Remilly-en-Montagne walks

A pleasant walk through fields and woods, over hilltops and through valleys, passing through the two picturesque villages of Rémilly-en-Montagne and Agey, and alongside the lovely River Sirène.A landscape of hedgerows and woodland, with animals in the fields – cows and horses.Narrow paths lined with ‘cabotes’ – small stone huts – and green meadows, offering lovely views over the Ouche and Sirène valleys, and the Côte de Sombernon.

A lovely walk around Montfeulson between the picturesque villages of Agey and Rémilly-en-Montagne, which winds through the lush surrounding countryside and passes close to ‘cabottes’ (small stone huts).

A circular route starting from Agey, which crosses the Veluze forest, offering glimpses of a few vestiges of the past, and continues through Vaux-Les-Grenant and Remilly-en-Montagne.

This countryside walk in the upper Brenne valley will take you through woods and fields, where you can discover fountains, springs and wash houses, as well as the cave in the quarry at the Geligny cliffs, the pretty Sainte-Barbe Chapel, and the Golotte cirque, where the Golotte spring gushes forth amidst the cliffs.The walk alternates between forest paths and small tarmac roads.

The Gironde is a stream that flows into the Ouche at Barbirey-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or). Its raging waters have carved out a narrow valley where rocky cliffs alternate with green slopes. The trail starts at the Jaugey wash house, classified as a "remarkable monument", and climbs up to the Roche de s'Laye balcony. It then continues to the Roche de l'Eau balcony and the charming hamlet of La Montagne. It then returns to the Jaugey slope to climb up to its balcony before reaching La Table du Druide.

The route winds its way through hills and valleys, linking two buildings that were the hub of village life until the early20th century. The Jaugey wash house (in the hamlet of Barbirey-sur-Ouche) is a crossroads for numerous trails: the Tour de Barbaricum, the Tour des cinq balcons sur la Gironde, links to the Tour des Roches de Veluze, the Tour de Marigny, and the Traversée des 5 vallées. The wood-fired oven at Grenant-lès-Sombernoon is lit on public holidays. .

White-marked route passing through 14 points of interest: evocative rocks, caves, excavations, springs, panoramic views, remains of dry stone buildings, etc.

This walk passes through the Bois de Ruère, where the “Table du Druide” viewing platform offers panoramic views over the Gironde valley and the Roche-Chèvre massif. Next come the ruins of Marigny Castle. Don’t miss, after the drawbridge, the remains of the gatehouse, the dovecote and the chapel. Once you’ve crossed the Ouche at Saint-Victor, the return route follows the towpath of the Canal de Bourgogne.

This walk between two villages in the Ouche Valley, listed in the Côte d’Or PDIPR, is a variation on the Tour de Marigny. It bypasses the section running from the Table du Druide to Marigny Castle to head directly to Auvillard. This circular loop thus halves the distance, making for an easy walk of less than 7 km, comprising a slightly uphill outbound leg to Saint-Victor through woodland and meadows, and a flat return to Barbirey between the Ouche and the Burgundy Canal.

Nice walk, starting from Barbirey-sur-Ouche, on both sides of the Gyronde valley, to the old Oizerolles farm and back via the Marigny hills.

This walk allows you to explore the villages of Mâlain and Prâlon whilst passing through the wooded hills, offering fascinating panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and woods. There are fascinating views of the village and Mâlain Castle, as well as the cliffs of Baume-la-Roche. You follow the spine of the Vouivre, that ‘snake’ of limestone rocks winding its way between the hills.

Discover the witch village of Mâlain, its castle and the village of Prâlon.

The rocky spur of Roche d'Anse is the highest point of Plain de Suzard (532m). Like a bow, a natural arch completes the southern entablature, reminiscent of the cliff at Étretat.

In the forest of Velars-sur-Ouche, you’ll reach Mont Aigu amidst moss-covered hills, creating the impression of being in a spectacular world. At the Roche d’Anse viewpoint, a panorama unfolds over the surrounding plains and forested hills. You won’t want to miss taking a photo of the Anse just below. You’ll pass the 15th-century Château de Montculot. The building was unfinished when Lamartine acquired it in 1760. In the village of Urcy, you can have a picnic at the wash house near the church. On Rue Lamartine, a local sculptor exhibits unique works. Through the woods of Combe Roulé and then Combe à la Feuille, you’ll reach Arcey, where the houses have been beautifully renovated. Through the Arcey forest via the Jean Sage Trail, then the Bois de la Chapelle aux Chiens, you’ll arrive at the Burgundy Canal. Return to Pont de Pany by following the canal. If you wish, there is a pub near the station car park.

Following a disused railway line before skirting the Burgundy Canal between Pont de Pany and Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche, the route takes us on a circular route through the Liau Forest, passing through Arcey,

An easy walk through woods and open countryside in the footsteps of Henri Vincenot: cave, hamlets and the Castle of the Dukes of Burgundy in Châteauneuf.

Starting from ventilation shaft XV, this lovely family walk through woods and meadows will take you to the petrifying spring of the Fontaine du Loup with its cascades, and to the charming wash house at Blaisy-Haut. It passes through the village with its pretty church and picturesque cemetery, and will lead you to the magnificent entrance to the fortified castle. You can also pop over to take a look at one of the famous ventilation shafts of the tunnel that cuts through the mountain between Baulme-la-Roche and Blaisy-Bas, which was, for a time, the longest railway tunnel in France. Ventilation shaft XV is one of them, and it has given its name to the restaurant situated opposite your car park, on the other side of the road.

A beautiful route with varied scenery, passing through picturesque villages. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Ouche valley and the village of Baulme-la-Roche, situated below the cliff, during the final part of the walk.

This path crosses the Channel–Mediterranean watershed via the “Montagne”, through which the 4 km-long Blaizy Tunnel runs.Along the way, discover Well XV, the panoramic view over the Ouche valley and the Baulme-la-Roche cliff.

This route, starting from Ancey, will allow you to discover this picturesque village and will take you from the mysterious, wooded Combe Piron to two viewpoints:- the Combe Piron viewpoint, overlooking the forest of the combe, Notre-Dame d'Étang and Mont Afrique,- the Roche Aigüe viewpoint, which offers views of the Ouche valley, the village of Mâlain, the cliffs of Baulme-la-Roche and the surrounding countryside. On the way back, you can explore the Roche Aigüe limestone quarry, whose walls are pierced by two deep tunnels closed off by gates to protect the bats from curious humans.

A beautiful view from Roche Aigüe and an interesting glimpse at old mining installations

A lovely walk along the hills between Baulme-la-Roche and La Roche Aigüe, overlooking Malain and the Ouche valley. You can admire the springs of the Douix at the entrance to the village of Baulme-la-Roche, with a small cave, a restored wash house and a water reservoir nearby. You’ll pass through this picturesque village and, from above, can admire the lush green countryside stretching between Baulme-la-Roche and Malain.

A route mainly through woodland on the hills above Baulme-la-Roche, leading to La Roche Aiguë and past an old boundary marker. In spring, you can see martagon lilies, pick daffodils and admire the villages of Baulme and Malain. A remarkable natural site featuring limestone grasslands, this area has been listed as a natural heritage site since 1942. The cliffs are part of an Area of Special Interest.

A circular route starting from the village of La Bussière-sur-Ouche, linking the châteaux of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, Commarin and L'Oizerolle, running briefly alongside the Panthier reservoir and then, on the return leg, skirting the hamlet of "La Pourrie", a private estate still owned by the family of the Burgundian writer Henri Vincenot. A long but easy route, taking around 8 hours at a normal pace (9 hours if visiting the villages).

A lush walk through fields and woods, starting from Bussy-La-Pesle, which winds its way through the outskirts of Blaisy-Bas and on to Drée, a pleasant village in fine weather with its stream and old houses built from stones from the former castle.

A circular walk starting from Blaisy-Bas, following the Paris–Dijon railway line to Blaisy-Haut, Baulme La Roche, Mâlain, then Savigny-Sous-Mâlain, featuring scattered monuments along the way as well as splendid sites to discover or revisit.

Discover a little-known natural wonder from Gergueil: the Roche Chèvre cave.

A hike that takes you back in time to discover the remains of a German camp dating from the Second World War. A lovely walk through the Détain-Gergueil National Forest with an accessible cave.

Follow a very pleasant route through the woodland to reach the remains of Camp Dackel and explore the Roche Chèvre Cave.

The commune of Urcy is best known for its famous hill climb motor race, which celebrated its60th edition in September 2018. This little corner of the Côte d'Or is also ideal for walks. Exploring this area on foot is a real pleasure, surrounded by nature, far from the noise and hassle of everyday life. You may even encounter our forest friends along the way. So put on your walking shoes and go for a stroll in the nearby forests.

A lovely hike around the Combe du Leuzeu, a hotspot of the Resistance in Côte d'Or. A battle between the Resistance fighters and the Vichy militia saw the former emerge victorious in July 1944.

This magnificent village, which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, is well worth a visit for its wonderful medieval fortress. Pass through the pretty villages of Bouhey and Crugey with their wash houses, then cross the Burgundy Canal.

A short, picturesque circular route with a few pleasant climbs offering a beautiful view of the village of Châteauneuf. Game is often spotted here.

This short circular walk starting from Trouhaut climbs up Mont Tasselot via Vau-Mercy and descends via the Creuse. Alternatively, you can take a shortcut and descend via Videmont.

This route, starting from Trouhaut, climbs up Mont Tasselot and continues to La Rochotte, passing at the foot of several wind turbines. It then returns towards Fromenteau, passing close to another group of wind turbines, before descending back to Trouhaut. N.B. It is also possible to do the wind turbine route without going via Trouhaut, for example by starting from Fromenteau.