Palleau Forest Trail

There is a car park at the start of the circular route, below the D5.

(S/E) Take the main track to the first junction.

(1) Take the path on the left, then follow the yellow markings to the right. When you reach the forest track, take it to the left until you reach the tarmac road.

(2) Turn right onto it and continue for about 350 m.

(3) At Reppe l'Évêque, take the path into the woods on the right. Follow the yellow markings for 800 metres to return to the forest track and turn left.

(4) At the junction (marker 203), continue straight on for about 300 m.

(5) Turn right at the Bois Variot junction. Leave the forest track and take a path.

(6) At Bois Chanlat, continue along this path which branches off to the right to return to a junction taken at the start of the circular route.

(1) Turn left onto the forest track to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Signposting: follow the signs (PA2) and the yellow markings (short hike trail).

Safety instructions: be well equipped (rucksack, first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Take a mobile phone with you. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked trails. Keep away from forestry work. Respect private property and the regulations in force. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything amiss on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

Near this circular route, you will find the village of Écuelles, bordered by the Saône. Among the sights in this village are its Romanesque church and its large-scale lock, which is used by pleasure and commercial vessels. There is also a potter,“Le Feu Eaux Arts Terre”, in the centre of Écuelles who may open the doors to his workshop and shop, depending on his availability.