Yonne welcomes you to experience unique walking adventures where everyone can find inspiration. Ever-present, the water guides you along the famous Burgundy and Nivernais canals and reveals its charming villages.
During your outings, indulge in Burgundy's gastronomy that will delight your taste buds! The list of specialties is so long that you will be compelled to return to savor them all.
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Yonne
Hiking and walks in the Yonne in the heart of nature
About 1 hour south of Paris, the Yonne region proudly represents Burgundy. Chablis and its wines, as well as the Basilica of Vézelay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are well-known attractions worldwide. If architecture catches your eye, here we talk about timber-framed houses. You will see splendid restored examples in Joigny, Auxerre, or Noyers-sur-Serein, and in many typical villages of the department.
Regarding the landscapes, nature emphasizes the full generosity of Burgundy with rolling hills dotted with forests and vineyards.
The Yonne is also home to two emblematic waterways, the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal de Bourgogne, which, together with their Burgundian counterparts, the Canal du Centre and the Canal latéral à la Loire, allow touring the region by boat or by bike.
Some hiking ideas in the Yonne
Whether you're a fan of nature, wildlife, history, or old stones, the Yonne offers a multitude of walking trails to satisfy your desire for fresh air and discovery. Hikers or walkers, you just have to choose between paths in the heart of the terroirs and vineyards or more sporty trails in the Morvan...
The Yonne offers a variety of landscapes throughout the department, between vast expanses and rolling hills that you explore on foot, at the pace of nature…
From short loops of a few hours to several days of hiking, you can breathe fresh air in the Yonne! Here are some hiking route suggestions to enjoy in the region. But after all, adventure is also about making your own path in the Yonne. So go for it!
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