Office de Tourisme du Grand Autunois Morvan
+33 (0)3 85 86 80 38
13 rue Général Demetz
71400 AUTUN
Nature and hiking
The landscape
The beautiful landscapes of Autun and its protected environment are ideal for hiking, horseback riding or mountain bike adventures. In the rolling countryside of Autun, you will discover vast areas of forests on the hills, wooded countryside dedicated to breeding on the plains, turbulent rivers and small streams.
Autun also has gardens and lovely rose gardens which delights both children and adults.
A large choice of natural relaxation!
Alôsnys, ecological place in permanent cultivation
This 5500m² garden implements perm culture techniques, using mulch and ecological techniques. This well thought out garden consists of aromatic and medicinal plants, red berries, ancient vegetables, edible flowers, ancient fruit and wild plants. Everything is organized in a harmonious and useful way.
New for a visit with family : discover the parks with unusual animals and farm animals.
Practical infos
Vergoncey - Curgy
Latitude: 46.997629
Longitude: 4.403066
Tel: +33 (0)6 74 62 93 15
mail : alosnys@gmail.com
Consult the website.
Hours and prices
Prices :
- Guided Tour : € 4 / Personn; € 2 / children
- Visite with a degustation : € 6 / Personn
- Free visit : € 2 / Personn
Schedule :
- Open all days in July and August from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Open wednesday, saturday and Sunday from May to October from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Guided tours by appointment: Open all year: Day and timetable to be agreed by phone or mail.
Tel. : +33 (0)6 74 62 93 15
The Conservatory Orchard
Practical infos
Rue du Vieux Colombier Autun
Latitude: 46.944757
Longitude: 4.30234
Hours and prices
Open all year
La Roseraie des villages de France
Practical infos
Champ Rosé - La Celle-en-Morvan
Latitude: 47.012569
Longitude: 4.182593
Hours and prices
Hiking, mountain biking ans horse riding
Casual walkers, athletic hikers and nature lovers will tell you that exploring Autun-Morvan is an invitation to relaxation, a large breath of fresh air is guaranteed!
So, put on your shoes, prepare your bag and most importantly, do not forget your camera: hundreds of way marked trails await you.
The Great Morvan crossing
The Great Crossing of the Morvan or GTM: this is 330 km of pure pleasure on a mountain bike. Between Avallon and Autun, passing through the Great Lakes of Morvan, le Haut Folin and the summit of Burgundy.
Practical infos
There are seven equipment washing stations on the route.
A guidebook has been published by Vtopo.
Consult the information on the GTM on the Morvan VTT website
Hours and prices
Open all year
The hiking area of Montmain
This forest area of over 300 hectares on the outskirts of the agglomeration Autun includes:
- An area of about 500 hiking hectares .
- Two outstanding central sites: the fold of Montmain, a small building renovated in 2013, and the pond of Cloix.
- Four car parks on the outskirts, near the 7 access points
Practical infos
Download here the map with walks at the domain of Montmain (PDF - 349 Ko)
Hours and prices
Free access all year round.
The Morvan Equestrian Tour
Discover Morvan on this 600km circle which passes through Autun. This is a beautiful route, and accommodation can be found every 25-30 km. In rhythm with your mount, discover the many facets of Morvan!
Practical infos
For more information on the Morvan Equestrian Tour, consult the website of Morvan Cheval website.
Hours and prices
Open all year
La Louvetière - Footpath
Walking tour in the hard of the woods in Broye with 7 information panels about Fauna and Flora.
For all.
Practical infos
3 choices between 1:30 to 3:00 hours, from 2 to 5 KM
Tel. : +33 (0)3 85 54 35 61
Beginning : In Broye, take the direction of Autun. After 2 km, The trail is indicated.
Find the details about the footpath on www.louvetiere.fr
Hours and prices
Marked Footpath with free access all the year
Nature walks
Practical infos
See the opening hours of the Tourist Office.
Hours and prices
Downhill Mountain biking slopes
To multiply the pleasures on a mountain bike, 3 downhill slopes await you on the slopes of the San Sebastian Mountain, on which the Croix de la Liberation is located. 3 downhill eco-designed slopes with a length of 1500m on average the colour green, blue and red and are accessible to everyone: beginners, families, people with reduced mobility and experts. The meeting place is at the departure totem at the foot of the Croix de la Liberation. A very beautiful panorama is guaranteed!
Shuttles to reach the summit without efforts are implemented:
- from 2pm to 5pm: 12th and 22nd April, 24th May and 21st June
- from 3pm to 6pm every Wednesday in July and August
Prices: €7.50 / person
Registration required: +33 (0) 6 31 27 45 85 or esn@grandautunoismorvan.fr
Practical infos
Departure at the Croix de la Liberation, Montagne Saint-Sébastien at Autun
Latitude: 46.934089
Longitude: 4.287307
Hours and prices
Open all year
The Pilgrims Path
Practical infos
There are two routes (East - 178 km - and West - 160 km) identifiable by the «little orange hiker» that links Vézelay to Autun.
For the route itinerary, information and accommodation, visit the Les Chemins Pèlerins website
Hours and prices
Mountain Bike areas
Practical infos
In Autun, this space offers 140 km of paths that allow you to ride in full freedom while discovering Autun. The departure is from the Marcel Lucotte leisure park in Autun : 6 marked tracks.
Departing from the many villages in Autun, you can take off by attacking the mounts and forests of Morvan by following the many way marked trails:
- Anost: departing from the campsite: 4 marked out tracks; GR13 (Ile de France-Bourgogne); the GR of the country (Morvan Tower); Bibracte-Alesia
- Cussy-en-Morvan: departing from the village: 4 marked out tracks
- La Grande-Verrière: departing from the Town Hall: 5 marked out tracks
- Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray : 1 marked out track
- Uchon :1 marked out track
Possibility to rent mountain bikes at the Sport and Nature area at the Marcel Lucotte leisure park.
Hours and prices
Open all year
Guided hikes: mountainbiking, hiking
Hiking in Anost
There are approximately 8km of guided hikes in Anost. Wear good shoes.
Practical infos
35 grande rue des Galvachers à Anost.
Tél: +33 (0)3 85 82 73 26
Ask for a program at the Tourist Office or on www.anost.fr
Hours and prices
Departure at 2 pm.
The 07th and the 28th of July - The 4th, the 11th and the 25th of August.
Free
Mountain Bike Outings
Practical infos
Sport and Nature area at the Marcel Lucotte leisure park at Autun
Route de Chalon, Autun
Latitude: 46.956004
Longitude: 4.316254
Tel: +33 (0)3 85 85 52 47 09
For more information visit the website of Grand Autunois Morvan
Hours and prices
Do you want to discover Autun by mountain bike with family or friends? You can book moutain bike outing at Sport and Nature area.
Bicycles - mountain bikes: rental, sales and repairs
VO3 Sport
Repairs, sales and rental
Practical infos
54 route d'Arnay-le-Duc, Autun
Latitude: 46.9705
Longitude: 4.305964
Tel: +33 (0)3 85 85 52 55 42
Hours and prices
Opening times: all year-round: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am - 12pm / 2am- 7pm (6 pm on Saturdays)
Mountain bike rental rates: € 10 half day; €15 day; € 25 for 2 days; €75 for 7 days.
Espace Sport and Nature
Rentals of mountain bikes, bicycles
Practical infos
Marcel-Lucotte leisure park, Route de Chalon, Autun
Latitude: 46.956
Longitude: 4.316254
Tel: +33 (0)3 85 85 52 47 09
For more information visit the website of Grand Autunois Morvan
Hours and prices
Opening hours and Prices here
Cycles Tacnet
Repair and sales only
Practical infos
2 bis rue Saint-Saulge, Autun
Latitude: 46.9490
Longitude: 4.29787
Tel: +33 (0)3 85 86 37 83
Informations about the shop on the web site
Hours and prices
Monday 12pm - 7pm; Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 12pm / 2pm - 7pm
