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Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu walks
The Cross of Theu
Visorando Member
5.73 mi
+571 ft
-545 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu (Saône-et-Loire)
This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Vallée des Vaux, just a stone's throw from Chalon. The Falaises de Château Beau and the Croix de Theu are the highlights of the walk, offering sweeping views from their summits and forming part of the scenery throughout the route.
La Vallée des Vaux - The trail of the Crosses
8.39 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,227 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-sous-Montaigu (Saône-et-Loire)
For this hike, I had fun making this trail around the crosses and other statues in the Vallée des Vaux. Useful for discovering the beauty of the landscape.
A walk through the hedgerows of the Côte Chalonnaise, between vineyards and wash houses
10.86 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,234 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mellecey (Saône-et-Loire)
On the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic–Mediterranean watershed, the Côte Chalonnaise ZNIEFF reveals its vineyards, stubble fields and forests. Castles, wash houses and fountains add charm to the walk through the villages and hamlets. Panoramic views unfold one after another from the Vaux valley to Mont Brogny, via Mont Avril. A slight detour fromthe GR®® 7 trail allows you to discover a workshop that exports its works of art all over the world and to stop for a bite to eat at a restaurant.
Around Mercurey
6.48 mi
+971 ft
-978 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the surroundings of Mercurey, between vineyards and woods with superb autumn landscapes.
20/07/2023 Moderator's message: The route is currently being modified because the passage to (8) in the Bois de l'Hallier is private.
Around Mercurey
6.02 mi
+728 ft
-712 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Mercurey through the vineyards and woods.
This route follows the M1 route shown in the leaflets, though with several variations.
20/07/2023 Moderator’s note: The walk has been amended at point 6 to avoid private property and follow theGR® 7 to the ruins of Montaigu Castle.
Montabon Route
8.33 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,119 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mard-de-Vaux (Saône-et-Loire)
Montabon overlooks the Vallée des Vaux – famous, at least to the people of Chalon – and, much to the delight of walkers, is accessible only on foot. This route, which mainly follows forest tracks, remains pleasant in fine weather. The walk is peaceful throughout.
Please note there is a steep climb of around 800 m to reach Montabon, but the rest of the route presents no difficulty.
Mercurey's little loop
4.80 mi
+607 ft
-620 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mercurey (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Mercurey's surroundings: the vineyards, of course, but also the different viewpoints over the village and the beautiful 12th-century churches.
La Chaume Sacrée in Givry
Tourist office
4.09 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This route will take you to the top of the Givry hill, the forest planted with Austrian pines, cedars and deciduous trees, and the limestone grassland classified as a Natura 2000 site. Along the way, you will discover the charming hamlet of Russilly, nestled in a valley overlooking the vineyards. This walk offers multiple views of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Saône plain.
Orbize Route
6.52 mi
+869 ft
-856 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Barizey (Saône-et-Loire)
This is a hilly hike offering some clear views from one side of the Orbize to the other in the heart of the Châtel-Moron forest. The route sometimes climbs a little to vary the landscape, but it is not particularly difficult and remains sufficiently shaded to be enjoyable in the summer months.
Givry - Saint-Denis-de-Vaux circular through the woods
6.05 mi
+1,007 ft
-994 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful circular through the woods, well shaded in summer. Pass near Saint-Denis de Vaux, at the top of the cliffs. Beautiful views over the Chalon-sur-Saône plain, then over the Vaux valley. Return near the stubble fields in the woods. Possible extension to Russilly.
Discovering Givry and the surrounding area
10.14 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,394 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Givry (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A stroll along old stones, vineyards and footpaths. The journey is much like a pilgrimage in this part of the Saône-et-Loire region, with many religious ornaments.
The washhouses of Jambles and Mont Avril
6.13 mi
+974 ft
-978 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Jambles (Saône-et-Loire)
Continuing to discover the Saône-et-Loire region through this wine-growing village and its many small wash-houses. The trail ends at Mont Avril, with its panoramic view over the whole valley. I advise you to do this trail in autumn to get the most out of it.
A walk through the world of biodiversity, starting from Fontaines
Association / Club / Walk leader6.33 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Imagine a place where nature reveals itself in all its splendour. In the Bois de Nainglet, you’ll discover a Biodiversity Discovery Trail. The Bois de Nainglet is much more than just a forest; it’s a true treasure trove of nature, a place where biodiversity flourishes with rare intensity. As you wander along the paths, glistening forest pools are home to an astonishing array of flora and fauna. ‘Dead’ trees, seemingly lifeless, turn out to be fully-fledged ecosystems in their own right, essential to the life of the forest.
Guided tour of the five washhouses in Fontaines
3.66 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Welcome to Fontaines, a village dating back to the Gallo-Roman period: recent discoveries suggest that the area has been inhabited since much earlier times. The “Fontaines Patrimoines” association invites you to take a tour of our village, organised here around the five wash houses.
The quarries, the Tour Saint-Hilaire and the village of Fontaines
5.83 mi
+423 ft
-400 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontaines (Saône-et-Loire)
Fontaines: a village of stone and water, rich in history and talent. Step back in time as you explore this village of Gallo-Roman origin, whose history stretches back over two thousand years, as evidenced by recent archaeological excavations. Discover the old quarries, which were in operation from Gallo-Roman times until the early 1970s. They bear witness to the importance of stone quarrying in the history of Fontaines. Water is omnipresent in Fontaines, with its many springs and watercourses. It has shaped the landscape and contributed to the village’s growth.