Saussy walks

A lovely, shaded walk starting from Saussy, with easy parking near the cemetery. Beautiful views over the Is-sur-Tille State Forest.

This family-friendly walk, with gentle gradients, allows you to admire the following along the way:- the Saussy wind tower, which was used to pump water from the spring situated below the village up to the village itself,- Saussy Castle and its riding arena, which is now used as a riding school, - the lovely Combe Quinquendolle viewpoint. The best time to take this walk is in autumn or spring.

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)

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 lovely walk, 90 per cent of which is through woodland, passing through several valleys: the Combe de Ciseux, the Combe Quinquendolle and its nature reserve, and finally the Combe Millot. The paths are varied, with a steady climb to start with through a steep-sided valley, followed by a wide, easy path.

This lovely walk through woods and the village will take you to the magnificent site of the Fontaine des Essarts, with its spring, its wash house, its tuff waterfalls, and its two basins which were used to retting the hemp – that is, to soften the fibres by soaking them. You’ll also pass by the village washhouse and the pretty church. And finally, you’ll be able to admire some beautiful beech woods.

A testament to man’s ingenuity in constructing hydraulic works and his propensity to explore the depths.

Part 3 of the “Les Balcons du Suzon” trail A lovely, gentle trail walk through light woodland and along the cliff face. See notes in the practical information section.

Exploring the Val Suzon site above Sainte-Foy.

This is another section (2) of the marked trail "Les Balcons du Suzon". It follows on from the first route starting from Messigny-et-Vantoux towards Sainte-Foy. Part of the route is through woods and hillsides with views of the Val Suzon. The walking time depends on the hiker. The time indicated was calculated based on half walking and half trail running. From the start in Sainte Foy: 1 hour 30 minutes. From Sainte Foy back via theGR®7: 30 minutes (jogging pace).

A lovely walk from the entrance to the Gouffre de la Combe aux Prêtres, passing through the small village of Curtil-Saint-Seine and overlooking the Val Suzon valley.

For an almost complete tour of the Suzon balconies, on the right bank, starting from the Maison Forestière du Roy Jeannot. An easy, not very long route with little elevation gain, allowing you to admire the most beautiful panoramas of this part of the Val Suzon.

A lovely trail that passes by an old 18th-century washhouse, a spring and a promontory fort that takes us back 6,000 years.

Walk in the listed Val-Suzon valley. The prehistoric Châtelet d'Étaules and its spur bear witness to the early occupation of these places by humans. This valley has long been a crossing point connecting the Seine valley and the Saône valley.

Quite a varied route with many beautiful viewpoints. Several rocky passages, one of the Côte d'Or's most beautiful valleys.

Explore the Messigny Forest to Sainte-Anne. Return via the BMX site to the village. A route with very little elevation gain. This hike through the forest is very pleasant in the summer, with lily of the valley in May and orchids and foxgloves in June.

Last section of the Suzon balconies. Route taken in the direction of the Route d'Étaules - Roche Tire-Barbe car park (there and back). Beautiful trail along the edge of the cliffs with views of the Val Suzon.

A walk through the woods, known as the Grandes Charrières, taking in several valleys, including notably the Combe Froidevau and the Combe Pensa.

A pleasant walk through the woods of Savigny-le-Sec in search of the Puits de l’Ermitage. The Puits de l’Ermitage is located at GPS coordinates 47.455 N 5.0064 E

This route is closed to walkers at weekends from October to March. Le Creux Bleu is the resurgence (karstic formation) of the Francheville stream, which disappears a few kilometres upstream and is situated 20 metres from the River Ignon in the centre of the village.

Well-marked, fairly easy route (it is indicated on the hiking map (Dijon Ouest - Val Suzon - Sainte-Seine l'Abbaye - 3022ET). Beautiful views over the valley on a clear day. Itinerary initially structured in four parts (Les Balcons du Suzon, parts 1 to 4), with an outward and return section off the itinerary. ⚠️The complete trail is described here in its entirety, with no escape route.

A route well-known to local hikers, signposted by the CAF. The route given here (1h45/2h) from Messigny-et-Vantoux to Sainte-Foy was completed by a man in his sixties, walking on the uphill sections and trail running on the flat and downhill sections... This route forms part of a longer hike (Tour du Val Suzon).

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.

A short, shaded walk along paths that are sometimes little-used, offering a beautiful view of Val-Suzon from Roche Tabot.

A circular walk in the Forest of Messigny, with its lily of the valley in May and its orchids and foxgloves in June.

A beautiful, undulating walk through the woods. Please note that the route may be slippery in wet or humid conditions.

A beautiful walk, mainly through woods, which is not difficult but is good for your heart thanks to the gentle slope. A beautiful valley to finish.

An easy walk to explore the prehistoric site of Châtelet d’Étaules, starting from the car park on the edge of the RD 971. The route takes in several magnificent viewpoints, including the one above the Combe du Diable and the balcony-like section overlooking the Combe Renevey, which offers views of the Éperon Barré and the plateaus on the left bank of the Val Suzon.

A short hike south-west of Messigny, towards the Château de Vantoux, the Combe Grivot and the farms on the plateau. This is an easy route for exploring the Suzon valley and a small combe, the Combe Grivot, which is characteristic of the valley with its stunted trees and stony slopes.

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.

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.

Through the valleys and forests around Moloy, this is a long summer walk, often in the shade, offering the chance to explore the valleys and springs of the Ignon Valley. The route passes by the two ‘Juments’ – Moloy and Courtivron – which are the two farms on the limestone plateaus above Moloy.

This lovely walk, which starts next to the old Val-Suzon Forges, will allow you to admire the charming old villages of Val-Suzon Haut and Bas, with their old houses, the church at Val-Suzon Bas, and the surrounding green valley. You’ll also walk through the Grande Combe Forest and enjoy the magnificent view from the Roche Tabot viewpoint, perched above the village of Val-Suzon Haut.

A not-too-long walk to explore the three springs on the hillsides to the east of Darois, alternating between the GR®2 and the GR®7.

A very easy hike on the outskirts of Dijon, between Vantoux and Hauteville.

An easy family walk on the outskirts of the Dijon conurbation. 80 per cent of the route is shaded. A good introduction to what remains to be discovered in the Val Suzon.

A lovely walk, starting from Darois along part of the Bouton d’Or trail through the woods, then from Étaules through pleasant countryside overlooking the Dijon region.

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

Magnificent valley at Vau de roche. Cliffs, rock shelters, caves, headlands and views of the famous Creux Percé abyss.

A hike that isn’t too long and isn’t particularly difficult, allowing you to see, via a few short detours, many of the wonders of the Val Suzon: the geological formations of the cliffs and valleys, the River Suzon and its tuff steps, the vast forest on the plateau, the caves and rock formations, and the spectacular Creux Percé chasm!

A pleasant walk through the Bois de la Brosse, starting from the wash house in the centre of Dienay.

Forest walk starting from Ahuy and heading towards Vantoux.

This walk takes you along the Norges, through the villages of Norges (Haut and Bas), Bretigny and Clénay, and also across the start of the Langres Plateau as you head to the Fontaine aux Lions and return to Norges at the end. Along the way, you’ll encounter numerous natural, historical and legendary points of interest.

In our region, there are many stone structures called cadoles, cabotes or cabiotes, which were once used as shelters by farmers. Winegrowers' huts are piles of stones gathered from fields, and a similar structure, murgers, refers to piles of stones left over from clearing fields. The proposed route allows you to discover some of these structures, which have been restored by a local association. You can find out more about their work and explanations on their website, with the participation of the "Sentiers" integration association. This is our small rural heritage. It is important to know about it (and to preserve it), as well as the customs of a bygone era, which have nevertheless shaped our landscapes. In the region, the terms "cadoles" and "cabotes" refer to the same type of construction, often found near vineyards. However, the term "cabiote" is used very locally in the Hauteville-les-Dijon area.

From Norges-la-Ville town hall, take the Norges observatory trail. Follow a boardwalk on stilts to Norges-le-Bas, then discover the old stone houses of the villages of Norges and Brétigny. Along the way you'll see 4 washhouses, 2 small waterfalls and plenty of wildlife.Ideal for families, preferably from April to October.