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Saint-Émiland walks
Between Étang de Brandon and Tour de Champitaux
Visorando Member
6.12 mi
+354 ft
-331 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes (Saône-et-Loire)
A picturesque walk through the hills and ponds, allowing walkers to experience the still-vivid memories of the Middle Ages.
Tour of the Brandon Pond in Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes
2.54 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes (Saône-et-Loire)
Walk around the lake through the undergrowth, past beautiful rocks and the TGV line. This unpretentious route is more suited to people staying nearby who want to get some fresh air for an hour or have a picnic. There are few people on the path, if any, outside the summer season.
Dracy-lès-Couches circular loop via the Chemin des Romains
4.93 mi
+341 ft
-344 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Dracy-lès-Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
Dracy-lès-Couches is a rural village with vineyards, woods and meadows. The village is situated 3 km from Couches along the Chemin des Romains, which in ancient times linked the city of Marseille to Boulogne-sur-Mer. During the walk, you can catch a glimpse of Couches Castle.
Forêt de Planoise (forest) and Etang du Martinet (pond)
4.75 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Antully (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely walk along the water's edge and through the forest on easy paths.
Couches Castle and the Couches region
9.65 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
Couches, a town situated along the Roman road from Lyon to Paris, is steeped in history. This walk will allow you to discover Couches’s castle, Saint Martin’s Church, the Guérin and Pajole Towers and the priory. The Couches region also has a wealth of wash houses, several of which are located along the route.
Saint-Sernin-du-Bois - Écuisses
Association / Club / Walk leader
12.02 mi
+794 ft
-1,293 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
This hike is part of the Grande Traversée de la Bourgogne du Sud (Great Crossing of Southern Burgundy) route, which, together with the Grande Traversée de l'Yonne and the Grande Traversée du Morvan, make up the Via Burgundia. This long route, which runs from Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Macon, allows you to discover the Eternal Burgundy and stretches for almost 500 km. You can find out more on the website.
The two mountains
8.95 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,381 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain (Saône-et-Loire)
An ascent of two mounts, Mont de Rome Château (514m) and Mont Rême (546m), giving you a good panoramic view of the Cossane valley, which joins the Dheune.
The Château de Couches
4.91 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Couches (Saône-et-Loire)
A peaceful walk where Mont Rome seems to play hide and seek with hikers.
The paths run alongside small streams and the few tarmac sections do not spoil the enjoyment.
There is only one small climb, just to keep you in shape.
The Chemin des Romains starting from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain
7.18 mi
+958 ft
-968 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain (Saône-et-Loire)
Steep-sided valleys dominated by Mont de Rome to the north and the Couchois Plateau to the south.
The landscape is by no means flat, but the climbs, which are never very long, should not deter the leisurely walker with an afternoon to spare.
Circular route around Mont de Rème
7.71 mi
+741 ft
-735 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Épertully (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk around Mont de Rème, which enjoys a ‘mountainous’ setting near the cliffs of Nolay and Mont Rome. The walk is gentle, with just two short climbs above the villages of Créot and Marcheseuil.
A walk around the Rançon and Martinet ponds in the heart of the Planoise forest
6.47 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, mostly through state-owned woodland near the Rançon dam and the Étang du Martinet
Forests and streams around La Croix Blanchot
7.56 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk in the heart of nature through mainly shaded areas.
The Carnot Cross
5.66 mi
+564 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Change (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
From one side of the Cosanne to the other, the walk takes you through the beautiful surroundings of Nolay, sheltered to the north by the magnificent cliffs of the Bout du Monde.
The Croix Carnot, which can be reached without too much effort, overlooks the town and the entire southern valley, which is blocked in the distance by the Montagne des Trois Croix.
The Crêts de Curgy
6.05 mi
+581 ft
-594 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Curgy (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk that winds through the hills near the small village of Curgy. From these heights, known locally as "les Crêts" or "les Crays", you can enjoy superb views of the Autunois region and the nearby Morvandelle mountain.
West of Le Creusot via Montcenis
8.92 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Creusot (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through rolling countryside, with beautiful views, little tarmac, a stroll through the village of Montcenis and a distinctive neighbourhood of Le Creusot, ‘Les Combes’.
From the Mesvrin valley to the Brume valley
9.97 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,850 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Beautiful views of the Mesvrin and Brume valleys amidst numerous wooded areas.
On the heights of Haut Rançon
8.18 mi
+935 ft
-906 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through rolling countryside with beautiful views, passing through the superb Planoise National Forest near the Rançon and its dam, which supplies water to Le Creusot.
Between Marmagne and St Symphorien on the heights of the Mesvrin valley
6.56 mi
+705 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating walk with stunning views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley.
Marnay Lakes Circular starting from Marmagne
5.00 mi
+709 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
The route offers several views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley, with a long stretch through the woods and a section over the Mesvrin.
Château de Sully
4.05 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-du-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, gently sloping route that takes in an old mine headframe and the Château de Sully, owned by the Duchess of Magenta and the birthplace of President Mac Mahon. You'll also discover the greenway that leads to Saint-Léger-du-Bois.
The end of the world
8.82 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Côte-d'Or
Hiking at the end of the world, a Jura retreat in the heart of the Côte d'Or! Majestic limestone cliffs gradually carved out by the Cozanne river.Route through undergrowth and along cliff edges (no real danger as long as you stay on the path).
Jean Garnier Stadium – La Chaume – Les Combes – La Verrerie
6.19 mi
+663 ft
-653 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Creusot (Saône-et-Loire)
A short walk in the hills above Le Creusot, passing the Combes orientation table before crossing through the Parc de la Verrerie and its château.
A circular route with a large car park at the start, accessible by bus.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely route starting from the Pierre de Couhard through a bucolic path leading to the Cascade de Brisecou. Lovely views over Autun and the historic quarter.
From Pont l'Évêque to Couhard via the Gorges de Brisecou road
6.29 mi
+686 ft
-686 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the lovely Vallon lake, discover magnificent views of Autun from the Gorges de Brisecou forest road.
Roman Gates Route - Les Chaumottes - Temple de Janus
3.54 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Short historical route north of Autun, taking in the Porte Saint-André, the Temple de Janus, the Porte d'Arroux, the military college and the Église Saint-Jean. A magnificent walk through meadows, with small footbridges crossing the rivers, allowing you to stroll along the banks of the Arroux.
Autun, the Gallo-Roman city
4.83 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Autun, its suburbs, and its 20 centuries of history and heritage. Take a stroll along its charming winding paths and secret alleyways. Admire its ramparts, ancient monuments, and medieval quarters.
Écuisses - Buxy
13.07 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,309 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Écuisses (Saône-et-Loire)
This is the third section of the southern Burgundy crossing, which is part of the VIA Burgundia. From the confluence of the Yonne and Seine rivers in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, it crosses the whole of Burgundy to reach Macon. It is also the Eternal Burgundy trail, where history blends with heritage to reveal the region's beautiful natural surroundings.
La Ferme des Couleurs in Châtel-Moron
6.91 mi
+846 ft
-850 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Moron (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover a small area of Burgundy nestled between the Vallée des Vaux and the Vallée de la Dheune.
A succession of narrow paths connect these remote and charming hamlets, which seem to be "supplied by crows".