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Sivignon walks
A trip to the valley from the Butte de Suin
Tourist office
9.13 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Suin (Saône-et-Loire)
An unmissable viewpoint offering a magnificent panorama of the Charolais and Beaujolais hills. This route invites you to discover an unspoilt landscape, alternating between meadows and forests.
Butte de Suin, starting from Buffières
Visorando Member11.21 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,457 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Buffières (Saône-et-Loire)
Setting off from Buffières, we head for Suin and its famous “butte” via theGR®76Cand then theGR®7. The Butte de Suin rises to around 600 m. From the orientation table, there is a 360° view. You can see the Charolais region to the west, Mont Saint-Vincent and Montceau-les-Mines to the north-west, the Chalon region to the north-east, the Cluny region to the east, and Mont Saint-Cyr and the foothills of the Beaujolais to the south. The return journey is via Sivignon.
From Verosvres to Chevagny-sur-Guye via the GR®7
15.14 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,841 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail between the Col des Vaux, in the commune of Verosvres, and Chevagny-sur-Guye, passing by the Butte de Suin
This is a very quiet section of the GR®7. There are no signposts at some junctions and no footprints in the tall grass to mark the route, so you must take an IGN map with you, although a GPS device is preferable.
This section of the GR® needs to be more popular, as it is not difficult and offers beautiful scenery. The view from the Butte de Suin is magnificent.
From Verosvres to Mont Rigaud via the GR®7
17.52 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,529 ft
11h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Verosvres (Saône-et-Loire)
On the GR®7 trail, between the Col des Vaux in the commune of Verosvres and Mont Rigaud, passing through the village of Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères.
There are many shaded sections in the forest and beautiful landscapes.
The trail is sometimes unmarked, so bring an IGN map, but it is preferable to have a GPS device.
Saint-André-le-Désert circular
5.88 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-le-Désert (Saône-et-Loire)
The village of Saint-André-le-Désert is located between Clunisois and Charolais. I suggest this short walk in the heart of the Charolais cattle breeding region. The paths run through a landscape of rolling hills and hedgerows. You will pass through small hamlets with stone houses and places steeped in history. Suitable for families.
The hillside walk from Beaubery
8.97 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,010 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaubery (Saône-et-Loire)
Starting from the village of Beaubery, this walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the Charolais bocage. The route winds its way through hills and along small country lanes, revealing sweeping views.
The ridges of Montagne de Saint-Cyr
6.03 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Matour (Saône-et-Loire)
Large circular figure-of-eight on Mont Saint-Cyr (771m) located near Montmelard, Aigueperse and Matour
starting from En Crozan (769m).
Discover beautiful panoramic views of the Morvan, Mont Blanc, Mont Saint-Rigaud and Puy de Dôme. Wander through meadows, Douglas firs, holly, beech and oak trees.
The mills of Brionnais-Pays Clayettois
9.22 mi
+850 ft
-879 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gibles (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, easy walk in the Brionnais-Pays Clayettois region, surrounded by peace and greenery. The route allows you to discover some of the ponds and old grain mills.
Circular route from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux via Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne
9.93 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,286 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk with a varied route, though best avoided in hot weather, offering beautiful rural scenery on both sides of the two valleys. This route first follows ascending ridges, then crosses the small hamlet of Nuzillet before joining a descending ridge passing through Saint-Christophe-la-Montagne. In total, 6 km of ascent and 9 km of descent await you.
Walk through the valleys of the Mâconnais
6.48 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,073 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you along the border between the Beaujolais, Mâconnais and Charollais regions. Passing through this charming village in Saône-et-Loire with a population of 300, this outing offers a real breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from the city.
The Montmain Cross
4.15 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
Marked route in the hills above Verzé, between Mâcon and Cluny.
Starting from the Rampon quarry, you will cross the woods of Verzé and then climb up to the Croix Montmain. You will follow the Chemin des Chevaliers (GR®) with a magnificent view of the Val Lamartinien and the castle of Berzé-le-Chatel. On the way back, you will cross the hamlet of Les Tardys. The circular route ends with a picturesque path offering views of the pastures.
From Col de la Percée to Mont Saint-Romain
8.24 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk offering beautiful landscapes and viewpoints, between forest and meadows bordered by low dry-stone walls. The steepness is very gradual on the first part of the walk, allowing you to reach the summit of Mont Saint-Romain without any particular difficulty. On the return journey, the slopes are steeper, but never unmanageable. A perfect walk for those who want a good outing but don't want to put too much strain on their legs.
Blanot Cave and Mont Saint-Romain, starting from Donzy-le-Pertuis
8.85 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,467 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Donzy-le-Pertuis (Saône-et-Loire)
A pleasant, wooded walk, with an optional detour to the Blanot Caves (entrance fee in summer) followed by a stunning viewpoint at Mont Saint-Romain.
Circular walk between Blanot and Cortambert
5.83 mi
+915 ft
-906 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk will take you from the Grison Valley to the Grosne Valley, climbing the slopes of the Bois de la Roche. The narrowness of the former will prepare you for the vast expanse of the latter. History will accompany your every step, with a deanery and castles adorning each of their slopes.
Circular Culey starting from Blanot
6.40 mi
+1,020 ft
-991 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating route that will take you along a newly marked trail through the municipal woodlands of Blanot, offering some very pretty views, and through the Combe du Nivernais.
It continues along the Grison with its old mills before climbing up to Culey and reaching the shade of the woods on the Faitral path, which offers glimpses of the Grosne valley in places.
The Blanot circular route via Mont Saint-Romain
5.55 mi
+896 ft
-899 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A short, slightly challenging circular walk that takes you through vineyards, scrubland and woods from one of the most beautiful villages in the Clunisois region to its highest peak, Mont Saint-Romain, above which you can sometimes spot paragliders on certain days.
Vivier Circular Route and the Blanot Caves
3.65 mi
+709 ft
-699 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Blanot (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, starting from a well-preserved village with a unique heritage.
Here, nothing comes without a bit of effort. You always have to go up before you can come down. But if you give it a go, your steps will take you through the vineyards to the Blanot caves, a protected site which, in winter, is home to small colonies of common pipistrelles and lesser and greater horseshoe bats – species that play a major role in the site’s reputation. The return journey will take you through the shade of the woods.
The summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier from Serrières
10.18 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,991 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Serrières (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Hike from Serrières to the summit of Signal de la Mère Boitier
This hike largely follows the yellow-marked Mâcon Tourisme route (14 km | 4 hours 40 minutes on foot), which can be downloaded here, and another part of the Crêtes route, marked in blue from Mère Boitier to the hamlet of Les Guérins.
Roche Coche, La Belouse, Escolles, Vanzé from Verzé
9.40 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,450 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verzé (Saône-et-Loire)
From Verzé, in the Haut Mâconnais, this circular route winds its way through vineyards and woods. First, we climb towards Échanault to reach Roche Coche via Champ de la Boivine. The Roche Coche orientation table offers a beautiful view of the Val Lamartine, the Roche de Solutré and, in the distance, the Hauts du Beaujolais. Next, head back up towards Les Bruyères, then descend to Chanaud and turn north-east towards Escolles and Vanzé to return to Verzé.
Circular route from village to village west of Cormatin
9.28 mi
+472 ft
-486 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cormatin (Saône-et-Loire)
To the west of Cormatin, in the heart of the Ban Sacré, this walk may occasionally involve getting your feet wet during heavy rain, but above all it offers the chance to discover some of the most beautiful Cluniac sites.
Hamlets and heritage of the Pays Sans'Freinois
9.29 mi
+673 ft
-686 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien-des-Bois (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk rich in heritage and charm, taking in the hamlet of Giverdier with its Brionnaise-style houses and the hamlet of Saint-Georges. You can also admire Drée Castle, Baubigny Pond and the Romanesque Chapel of Saint-Prix.
The Montagne de Dun and the Mussy Viaduct
10.62 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,617 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Varennes-sous-Dun (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover the Clayettois region, heading for one of its most beautiful viewpoints: the Montagne de Dun. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the Mussy Viaduct, listed as a historic monument.
A circular route to the north of Joncy
6.39 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Joncy (Saône-et-Loire)
This route starting from Joncy will take you past plenty of stonework. From the quarries and stone houses in Rains to the Domaine du Petit Balay with its large square tower and a pile of stone gathered from fields.
Panoramic views of the rocky outcrops and châteaux of the Mâconnais vineyards
6.25 mi
+348 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
This stage begins opposite the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, classified as a Grand Site de France, with a panoramic view of the Jura mountain ranges and Mont Blanc. You pass through two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF) and renowned vineyards (Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles), overlooking the châteaux of Chasselas and Vinzelles.
In uncle’s footsteps
4.37 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A delightful stroll through boxwood and vineyards, with the added bonus of a splendid panoramic view from the top of the famous Roche de Solutré.The return journey, via the north, takes you off the official route and away from the tourist traffic.
Mont de Pouilly, and the Hills of Solutré and Vergisson
11.07 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.
At the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
6.55 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A shorter version of the long circular route starting from La Grange du Bois (featured on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12 who thoroughly enjoyed it!
Solutré - Vergisson - Mont de Pouilly via the Grange du Bois
12.91 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.
Ascent of the Roche de Solutré
2.02 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A family hike offering magnificent views of the Mâconnais vineyards and, if the sky is clear, much further afield towards the Mont Blanc Massif.
From Carapone to Rains on stone-lined paths
6.22 mi
+610 ft
-627 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Saône-et-Loire)
This 10km loop hike starts from Saint-Clément-sur-Guye, with the Carapone at its highest point (440m), and takes in the villages of Saint-Clément-sur-Guye (Romanesque church listed as a historic monument in 1927, a tower to the east of the church), Rains, commune of Joncy (pretty stone houses), Le Petit Ballay, its square tower, its 'Murgers' (piles of stones removed from the vines), before Corcelles (hamlet of Saint-Clément).
Circular in the upper Mâconnais region starting from Chasselas
9.29 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,775 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chasselas (Saône-et-Loire)
A magnificent hike starting from Chasselas. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the two rocks, Solutré and Vergisson, from Mont de Pouilly, as well as the beautiful paths of the Grange du Bois. You will discover the wine-growing landscape as well as the fields and forests of the region with the Grange du Bois. A challenging hike that will delight lovers of the great outdoors.
The foothills of Dunet from Anglure-sous-Dun via Les Forestiers
5.27 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Anglure-sous-Dun (Saône-et-Loire)
The valleys and foothills south of Montagne de Dunet (736m) and Dun (709m) through the bocage and forests.
Simone Boudriot Trail in Saint-Gengoux-le-National
5.62 mi
+659 ft
-679 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
Route proposed and maintained by the Balades et Patrimoine association. It offers a walk through the woods surrounding the villages of Saint-Gengoux and Saint-Martin-de-Croix.
The box trees
6.66 mi
+702 ft
-709 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
From the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, a route via the Crainseny Viaduct and Culles-les-Roches.
Saint-Gengoux-le-National and Crainseny viaduct
8.94 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk starts in the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, continues to Culle-les-Roches, a village below a cliff with a cave, and returns via a lost viaduct in the forest.
The Green Beaujolais
11.56 mi
+1,985 ft
-1,985 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jullié (Rhône)
This hike allows you to discover the upper Beaujolais region. The route is varied, passing through vineyards around the village and woods. It leads to the Rontécolon orientation table, the highest point of the route, and passes through the Col de la Sibérie, where there is a memorial to the martyrs of the Resistance.
The Montagne de Dun
6.78 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mussy-sous-Dun (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through a key site in the history of southern Brionnais, with varied panoramic views towards the Morvan to the north, the Monts de la Madeleine to the west, and the entire Beaujolais Massif to the south.
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Route des Clochers from Chassigny-sous-Dun
10.92 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,437 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chassigny-sous-Dun (Saône-et-Loire)
With shaded paths and splendid panoramic views, treat yourself to a break in the countryside. Discover the Mussy-sous-Dun Viaduct, the Romanesque Chapel of Chassigny, and La Madone for a breathtaking view. A short detour to the Chapel of Dun, along the route, will allow you to enjoy one of the region’s most beautiful viewpoints.
