Bourgogne-Franche-Comté·France

Tour du Morvan

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Duration

8-12 days

Distance

229.4 km

Elevation gain

4682 m

Max altitude

813 m

The Tour du Morvan is a trekking loop of 229.4 km that invites you to explore the natural riches of the Morvan massif, in Nièvre. Over 8 to 12 days, this loop trek takes you across summits offering expansive panoramas, crystalline lakes with captivating reflections, and dense forests characteristic of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Rocky cliffs punctuate the trail, revealing the remarkable geology of this preserved region. With a positive elevation gain of 4682 m and a maximum altitude of 813 m, this loop offers a gradual immersion into the varied landscapes of the Morvan. Well-marked trails allow you to discover picturesque villages and local heritage at the heart of an authentic territory. This medium-length trek will appeal to hikers seeking a leisurely multi-day trek and a connection with Burgundy's nature. Accessible via regional railway stations, the Tour du Morvan can be reached by public transport, making access to this magnificent circuit possible without a car.

SummitsLakesForestsCliffs

Stages

days

DifficultyDifficult

Duration / day6h30

Distance / day23 km

Elev. gain / day+584 m

Hardest stage

7Camping La Forêt du Morvan

39.4 km · +1,401 m · 11h45

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Ouroux-en-MorvanVillage	camping municiapl de BrassyCamping	RefugeHôtel du Nord Campingcamping municiapl de Brassy	3h45	14.8 km	+257 m	−396 m
2 BrassyVillage	Au Phil du TempsRefuge	RefugeAu Phil du Temps RefugeLe Marigny RefugeChez Sophie	4h45	18.1 km	+384 m	−364 m
3 Marigny-l'ÉgliseVillage	Gîte du Moulin SimonneauRefuge	RefugeGîte du Moulin Simonneau	5h45	21.1 km	+500 m	−551 m
4 Saint-Léger-VaubanVillage	L'escale MorvandelleRefuge	RefugeL'escale Morvandelle CampingCamping municipal de Saint-Brisson	6h30	24.5 km	+444 m	−225 m
5 Saint-BrissonVillage	Hôtel L'AnnexeRefuge	RefugeHôtel L'Annexe RefugeHôtel restaurant Beausite RefugeGite d'Etape municipal RefugeGîte de la Poste	6h30	24.7 km	+409 m	−527 m
6 ChassagneVillage	Château du PommoyRefuge	RefugeChâteau du Pommoy	7h15	24.6 km	+781 m	−633 m
7 CorcellesVillage	Camping La Forêt du MorvanCamping	CampingCamping La Forêt du Morvan	11h45	39.4 km	+1,401 m	−1,409 m
8 Les GadellesHamlet	Moulin des MorvansRefuge	RefugeMoulin des Morvans	7h30	27.3 km	+651 m	−800 m
9 FâchinVillage	Le relais de PannecièreRefuge	RefugeLe relais de Pannecière CampingLes Îles Chaumard	8h00	28.1 km	+763 m	−836 m
10 ChaumardVillage	Ouroux-en-MorvanVillage	RefugeLe Lion d'Or CampingCamping des Genêts	2h00	6.9 km	+248 m	−95 m