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Saint-Brisson walks
The Dolmen Chevresse in the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue
Visorando Member
6.38 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A predominantly forested route that starts along the charming river Le Vignan and quickly reaches the Dolmen Chevresse. The route then leads into the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue, where firs and beeches are more common than the oaks that once gave the uplands their name.
Saut de Gouloux (waterfall)
5.45 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gouloux (Nièvre)
The Gouloux waterfall is a famous tourist site in the Morvan. This walk offers a challenging approach to the site, with a mostly forested route including a few changes in altitude.
Trail around Lac de Saint-Agnan
5.19 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
With a surface area of 140ha, Lac de Saint-Agnan is a popular spot for fishing and family picnics. The tour of the lake is an easy stroll that offers a variety of views over the lake. It also offers the chance to discover a peat bog on a specially prepared path.
Oppidum du Vieux Dun and Étang de la Creuse
8.83 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
The commune of Dun-les-Places owes its name to the existence, in Celtic times, of an oppidum, a sort of stronghold built into the natural landscape and protected by two lines of defence. This hike takes in the site of this oppidum. Along the way, you'll pass through a typical Morvan landscape of meadows, ponds and deciduous and coniferous woods.
The Pérouse rock - The Menéfrier Islands
15.28 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,932 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A getaway to a natural environment, with superb gardens planted in this vegetal and mineral setting. The rocks are there, the islands are in name only, but at times it seems as if we're a long way from the urbanised world.
Lac Saint-Agnan towards the Abbey of La Pierre-qui-Vire
4.68 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Walk through the forest, part of which runs alongside the River Trinquelin and moorland.
Halfway along the route, you will pass the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire.
Mini tour of Lake Chamboux
1.91 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Champeau-en-Morvan (Côte-d'Or)
Lake Chamboux is the newest lake in the Morvan, built in 1985. It covers an area of 75 hectares and a hamlet was submerged to create it.
The complete tour is 8 km long and takes about 2½ hours on foot. For those who only have about an hour, the route can be shortened by using two bridges.
Circular route via the ponds and Huis Châtelain
2.62 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A circular loop featuring a descent through the forest of the Vallon des Châtelains and a climb back up a quiet little road.
On the banks of the Cure at Vieux Dun
7.08 mi
+755 ft
-764 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A delightful escape into the heart of nature, accompanied by the Cure. Magnificent and relaxing.
The section along the Cure requires a bit of gymnastics on two occasions, but it is very accessible for anyone who walks regularly, so do not worry.
Short circular loop of La Cure near Vieux Dun
3.28 mi
+410 ft
-420 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A short family walk. You start by going up the road, then descend along a magnificent path through woods of oak, beech, holly and hazel trees to La Cure, from where you climb back up to the starting point.
The Saut de Gouloux from Lac des Settons
10.14 mi
+945 ft
-942 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montsauche-les-Settons (Nièvre)
A hike through woods and fields that starts at Lac des Settons and leads to Gouloux, where you can visit a clog factory (booking required) before discovering the delightful Saut de Gouloux and La Cure waterfalls further on. Take the opportunity to admire the view over this turbulent river. Return via villages and close to one of the Morvan peat bogs, at a place called Morégnon.
Trail around Lac des Settons
9.12 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montsauche-les-Settons (Nièvre)
Magnificent walk around Lac des Settons with an almost constant view of the lake. Well-marked trail with plenty of shade along the way. Very little tarmac and guaranteed peace and quiet!
Trinquelin Gorges
4.29 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-Vauban (Yonne)
A short walk from the Abbaye de la Pierre-qui-Vire, which first follows theGRP® Tour du Morvan, passes through the village of Trinquelin and then follows the Trinquelin valley. The abbey is located in the territory of Saint-Léger-Vauban, but can also be reached from Saint-Agnan.
The Montaboulins circular route via the Tacot route
4.38 mi
+427 ft
-417 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
Set off from the village of Alligny-en-Morvan to explore the Tacot railway line, which linked Corbigny to Saulieu from 1901 to 1939. Passing beneath the ruins of the Château de la Tour d’Ocle, after crossing the forest, the return journey follows a lovely path with a beautiful view over a stretch of meadows back to the village.
Route des Légendes via the Grand Vie
9.48 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,014 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Alligny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
Starting from the village of Alligny-en-Morvan, this moderately challenging hike takes you through the Morvan countryside, past its ancient ruins, wayside crosses, charming little manor house, Christmas tree plantations and beautiful viewpoints.
Circular route between the Étang du Griottier and the Rocher de la Pérouse
9.01 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,198 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
Starting from the water source, this hike takes you to the highest point in the Yonne and the Rocher de la Pérouse, which offers a magnificent view of the Nièvre and the commune of Dun-les-Places.
The Avallonais trails around Quarré-les-Tombes
9.16 mi
+978 ft
-1,007 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Quarré-les-Tombes (Yonne)
A walk in the northern part of the commune of Quarré-les-Tombes, following several sections ofthe GRP® de l’Avallonais, criss-crossing the Morvan. The elevation gain is fairly gentle despite two significant climbs. The walk takes in a variety of paths and small roads. A few small viewpoints are scattered along the route.