The signposted Le Héron route begins and ends at the town hall of Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne. It is 7.4 km long and suitable for hiking, mountain biking and e-mountain biking; with an elevation gain of 131 metres, it is classified as easy. Through the valley floor of the Mesvrin, it leads near the hamlet of Les Petits to a panorama of the village and its surroundings.
Those who choose Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne as a holiday destination may want to rent a holiday apartment there.
Nature and Trails
The Bellevue route begins in Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne. It is an 11.6 km, three-hour hike of moderate difficulty. From the Plateau de Bellevue and the Croix Blanchot, it offers a 360-degree view over the Mesvrin Valley. Along a quiet path on the valley floor, it leads back to Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne.
The “Entre bois et vallées” hike leads to three mountains and valleys and runs mostly through forest. It follows streams and offers insights into numerous plant species and the cultural heritage; it also leads to numerous viewpoints. The Chapelle de Maison Dru is a point of interest along this route and stands on a rocky outcrop surrounded by greenery.
Culture
The Église Saint-Symphorien is a neo-Gothic church built between 1878 and 1885. The area around Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne is home to the Eco-Musée, the Galerie de prêt de l'ARC scène nationale Le Creusot and the Musée Rolin; all three are museums.
History and Landscape
In the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne are the Abbaye Saint-Jean-le-Grand, a historic site, Mont Preneley, a mountain, and the hills of Mont Saint-Vincent, Dardon and Mont Tharot.
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