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Trail around Lac des Settons
Visorando Member 
9.12 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montsauche-les-Settons (Nièvre)
Magnificent walk around Lac des Settons with an almost constant view of the lake. Well-marked trail with plenty of shade along the way. Very little tarmac and guaranteed peace and quiet!
Mont de Pouilly, and the Hills of Solutré and Vergisson
Visorando Member 
11.07 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,188 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
Wonderful hike in Burgundy to discover "Solutré" (a landmark) and the "Rock of Vergisson”.
Trou du Duc
Visorando Member 
5.64 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,066 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arcenant (Côte-d'Or)
Discover a multi-faceted trail. A flat start along a stream, followed by the cliffs and the Trou du Duc. Pass through the forest and discover 2 historic sites: the Gallo-Roman site and the Monument du Maquis. Return through the vineyards.
Trail around Mont Afrique via the Naizou spring
Visorando Member 
4.02 mi
+377 ft
-381 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Corcelles-les-Monts (Côte-d'Or)
Short hike to discover the Fontaine du Naizou and the village of Flavignerot.
Trail around Lac de Saint-Agnan
Visorando Member 
5.19 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
With a surface area of 140ha, Lac de Saint-Agnan is a popular spot for fishing and family picnics. The tour of the lake is an easy stroll that offers a variety of views over the lake. It also offers the chance to discover a peat bog on a specially prepared path.
Roche d'Anse (Rock)
Visorando Member 
4.83 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or)
The rocky spur of Roche d'Anse is the highest point of Plain de Suzard (532m). Like a bow, a natural arch completes the southern entablature, reminiscent of the cliff at Étretat.
Saut de Gouloux (waterfall)
Visorando Member 
5.45 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gouloux (Nièvre)
The Gouloux waterfall is a famous tourist site in the Morvan. This walk offers a challenging approach to the site, with a mostly forested route including a few changes in altitude.
The end of the world
Visorando Member 
8.82 mi
+1,611 ft
-1,594 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Côte-d'Or
Hiking at the end of the world, a Jura retreat in the heart of the Côte d'Or! Majestic limestone cliffs gradually carved out by the Cozanne river.Route through undergrowth and along cliff edges (no real danger as long as you stay on the path).
Along the Cure river past the old bridge at Pierre-Perthuis
Visorando Member 
5.84 mi
+623 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Domecy-sur-Cure (Yonne)
From the charming village of Cure, after crossing the Bois de l'Épenay, you arrive at the beautiful site of Pierre-Perthuis, with its 18th-century arched bridge overlooked by the more recent road bridge. You then climb up the River Cure through the undergrowth. A steep climb leads to a superb viewpoint over the valley. A diversion to the statue of Notre-Dame de la Lumière and another viewpoint precedes the descent to the starting village.
At the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson
Visorando Member 
6.55 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,529 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A shorter version of the long circular route starting from La Grange du Bois (featured on this site), done with children aged 7 to 12 who thoroughly enjoyed it!
In uncle’s footsteps
Visorando Member 
4.37 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
A delightful stroll through boxwood and vineyards, with the added bonus of a splendid panoramic view from the top of the famous Roche de Solutré.The return journey, via the north, takes you off the official route and away from the tourist traffic.
Norges observatory trail
Visorando Member 
3.95 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Norges-la-Ville (Côte-d'Or)
From Norges-la-Ville town hall, take the Norges observatory trail. Follow a boardwalk on stilts to Norges-le-Bas, then discover the old stone houses of the villages of Norges and Brétigny. Along the way you'll see 4 washhouses, 2 small waterfalls and plenty of wildlife.Ideal for families, preferably from April to October.
On the roads of Southern Burgundy in Macon
Visorando Member 
6.99 mi
+807 ft
-781 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A hike along the balconies in the south of Burgundy through the vineyards.
The Cèlerons caves
Visorando Member 
6.09 mi
+764 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Val-Suzon (Côte-d'Or)
Magnificent valley at Vau de roche. Cliffs, rock shelters, caves, headlands and views of the famous Creux Percé abyss.
Brancion, a small medieval village
Visorando Member 
7.54 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,398 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Royer (Saône-et-Loire)
Discover Brancion, a small medieval village with a trip to "paradise".
The Seven Locks of Henri IV.
Tourist office 
6.08 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
Marked hike N°71.
A whole new way to discover the story of the construction of the Canal de Briare! With this hike you can follow a part of its water supply system and come back along the old route to the incredible monument that we today know as the Seven Locks.
Combe Lavaux
Visorando Member 
3.72 mi
+715 ft
-728 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gevrey-Chambertin (Côte-d'Or)
Very nice walk with two aspects, the ascent through deciduous woods and the descent through a rocky area with a view of the Gevrey Chambertin vineyards.Quite a steep climb, with some tricky steps on the way down.Make sure you wear appropiate clothes.
The Canche Gorges
Visorando Member 
10.34 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,335 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roussillon-en-Morvan (Saône-et-Loire)
The Canche Gorges are one of Morvan's most outstanding natural sites.
2 x 100 steps
Visorando Member 
3.60 mi
+682 ft
-669 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brochon (Côte-d'Or)
This trail will take you to the 100 steps of Brochon and its valley and springs, and then the 100 steps of Fixin and its valley.
Short Uchon trail
Visorando Member 
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).
Bat Trail
Visorando Member 
7.08 mi
+554 ft
-564 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villers-la-Faye (Côte-d'Or)
A signposted trail along the entire route that will allow you to discover the rich landscapes of the Hautes Côtes de Nuits, as well as the village of Villers-la-Faye.
⚠️ 19/05/2026: The Bat Trail is currently being modified, refurbished and re-marked by the Naturellement Villers association.
The washhouses of Jambles and Mont Avril
Visorando Member 
6.13 mi
+974 ft
-978 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Jambles (Saône-et-Loire)
Continuing to discover the Saône-et-Loire region through this wine-growing village and its many small wash-houses. The trail ends at Mont Avril, with its panoramic view over the whole valley. I advise you to do this trail in autumn to get the most out of it.
Haut Folin - The peak of Morvan
Visorando Member 
6.72 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,056 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Prix (Saône-et-Loire) (Saône-et-Loire)
A predominantly forest walk through the Bois du Roi, leading to the summit of Haut Folin, the peak of the Morvan and thus of Burgundy.
Montreuillon aqueduct trail
Visorando Member 
8.68 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Mouron-sur-Yonne (Nièvre)
A walk through forests and along the Yonne channel. A magnificent view of the Yonne valley from the aqueduct.
The Chaumeçon Reservoir
Visorando Member 
11.41 mi
+938 ft
-922 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Brassy (Nièvre)
Of the 7 large lakes in the Morvan, all of which flow into the Yonne River via various tributaries, this one, fed by the Chalaux, feeds the Crescent Reservoir. The water collected along the way is added to the Cure. This system helps to regulate the Yonne, the 'enfant terrible' of the Seine, as the people of Icaunais like to call it.
Gevrey to Fixin ridge trail
Visorando Member 
7.39 mi
+902 ft
-906 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fixin (Côte-d'Or)
There are a number of interesting places to visit, including the 100 Fixin steps ('Cent Marches des Fixin') and the top of the Combe Lavaux ridges.
Oppidum du Vieux Dun and Étang de la Creuse
Visorando Member 
8.83 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
The commune of Dun-les-Places owes its name to the existence, in Celtic times, of an oppidum, a sort of stronghold built into the natural landscape and protected by two lines of defence. This hike takes in the site of this oppidum. Along the way, you'll pass through a typical Morvan landscape of meadows, ponds and deciduous and coniferous woods.
In the footsteps of the Templars
Visorando Member 
9.46 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lusigny-sur-Ouche (Côte-d'Or)
This beautiful walk will not only take you through beautiful countryside, but will also take you on a journey through time, from the Order of Malta to the 2nd World War.The highlight is the Templar church in Echarnant, built in the 12th century and located on the road to Compostela, which is why the Templars settled here.
On the grounds of the Lords of Vergy
Visorando Member 
6.83 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,329 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Reulle-Vergy (Côte-d'Or)
Stroll around the ruins of the region's most powerful fortified castle. Visit the ruins of the Abbey of Saint-Vivant and explore the Abîme de Bévy.
Combes d’Arvaux, known as ‘The valley of mammoths’, in Lantenay
Visorando Member 
6.66 mi
+955 ft
-945 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lantenay (Côte-d'Or) (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk around Lantenay leading to the Pasques plateau via the little Chapelle Saint-Louis.The return journey takes you over the Combe d'Arvaux, with its panoramic views over the Ouche valley.
Uchon, the land of rocks
Visorando Member 
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.
Sentier Colette - Walking with Colette
Visorando Member 
3.58 mi
+302 ft
-328 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked hike N°1.
This trail, dedicated to Colette, was opened in 1993 by the pupils of the Colette college of Saint-Sauveur en Puisaye. Along this trail, everything recalls the works of this author, born in Saint-Sauveur en Puisaye in 1873. The author has described her birthplace so well - that even though she has given other names to the villages and characters, you can sense her literature at every corner.
Saint-Gengoux-le-National and Crainseny viaduct
Visorando Member 
8.94 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,404 ft
5h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (Saône-et-Loire)
This walk starts in the medieval town of Saint-Gengoux-le-National, continues to Culle-les-Roches, a village below a cliff with a cave, and returns via a lost viaduct in the forest.
The Pérouse rock - The Menéfrier Islands
Visorando Member 
15.28 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,932 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A getaway to a natural environment, with superb gardens planted in this vegetal and mineral setting. The rocks are there, the islands are in name only, but at times it seems as if we're a long way from the urbanised world.
Forêt de Planoise (forest) and Etang du Martinet (pond)
Visorando Member 
4.75 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Antully (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely walk along the water's edge and through the forest on easy paths.
The Dogwood Trail
Visorando Member 
6.93 mi
+719 ft
-699 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baulme-la-Roche (Côte-d'Or)
This path crosses the Channel-Mediterranean ridgeline via the "mountain", into which the 4km Blaizy tunnel is bored.
Along the way, discover the XV ventilation shaft, the panorama of the Ouche valley and the Baulme la Roche cliff.
The Celtic Camp: The 30 cottages and the Petit Auxey mountain
Visorando Member 
10.09 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,355 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Auxey-Duresses (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful, slightly challenging hike, with magnificent views over prestigious villages and vineyards (Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet) and an extraordinary collection of cottages.
Solutré - Vergisson - Mont de Pouilly via the Grange du Bois
Visorando Member 
12.91 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Solutré-Pouilly (Saône-et-Loire)
At the foot of the Roches de Solutré and Vergisson, you can admire the spectacular geology of these two rocky outcrops and their peaks. You will enjoy superb panoramic views of the Beaujolais, the Saône Valley and the Val Lamartine.This long route takes you along theGR®®76 trailthrough the cool forest of the Bois des Bruyères.On the way back, you can admire Chasselas, Mâcon, the Saône Valley and even the Alps from the Grange du Bois and the summit of Mont de Pouilly.
Lac de Pont trail
Visorando Member 
8.06 mi
+125 ft
-128 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pont-et-Massène (Côte-d'Or)
This trail leads around the Lac de Pont artificial reservoir. This dam was built in 1882 and brought up to standard at the end of 2018. Car park, camping, restaurant, beach and leisure facilities are all available. A footbridge and staircase provide access to the dam and the right bank path. Other modifications underway following the 2018 drought. This October 11, 2018: diving board and beach have been demolished and will be rebuilt. A floating footbridge is planned to serve the activity zones.
The descent of the 16 locks
Visorando Member 
9.04 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sardy-lès-Épiry (Nièvre)
A walk that first follows the Yonne river for several kilometres, then follows the descent of the 16 Collancelle locks.
Couhard, Montmain and Château du Petit Montjeu
Visorando Member 
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-479 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Autun (Saône-et-Loire)
Lovely route starting from the Pierre de Couhard through a bucolic path leading to the Cascade de Brisecou. Lovely views over Autun and the historic quarter.
Cliffs of Saint-Romain and Orches
Visorando Member 
8.80 mi
+1,870 ft
-1,870 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Auxey-Duresses (Côte-d'Or)
A walk to discover the cliffs of St Romain and Orches. Beautiful panoramic view and, with a bit of luck, you'll spot peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs.
Les sources - The springs
Visorando Member 
6.29 mi
+367 ft
-374 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lainsecq (Yonne)
Marked hike N°8.
You will see no less than 8 fountains and 6 wash-houses on this rather easy hike, ideal for family walks. A few picnics spots are available here and there, to take a break and enjoy a relaxing moment (Fountain of the Moon, of the Pisserotte .....) Even though there are some hills along the way, it is a very pleasant walk with a lot of historical heritage spots to be discovered.
Also good for mountain biking.
Grand tour of Montigny-en-Morvan
Visorando Member 
9.78 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,037 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-en-Morvan (Nièvre)
In Montigny-en-Morvan, there are several hikes. We did a combination of two hikes: Les rives du Petit Lac (12km) and Les Rives de Pannecière (8km).
Peaks and Chateaus in South Burgundy
Visorando Member 
12.06 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chaintré (Saône-et-Loire)
A lovely route along the paths of sunny Burgundy. Leaving Chaintré, we reach the crests of the mountains, with beautiful views of the Bois de Fée, Mont de Pouilly and La Grange du Bois. Along the way, we come across several fine castles: Château des Rontés, Château de Chasselas, Château de Leynes, Château de Lavérnette.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
Visorando Member 
9.43 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 7.A hike focusing on springs and wash houses. All these springs feed the Paris Basin via the water table and the Seine via the Loing. Superbly well-marked route (No. 7) with no damage to the natural environment (no more paint on trees, monuments or houses). This route can be done on horseback or by mountain bike (in the opposite direction if possible).
The Suzon ridges
Visorando Member 
9.18 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,398 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Messigny-et-Vantoux (Côte-d'Or)
Quite a varied route with many beautiful viewpoints. Several rocky passages, one of the Côte d'Or's most beautiful valleys.
The Parly's Chestnut Grove
Tourist office 
3.76 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Parly (Yonne)
All along the route, you will discover centenaries trees, educational signs about the chestnut tree.
The Dolmen Chevresse in the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue
Visorando Member 
6.38 mi
+751 ft
-732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dun-les-Places (Nièvre)
A predominantly forested route that starts along the charming river Le Vignan and quickly reaches the Dolmen Chevresse. The route then leads into the Forêt de Breuil-Chenue, where firs and beeches are more common than the oaks that once gave the uplands their name.
The heights of Talant-Plombières and the Bonvaux tour
Visorando Member 
5.33 mi
+587 ft
-577 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Talant (Côte-d'Or)
A beautiful walk, two-thirds of it shaded, in the countryside at the gateway to Dijon, between Talant and Plombières, between valleys and vineyards, with beautiful views over Talant, the Ouche valley and Mont Afrique in the distance. The incline is reasonable and broken down into three short climbs, making this a very easy and relatively fast walk.