Pont-sur-Yonne walks

This is the second section of the Via Burgundia® route, which runs from Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Mâcon. This walk offers a varied route with beautiful views over the Yonne valley. It invites us to discover Sens, which boasts a remarkable heritage and a rich history that is well worth exploring.

A short 3 km loop, marked in pink, starting from the Church of Saint-Victor, built in the 12th century and renovated in the 16th century.You will take a path that leads to the wetland area where there is an unusual Gustave Eiffel-style wash house.This wetland area contains several bubbling springs.In the wash house itself, you can already see a few bubbling springs.By skirting around this wetland area, you will follow the Yonne river to take the towpath, then go around the Grand Varennes estate with its park and mill, before returning to the town hall and village square after discovering the house of the regicide Jacques-Clément.

This very pleasant route allows you to explore the countryside around Nailly and its castle on a good walk that alternates between woods, undergrowth and fields, the Rû des Salles and its wash house

On the heights of Saint-Martin-du-Tertre, you will enjoy the beautiful views along this circuit.

At the heart of a Natura 2000 site, this circuit of just under 1.5 km will take you on a journey to discover this exceptional natural heritage, thanks to nine thematic panels scattered along the route. You can also enjoy a breathtaking view of Sens and its Saint-Étienne Cathedral, as well as the Yonne Valley.

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

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.

This lovely route, which largely follows a cycle path known as the "Coulée Verte", takes you on a tour of the town of Sens. Allotments, Parc du Moulin à Tan, the towpath along the River Yonne: all familiar sights to the locals of Sens, which walkers will have the chance to discover too.

Set off on a tour through the historic centre of Sens to discover the many tourist attractions of this beautiful city.

A hike with a water theme! First, across fields, you will pass sand pits and disused quarries that have been transformed into vast ponds. The second part takes place entirely along the Yonne, which you follow for about 7 km. Two churches and two castles complete the picture nicely.

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.

A walk starting from Dollot, a small village in the Gâtinais region, which will take you along good paths through the Orvanne Valley via the Oasis and the Gué des Archers.

This lovely route, which runs largely through woodland, presents no major difficulties, despite a fairly steep climb at the start and end of the walk. It offers fine views over the Vanne valley and the Eaux de Paris aqueduct, as well as the Yonne valley, where, against the backdrop of the Côte de Paron and the distinctive silhouette of Sens Cathedral (Saint-Étienne), stands the first Gothic cathedral ever built.

A short walk starting from the beautiful church in Marolles-sur-Seine, an excuse for a leisurely stroll or a picnic by the water.

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.

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.