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Saint-André-le-Désert walks
Saint-André-le-Désert circular
Visorando Member
5.88 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-le-Désert (Saône-et-Loire)
The village of Saint-André-le-Désert is located between Clunisois and Charolais. I suggest this short walk in the heart of the Charolais cattle breeding region. The paths run through a landscape of rolling hills and hedgerows. You will pass through small hamlets with stone houses and places steeped in history. Suitable for families.
Butte de Suin, starting from Buffières
11.21 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,457 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Buffières (Saône-et-Loire)
Setting off from Buffières, we head for Suin and its famous “butte” via theGR®76Cand then theGR®7. The Butte de Suin rises to around 600 m. From the orientation table, there is a 360° view. You can see the Charolais region to the west, Mont Saint-Vincent and Montceau-les-Mines to the north-west, the Chalon region to the north-east, the Cluny region to the east, and Mont Saint-Cyr and the foothills of the Beaujolais to the south. The return journey is via Sivignon.
A trip to the valley from the Butte de Suin
Tourist office
9.13 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Suin (Saône-et-Loire)
An unmissable viewpoint offering a magnificent panorama of the Charolais and Beaujolais hills. This route invites you to discover an unspoilt landscape, alternating between meadows and forests.
Circular route starting from Cormantin
8.30 mi
+305 ft
-331 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cormatin (Saône-et-Loire)
This circular route passes through pretty hamlets and winds its way through vineyards and woodland. The route follows paths and small roads with almost no traffic.
Circular route from village to village west of Cormatin
9.28 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cormatin (Saône-et-Loire)
To the west of Cormatin, in the heart of the Ban Sacré, this walk may occasionally involve getting your feet wet during heavy rain, but above all it offers the chance to discover some of the most beautiful Cluniac sites.
A circular route to the north of Joncy
6.39 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Joncy (Saône-et-Loire)
This route starting from Joncy will take you past plenty of stonework. From the quarries and stone houses in Rains to the Domaine du Petit Balay with its large square tower and a pile of stone gathered from fields.
From Verosvres to Chevagny-sur-Guye via the GR®7
15.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,841 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail between the Col des Vaux, in the commune of Verosvres, and Chevagny-sur-Guye, passing by the Butte de Suin
This is a very quiet section of the GR®7. There are no signposts at some junctions and no footprints in the tall grass to mark the route, so you must take an IGN map with you, although a GPS device is preferable.
This section of the GR® needs to be more popular, as it is not difficult and offers beautiful scenery. The view from the Butte de Suin is magnificent.
From Verosvres to Mont Rigaud via the GR®7
17.52 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,529 ft
11h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail, between the Col des Vaux in the commune of Verosvres and Mont Rigaud, passing through the village of Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères.
There are many shaded sections in the forest and beautiful landscapes.
The trail is sometimes unmarked, so bring an IGN map, but it is preferable to have a GPS device.
From Carapone to Rains on stone-lined paths
6.22 mi
+610 ft
-627 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Saône-et-Loire)
This 10km loop hike starts from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, with the Carapone at its highest point (440m), and takes in the villages of Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Romanesque church listed as a historic monument in 1927, a tower to the east of the church), Rains, commune of Joncy (pretty stone houses), Le Petit Ballay, its square tower, its 'Murgers' (piles of stones removed from the vines), before Corcelles (hamlet of Saint-Clément).
The hillside walk from Beaubery
8.97 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,010 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaubery (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the village of Beaubery, this walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Charolais bocage. The route winds its way through hills and along small country lanes, revealing sweeping views.
Michelle Commerson Trail
5.33 mi
+141 ft
-148 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
Route proposed and maintained by the “Balade et Patrimoine” association. It offers a walk through the Grosne Valley, starting from Saint-Gengoux-le-National.
Simone Boudriot Trail in Saint-Gengoux-le-National
5.62 mi
+659 ft
-679 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
Route proposed and maintained by the Balades et Patrimoine association. It offers a walk through the woods surrounding the villages of Saint-Gengoux and Saint-Martin-de-Croix.
The box trees
6.66 mi
+702 ft
-709 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
From the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a route via the Crainseny Viaduct and Culles-les-Roches.
Saint-Gengoux-le-National and Crainseny viaduct
8.94 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk starts in the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, continues to Culle-les-Roches, a village below a cliff with a cave, and returns via a lost viaduct in the forest.
The Montmain Cross
4.15 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny.
Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.