Recey-sur-Ource walks

A circular route starting from Recey-sur-Ource that passes through woods and fields, via Gurgy-le-Château, the outskirts of Petit Saint-Broing, and also the former Chartreuse de Lugny. A hike requiring a good sense of direction as well as keen observation when you need to follow, for short stretches, a route not marked on the IGN map and when you need to cross six fords at the best possible spot, depending on the water level at the time of year.

Far from busy roads, this is a small, hilly, shaded route full of running water, where it is not uncommon to see roe deer, does, birds of prey and herons. Discover hidden villages in northern Burgundy.

A fairly wild route, mainly through woodland, where it is not uncommon to spot roe deer from the Auberive Forest (future national park). Passes through the Chalmessin Nature Reserve via theGR®7, returning via the Bois de la Montagne and the Forêt des Charbonnières.Moderator’s note: Please note that reviews of this hike mention difficult, even impossible, sections

This route allows you to explore the village of Auberive and its abbey (open to visitors; check opening times and days). Most of the route is through forest and offers views of the tufa formations (information panel on site).

Two-part hike: a beautiful forest loop ending at the animal park enclosures (fallow deer and wild boar), followed by a visit to the charming village of Auberive, with a tour of the former Cistercian abbey and a review of its rich history from its foundation in 1135 to its current status as a museum and exhibition venue.

Salives, a must-see medieval village in Côte d'Or: its ramparts, its keep, the heraldic route recounting the medieval life of the village, and its wash house with the main source of the Tille river under the church. This route also takes in Barjon Castle and Saint-Frodulphe Chapel. A little further on, there is a mill with a water wheel that is still in working order. Also worth seeing in Le Meix are the wash house beneath the town hall and the château.

This is the first of eight stages in the Côte d’Or valleys on the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed. We set off from the entrance to the Forêts National Park and then cross the Mont de l’Échelle and Bonière State Forests. We then emerge onto a path jutting out above the Ignon valley. The heritage sites include wash houses, hemp retting pits, wells and a communal oven converted into a shelter.

Hike starting from towns north-west of Is-sur-Tille. You will hike through forests and plains, passing through two towns with a rich heritage: Courlon Castle, an old mill, a foundry and beautiful buildings.

This forest route takes you to the Four à Pain refuge, the Puits du Bois, the Ormette spring, the Vignottes spring and retting pits, and the Champignolles wash house and retting pits. Route proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route registered with the Côte-d'Or PDIPR (public network of footpaths and trails). Hunting days: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. PDIPR route in the Côte-d'Or.

Walk in the Moloy National Forest. This walk will take you along the Bellefontaine Forest Road, past the summits and through numerous valleys. The Combe de Bellefontaine is home to a site famous for its wild orchids, the Lady’s Slipper orchids. "Legend has it that, pursued by a satyr, Venus lost her clogs in the forest whilst running to escape him. Ever since that day, lady’s slippers have sprung up every spring."André Beuchot

A circular route around Lamargelle, to discover this beautiful village on the banks of the Ignon, the Combe Saint-Seine and the sweeping landscapes of this secluded valley. This route showcases the village, set in the beautiful valley of the Ignon with its mills, wash houses and castle. It also takes you through the valleys linked to the golden legend of Saint-Seine, who founded the abbey of the same name, and whose abbots owned Lamargelle Castle.

This circuit cleverly combines the three walks around Chateauvillain: the Castle Park (which includes the Deer Park), the Belle Balade and its original sculptures carved into the forest, and a visit to the town of Chateauvillain, notably the Fortifications Trail. A rich and varied walk with no difficulties.

A short, easy and very pleasant hike leading to the Butte Saint-Siméon in Saulx-le-Duc, the highest point offering a beautiful view of the Ignon valley. No technical difficulty, but the climb to the Butte Saint-Siméon is steady.

This route will take you to Crécey-sur-Tille Castle and its dovecote, wash houses, wayside crosses and the Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This walk will also take you through the forest via the Combe Vornay to the north-east of the village.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m. You will pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending into the village. You will continue the walk along Rue du Mont and pass by the Church of Saint-Rémy de Foncegrive on your return to Selongey.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m.You’ll pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending a beautiful path to join the track that will take you back to Selongey. You’ll finish this hike by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.

A lovely hike in the Alésia region that will take you from spring to spring. Moderator's note , the source of the Ignon, is inaccessible; see reviews.

This route has been redeveloped and made safer. It allows you to bypass the Douix river and walk through a pleasant boxwood forest before reaching the village of Darcey and then the cave. It is not listed on IGN maps, which is why I used the Visorando app to track my route and highlight it.

Le Creux Bleu is the resurgence (kastic massif) of the Francheville stream, which disappears a few kilometres upstream and is located 20 metres from the Ignon river in the centre of the village.

This forest route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, a wayside cross, a spring: the Marcevau fountain, and the small bell tower. The route, proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office, is listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR. PDIPR: Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes. Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.

A bucolic stroll to the sources of the Seine, passing by a pond designed by a contemporary Swiss artist and the ruins of a former 12th-century hermitage.

Set off on a loop in the heart of the vast Corgebin State Forest, a stone's throw from Chaumont. Covering an area of 1,100 hectares, this forest became state property in 1789. Located in Haute-Marne, it is the closest state forest to the town of Chaumont, the department's prefecture. It is managed by the ONF (French National Forestry Office) for the sustainable production of quality wood, environmental protection and public access, while also allowing hunting in winter. It is very popular with the public, who come here to enjoy the peace and quiet and get in touch with nature on the outskirts of the town. It is a limestone plateau forest, consisting of beech-based deciduous stands. The landscapes are varied, ranging from coppice with standards to high forest. A nature trail starting at the Muguet visitor centre allows visitors to familiarise themselves with the main species present.

A short, easy walk around the village of Marcilly-sur-Tille, which is situated on the River Ignon and not on the River Tille as its name suggests, passing by the Étang de Venarde where you can see many birds (depending on the season). You’ll walk along the River Ignon, with its wash house and old mill, and reach Mont de Marcilly, where you’ll enjoy a magnificent view over the Tille Valley.

From the village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a magnificent medieval village, head for a picnic at the Château de Bussy-Rabutin, which you will enjoy visiting. Then return via Alise-Sainte-Reine, a key site of the Gallic Wars, and pay a visit to Vercingétorix.

A lovely walk through the Champagne vineyards.

This circular walk will take you around the charming village of Lux, its dam, the banks of the Tille, its fountains, its church, its park along the Tille, and the peaceful spot known as the Perte de la Venelle. Why not combine a walk with a picnic by the water (the Tille) in Lux, perhaps in the landscaped park?