone houses of the villages of Norges and Brétigny. Along the way you'll see 4 washhouses, 2 small waterfalls and plenty of wildlife.Ideal for families, preferably from April to October.
Circular wind turbine loop starting from Trouhaut
Visorando Member 
9.72 mi
+574 ft
-548 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Trouhaut (Côte-d'Or)
This route, starting from Trouhaut, climbs up Mont Tasselot and continues to La Rochotte, passing at the foot of several wind turbines. It then returns towards Fromenteau, passing close to another group of wind turbines, before descending back to Trouhaut.
N.B. It is also possible to do the wind turbine route without going via Trouhaut, for example by starting from Fromenteau.