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Thoisy-le-Désert walks
Tour of Lake Cercey to the Dionne pond
Visorando Member
6.08 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Thoisy-le-Désert (Côte-d'Or)
An easy, bucolic walk. Lake Cercey and its feed channel running alongside the golf course at the Château de Chailly-sur-Armançon, the Dionne wash house with its spillway into a crystal-clear, beautifully wooded pond. Two villages with traditional houses.
Via Veuchey
Association / Club / Walk leader12.01 mi
+896 ft
-879 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pouilly-en-Auxois (Côte-d'Or)
This day-long hike will take you on a journey of discovery along the Burgundy Canal and its structures, as well as the valleys and plateaus of the Auxois region. As you climb higher, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views.
Between castles and mills in the upper Armançon valley
8.12 mi
+525 ft
-505 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chailly-sur-Armançon (Côte-d'Or)
This half-day hike will take you from the valleys to the plateaus of the Auxois in a bucolic setting.
Rigoles and Lake Tillot
6.48 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meilly-sur-Rouvres (Côte-d'Or)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, on a well-maintained path.
It’s an ideal route for a family walk.
Caution! There are a few crossings of minor roads with some traffic.
Via the rigoles and the Burgundy Canal
11.71 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meilly-sur-Rouvres (Côte-d'Or)
A hike along the Burgundy Canal, its supply channels and a reservoir, to discover how the canal works. It does not cross any forests, which means you won't find yourself in the middle of big game hunting season. It is therefore a beautiful hike for sunny winter days.
Castle and Saint-Jean Chapel in Soussey-sur-Brionne
8.01 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Martrois (Côte-d'Or)
Circular route starting from Martrois that will take you to the Saint-Jean Chapel, passing close to a bison farm and then Soussey-sur-Brionne Castle.
Tour des Hautots de Civry et Bellenot
7.25 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Civry-en-Montagne (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful half-day hike in the hills of Auxois with views stretching far into the distance on a clear day.
From the heights of Civry to the Brenne Valley
7.31 mi
+630 ft
-640 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Civry-en-Montagne (Côte-d'Or)
This hike will take you from the Auxois plateaus to the Brenne valley through varied and verdant landscapes.
From Châteauneuf-en-Auxois to Chaudenay-le-Château
7.32 mi
+758 ft
-886 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf (Côte-d'Or)
This magnificent village, which ranks among the most beautiful villages in France, is well worth a visit for its wonderful medieval fortress. Pass through the pretty villages of Bouhey and Crugey with their wash houses, then cross the Burgundy Canal.
Walk near Chaumont
2.28 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf (Côte-d'Or)
A short, picturesque circular route with a few pleasant climbs offering a beautiful view of the village of Châteauneuf. Game is often spotted here.
Mont Saint-Jean circuit
11.45 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,007 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
Located in the heart of Burgundy, halfway between Pouilly en Auxois and Saulieu, on the edge of the Morvan and Auxois regions, Mont Saint-Jean is a medieval village whose castle stands 490 m high on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a wide valley through which the Doran and Serein rivers flow. Its highest point rises to 578 metres (Croix Thomas).
On the heights of Mont-Saint-Jean
5.85 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Mont-Saint-Jean (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
This short loop marked out in Blue is part of the Auxois lakes routes marked out in Green-Yellow, covering some 200 kilometres.These walking routes are maintained and marked by the 5 markers of the Rando-Gym-Civry association, affiliated to CDRP21.This half-day walk will enable you to discover the pretty medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean and, from the heights, the beautiful views over the Auxois to the east and the Morvan to the south and west.
Path in Uncey-le-Franc
3.62 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Uncey-le-Franc (Côte-d'Or)
Uncey-le-Franc is a small country village, formerly a Templar landmark.
This short hike forms a circular route starting in front of the church at an altitude of 350 metres.
Stories of castles between Missery, Mont-Saint-Jean and Charny
12.47 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,115 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Missery (Côte-d'Or)
A circular route starting from Missery takes us from an 18th-century château to a 10th-century château in Mont-Saint-Jean (not forgetting its medieval town), passing by the archaeological site of La Grange du Mont (13th century), before a quick stop at La Croisette, or at least its cross, and ending in the charming village of Charny with a glimpse of the remains of its 13th-century castle.
Between Missery and Mont-Saint-Jean
7.26 mi
+879 ft
-860 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Missery (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk, without any particular difficulty, which takes you through the pretty villages of Missery and Mont-Saint-Jean, and up to the plateau where there is an archaeological site. The undergrowth is pleasant, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, and the views of the Auxois and Morvan regions are superb. Most of the paths are well shaded and well maintained. This route, which is very well marked in yellow, is also described in the information sheets available from the Précy-sous-Thil Tourist Office.
The Chaume circuit
6.65 mi
+830 ft
-830 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Colombier (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
La Chaume, the highest point (548m) between the upper Ouche valley and the Auxois region, offers beautiful panoramic views.
Buan Forest: Creux de la Pierre
Tourist office
4.69 mi
+338 ft
-315 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Jouey (Côte-d'Or)
The route is entirely through forest composed of deciduous and coniferous trees. There is a lovely viewpoint over the valley and the hamlets that make up the village of Blangey along the route.Be careful during the hunting season (September to February) when passing near hunting huts!