Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Start point

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Château de Brancion parking

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Start your hike to this charming medieval fortress from here and walk through the surrounding vineyards and lush countryside, setting the scene for a scenic exploration. As you climb towards …

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397 m

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Shaded tables and small stall that sells ice creams and cold drinks (in summer, anyway).

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402 m

Brancion

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This church is a late Romanesque masterpiece (end of the 11th century) of almost Cistercian austerity. It is located at the tip of a promontory overlooking the Grosne valley, opposite …

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446 m

Brancion Castle

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A very beautiful well-preserved castle

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The medieval site of Brancion is an essential stopover in southern Burgundy. Brancion offers an exceptional panorama over the Grosne valley. The castle, which dates from the 9th century, also has a sumptuous church.

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7.10 km

Mont-Main

Forest

10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

3.33 km

1.67 km

738 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

1.98 km

1.70 km

422 m

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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