Piffonds walks

This walk will take you through a number of hamlets. Don’t forget, towards the end, the famous stretch along the left-hand edge of the Bois du Liard between points (11) and (12), all of which lies to the east of the town of Piffonds.

This walk will take you through some lovely stretches across fields and through woodland, not to mention a few pretty hamlets and a beautiful viewpoint between points (6) and (7)

Cette randonnée vous permettra d'aborder la belle traversée en sous- bois de la Boularderie, puis le fameux passage en lisière à main droite du Grand Rossignol.

During this walk, you’ll discover the modest monuments that give Verlin and Saint-Julien-du-Sault their charm and which have often been the subject of legends: the Fontaine de la Vierge, the Croix du Turc Converti, the Pommesoies menhir and the Vauguillain Chapel. Along the way, do take the time to enjoy the Ru d’Ocq and the various views of the villages!

Open to all, with free access from 26 May to 21 September, the Chemins d'Artistes 2024 organised by the Ruban Vert allows visitors to admire around forty works by national and local artists, children's works and works of nature.It passes through the Arènes du Bocage, a former chalk quarry that was almost turned into a landfill but was saved by the municipality of Égriselles-le-Bocage and became an open-air theatre. It too has inspired many artists and is set to remain beyond 2024.

This walk offers plenty of lovely descents and climbs, with some lovely views and beautiful stretches through the woodland.

Walk starting from Villeneuve-la-Dondagre, a small village in the Gâtinais region, 10 km west of Sens. A flat, easy route.

A lovely little walk, starting with views of the beautiful Étang de la Chaumotte and ending with a stroll through the Bois Mercier. Ideal for a family outing.

Throughout the summer of 2022, twenty-five artists are exhibiting temporary artworks along a 10 km circular trail. These ‘artists’ trails’ are organised by the Ruban Vert and the Galerie-Musée de Villeneuve-sur-Yonne. Their theme is connection: - the connection between nature and its human and non-human inhabitants, - the connection between spaces, - the connection between people. An inspiring walk, inspired by nature.

Section of the Paris–Vézelay Way of St James Two very typical little Burgundian towns, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and Joigny, which have preserved, amongst other things, some beautiful churches. Beautiful views all along the way (the Yonne valley, the hills, Saint-Julien-du-Sault) This stage can easily be completed using the TER train, which takes you back to your starting point.

The Chemin de La Belliole is a PR® walking and hiking trail listed in the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) for the Yonne department.The hike offers a pleasant mix of varied landscapes with a significant proportion of wooded areas and undergrowth.There are no steep slopes or dangerous sections, making it very accessible for bikes, especially when children want to accompany their parents. Three picnic areas have been set up by the municipality along the route.

This pleasant, easy route is partly shaded in summer. The proximity to the water offers lovely views of the River Yonne and the fishing ponds at Villeneuve. You can spot a variety of wildlife and attractions… as well as anglers in action.

Starting from the medieval village of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, why not give this easy walk a go? It will take you on a two-hour exploration of the lush countryside, after which you can enjoy a lovely view of the village below.

This beautiful route, which winds its way through the hills above Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, offers magnificent panoramic views of the town and the Yonne valley. It allows you to discover some of the many hamlets of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, as well as the town’s rich heritage.

This beautiful route, which winds its way through the hills above Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, offers magnificent panoramic views of the town and the Yonne valley. It allows you to explore some of the many hamlets of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, as well as the town’s quays and ‘promenades’, which follow the line of the old ramparts. The route is signposted with the red and white markings ofthe GR®213for the first part of the walk, then with yellow markings for the rest of the route.

The route offers a pleasant walk along the banks of the Yonne, then through woodland (a third of the route on forest tracks) or along small country lanes (a third of the route). A pleasant walk through the hamlet of Château, whose site – known for having been home to a powerful oppidum of the Senones Gauls – rises some 100 metres above a bend in the River Yonne, offering beautiful views over the valley and the neighbouring hillsides.

This beautiful route on the hills above Villeneuve takes you through the lands of the Thénard bequest, whose properties were used to provide for orphans. The route follows theGR®213trail and then theGRP® Tour de l’Orvanne trail, and runs mostly through woodland. However, the very beginning and the very end offer lovely views over Villeneuve-sur-Yonne. The sites of the headwaters of the Ru de Bourienne and the Fontaine Rouge are well worth a visit.

This route, which alternates between sections along cultivated fields and sections through woodland, offers beautiful views of the village of Passy, the Yonne valley, the lakes of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and the town itself. On a clear day, you can even see the bell tower of Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Sens.

This pleasant circuit offers beautiful views of the town of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, thanks to its small climbs. The path across woodland provides shade on one-third of the route during sunny weather.

Marked route No. 111. Circular route featuring woods and ponds, with a section bordering the departments of Yonne and Loiret.

Marked route No. 95. Set between Puisaye and Gâtinais, this walk takes you from the former Cistercian abbey at Les Écharlis, via the Source Carrelée and through a few woodlands, following in the footsteps of the monks.

A lovely, enjoyable walk through woodland and hamlets, with plenty of beautiful views.

A lovely little walk taking in the beautiful Étang de la Chaumotte and passing through the Bois Mercier.

Animal-themed walking trail created by Year 4-6 pupils at Villevallier Primary School in June 2015 as part of the "Un chemin, une école" (One trail, one school) initiative run by the Yonne branch of the French Hiking Federation.

This walk will allow you to explore the village of Villefranche with its narrow streets and church, as well as the two small lakes set in their beautiful green surroundings. Don’t forget to visit the highest point in Villefranche towards the end of the walk, where you can enjoy a stunning view between the (7) and the (8). Ideal for a family outing.

This lovely little walk will allow you to discover every nook and cranny of the town of Villefranche, not forgetting, of course, its famous walks through the hamlets and the beautiful stretch crossing La Garenne.

Set off on a 7 km walk from the centre of the rural village of Dicy... (shorter 2.5 km alternative). Can be done on foot or by bike on paved local roads. This walk is suitable for families.

Circular route with plenty of gentle inclines, offering plenty of beautiful panoramic views. In the centre of Dicy, you can visit the Musée de la Fabuloserie.

Marked route No. 109. A lovely little walk in the hills above Dicy, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding area, not to mention the lovely walk through the Jubliers woodland.

There are quite a few lovely stretches through wooded paths in places, with a few gentle ascents and descents all around Dicy.

Cette randonnée vous permettra de découvrir le village de Dicy dans ses recoins au cœur de l'église et sans oublier par la suite de belles traversées en sous-bois. Idéal pour s'en donner à cœur joie avec toute la famille.

This lovely route takes you through the charming residential village of Gron, which was under the jurisdiction of Vauluisant Abbey in the 13th century before passing to Sainte-Colombe Abbey in the 16th century. After following the many narrow lanes and local paths, the route climbs up to the heights, offering beautiful views of the Yonne valley and Saint-Étienne Cathedral in Sens on one side, and the Gâtinais on the other. It also follows a short section ofthe GR®213.

A pleasant, peaceful walk between land and water. This idyllic route along the banks of the Étang de Salcys, not far from the River Yonne, offers beautiful views of the pond, the river and the countryside around the village of Gron.

The walk begins with a tour of hamlets where donkeys and horses live and ends in the tranquillity of the woodland in the Betz Valley.

A lovely little family walk where you can admire thefirst andsecond sections of the Bois des Liards crossing, all in the north-east of Prunoy.

Belle petite balade autour de la ville de Prunoy.

This lovely little walk, which will delight everyone, takes you through the woods and across fields, from hamlet to hamlet.

Marked route No. 105. Place Saint-Laurent, which serves as a car park, was once the site of the church dedicated to Saint Laurent. It was spared by the various wars but not by the decision to demolish it in 1936 due to a lack of maintenance. A walk through plains and woodland, following streams, ponds and marshes.

This looping route in and around Rosoy takes in the countryside around Sens, alternating between farmland and woodland. It offers beautiful views of the Yonne valley, as well as the city of Sens and its Cathedral of Saint-Étienne, the first Gothic cathedral. There is also a water collection aqueduct. Don't forget that some of the rivers in the Sénonais region supply Paris with drinking water.

A lovely, enjoyable walk through the Bois des Chèvres, ending in the Bois de la Croix.

A lovely short walk around the village of Béon with beautiful views between points (1) and (2).

Reserved for walkers and cyclists, this easy loop in a calm setting will allow you to explore the Sens vine conservatory comprising more than 600 plants of 30 grape different varieties, before returning via the banks of the Yonne. Along the way, you’ll also find a sports circuit with gym apparatus, and a golf driving range.

This walk is the third section of the Via Burgundia®, which crosses Burgundy from Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Mâcon and is divided into three stages: the Yonne stage, the Morvan stage and, finally, the Southern Burgundy stage. It is an interesting stage which, for the most part, overlooks the Yonne valley, offering beautiful views. The landscapes are varied and often open. You’ll walk through fields and meadows, as well as a few woodlands. The route features some gentle inclines, which add to the enjoyment of the walk. Arriving in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne gives you the chance to explore a charming medieval town with a remarkable heritage.

This lovely route, which largely follows a cycle path known as the “Coulée Verte”, takes you round the town of Sens. Allotments, Parc du Moulin à Tan, the towpath along the River Yonne: these are all familiar sights to the people of Sens, which walkers will have the chance to discover for themselves.

Set off on a route through Sens’ historic town centre to discover the many tourist attractions of this beautiful town.

Reserved for experienced cyclists, this challenging circular route between Sens and Villeneuve-sur-Yonne follows mainly cycle paths and small country lanes and features some steep gradients.

From park to garden, this family-orientated circuit will help you discover the many beautifully maintained green spaces in the city of Sens.