TAKE A NICE WALK

There are nice walks in and around Sigy-le-Châtel.

Cultural walks :

Green walks :

In the department Saône-et-Loire there are multiple walking routes, which take you to beautiful green places. These walking-routes are clearly described in the “Guides les Balades Vertes”. You can buy these books at the local touristic services. You can find the walks around Sigy-le-Châtel in the book “Guide les Balades Vertes: Entre Grosne et Guye”. These walks allow you to see not only Burgundic nature, but also picturesque little castles and Romanic churches. Good to know: there is such a guide to consult in our gîte.

CYCLING IN GREEN NATURE :

For cyclists Sigy-le-Châtel is a beautiful starting point.

Voie Verte :

Between the cities of Mâcon and Chalon-sur-Saône there is a 70km long route, the “Voie Verte”, a green road, that is only accessible for not-motorised vehicles, pedestrians and horsemen. This “Voie Verte” is situated on a former railway-tracks and is a part of “Le tour de Bourgogne”, a whole of cycling roads, that covers about 600km road.

The “Voie Verte” takes you on a trip through the majestic vineyards of the “côte chalonaise”, an abundant historic patrimony and the poetic past of Alphonse de Lamartine.

Voie Bleue :

 The “Voie Bleue” is another route, that winds through Burgundy. This route is built on former tow-paths on the banks of the Saône-river and gives an oasis of tranquility for the cyclist.

If you like to combine a cycling tour with a piece of culture, you can make the 17km ride from Mâcon to Fleurville. These two cities are worth a visit.

GOOD TO KNOW!

Thanks to the hilly landscape, there is also possibility for mountainbiking.

RIDING HORSEBACK:

Horselovers will enjoy this region. Not only the “Voies Vertes” but also other roads are very suited for horseriding.

On the above map, you find a number of routes for horse-riding in free nature. On the website of the horse tourism in Burgundy, you can even trace out your own route.

If you’re not skilled in horse-riding, you can take riding-lessons in one of the countless riding-schools.

AS A FISH IN THE WATER :

During the hot days, you can find refreshment in many (open-air) swimming-pools of Mâcon and surroundings.

Centre nautique du Mâconnais Val de Saône :

The “Centre Nautique du Mâconnais Val de Saône” is a swimming paradise on the banks of the river Saône. There are many swimming-pools, in- and outside: a sportive swimming-pool, a beginners pool, a children pool, a slide with pool, a spa, an Olympic pool, a relaxation bath and a diving part. There are activities throughout the year.

Rue Pierre de Coubertin

71000 MÂCON

Tel. : 33 (0)03 85 21 11 30

Base de loisirs de Crêches-sur-Saône :

Here you can bath and swim under surveillance in open air from July 1st until August 30th.

71680 Crêches-sur-Saône

Tel. : 33 (0)3 85 37 11 83

L’étang du Rousset :

Another fine place for water-fun is “L’étang du Rousset”, a beautiful lake, just a few minutes from Sigy-le-Châtel. Here you can sun-bath on the shore, enjoy yourself in and on the lake, or just take a quiet walk and a picnic in the wonderful nature. 

Further possibilities in the region of Sigy-le-Châtel, Mâcon and Cluny: fishing, golf, carting, tennis, squash, etc.

There are also beautiful nature- and adventure-parks in the neighbourhood.