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Pontailler-sur-Saône walks
A leisurely stroll starting from Pontailler-sur-Saône
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6.85 mi
+180 ft
-171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pontailler-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
Starting from Pontailler-sur-Saône, the route leads through the communal forests of Pontailler and Maxilly-sur-Saône before descending via the Canal de la Marne à la Saône and then along the Saône to return to Pontailler.
Heuilley-sur-Saône, the Saône banks and its junction with the Marne river
5.64 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Heuilley-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
This route will take you along the banks of the Saône and to the mouth of the Marne-Saône canal.Take time to look at the lock-keeper's houses and the locks. Maybe you'll see swans, herons and cranes. Beautiful views of cattle farms and meadows.Just before you return to the starting point, you'll pass over the Pont de Garde, close to the two dams on the Saône and the last lock on the route.
Walk on the hills above Lamarche-sur-Saône
6.01 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lamarche-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
After completing the circuit of the Étang du Milieu, this walk takes you up to the heights of Lamarche-sur-Saône, skirting the Pays Neuf. We’ll take the Voie Verte before walking through the woods known as the Grandes Charrières, then through the Leat aux Renards. We’ll return to the starting point by crossing the Pays Neuf.
Walk in the Saint-Léger State Forest
7.04 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lamarche-sur-Saône (Côte-d'Or)
The origins of Lamarche are unknown. Nevertheless, the discovery in 1887 of polished stone axes and flint knives by Viscount Raoul Legouz de Saint-Seine suggests that the area was inhabited as early as the Neolithic period, although it seems that these tools, found at the confluence of the Bèze and the Saône, were carried here by the floods of these rivers.
This peaceful stroll through the national forest is a truly relaxing experience.
Saône ponds route
9.49 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Magny-Montarlot (Côte-d'Or)
From the vast Longchamp forest to the banks of the Saône, this walk offers an unexpected variety of landscapes on the edge of the Val de Saône: rich flora and fauna, charming villages with their churches, wash houses and the château in Athé. There is also the dam on the Saône and the Plate in Poncey-lès-Athée, the ponds in Magny-Montarlot and the magnificent villages with a rich history. Let's go!
Circular between Magny-Montarlot and Poncey-lès-Athée
6.01 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Magny-Montarlot (Côte-d'Or)
Hike through the Bois des Ratières and Bois des Cognés woods where, depending on the season, you will discover these woods and their colours. Pass through Poncey-lés-Athée (unusual chapel) and walk along the banks of the Saône (dam). Return through the meadows.
Water catchments and the Poncey dam at the start of the route in Athée
5.76 mi
+79 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Athée (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant, easy walk exploring the two villages of Athée and Poncey-lès-Athée, which also takes in the drinking water treatment plant and its catchments for the Dijon metropolitan area, the Poncey dam, the church and the Athée retirement home.
Circular route starting from Pointre
10.21 mi
+676 ft
-699 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pointre (Jura)
Circular route starting from Pointre, to see castles, an archaeological site, woods, water... passing through Frasne-les-Meulières and the two Montmireys.A very varied route, combining the discovery of nature and interesting historical sites to visit, with a charming section through wooded hills, returning via winding paths through the forest.
The Pesmes Forges
5.84 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Pesmes (Haute-Saône)
Hike in the Pesmes forges and along the Ognon river.
Between the Saône and the forest, starting from Essertenne-et-Cecey
12.37 mi
+243 ft
-220 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Essertenne-et-Cecey (Haute-Saône)
A hike with no technical difficulties or elevation changes, along roads, paths and trails between the Apremont woods, the Mantoche woods and the right bank of the Saône, passing through:- Essertenne and its church with its external bells,- the old forges of Echalonge and its pond,- Mantoche,- the Saône, the blue route, stroll along the river,- the chalets of Grand Gué and Maison Rouge.Note: parts of the route are exposed to the sun, so take precautions in hot weather.
In the footsteps of Brunehaut around Renève
11.57 mi
+249 ft
-223 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Renève (Côte-d'Or)
This route will take you to Oisilly. You will see a beautiful viaduct, which you can detour to see
, the Mirebeau Forest, Cheuge and its drawbridge, famous for the filming of the film "La Veuve Couderc", the Renève Forest and the village, its castle, its two very pretty wash houses, and its rather unusual war memorial. You can also visit the Halte Brunehaut to discover the history of Queen Brunehaut and the exhibition of Gallo-Roman remains found around Renève.
Kingfisher trail along the ramparts in Pesmes
Local authority3.73 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Pesmes (Haute-Saône)
Perched in the heart of the Ognon Valley, Pesmes is a real gem of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and is listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
Take the "du martin-pêcheur aux remparts" loop trail and let yourself be charmed by the harmony between the remarkable architectural heritage and the natural setting. Narrow streets wind their way between elegant Renaissance houses and imposing medieval fortifications.
Following the Ognon river, the trail will take you to the Forges site, a former industrial complex. Here you will discover the combination of water, wood, ore and human labour.
Around Pesmes, a town of character
6.46 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pesmes (Haute-Saône)
Pesmes is a French commune located in the Haute-Saône department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.The commune holds the ‘Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté’ and ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’ labels.
Bois du Gatis Trail
7.18 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pesmes (Haute-Saône)
Pesmes, one of the most beautiful villages in the Franche-Comté region, reveals its secrets.
A watchful sentinel on the banks of the Ognon, Pesmes enjoyed an important strategic position, as evidenced by the imposing mass of the castle and the surrounding wall.
The Bois du Vieux Dijon in Arçon
5.86 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Belleneuve (Côte-d'Or)
An easy, family-friendly walk across the plain and through the woodland, partly shaded, partly sunny. On your way through Arçon, see the 12th-century Sainte-Anne Chapel, remodelled in the 17th century, located on Grande Rue. On leaving the woods, at a place called La Charme aux Loups, you’ll find the Sainte-Gertrude Chapel, which is not maintained.
From Mirebeau-sur-Bèze to Noiron-sur-Bèze via the national forest
10.46 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mirebeau-sur-Bèze (Côte-d'Or)
This walk through the national forest will take you past the castle, Noiron and Blagny.
It follows a path once used by horses and pack animals to carry timber, charcoal and large game out of the forests, or to bring in woodcutters, charcoal burners and their equipment.
We will visit the villages of Mirebeau-sur-Bèze and Noiron-sur-Bèze, through which the River Béze flows.
Circular starting from Montmirey-le-Château
9.12 mi
+699 ft
-702 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montmirey-le-Château (Jura)
During this hike, we will pass through Montmirey-le-Château, then walk through the grounds of Montmirey-la-Ville Castle before climbing Mont Guerin, which offers a magnificent view from the oratory. We will then descend to Frasne-la-Meulières, with its church, cross-shaped crosses and wash house. Once again, we will pass through Montmirey-la-Ville with its wash house, chapel, church and the ruins of its medieval castle.
The Soirans wash house
5.42 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Soirans (Côte-d'Or)
This circular loop takes you through two villages in the Côte d'Or: Soirans, with its semi-circular wash house and its12th-century church, and Tréclun, with its highly original town hall, including its decorative features, as well as an unusual bus shelter.
Grotte de l'Ermitage via the Boyon Cross
9.94 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,043 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moissey (Jura)
This circular will allow you to see the incredible Grotte de l'Ermitage, the Boyon Cross and other cross-shaped crosses, as well as Moissey's heritage, its castle, fountain and church. You will also have a long walk through the Bois de La Serre.
In this wood, part of the path is not maintained and you will probably, like me, have to go around a few trees that have fallen during storms.
The banks of the Saône at the start of Labergement-lès-Auxonne
5.53 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Labergement-lès-Auxonne (Côte-d'Or)
This circular route allows you to discover the village of Labergement-Lès-Auxonne, its 12th-century Saint-Étienne Church with its 17th-century altarpiece and altar, the banks of the Saône with the Voie Bleue and market gardens.
