By foot

The Morvan granite mountain range, the banks of the Loire, ponds and lakes, dense forests, lush pastures and sun-drenched vineyards – Nièvre boasts a variety of signed nature trails through the department’s rich landscape!
Sunday walkers or rambling fanatics, the region offers something for everybody – from half-day strolls to long-distance footpaths (GR).

But every trail upholds the same philosophy: to ensure visitors learn how to protect and respect the environment. Whether you are interested in discovering the local flora and fauna, particularly rich in Nièvre, or the Department’s legendary historical heritage, exploring the region by foot is change of scenery guaranteed.
Simply choose the way you prefer to walk!

• Signed footpaths
The flat country of Les Amognes at the heart of Nièvre, the valleys of Yonne on the footsteps of the wood rafters, and the vineyards of Sancerre, Pouilly-sur-Loire and Coteaux-du-Giennois all offer a selection of fascinating trails to follow.
For fans of long-distance rambling, the best way to explore Morvan is to take paths GR 13 or GR “Pays Le Tour du Morvan”, which runs along the great lakes: 220 km in 10 stages, and the Loire via GR 3 or GR 654.

• Themes walks

• Guides walks :
Guide associations offer themed trails from 8 to 12 km:
- Guides in Morvan: find out everything there is to know about the forests, rivers, environment and local heritage of Morvan.
- Guides in Vallée de l’Yonne: tours of Clamecy and the Yonne valleys.
- History and heritage guides: on the footsteps of local authors Jules Renard and Romain Rolland and the Loire bargees.

• Guided excursions and walks of the Departmental Rambling Committee
The Departmental Rambling Committee and Tourist Offices offer nature lovers a selection of fun and friendly walks to discover the entire Department. Meetings are held every weekend of the year and for special rambling events.

• Discovery footpaths
To delve into the secrets of some of the region’s most breathtaking natural beauty spots, a stroll along the footpaths created by the Natural Spaces Services of Nièvre departmental council, is sure to delight.

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