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Saint-Gengoux-le-National walks
Simone Boudriot Trail in Saint-Gengoux-le-National
Visorando Member
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 Crainseny Valley
7.10 mi
+715 ft
-732 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saules (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A peaceful and relatively shaded route between vineyards and forest to discover, in the heart of nature, the surprising Crainseny Viaduct that spans the entire valley.
The Gorges de la Mouille, near Culles-les-Roches, offer a charming passage without being too dizzying.
Saules - Rimont - Saules
12.29 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,414 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saules (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant hike of around 20 kilometres with no particular difficulties, this hike can be done in the opposite direction to that indicated.
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).
Château de Pontus or Pontus Castle
7.62 mi
+915 ft
-886 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fley (Saône-et-Loire)
A hill walk with no major challenges, in an unspoilt setting with villages overlooked by Mont Bouzu. Changing views all along the way, including a wide shot of Mont Saint-Vincent and a visit to the Château de Pontus-de-Thyard.
From Maizeray to Saint-Martin-du-Tartre
5.22 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Tartre (Saône-et-Loire)
A short walk through meadows and vineyards, taking in the village of Saint-Martin-du-Tartre and its beautiful views.
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.
The Santagny cross from Genouilly
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.07 mi
+571 ft
-554 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Genouilly (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk in the countryside of Genouilly, a small rural village in the Guye valley, between the limestone hillsides where vines grow and the granite forest chaos.
Rivers, hedges and copses punctuate this hike, which follows paths and small roads.
La Mer de Pierre
7.37 mi
+814 ft
-814 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Genouilly (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hikers will enjoy discovering this "Mer de Pierre" (Sea of Stone) in the middle of the woods, recognised by specialists as a geological curiosity.
Gaining altitude in its first section, the walk offers wide views of the Guye Valley to the east and the Baudots area to the north. Very shaded, the route then offers a few glimpses of the Charollais Mountains.
See practical information.
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.
A circular walk starting from La-Chapelle-de-Bragny
6.29 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-de-Bragny (Saône-et-Loire)
This La Chapelle-Hauterive-Messey-La Chapelle circular route follows the Grosne valley along the right bank from La Chapelle to Hauterive, then the left bank from Hauterive to Messey, before returning to La Chapelle via the mill.
The Château du Ponneau
6.73 mi
+230 ft
-217 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Jully-lès-Buxy (Saône-et-Loire)
Nestled against the Montagny vineyards and the Montagne de Saint-Vallerin, the village of Jully-les-Buxy enjoys a pleasant living environment.
The forest features prominently along a route that is almost entirely flat, allowing you to discover a small castle in an unlikely spot as you pass by.
The Chemin des Frères in Montagny-lès-Buxy
7.16 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montagny-lès-Buxy (Saône-et-Loire)
A hilly hike south of the Côte Chalonnaise, where calcareous grasslands have not entirely given way to vineyards. Although the forest is never far away, the walk offers unobstructed views for most of the route.
Circular route from Cruchaud to Montagny-lès-Buxy
3.96 mi
+466 ft
-476 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montagny-lès-Buxy (Saône-et-Loire)
Best enjoyed from autumn through to spring; perhaps best avoided under the hot summer sun.
Several beautiful landscapes. Very little tarmac. There may be muddy patches in very wet weather. Best done in a circular direction to avoid muddy paths on the descent.
