In addition to the numerous hiking opportunities, it is quite possible to bike (possibly rent in Venerey Les Laumes) to explore the area. The area is hilly, but cycling is not very difficult in general. The many miles of bike paths along the nearby lying "Canal de Bourgogne" are also highly recommended and are "flat". For mountain bikers, there are many possibilities, such as an ATP tour through the village.
For water lovers, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming: the lake at Gros Bois, the "Lac de Pont" in Semur-en-Auxois, Vitteaux in the swimming pool or the pool in the "Parc de l'Auxois" Arnay-sous-Vitteaux.
Tennis courts, there are others in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain Venerey-les-Laumes and Montbard.
There is also a riding school nearby where you can rent horses.
There are also golf courses nearby, for example in Precy-sous-Thil (9 holes) and the beautiful golf course (9 and 18 holes) "Chateau de Chailly" in Pouilly-en-Auxois.
Climbing enthusiasts can climb in Haute Roche and Saffres.
Inside you will find a folder with lots of information about the area and its other sports.
Here is a brief overview of the places that are certainly worth a visit:
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, which is located nearby, picturesque, walled city. It is one of the most beautiful villages in France, was also the setting of the movie "Chocolate". For centuries little aniseed balls are produced here by monks.
Also close by is Alesia. Here you can visit the ruins (and in early 2012 a new museum) of a Gallo-Roman settlement. Julius Caesar defeated in 52 BC, the Gallic army led by Vercingetorix. Despite the defeat, the latter was still a hero.
Semur-en-Auxois is a beautiful medieval fortress with a cozy and some nice shops.
Dijon, the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its stately mansions, interesting museums, beautiful gardens and parks.
Beaune, the city of burgundy wine. Here are also including the Hôtel-Dieu, many museums and numerous wineries.
Montbard, the city is known for the natural historian Buffon, but also because of the Fontenay Abbey, a Cistercian abbeys of the most beautiful in the world. This abbey is also found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The castle of Bussy-Rabutin and his eponymous village.
The sources of the Seine at Saint-Germain-Source-Seine.
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, a beautiful perched village with its old houses and the imposing medieval castle.
The Morvan, a protected area that is managed as a "regional park".
