Vernois-lès-Vesvres walks

A walk between Vernois-lès-Vesvres and Chalancey, setting off via the Champberceau Forest and returning via the plateau, including a visit to Chalancey Castle.

A circular route between the two villages, mainly through woodland. Unfortunately, on leaving Cussey-les-Forges, you have to take a section of the D120e as the Cussey Forest is completely fenced off.

A circular walk starting from Boussenois and heading to Vernois through the woods.

From Boussenois, head towards Foncegrive, partly through the woods; pass through Foncegrive and continue to Selongey, also via a small woodland path; pass through Selongey and head back up via the Sainte-Anne Chapel to return to Boussenois.

A walk between Boussenois and Rivière-les-Fosses via La Montagne and the woods of Grand Maisonnais

The area around Selongey, the birthplace of the Seb pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Gency walking trail. Its name is taken from one of the three hills overlooking the village. This easy, signposted trail will take you through the forest that covers much of this hill.You’ll cross the Venelle before reaching the hill. You’ll finish this walk by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

This signposted route is one of four trails starting from the Courvelles Sports Complex in Selongey. It will take you from the home of the pressure cooker to Foncegrive, a small village nestled at the bottom of its valley. You’ll return to Selongey via the beautiful Gency Forest. This route is not particularly difficult. Only a short, steep 100-metre stretch will set your heart racing a little faster.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m. You will pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending into the village. You will continue the walk along Rue du Mont and pass by the Church of Saint-Rémy de Foncegrive on your return to Selongey.

The Selongey area, home to the SEB pressure cooker, invites you to explore its Tertre hiking trail. Its name comes from the woodland you will pass through during this hike, which reaches a highest point of 415 m.You’ll pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary, along the Tille and Venelle wind farm, before descending a beautiful path to join the track that will take you back to Selongey. You’ll finish this hike by passing near the pressure cooker factory.

Gradually leave Selongey behind as you climb higher to discover the Venelle valley from a different perspective. This circular route links Selongey to Foncegrive, alternating between country lanes, woodland paths and village crossings. After an initial section through the woods, the route reaches the heights of Foncegrive and its viewpoint. The walk then passes through the village before gaining altitude again via the paths and woods of Gency. The return journey to Selongey offers one final change of scenery. The natural landscapes gradually give way to the urban and industrial heritage of a town closely linked to the history of SEB and the famous Cocotte-Minute.

Selongey takes its name from a Roman estate once situated at the ‘Champ de Mars’. Centuries of history have left it with some remarkable monuments: a 13th-century church housing a carillon of 48 bells, listed as a historic monument, and a 19th-century organ, the Chapel of Saint Gertrude (1530) and the Chapel of Saint Anne (1637). There are also a few old houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

A walk through plains and wooded areas in the north-western communes of Is-sur-Tille. Passing through little-known villages with a few points of interest (wash houses, fountains, churches).

An easy walk along good paths and trails, taking in two remarkable villages whilst passing through beautiful mixed woodland and some farmland offering interesting views.

From Crécey-sur-Tille, a circular route that takes you through the Tille Valley, the deciduous forests with their criss-crossing paths, and past the wind turbines that dominate the plateau. A route that’s mostly in the shade, but with a sunnier return journey along the Tille Valley.

At the gateway to the Tille Valley, Le Montaigu is a hamlet situated deep within the forest at Crécey-sur-Tille. This route will take you past the castle and its dovecote (visible from the road), the wash houses, the church and the natural heritage found in the forest. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a peaceful walk. Hunting days: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Côte-d’Or PDIPR route.

This route will take you to Crécey-sur-Tille Castle and its dovecote, wash houses, wayside crosses and the Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This walk will also take you through the forest via the Combe Vornay to the north-east of the village.