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Uchon Rocks Circular Route
Visorando Member
7.20 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,339 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the beautiful rolling countryside around Uchon. Forests of beech, oak, chestnut and Douglas fir alternate with pastures and small ponds. And, of course, you’ll see the many granite boulders – typical of the Uchon mountains – that dot the route, including the famous Rochers du Carnaval and the magnificent viewpoint over the Arroux plain and Mont Beuvray. The route is mostly shaded, making it very pleasant on sunny days.
Short Uchon trail
5.48 mi
+774 ft
-781 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
This short circuit, accessible to all, passes by several ponds and most of Uchon's rocky sites. 85% of the route is in the shade. It's a short walk, but you can enjoy a meal beforehand or afterwards at the Auberge de la Croix de Messire Jean (hostel).
Uchon, the land of rocks
12.60 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
Uchon is considered "the pearl of Morvan": a corner of unspoilt nature.
Circular route from La Chapelle-sous-Uchon
4.21 mi
+469 ft
-479 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-sous-Uchon (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk starting from the pretty little village of La Chapelle-sous-Uchon, taking us through the hamlets of Murger and Vilclair.
Champmartin, La Porte de Broye and the Étang du Fou
5.50 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,063 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Broye (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through the Broye hills starting from the village, with a gradual climb, passing through Champmartin, the Porte de Broye and the Étang du Fou.
Throughout the route, you’ll enjoy the shade of the trees and a variety of vegetation.
Marnay Lakes Circular starting from Marmagne
5.00 mi
+709 ft
-738 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
The route offers several views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley, with a long stretch through the woods and a section over the Mesvrin.
From the Mesvrin valley to the Brume valley
9.97 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,850 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Beautiful views of the Mesvrin and Brume valleys amidst numerous wooded areas.
Between Marmagne and St Symphorien on the heights of the Mesvrin valley
6.56 mi
+705 ft
-722 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A beautiful, undulating walk with stunning views of Marmagne, Saint-Symphorien and the Mesvrin valley.
On the heights of Haut Rançon
8.18 mi
+935 ft
-906 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk through rolling countryside with beautiful views, passing through the superb Planoise National Forest near the Rançon and its dam, which supplies water to Le Creusot.
From Marmagne to La Certenue and its magnificent panorama
11.20 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,506 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
Reach the highest point of the Mesvrin Valley with its superb views in a peaceful natural setting.
Circular walk between Étang and Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux
9.78 mi
+594 ft
-564 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Étang-sur-Arroux (Saône-et-Loire)
This pleasant circular route, which is largely shaded and therefore ideal in summer, will take you through the Morvan countryside between Étang-sur-Arroux and Saint-Didier-sur-Arroux. No particular difficulties in dry weather. In wet weather, there is a potentially muddy section north of the Bois du Clou.
Forests and streams around La Croix Blanchot
7.56 mi
+791 ft
-791 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A walk in the heart of nature through mainly shaded areas.
A walk around the Rançon and Martinet ponds in the heart of the Planoise forest
6.47 mi
+489 ft
-479 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marmagne (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely walk, mostly through state-owned woodland near the Rançon dam and the Étang du Martinet
Louvetière discovery circuit
3.34 mi
+489 ft
-489 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Broye (Saône-et-Loire)
The route proposed here has several objectives, including encouraging walkers to discover short and long-distance hiking trails by following the markings. On this circuit, in addition to the wolf-themed signage specific to the Circuit de la Louvetière, you will also encounter yellow markings that can be found throughout France.
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