With the 13-kilometre Circuit de l’Eau Vive, Étrigny offers a clear starting point for planning a hike. There is also climbing, a viewpoint, the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and activities related to children, art and wine. If you are looking for hotels in Étrigny, first decide which of these themes you want to focus on during your stay.
Hiking around Étrigny
The Circuit de l’Eau Vive is a 13-kilometre hiking trail. It starts in the centre of Étrigny and passes through the hamlets of Tallant, Balleure and Veneuse. Along the way, you pass washhouses, mills and fountains; the route also runs along the edge of the Grand Bragny forest and passes several ponds. Its length is a concrete planning detail that helps you decide whether to include the Circuit as a separate hiking activity during your stay.
Views and climbing
The Belvédère de la Roche d’Aujoux is a viewpoint in Étrigny. A memorial plaque on the Roche d’Aujoux commemorates the local history of the Resistance during the Second World War.
The Veneuze quarry has red limestone walls for climbing, set in a natural, wooded environment. The Site d’escalade - Etrigny climbing area has around twenty routes graded from 4 to 7c. The facilities include toilets, a shelter and a table.
Church and local history
The new church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, an 18th-century building, was completed in 1773 and restored with polychrome wooden statues. Étrigny’s former church is said to have been set on fire by the Écorcheurs in 1362.
Activities for children and groups
The Ferme de Châtenay in Étrigny is a pony club for children aged two and over, as well as an educational farm. It welcomes schools, nurseries, leisure centres and facilities for people with disabilities. Riding lessons are playful and adapted to each child’s pace. This means you can find both a riding activity expressly aimed at children and a farm that welcomes visiting groups from a range of organisations.
Art and wine
Atelier Sérendipité offers visits to its premises and current exhibitions in Étrigny. It also offers unusual walks in nature that combine art, walking and relaxation. The atelier therefore offers two distinct options: a visit to the premises and exhibitions, or an art-themed walk.
By reservation, Château de Balleure offers Œno Friday, an opportunity to discover the wines of Saône-et-Loire. Individual wine tastings are also available. If you are planning to attend Œno Friday, be sure to take the reservation requirement into account.
Three key details can help guide your choices: the Circuit is 13 kilometres long, Œno Friday requires a reservation, and the pony club is for children aged two and over. These specific conditions can help you plan your stay around hiking, wine and activities for children.
Discover more destinations: Laives, Saint-Bonnet-De-Joux, Montagny-Sur-Grosne, Saint-Désert, Boyer, Oyé, Issy-L'evêque, Montcenis
For the broader travel guide: Saône-Et-Loire.
