19 Activities
Road Trip around the Morvan Regional Natural Park
Starts from
Dijon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
19
Duration
2 days
Length
71 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Dijon
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
71 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
Sarah Dawalibi
Blogger
- Immerse yourself in the wild forest of the Morvan.
- Hike around the Settons and Pannecière lakes.
- Visit the castle of Vauban.
- Admire the Basilica of Vézelay.
Located in the heart of Burgundy, the Morvan Regional Park is truly a nature haven. Covered with dense woodlands and pristine lakes, it is called the "little Canada" of France. It covers a total area of 285,000 hectares, straddling four different departments: Côte-d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne.
In two days, you won't be able to discover it all, but you will have a good glimpse of it. This route offers a good combination of nature and culture. The Morvan is not only a natural paradise, it also harbours historical and architectural gems including the Bazoches castle or the Basilica of Vézelay.
Get ready for a wonderful journey to recharge your batteries. Don't forget to equip properly for outdoors activites. Morvan' vast forests and great lakes are ideal for hiking, fishing and a wide range of water sports.
In two days, you won't be able to discover it all, but you will have a good glimpse of it. This route offers a good combination of nature and culture. The Morvan is not only a natural paradise, it also harbours historical and architectural gems including the Bazoches castle or the Basilica of Vézelay.
Get ready for a wonderful journey to recharge your batteries. Don't forget to equip properly for outdoors activites. Morvan' vast forests and great lakes are ideal for hiking, fishing and a wide range of water sports.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Family-Friendly
Located in the heart of Burgundy, the Morvan Regional Park is truly a nature haven. Covered with dense woodlands and pristine lakes, it is called the "little Canada" of France. It covers a total area of 285,000 hectares, straddling four different departments: Côte-d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire and Yonne.
In two days, you won't be able to discover it all, but you will have a good glimpse of it. This route offers a good combination of nature and culture. The Morvan is not only a natural paradise, it also harbours historical and architectural gems including the Bazoches castle or the Basilica of Vézelay.
Get ready for a wonderful journey to recharge your batteries. Don't forget to equip properly for outdoors activites. Morvan' vast forests and great lakes are ideal for hiking, fishing and a wide range of water sports.
In two days, you won't be able to discover it all, but you will have a good glimpse of it. This route offers a good combination of nature and culture. The Morvan is not only a natural paradise, it also harbours historical and architectural gems including the Bazoches castle or the Basilica of Vézelay.
Get ready for a wonderful journey to recharge your batteries. Don't forget to equip properly for outdoors activites. Morvan' vast forests and great lakes are ideal for hiking, fishing and a wide range of water sports.
Sarah Dawalibi
Blogger
- Immerse yourself in the wild forest of the Morvan.
- Hike around the Settons and Pannecière lakes.
- Visit the castle of Vauban.
- Admire the Basilica of Vézelay.
Travel itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
18 mi0.9 mi
Into the Heart of Morvan Regional Park
On this first day, you will immerse yourself into nature. After a visit to the Morvan Park headquarters in St-Brisson, you will discover a beautiful waterfall and then hike around one of the most beautiful lakes of Burgundy. If you are more into water sports, you will find plenty of opportunities.
9 Activities
Day 2
51 mi1 mi
From Château-Chinon to Vézelay
On this second day, you will discover the historical and cultural side of the Morvan. In the morning, you will explore Château-Chinon. Then, you will learn about the life of the most famous military architect of France, Marshal Vauban. You will end your route in Vézelay, where the Basilica is one of the most beautiful of the country.