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Saint-Léger-du-Bois walks
Château de Sully
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 Crêts de Curgy
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.
Old Saint-Pierre route from Lacanche
A very pleasant route, mostly through woodland, marked in yellow.
Lacanche is a former working-class town, built around the SIL factory (bought by Seb in 2024-2025). You can stroll through the streets to discover this unique architecture and perhaps visit the church (key available at the Town Hall).
From Pont l'Évêque to Couhard via the Gorges de Brisecou road
Starting from the lovely Vallon lake, discover magnificent views of Autun from the Gorges de Brisecou forest road.
Autun, the Gallo-Roman city
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.
Roman Gates Route - Les Chaumottes - Temple de Janus
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.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
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.
Autun - Saint-Sernin-du-Bois
This hike marks the start of the Grande Traversée de la Bourgogne du Sud (Great Crossing of Southern Burgundy), which, together with the Grande Traversée de l'Yonne and the Grande Traversée du Morvan, make up the Via Burgundia. Starting from Montereau-Fault-Yonne, this route takes you to Mâcon, crossing history through heritage and diverse landscapes.
Buan Forest: Creux de la Pierre
The route is entirely through forest composed of deciduous and coniferous trees. There is a lovely viewpoint over the valley and the hamlets that make up the village of Blangey along the route.Be careful during the hunting season (September to February) when passing near hunting huts!
The Chemin des Sources in Autun
Start at the Carrefour du Gros Chêne, then a walk through the old town before climbing through the woodland to the Chemin des Sources, which follows the contour line. Return via the Étang des Cloix, then the Chemin des Chèvres and finally along the Roman ramparts.
Forêt de Planoise (forest) and Etang du Martinet (pond)
Lovely walk along the water's edge and through the forest on easy paths.
Circular route around Mont de Rème
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.
The two mountains
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.
Louvetière discovery circuit
The route proposed here has several objectives, including encouraging walkers to discover short and long-distance hiking trails by following the markings. On this circuit, in addition to the wolf-themed signage specific to the Circuit de la Louvetière, you will also encounter yellow markings that can be found throughout France.
Dracy-lès-Couches circular loop via the Chemin des Romains
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.
The Chemin des Romains starting from Saint-Sernin-du-Plain
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.
Couches Castle and the Couches region
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.