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On the River Cure via Pierre-Perthuis
Visorando Member
4.24 mi
+3 ft
-43 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
A tributary of the Yonne, the Cure is an iconic river of the Morvan. This river descent, by kayak or canoe, takes place amidst woodland and meadows, close to villages with a rich heritage.
Please disregard the elevation gain shown: this is indeed a river descent.
Along the Cure river past the old bridge at Pierre-Perthuis
5.84 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the charming village of Cure, after crossing the Bois de l'Épenay, you arrive at the beautiful site of Pierre-Perthuis, with its 18th-century arched bridge overlooked by the more recent road bridge. You then climb up the River Cure through the undergrowth. A steep climb leads to a superb viewpoint over the valley. A diversion to the statue of Notre-Dame de la Lumière and another viewpoint precedes the descent to the starting village.
Around the hamlet of Usy
3.05 mi
+174 ft
-148 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the hamlet of Usy, and after crossing the Bois des Rompées, you will reach theGR® 13. The appeal of this route is the crossing of this pretty wood and the views of the landscape. There are no difficulties except for the small slope leading up to Notre-Dame de la Lumière. From this statue, there is a view of the Cure valley and the village of Cure.
Circular starting from Saint-Père
11.10 mi
+928 ft
-932 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
Hike starting from the small village of Saint-Père, with a visit to the stunning Notre-Dame church, a masterpiece of Burgundian Gothic architecture, passing by the two bridges of Pierre-Perthuis and the Pierre Percée site overlooking the Cure valley. On the way back, there is an alternative route along the Cure, then an ascent towards the vineyards with views of Vézelay.
Tour of the Vézelien vineyards on the left bank of the Cure river
7.04 mi
+925 ft
-925 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
This route allows you to discover part of the Vézelay vineyard. There are 120 hectares of vineyards in the communes of Asquins, Saint-Père, Tharoiseau and Vézelay. During this walk, you'll discover numerous viewpoints over the basilica and the town of Vézelay. Take the opportunity to visit the medieval village of Vézelay, its basilica and ramparts.
Tour of the Vézelay vineyards on the right bank of the Cure
6.86 mi
+679 ft
-663 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Père (Yonne) (Yonne)
This route allows you to discover part of the Vézelay vineyard. It covers 120 hectares in the communes of Asquins, Saint-Père, Tharoiseau and Vézelay. During this hike, you can enjoy numerous views of Vézelay Basilica and the Morvan countryside.And don't leave Saint-Père without visiting the church and the Salt Springs site.
Loop west of Vézelay
10.10 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vézelay (Yonne)
A gentle hike starting from the town of Vézelay and heading west. The end of the hike offers a spectacular view of the historic centre and the basilica. The hike is mainly on forest paths. No difficulties to be expected.
Route de Saint-Aubin-des-Chaumes
Tourist office
6.36 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-des-Chaumes (Nièvre)
Starting from the church in Saint-Aubin-des-Chaumes, set off to explore unspoilt countryside along paths that wind through charming hamlets. As you walk, enjoy superb panoramic views of the hill of Vézelay and Bazoches Castle, amidst historic sites and unspoilt landscapes.
From Athée to the Brinjame
4.26 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
30 mins
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
A shaded, cool route through meadows and woodland, leading to the Brinjame where children can splash about. You can compare the landscapes and undergrowth created by different types of forestry. A beautiful view on the way back, particularly of Vézelay. Passes through the pretty hamlet of Athée.Very interesting on a mountain bike, with lovely descents, a few good climbs and technical sections.
A walk through fields, woods and along the river at Pontaubert
8.53 mi
+522 ft
-525 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pontaubert (Yonne)
This is a walk that takes you along small roads, numerous paths and, towards the end, alongside the River Cure. This walk offers varied scenery, is not difficult and features a well-distributed elevation gain. Away from the town and the tourists, let yourself be guided through the countryside, amongst the trees and to the sound of flowing water.
Montmartre Hill and the Three Linden Trees from Vault-de-Lugny
3.40 mi
+679 ft
-676 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Vault-de-Lugny (Yonne)
Montmarte Hill offers stunning views of the Avallon region, hidden treasures, and the village of Vault-de-Lugny, which it overlooks.
Around Montmartre
8.34 mi
+823 ft
-823 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vault-de-Lugny (Yonne)
Start from the church in Vault-de-Lugny, where the paintings were restored in 2017, and head to the summit of Montmarte. Return via Château de Domecy.
On the hillsides of the Yonne Valley
4.74 mi
+315 ft
-282 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vignol (Nièvre)
A short walk with lovely views and a stroll through pretty hamlets.
Circular route starting from Saint Martin-du-Puy
5.29 mi
+381 ft
-394 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A short walk with lovely views, passing through villages and with a view of a castle.
A stroll through the hills above Saint-Martin-du-Puy
9.92 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,204 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Puy (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
A journey through the Morvan massif. This is a forest walk, far from people and towns. It crosses several streams and winds its way through the hills of this verdant landscape. Any markings along the route should be disregarded.
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