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Saulx-le-Duc walks
Around Saulx-le-Duc
Visorando Member
5.67 mi
+564 ft
-568 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saulx-le-Duc (Côte-d'Or)
A short, easy and very pleasant hike leading to the Butte Saint-Siméon in Saulx-le-Duc, the highest point offering a beautiful view of the Ignon valley. No technical difficulty, but the climb to the Butte Saint-Siméon is steady.
The Creux Bleu walk in Villecomte
5.69 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Villecomte (Côte-d'Or)
Le Creux Bleu is the resurgence (kastic massif) of the Francheville stream, which disappears a few kilometres upstream and is located 20 metres from the Ignon river in the centre of the village.
Bois de la Brosse, starting from Dienay
7.65 mi
+886 ft
-876 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Diénay (Côte-d'Or)
A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.
Springs and retting pits starting from Poiseul-lès-Saulx
Tourist office
6.68 mi
+860 ft
-866 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Poiseul-lès-Saulx (Côte-d'Or)
This forest route takes you to the Four à Pain refuge, the Puits du Bois, the Ormette spring, the Vignottes spring and retting pits, and the Champignolles wash house and retting pits. Route proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route registered with the Côte-d'Or PDIPR (public network of footpaths and trails). Hunting days: Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. PDIPR route in the Côte-d'Or.
Les Mauritaines, departing from Is-sur-Tille
6.71 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Is-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or)
This forest route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, a wayside cross, a spring: the Marcevau fountain, and the small bell tower. The route, proposed by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office, is listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR.
PDIPR: Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes.
Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.
La Combe Marey, starting from Is-sur-Tille
5.24 mi
+486 ft
-472 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Is-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or)
As you walk along the Combe Marey trail, some of Is-sur-Tille’s natural treasures are revealed to you. They lie hidden in the woods… This route will allow you to discover the limestone plateau overlooking Is-sur-Tille, the old Montchevreuil house and the small bell tower. Route recommended by the Tille and Ignon Valleys Tourist Office. Official route listed in the Côte-d’Or PDIPR.
Hunting days: Sundays and public holidays.
Circular route in the Moloy National Forest starting from L'Abergement.
6.49 mi
+643 ft
-656 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moloy (Côte-d'Or)
Walk in the Moloy National Forest. This walk will take you along the Bellefontaine Forest Road, past the summits and through numerous valleys. The Combe de Bellefontaine is home to a site famous for its wild orchids, the Lady’s Slipper orchids.
"Legend has it that, pursued by a satyr, Venus lost her clogs in the forest whilst running to escape him. Ever since that day, lady’s slippers have sprung up every spring."André Beuchot
The Creux Bleu Spring, starting from Chaignay
9.70 mi
+925 ft
-896 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chaignay (Côte-d'Or)
This circular walk allows you to discover or revisit this magnificent resurgence with its bluish hue. This spring flows into the Ignon at the site, which has been developed into a small park with picnic tables, a children’s playground and a wash house.
Villecomte is also steeped in history, notably with the Surcouf group’s maquis. A commemorative plaque on the town hall, next to the resurgence, marks these historical events.
The Chaugey Well in Chaignay
8.94 mi
+558 ft
-581 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chaignay (Côte-d'Or)
A circular route around the village of Chaignay, taking in the magnificent ‘Puits de Chaugey’ washhouse (19th century). Also on this route is the Médepain Fountain with its copse, which serves as a bird sanctuary (Bird Protection League). The paths through the woods and the Laverottes forest are also very pleasant.
In the forest of Crécey-sur-Tille via the Vornay valley
4.41 mi
+417 ft
-410 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Crécey-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or)
This route will take you to Crécey-sur-Tille Castle and its dovecote, wash houses, wayside crosses and the Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This walk will also take you through the forest via the Combe Vornay to the north-east of the village.
Circular route between Avot and Salives
14.06 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,398 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely walk around one of the four sources of the River Tille, taking in significant medieval remains in the villages of Le Meix, Salives and Barjon.
Avot circular route to Courlon
11.27 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,207 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
Hike starting from towns north-west of Is-sur-Tille. You will hike through forests and plains, passing through two towns with a rich heritage: Courlon Castle, an old mill, a foundry and beautiful buildings.
Crossing the Mont de l'Échelle and Bonière State Forests
9.74 mi
+912 ft
-1,188 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Avot (Côte-d'Or)
This is the first of eight stages in the Côte d’Or valleys on the Mediterranean side of the Atlantic/Mediterranean watershed. We set off from the entrance to the Forêts National Park and then cross the Mont de l’Échelle and Bonière State Forests. We then emerge onto a path jutting out above the Ignon valley. The heritage sites include wash houses, hemp retting pits, wells and a communal oven converted into a shelter.
The Bredin towers at Saussy and Vernot
13.56 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,837 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
Circular route around Saussy, winding from valley to valley, which partly follows theGR® 7 and enters the regional nature reserve as well as the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.
It offers the chance to discover the curious history of the Bredin towers, designed to supply water to the village and the castle.
Also worth seeing is the magnificent umbrella-shaped roof structure of the riding school, built in the 19th century by the same architect (please book an appointment with the ASATS association on 0785742798 or 0786832079)
Between Saussy and Vernot
5.17 mi
+735 ft
-735 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
A lovely, shaded walk starting from Saussy, with easy parking near the cemetery.
Beautiful views over the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.
In the footsteps of Gargantua around Marcilly-sur-Tille
4.73 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Marcilly-sur-Tille (Côte-d'Or)
A short, easy walk around the village of Marcilly-sur-Tille, which is situated on the River Ignon and not on the River Tille as its name suggests, passing by the Étang de Venarde where you can see many birds (depending on the season). You’ll walk along the River Ignon, with its wash house and old mill, and reach Mont de Marcilly, where you’ll enjoy a magnificent view over the Tille Valley.
The tower, the valleys and the forests at Saussy
6.17 mi
+479 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saussy (Côte-d'Or)
A short and easy hike to discover the valleys around Saussy, including the very wild Combe Quinquendolle, a nature reserve. This hike only uses public paths and forests!
A circular starting from Gemeaux, a picturesque village.
5.58 mi
+141 ft
-131 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Gemeaux (Côte-d'Or)
Circular route around and through Gemeaux to discover this picturesque little village in the Côte d'Or, rich in architectural heritage: its market halls, medieval house, church, castle, fountain and wash house.
Salives, medieval town
7.39 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Salives (Côte-d'Or)
Salives, a must-see medieval village in Côte d'Or: its ramparts, its keep, the heraldic route recounting the medieval life of the village, and its wash house with the main source of the Tille river under the church. This route also takes in Barjon Castle and Saint-Frodulphe Chapel. A little further on, there is a mill with a water wheel that is still in working order. Also worth seeing in Le Meix are the wash house beneath the town hall and the château.
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