Nantoux walks

Alexandre Dumas wrote: " No view, no site, however varied, picturesque or grandiose, could make me forget my little valley in Burgundy ". To the west of Beaune, valleys and hills follow one another to welcome the vineyards of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. On limestone soil, I invite you to discover these beautiful landscapes through the vineyards.

The Calvary and Service Tree Trail starts at the church square in Mavilly. Its highlight: discovering the largest service tree in France, which has a circumference of 4.50 m.

This stage 3 in the overall Route des Grands Crus Burgundy series. This dog friendly walk runs from Pommard centre up into the hills through vineyards and woods and then finishes down in the outskirts of Beaune in the delightful Park de la Bouzaise. There is an option for an easy circular return if needed.

A beautiful hike through villages and their prestigious vineyards, pleasant paths through the woods, over stubble fields and along balconies. Ideally to be done at the very beginning of autumn to enjoy the colours of the vineyards.

At first glance, this is a peaceful hike through the vineyards, but it gains altitude with the charming, stony paths of the Montagne d'Auxey.

For locals, "La Montagne de Beaune" is like a little paradise just a stone's throw from the big city. This well-known site can still surprise walkers with its scenery and its many perfectly maintained paths.

This is stage 4 of the Route des Grands Crus series (RDGC). It covers the path from Beaune outskirts at Bouzaise Park through to Savigny-lès-Beaune and then Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton. It is dog-friendly and runs through charming villages, famous vineyards and wonderful countryside with great views. You will walk in both open country and the woods using good tracks or very quiet roads. There is some climbing but in general the walk is reasonably flat. Directions are well signposted. Although Aloxe-Corton is slightly off the official RDGC we finish there for a number of reasons outlined below including return route options

Ups and downs in the heart of the Montagne d'Auxey and its stony paths that take us from one side of the Ruisseau des Cloux to the other, to the edge of the Saint-Romain cliffs. A variety of landscapes to discover at your leisure through stubble fields, woods and vineyards at your own pace for a full or half day.

A beautiful, slightly challenging hike, with magnificent views over prestigious villages and vineyards (Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet) and an extraordinary collection of cottages.

An easy walk in the hills above Beaune. Views of the town and vineyards. Return via the Parc de la Bouzaise.

This 2nd walk on the 8-walk Route des Grands Crus (RDGC) starts in the centre of the famous wine village of Meursault and joins the RDGC proper on the west edge of the village or a fraction further on near Auxey-Duresses. It continues through the charming village of Auxey-Duresses itself and runs through wonderful countryside and vineyards and although there is one steep climb, this provides great views of the valley villages below, before eventually reaching the wine village of Pommard. The walk is dog friendly. This is stage 2 of the Route des Grands Crus.

A hike to discover villages known for their fine wines, nestled among vineyards and woodlands.

A walk to discover the cliffs of St Romain and Orches. Beautiful panoramic view and, with a bit of luck, you'll spot peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs.

A beautiful hike in the Beaune region, allowing you to discover two small towns boasting architectural treasures, vibrant nature, magnificent panoramas and a touch of local heritage history.

A lovely walk through the vineyards, orchards, hills and cliffs of the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. Numerous viewpoints to discover. Passing through the village of Orches, Saint-Romain, La Rochepot and its castle, and the medieval village of Dracy.

This is stage 5 of the Route des Grands Crus and it runs from Pernand-Vergelesses round the woods and vineyards along to Magny-lès-Villers and Villers-la-Faye villages and round the quarry and down into Prémeaux-Prissey. .It is dog friendly and through both vineyards and countryside.

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.

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.

A very beautiful walk, especially in October when the vineyards are ablaze with colour, in the Hautes-Côtes between vineyards and woods in a hilly landscape, with pretty views, particularly above Pernand-Vergelesses. The hike is fairly easy, on good paths, despite a few short but steeper slopes. You can picnic in the wash house at Villers-la-Faye, which has been converted for hikers.

Between undergrowth and along the cliffs, discover 2 archaeological sites with magnificent scenery in early autumn.

A beautiful hike from the Château de La Rochepot to Orches and back. Beautiful views make this a most enjoyable walk, and there are plenty of picnic tables along the way for well-deserved breaks.

A signposted trail along the entire route that will allow you to discover the rich landscapes of the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, as well as the village of Villers-la-Faye. ⚠️ 19/05/2026: The Bat Trail is currently being modified, refurbished and re-marked by the Naturellement Villers association.

Botanical trail in the Mailleroye forest for young and old alike, to discover the flora and fauna. A pleasant route for the whole family.