Tour des Hautots de Civry et Bellenot

A beautiful half-day hike in the hills of Auxois with views stretching far into the distance on a clear day.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.66 km
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    Average duration: 3h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 118 m
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    Descent: - 116 m

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    Highest point: 570 m
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    Lowest point: 493 m

Description of the walk

Access: To get to the starting point, leave the A38 Pouilly-en-Auxois - Dijon motorway at Civry-en-Montagne (exit 26).
Then follow signs for Civry-en-Montagne. Turn left at the intersection towards the church and continue to the exit of Civry towards a calvary under some lime trees. There, you can park on the side of the road.

(S) Walk down Grande Rue towards the church (north-east).

Yellow markings
(1) At the church crossroads, turn left onto the D108f and follow it. Do not go down the grassy path on the right; leave the village via the D108f.

(2) About 280 metres after leaving the village, leave the D128f on the right and take the dirt track that runs along the edge of the fields. Leave the first one and follow the second one.

Further on, this road becomes a forest path, which you should follow to the water catchment. Continue straight ahead, slightly to your left. Do not go down towards the pumping station.

(3) You will come back onto the D108f, which you should take on your right for a few metres. Then take the woodland path on your left, follow it, and turn left when you reach the plateau.

Continue along the wooden path towards the south until you reach the tarmac road, which you will take on your right.

Green markings
At the T-junction, continue straight ahead until the next crossroads.

(4) Turn onto the first gravel field path on your right.

Yellow & green markings
After about 850 metres, turn onto the first path on your left which descends towards a small valley, towards Martrois (5km on the Chaume la Rave sign, altitude 515m).

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(5) After a short descent, take the path that branches off slightly to the left in the bend where you can see the valley. This path climbs back up towards the fields on the plateau. Follow it westwards for about 900 metres until you reach the tarmac road, avoiding the paths that branch off to the right.

(6) Follow the tarmac road on your right, then very quickly take the left fork at the V-shaped crossroads towards Bellenot. Follow this road for about 1.5 kilometres, avoiding a field path that goes to the left.

(7) You will arrive at Rente Samson, an old farm building that has been converted into a residential house. At this three-way junction, take the path on the left. Follow this tarmac path, which curves slightly to the left, avoiding the small paths that lead to the fields on the right.

Yellow & green markings
When the path bends to the left, you will see the markings again. Follow them straight ahead, do not turn right or left. Continue eastwards.

Yellow markings
(8) When you reach a tarmac road (sign for Combe Carrée, altitude 545m), take it on your left for about 300 metres.

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(9) Continue along the first path on the right after the pine forest, heading east for about 850 metres.

(10) You will arrive at a tarmac road. Do not turn right, but continue straight ahead on this road.

After 800 metres, you will be back at your car.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 542 m - Car park near a calvary under the lime trees
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 523 m - Crossroads towards the church
  3. 2 : km 0.98 - alt. 522 m - Two paths start on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 502 m - Crossing the D108f
  5. 4 : km 3.54 - alt. 537 m - Chemin empierré
  6. 5 : km 4.54 - alt. 510 m - At the start of the valley, turn left. Near the - Source de la Brionne
  7. 6 : km 5.45 - alt. 528 m - Tarmac road
  8. 7 : km 7.02 - alt. 502 m - La Rente Samson, three-way junction
  9. 8 : km 9.71 - alt. 544 m - Combe Carrée, altitude 545m
  10. 9 : km 10.04 - alt. 555 m - At the edge of the pine forest, turn right.
  11. 10 : km 10.88 - alt. 562 m - Crossroads with the tarmac road
  12. S/E : km 11.66 - alt. 542 m - Car park near a calvary under the lime trees

Notes

Be very careful during hunting season as you will be crossing wooded areas where big game hunting is common.
Wear hiking boots that provide good ankle support, as the terrain is rocky and there is a risk of sprains.
There are no water supply points along the route.

For information on accommodation in the area:
La Capitainerie - marina - 1 rue de la coopérative - 21320 Pouilly en Auxois
Tel: 03 80 90 77 36 / Fax: 03 80 90 81 66
info@pouilly-auxois.com
www.pouilly-auxois.com

Worth a visit

(1) Beautiful view of the Brenne valley and the Grosbois-en-Montagne dam.

(3) In June, you will see martagon lilies. Please do not pick them as they are a protected species.

(5) Before taking the left path, you can make a round trip into the valley to the source of the Brionne, which flows into stone troughs. This adds about 400 metres to the route.

(10) Before reaching this point, at the power line, you will have a view of the Morvan to the south. If the air is clear, you will see the Haut Folin, the highest point in the Morvan (901 metres).
It is easily recognisable thanks to the telecommunications antenna at its summit.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
GIFFARD Michel sosthene
GIFFARD Michel sosthene

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Moderately difficult course in rainy weather
Beautiful surroundings

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Fluorett
Fluorett

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's true that a large part of the route was on a small road, but it was very quiet. However, I didn't find any clear views as I had expected. Don't forget to visit the wash houses and the view of the lake, just below the starting point (a nice little bonus to the hike, less than 1 km away). However, to get to the lake, you'll need to walk 4.5 km x 2 (interesting in good weather). Thank you for this route.

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Christian21
Christian21

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I combined this route with the other Civry route to descend to the Grosbois reservoir, then climbed back up via the departmental road, which added some lovely views. There are a lot of roads, but they are small and very quiet, so it's not a problem. The route is very well described, but I did hesitate after point 3 when turning left: I followed the route downloaded onto my GPS, but the path is steep and not very visible. A pleasant hike, thank you.

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POINSIN JF
POINSIN JF

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

:A pleasant route, mostly tarmac, but in the right proportions. Very well explained, which is not always the case.

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saint-apollinaire
saint-apollinaire

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy route.
Route completed on a sunny autumn day.
The first part of the route through the woods offers the chance to discover a multitude of mushrooms (autumn with lots of rain). The paths are nevertheless very passable.
Beautiful colours of nature.
A short detour to Bellenot is recommended, with its beautiful little church and stone bell tower. This only slightly lengthens the route, especially as the village is in the name of the route.
Thank you for this route.

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BROCKMANN
BROCKMANN

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

nice view of the plateau

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paspatrand
paspatrand

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant short hike that alternates between woodland and good paths through fields. No particular difficulties, so accessible to all.

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fannettefizz
fannettefizz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Nice forest at the start, but then too much tarmac for my liking.
Not unpleasant, but I won't be doing it again
to be avoided at all costs during hunting season

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morvan21
morvan21

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Flat route, no spectacular views of the surrounding area, little variation in elevation.
Departure from charming Civry: stone crosses, hundred-year-old lime trees, characterful or more recent houses, typical squares and streets...
Path often lined with hedges and trees.
The first part of Civry (points 1 to 3) is the prettiest, with a hilly forest path lined with majestic trees and limestone rocks.
It's a shame the weather isn't playing ball.

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mamie
mamie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A route that follows small tarmac roads and is largely exposed. It was very hot that day. Avoid during periods of high heat. Instead, take the route that descends to the lake.

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CURCHOD Jean-François
CURCHOD Jean-François

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very beautiful route

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CURCHOD Jean-François
CURCHOD Jean-François

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It's a shame that some parts are not marked.

Happy holidays and see you next year!

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