Nature & the Morvan

The Morvan, thirty minutes from Épinac: 280,000 hectares of forests, lakes and hedgerows, an unspoilt land known as the “Little Canada” of Burgundy.

• I.

  Arroux Valley

  Burgundian hedgerows · Cycling · Fishing

  A stone's throw from Épinac, the Arroux Valley winds between hedged meadows and oak woods. A greenway along the river (cycling), trout fishing, walks at sunset.

  5 minfrom Épinac
• II.

  Anost Forest

  Forest massif · Wildlife · Hiking

  One of the finest forests in the Morvan: fir woods, beech woods, ponds. Forest visitor centre (Maison du tourisme forestier) in Anost, waymarked paths (GR 13). Red deer and wild boar can be spotted towards evening.

  45 min43 km by road
• III.

  Mont Beuvray (Bibracte)

  Summit 821 m · Gallic oppidum · UNESCO

  A wooded summit of the Morvan, once the site of Bibracte, capital of the Aedui. A major archaeological site, open to all, with views over the Morvan and a fascinating European museum. Not to be missed.

  50 min45 km by road
• IV.

  Source of the Yonne

  Spring · Listed site · Easy walk

  The birth of a river in a Morvan clearing, 730 m above sea level. An easy walk from the car park (1 km). A simple, almost mystical beauty.

  50 min47 km by road
• V.

  Lac des Settons

  Reservoir lake · Beach · Activities

  The best-loved lake in the Morvan: a beach with facilities, lifeguarded in summer, canoe and pedalo hire, a path around the lake (6 km), a little tourist train. Ideal for families.

  55 min49 km by road
• VI.

  Saut de Gouloux

  Waterfall · Swimming · Waymarked trail

  One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Morvan, in a wooded gorge. Cold-water swimming possible in summer, 30-minute discovery trail. Free parking 1 km away.

  1 h56 km by road
• VII.

  Lac de Pannecière

  Largest lake in the Morvan · 520 ha

  A vast, quiet lake, ideal for fishing, kayaking and hiking. Cycle round the lake (40 km), spectacular viewpoints. Wilder than Lac des Settons.

  1 h 1570 km by road
• VIII.

  Roche de Solutré

  Limestone cliff · Prehistoric site

  One of the finest landscapes in southern Burgundy: the rock rears up above the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards. A path to the summit (1 hr there and back), prehistoric site (Neolithic horse hunts).

  1 h 35114 km by road

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