Dornecy is a rural commune located in the Nièvre department of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France, characterized by a diverse natural environment. Its landscape features extensive forests and semi-natural habitats, covering nearly 60% of its land, alongside the narrow valley of the Armance River. Situated between rolling hills, Dornecy offers varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more. The region's proximity to the Morvan Regional Natural Park and the Canal du Nivernais further enhances its appeal…
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93
hikers
11.5km
03:04
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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13.0km
03:33
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.10km
02:26
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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26.2km
07:06
360m
360m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31.8km
02:10
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.2km
03:28
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.2km
01:36
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.4km
02:51
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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138
riders
27.7km
01:35
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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22.9km
01:24
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.9km
02:07
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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65
riders
100km
04:10
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32.6km
01:17
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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66.1km
02:50
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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28.9km
01:19
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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61
runners
11.0km
01:11
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.86km
01:05
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
01:11
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.21km
00:39
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
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48.7km
02:39
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48.1km
02:27
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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69.5km
03:54
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
49.6km
02:50
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Dornecy offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 10 routes, with over 5,000 visitors sharing experiences. These routes have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Hiking trails in Dornecy explore diverse landscapes, including forests and open plains. Opportunities exist around Dornecy itself and within the nearby Morvan Regional Natural Park. For detailed routes, refer to the Hiking around Dornecy guide.
The region is well-suited for cycling, offering flat, car-free towpaths along the Canal du Nivernais for touring cyclists. More challenging routes with rolling hills are found in the Morvan Regional Natural Park. Specific routes are detailed in the Cycling around Dornecy and Road Cycling Routes around Dornecy guides.
Yes, Dornecy and its surroundings offer mountain biking opportunities. The terrain includes varied paths and forest trails suitable for MTB. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Dornecy guide.
Dornecy provides varied terrain for jogging and trail running, including loops around scenic ponds in the Morvan Regional Natural Park. The area has hosted events like the 'Trail de Dornecy.' Consult the Running Trails around Dornecy guide for route options.
Yes, Dornecy offers routes suitable for various activity levels. The flat, car-free towpaths along the Canal du Nivernais provide easy options for walking or cycling. The diverse terrain also includes gentle ascents and descents, accommodating beginners and families.
Dornecy is characterized by extensive forests and semi-natural habitats, covering nearly 60% of its land. The Armance River flows through a narrow valley, and the area features rolling hills between two distinct elevations. It is also close to the Canal du Nivernais and borders the Morvan Regional Natural Park.
The terrain in Dornecy is diverse, ranging from dense forests and open plains to rolling hills and river valleys. It includes both flat sections, particularly along the Canal du Nivernais, and areas with varied elevation gains suitable for different activity levels.
Outdoor routes in Dornecy are popular on komoot, with over 5,600 visitors having explored the area. The 13 available routes have received more than 580 ratings, averaging 4.57 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Dornecy, including Hiking around Dornecy, Cycling around Dornecy, Running Trails around Dornecy, Road Cycling Routes around Dornecy, MTB Trails around Dornecy, and Gravel biking around Dornecy.
For local administrative inquiries regarding Dornecy, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be contacted directly. The phone number for the Mairie is +33386242991. General inquiries can also be sent via email to mairiedornecy@wanadoo.fr.

