Hiking Saône-Et-Loire

Bibracte, located at Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray in Burgundy, is an archaeological site and museum well worth a visit. To get there by car, take the A6 freeway and allow around 3 hours 40 minutes from Paris or 2 hours 20 minutes from Lyon. On-site parking is available, with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility. You can also come by train, arriving at the Creusot-Montceau TGV station and taking a shuttle bus to Autun, then a cab to Bibracte. During the summer, a shuttle bus leaves from Autun and Etang-sur-Arroux. Bibracte offers a unique opportunity to discover the history of the region.

Famous for its abbey and stud, Cluny is also a green city. A Green Lane leaves the city to get down to Charnay-lès-Mâcon for almost 30 kilometres. An easy itinerary idea to start: bicycle on the 7 km of the green lane separating the town of Cluny and the Bois Clair tunnel. This tunnel is a local curiosity because it is now open to pedestrians and cyclists. A small crossing that will be enough to create an adrenaline rise among the least reluctant, especially as the tunnel houses bats! Since these are protected, the tunnel is closed in winter. If you still want to go south, a tunnel bypass has been set up for bicycles, but attention is very uneven.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

The "Vineyards, Closed and Cadets" trail is a 10 km loop from Givry. It makes us discover the vineyard richness of the region. High in color, this walk through the vineyards is stained with red and gold as the seasons pass. You will find old houses, these dry stone shelters where the winemakers were housed, before discovering the black pine forest that will bring you back to Givry.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: easy.

The 39 ^th edition of the Cormatinoise offers several circuits around the municipality of Cormantin in the discovery of the local historic heritage and the green landscapes of Burgundy. Among those walks, 7 km is accessible to all.

Rates: between 2,50 and 5 €.

Distance: 7 km.

Departure: Rendez-vous Salle Saint Roch in Cormantin.

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Creusot Cycling Sport regularly organises the hiking "Les Crêtes crêtes" from the Perrette coomb. The 16 th edition will take place on September 21, 2014 and will once again offer a walking tour and a mountain bike circuit accessible at all levels. They are segmented into sections of 7 km to 40 km, depending on the chosen level and discipline. If you own your own horse or donkey, a route is also set up for equestrian hiking!

Tariff: from 3 € to 5 € depending on route chosen.

Duration: the choice.

Difficulty: .

The Mer de pierres (Sea of Stones) at Collonge-en-Charollais is a geological curiosity well worth a stroll. Starting from the village center, you'll have to cover a 6 km round trip and climb 200 m to admire these chaotic rocky expanses lost in the middle of the forest, along the GR7. It's a pleasant walk, in the shade and with great views, in these woods where, in 1944, one of the many Resistance maquis was organized. To avoid the first part, drive to the end of rue de la Varenne, then follow the AMSV1 signs.

Nestled in the hills south of Buxy, Culles-les-Roches is a beautiful little village. Thanks to the vagaries of geology, it boasts a surprising diversity of landscapes and biotopes. This makes it an ideal setting for hikes, including the Géorama trail, which uses 7 panels to explain the local geology. Whether on foot (2h30) or by car (you'll have to walk a bit), it offers magnificent views, penetrates the heart of the village and passes by the rock-climbing site. A word of advice: for the more courageous, extend your walk as far as the Crainseny viaduct.

To get some height, head for the grottes d'Agneux, above the hamlet of the same name, where you'll need to leave your vehicle. Follow the GR as it climbs. At the milestone indicating the village behind you and Mont-Palais ahead, leave the GR and turn right. You'll come to the caves, which are closed but offer a superb panorama. Turn back or continue uphill, then turn left to return. Steep but shady path, 45 min round trip.

Along a small stretch of water bordered by forests, the small village of Saint-Sernin-du-Bois reveals its ancient stones, including Gallo-Roman remains, a ^14th-century keep and a magnificent granite dam built in the early ^20th century. This charming ensemble is the starting point for numerous hikes (11 signposted circuits ranging from 2 km to 31 km, starting from the dam). Among other things, you'll come across charming waterfalls, a peat bog and superb viewpoints.