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Moutiers-Saint-Jean walks
Circuit of rediscovered paths from Moutiers-Saint-Jean
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.83 mi
+538 ft
-564 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or)
The Chemins d'Auxois Association offers you its first circuit created using paths that have been reopened by the association. This beautiful walk has been designed to make the most of the footpaths, dirt tracks and white roads that will allow you to walk far away from cars.
Come and discover trails you've never walked before! Our tours are unique and do not follow existing signposts.
They are also suitable for mountain bikes and horses.
Montréal in the Yonne
Visorando Member
8.04 mi
+377 ft
-400 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Montréal (Yonne) (Yonne)
This hike can be combined with a sound and light show organised by the "Montréal en lumière" association.
It can be reached on foot via the Fontenay-Vézelay path.
By car, take the N6 and D957. From the A6 motorway, take the Avallon exit. Montréal is 7km from the exit.
Lac de Pont trail
8.06 mi
+125 ft
-128 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pont-et-Massène (Côte-d'Or)
This trail leads around the Lac de Pont artificial reservoir. This dam was built in 1882 and brought up to standard at the end of 2018. Car park, camping, restaurant, beach and leisure facilities are all available. A footbridge and staircase provide access to the dam and the right bank path. Other modifications underway following the 2018 drought. This October 11, 2018: diving board and beach have been demolished and will be rebuilt. A floating footbridge is planned to serve the activity zones.
The wash houses around L’Isle-sur-Serein
14.76 mi
+778 ft
-761 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from L'Isle-sur-Serein (Yonne)
Starting from L’Isle-sur-Serein, this route takes you past eight historic wash houses, each one different, a windmill and some very old houses in the villages you pass through. There are no particular difficulties on this route apart from its length; however, you can split this walk into two sections starting from L’Isle-sur-Serein.Please note that there are no specific signposts for this route, except in a few places where this is indicated.
Historic heritage around Coutarnoux
6.34 mi
+600 ft
-604 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coutarnoux (Yonne)
Come and discover this historic heritage: a windmill, five very different wash houses, old houses and other architectural curiosities. An easy walk, apart from one difficult section – in wet weather – 1 km from the start.
Please note: there are no signposts on this route.
Ravières Circular
4.47 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ravières (Yonne)
Fairly simple walk, mainly on gravel paths. The third kilometre climbs reasonably, but it is in the forest in the shade. On the plateau the path undulates between the fields. After the Chapelle Sainte-Anne, you leave the plateau via a reasonably steep little asphalt road to reach Ravières again.
Between Lake Pont and the Burgundy Canal
10.35 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Brianny (Côte-d'Or)
Hiking between Lake Pont and the Burgundy Canal. Starting from the village of Brianny, well known for its Sainte-Apolline Chapel and its 15th-century frescoes depicting the Dance of Death, you will then follow part of the Bibracte Alésia trail through the villages of Montigny-sur-Armançon and Villeneuve-sous-Charigny, which are crossed by the Chemin des Oiseaux. The tranquillity of the Burgundy Canal will accompany you before you rejoin the Bibracte Alésia trail for the return to Brianny.
Boucle de la Rivière le Cousin depuis Magny
7.32 mi
+686 ft
-702 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Magny (Yonne) (Yonne)
Accessible à deux tours de roue d'Avallon, la commune de Magny est un village paisible peu fréquenté. Voici une petite randonnée rafraîchissante dans la forêt, le long de la rivière avec quelques montées faciles et idéalement réparties sur le trajet.
The legendary stones of the Tournesac Valley
9.05 mi
+732 ft
-761 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-en-Brenil (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful and varied route through bocage, deciduous and coniferous forests, starting from La Roche-en-Brénil, allowing you to discover three beautiful granite rock formations steeped in mystery and legend.
The Cousin Valley starting from Magny
6.67 mi
+604 ft
-587 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Magny (Yonne) (Yonne)
This relaxing route, which is entirely shaded except between points (6) and (7) (approx. 600 m), offers a pleasant way to follow the course of the river and discover a fly-fishing route.
Castles and walks around Noyers
6.60 mi
+446 ft
-440 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Noyers (Yonne) (Yonne)
Two châteaux are on the itinerary. The first is Noyers Castle, which you’ll see after just a few steps!
The second is Jouancy Castle, with its superb roof.
Make the most of your visit to take a stroll through this medieval town, which served as the setting for a very famous Walt Disney film!
The Bois de Saint-Léger-Vauban and the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire
8.60 mi
+778 ft
-781 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
This forest walk takes you around the woods of the village of Saint-Léger-Vauban in the Yonne. You’ll pass by the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire for a well-deserved break. Saint-Léger-Vauban, as its name suggests, is the birthplace of Marshal Vauban, the famous French military engineer. There is a small museum on the square. The first section (up to the abbey) follows the yellow and red markings of the GRP® Tour du Morvan.
Cousin Valley in Avallon
10.42 mi
+1,175 ft
-1,184 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Avallon (Yonne)
The title of the hike refers to the two main attractions: the Cousin valley and the old town of Avallon. The rest of the walk takes you along pleasant forest and country paths, offering different views of these two highlights of local tourism.
Trinquelin Gorges
4.29 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
A short walk from the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire, which first follows theGRP® Tour du Morvan, passes through the village of Trinquelin and then follows the Trinquelin valley. The abbey is located in the territory of Saint-Léger-Vauban, but can also be reached from Saint-Agnan.
The Avallonais trails around Quarré-les-Tombes
9.16 mi
+978 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A walk in the northern part of the commune of Quarré-les-Tombes, following several sections ofthe GRP® de l’Avallonais, criss-crossing the Morvan. The elevation gain is fairly gentle despite two significant climbs. The walk takes in a variety of paths and small roads. A few small viewpoints are scattered along the route.
Lac Saint-Agnan towards the Abbey of La Pierre-qui-Vire
4.68 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Walk through the forest, part of which runs alongside the River Trinquelin and moorland.
Halfway along the route, you will pass the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire.
The Crescent Dam and Chastellux Castle
6.95 mi
+702 ft
-725 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-des-Champs (Yonne)
Between Saint-Germain and Chastellux, a walk in the northern Morvan, through pastures, meadows, woods and hamlets. This is initially a rural route that joins the road after passing the dam. The path then becomes more wooded until it passes under the bridge of the main road. The final few kilometres follow a small road. As well as the Crescent reservoir, you can admire the beautiful Château de Chastellux. There is also a short passage under a small aqueduct, which is actually an underground river that required a small structure due to the terrain.
Trail around Lac de Saint-Agnan
5.19 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
With a surface area of 140ha, Lac de Saint-Agnan is a popular spot for fishing and family picnics. The tour of the lake is an easy stroll that offers a variety of views over the lake. It also offers the chance to discover a peat bog on a specially prepared path.
Circular route between the Étang du Griottier and the Rocher de la Pérouse
9.01 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
Starting from the water source, this hike takes you to the highest point in the Yonne and the Rocher de la Pérouse, which offers a magnificent view of the Nièvre and the commune of Dun-les-Places.
Circular route via the ponds and Huis Châtelain
2.62 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A circular loop featuring a descent through the forest of the Vallon des Châtelains and a climb back up a quiet little road.
Short circular loop of La Cure near Vieux Dun
3.28 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A short family walk. You start by going up the road, then descend along a magnificent path through woods of oak, beech, holly and hazel trees to La Cure, from where you climb back up to the starting point.
On the banks of the Cure at Vieux Dun
7.08 mi
+755 ft
-764 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A delightful escape into the heart of nature, accompanied by the Cure. Magnificent and relaxing.
The section along the Cure requires a bit of gymnastics on two occasions, but it is very accessible for anyone who walks regularly, so do not worry.