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Vareilles (Yonne) walks
Between Vareilles and Pont-sur-Vanne via Chigy
Visorando Member
7.76 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Vareilles (Yonne) (Yonne)
A short, flat, easy walk or cycle (suitable for all types of bikes).Along the way, you’ll discover, amongst other things: the Ferme des Prés (a listed dovecote), the Ru de Vareilles, the village of Pont-sur-Vanne, the old railway line from Sens to Troyes, the Vanne (a Category 1 river), the Paris water pumping station in Chigy, the Lavoir à Moutons, the narrow streets of Chigy, the Fontaine Saint-Léger, and the church in Vareilles.
Pont-sur-Vanne, Les Clérimois, Chigy, starting from Vareilles
13.58 mi
+440 ft
-466 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vareilles (Yonne) (Yonne)
A lovely cycle ride that takes in some interesting paths at the start of the Champagne Crayeuse (Natura 2000 site) and along the River Vanne.A ride between the Pays d’Othe and the Champagne Crayeuse. A beautiful viewpoint halfway along the route, overlooking the Vanne Valley as far as the eye can see.
Vaudeurs and the hilltop hamlets from Vareilles
15.42 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Vareilles (Yonne) (Yonne)
A walk through the Vareilles Valley to Vaudeurs along a quiet little road, then back via the hilltop hamlets surrounding this pretty valley. A few disused wells along the route, a Bollée windmill and a medieval tower, the Salazar Tower.
Discovering Vareilles
3.85 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vareilles (Yonne) (Yonne)
All around this route, you will find signs with QR codes telling you about the history of the places you encounter.
The Champ-Fêtu Forest
7.56 mi
+538 ft
-525 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vareilles (Yonne) (Yonne)
From Vareilles, discover the beautiful Champs-Fêtu forest, reforested at the end of the 18th century. You will walk along the wild boar park and arrive at the old Champ-Fêtu farm and its 35-metre giant sequoia.
The Vaumort Menhir Route
4.50 mi
+427 ft
-430 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vaumort (Yonne)
A walk around Vaumort, taking in its church, the Vallimaurais goat farm and the ‘Pierre aux Sorciers’ menhir, before heading up towards the forest and the Vaumartin valley.
The Vanne Hills circular route
5.65 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Chigy (Yonne)
From Chigy (Les Vallées de la Vanne) to Pont-sur-Vanne, this trail passes through natural sites included in the European Natura 2000 network, which recognises the richness of their flora and fauna.
The dry grasslands on chalk offer significant and unique floral diversity. The view over the Vanne valley is breathtaking.
Information boards along the route explain the site’s natural riches.
The cider route starting from Cerisiers
9.69 mi
+479 ft
-459 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cerisiers (Yonne)
You will discover the village of Cerisiers, the old brick dryer and the Villechétive stud farm. It is a beautiful walk in the forest with a recommended detour to Les Brissots, a museum and cider producer.
Montagne Julien Trail
Tourist office
5.89 mi
+620 ft
-597 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Villiers-Louis (Yonne)
This circular walk, which presents no major difficulties, offers varied and picturesque scenery (open views and woodland) along minor roads, tracks and forest paths.
The Villiers-Louis Bell Tower Circular Walk
4.33 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villiers-Louis (Yonne)
This easy circular walk follows clear paths that skirt the village of Villiers-Louis, allowing you to explore its church and the surrounding countryside.
Around Les Clérimois
10.03 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Clérimois (Yonne)
A long walk through the countryside around Les Clérimois, with a stop in each hamlet and at the Saint-Hubert Chapel.
Route of Resistance between Les Bordes and Dixmont
12.90 mi
+876 ft
-850 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Bordes (Yonne) (Yonne)
This trail takes you on a discovery of Dixmont and Les Bordes via a themed route (marked in green) dedicated to the Resistance; it is dotted with information panels. It recounts the story of the two maquis groups known as “Bourgogne”, which were based in this part of the Othe Forest during the winter and spring of 1944. Walkers will thus learn about the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the ‘sedentary’ Resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.
Route du Maquis de Bourgogne autour de Les Bordes
5.70 mi
+489 ft
-466 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Bordes (Yonne) (Yonne)
This easy walk takes you on a journey of discovery through Les Bordes and its hamlets. Above all, it allows you to step back in time to the summer of 1944, to follow in the footsteps of one of the maquis groups known as ‘Bourgogne’. This route, marked in yellow and dotted with historical information panels, recounts the attack of 3 August 1944, the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the ‘sedentary’ resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.
Exploring the wells around Dixmont
10.41 mi
+692 ft
-689 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dixmont (Yonne)
This route on the hills above Dixmont allows you to explore the old wells in the hamlets, which were in use right up until the 1970s. As you wander along the paths, you will also come across prehistoric remains, such as polishing stones and dolmens. A true journey back in time, set against a lush green backdrop.
Around Dixmont, from the mine to the Priory of L'Enfourchure
8.04 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dixmont (Yonne)
This varied route allows you to explore the commune of Dixmont – the seat of a royal castellany in the12th century – and its surroundings. Of particular interest: the Priory of L'Enfourchure, founded by the Counts of Joigny in 1209. Ruined by the wars ofthe 15th and16th centuries, it was rebuilt in the16th century. Also visible along the route is the entrance to a former lignite mine, which was in operation duringthe 19th century.
Route du Maquis de Bourgogne autour de Dixmont
4.36 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dixmont (Yonne)
This easy route takes you on a journey of discovery through Dixmont and its surroundings. Above all, it allows you to step back in time to the spring of 1944 and walk in the footsteps of a member of the Maquis known as "Bourgogne". This route, marked in red and dotted with historical information panels, recounts the attack of 15 May 1944, the lives and struggles of the maquis fighters, as well as the sedentary resistance fighters, who were numerous in the farms, hamlets and villages.
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