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The Seven Locks of Henri IV.
Tourist office
6.08 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
Marked hike N°71.
A whole new way to discover the story of the construction of the Canal de Briare! With this hike you can follow a part of its water supply system and come back along the old route to the incredible monument that we today know as the Seven Locks.
Colette Trail
Visorando Member
3.69 mi
+292 ft
-318 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked Trail No. 1.This trail, dedicated to Colette, was opened in 1993 by pupils from the Collège Colette in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye.All along this path, everything evokes the stories of this writer, who was born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye in 1873. She described her native region so vividly – even though she used different names for the villages and characters – that every nook and cranny exudes the spirit of her literature.Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is listed among the ‘Cités de caractères de Bourgogne – Franche-Comté’ villages.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
9.43 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 7.A hike focusing on springs and wash houses. All these springs feed the Paris Basin via the water table and the Seine via the Loing. Superbly well-marked route (No. 7) with no damage to the natural environment (no more paint on trees, monuments or houses). This route can be done on horseback or by mountain bike (in the opposite direction if possible).
Les sources - The springs
6.29 mi
+367 ft
-374 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lainsecq (Yonne)
Marked hike N°8.
You will see no less than 8 fountains and 6 wash-houses on this rather easy hike, ideal for family walks. A few picnics spots are available here and there, to take a break and enjoy a relaxing moment (Fountain of the Moon, of the Pisserotte .....) Even though there are some hills along the way, it is a very pleasant walk with a lot of historical heritage spots to be discovered.
Also good for mountain biking.
The Parly's Chestnut Grove
3.76 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Parly (Yonne)
All along the route, you will discover centenaries trees, educational signs about the chestnut tree.
The Moulin Rouge and the Château du Fort
5.45 mi
+308 ft
-299 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mézilles (Yonne)
Signposted route N°69.In this village, known for bric-a-brac, the sunken paths are all the rage! A guaranteed immersion in nature.Mézilles is one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" villages.
The tour of the fortified castle...without taking your eyes off it
4.11 mi
+249 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines (Yonne)
Medieval castle, viaduct, springs, washhouses and heritage, something to enjoy with the family !
If that's not enough, a little bungee jump to get the adrenaline pumping ?
Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines is classified in the villages "Cities of character of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté".
From dyke to dyke in Champoulet
9.65 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Breteau (Loiret)
The route goes from pond to pond around the village of Champoulet. There is wildlife to discover.
Sentier de la Folie
7.28 mi
+289 ft
-262 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked hike N°2.
A hike in the heart of the birthplace of Colette. Through woods and passing by ponds, often described in her work.
Guédelon’s Path
6.07 mi
+269 ft
-256 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Market circuit n°23.
In an hour walking, rendezvous in the 13th century, on a legendary path and meet the middle-age castles builders.
Panoramic route starting from Bouhy
7.83 mi
+787 ft
-794 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 33.
Geologically, the commune of Bouhy belongs to the Forterre, a region neighbouring the Puisaye. Its village is at an altitude of 355 metres. For walkers in search of vast horizons, this dominant position gives this route its panoramic interest, to which is added the architectural interest of the many chapels encountered along the way.
Arthé circular
7.65 mi
+630 ft
-610 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Toucy (Yonne)
Signposted route N° 76This route starts from Toucy, birthplace of Pierre Larousse, 19th-century grammarian, lexicographer and educator. It offers multiple viewpoints and panoramas along ridge lines. The sunken paths winding under a dense canopy of vegetation create a romantic atmosphere that you're sure to enjoy. Then, at the bend in the path, you'll fall under the spell of the magnificent Château d'Arthé.
Blin Farm – Druyes Valley
6.50 mi
+554 ft
-551 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines (Yonne)
Marked hike N°51.
From the old medieval castle, discover a village built between an old, partly dried-up marsh and a cliff. Druyes Valley offers a green setting that contrasts with the chalky rocks that support the ruined building.
La Villéon discovery trail in Puisaye
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.35 mi
+299 ft
-308 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bitry (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 61.Emmanuel de La Villéon (1848-1944) was a painter of Breton origin (Fougères, where he has his museum) who lived from 1900 to 1936 in a mansion in the hamlet of Salvard. An admirer of Monet, he adopted most of the characteristics of Impressionism.This route, now enhanced with panels featuring reproductions and commentary, allows visitors to rediscover some of the places painted by the artist, including certain characteristics of the Poyaudin bocage.
Let's go for a walk in the woods
4.97 mi
+285 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Loup (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Discover the village of Saint-Loup-des-Bois, its inhabitants, the Saints-Lupéens, and the forests that surround it. You will pass by the Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Rural Life, which traces the history of agricultural machinery. In addition to these major collections in Europe, there is an astonishing and impressive collection of irons and a collection dedicated to woodworking trades (clog makers, coopers, wheelwrights, etc.).
The wash houses
13.88 mi
+974 ft
-945 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thury (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 9.From wash house to wash house, passing close to old underground limestone quarries and ancient Neolithic and Palaeolithic sites, this route circles the commune. At each crossroads, you can head into the village centre. There are beautiful views along much of the route.Please note: this route is reserved for walkers. For mountain bikers, hybrid cyclists or horse riders, this route is designed for you.
The Vérinoise Circular
2.99 mi
+213 ft
-184 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vérain (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 34.
The village of Saint-Vérain, built on a hillside, was surrounded by fortified walls in the Middle Ages, making it one of the most powerful feudal cities in the region. Numerous remains bear witness to the city's importance, including ramparts, towers, gates, wells, a keep, etc.
The gardens of the Lac du Bourdon spillways
6.21 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 85After a section through the woods and then in the open, the gardens below Lac du Bourdon offer a superb panorama of rows of spillways channelled by walls built of Puisaye sandstone. Then, following part of the lake, return to the bathing area and the car park.
At the gateway to Puisaye
6.82 mi
+351 ft
-364 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pourrain (Yonne)
Marked route No. 88.Located on a hill, Pourrain offers many sporting activities, including this route which takes you through a very hilly area between woods and fields, valleys and plateaus dotted with springs. Beautiful views of the Puisaye, Forterre and Auxerrois regions enhance this outing.
Fords and heritage of Tannerre-en-Puisaye
7.84 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
After crossing the various fords on the Branlin, passing through beautiful wooded moors and walking alongside hedges, the Ferrier de Tannerre reveals itself in the shade of this forest, which was exploited for its iron ore in Gallo-Roman times. Travel back in time and into a natural space that is still unspoilt!
The Hamlets and Fountains Route in the footsteps of Joan of Arc
7.74 mi
+269 ft
-266 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sommecaise (Yonne)
Eleven hamlets, each more charming than the last, and four fountains to discover in the footsteps of Joan of Arc.
Ochre wells trail in Diges
8.03 mi
+692 ft
-682 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Diges (Yonne)
Marked route No. 114.Discover the remains of open-air ochre pits and mines, the Sauilly ochre factory and its drying kiln.
Walk in Sainpuits in the Forterre valleys towards the Roman road
11.38 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sainpuits (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 5.
At the crossroads of Puisaye, Forterre and the banks of the Nohain, this village invites you to discover its heritage and landscapes.
Le Moulin Fleury
4.30 mi
+315 ft
-292 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 113.The historic centre of Saint-Fargeau and a nature walk are the main attractions of this outing.From the red-brick castle to the murals of the Sainte-Anne Chapel, via the Loing river, this is a bucolic walk.
The Andryes' Marsh path
2.40 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Andryes (Yonne)
Marked hike n°62.
This site located in the void diagonal, as some like to say, conceals many assets.
If, with the help of agricultural machinery, the search for productivity was the goal in the middle of the 20th century, it has not led to the expected results. Today, it is towards a restoration of biodiversity that we are moving. The fauna and flora are gradually returning.
Discovering this heritage also helps to educate children.
Superb educational walk!
The Pont Plat
4.44 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
This family hike is historically very interesting.
Between the shaded first part and the canal-side second part, the route has a total elevation gain of 28 metres, mainly at the beginning.
In terms of history, from Henri IV to Charles de Freycinet, the size of boats has increased, imposing new standards. Today, we talk about the amount of water consumed that needs to be saved.
Le Ferrier de la Garenne - Tannerre-en-Puisaye
2.43 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Visit the Ferrier de Tannerre-en-Puisaye, one of the largest in France, dating back to Gallic times.
On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote
4.20 mi
+210 ft
-190 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.
Dracy's Hills
5.29 mi
+335 ft
-325 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Dracy (Yonne)
In the land of fruit trees, a walk through the valleys and hills. Sunken paths, springs, viewpoints and built heritage enhance this outing.
Between Levis and Fontenoy: the Battle sites
7.77 mi
+505 ft
-486 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Levis (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 43.
A historical journey back to the time of Charlemagne's succession. His grandsons fought over the kingdom. This division was settled by a battle and... discover the places and history of this epic story.
View of the Forterre
5.12 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Marked route No. 22.
Passing by the cathedral of Puisaye, a tour of the heights to discover vast horizons, alternating landscapes of large-scale farming and forests, dotted with springs. And then, Perreuse, a magnificent village with a rich history.
Toucy's Nature and Heritage
6.11 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Toucy (Yonne)
This very natural outing allows you to discover the landscaped paths, shaped by man over the centuries. It allows, with some beautiful viewpoints, to discover the Puisaye and the town of Toucy, nestled against a hill.
Near the fortified castle of La Motte Josserand
7.52 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Perroy (Nièvre)
This route takes you back to the time of fortified castles and knights. Built on the marshy lands of Perroy, the Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful military constructions of the Middle Ages in the Nièvre region, with its famous adventurer Perrinet Gressard who acquired the seigneury in the 15th century.
The Moutiers pond
8.43 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 3.From the church with its magnificent murals, pass the Gué Ricart, discover the Moutiers pond via the Marseillaise, then the undergrowth before reaching Saint-Sauveur, Pays de Colette and her birthplace.
Les Méandres de la Vrille
4.35 mi
+308 ft
-282 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Waymarked walk N° 38
In the land of the potters, there is first and foremost the clay that serves as the raw material for the craftsmen, then the water that gushes out of the clay-silica or clay-limestone soils, depending on the geology of the subsoil in this area. But there's also the beauty of nature, with its landscapes, paths framed and even marked by these hedges and their sometimes mysterious, sometimes mischievous tadpoles. They are the source of some of the legends that live in the area.
The Sainte-Reine Chapel in Villiers-Saint-Benoît
4.21 mi
+246 ft
-220 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Benoît (Yonne)
Marked hike No. 102.
This little path, which smells of hazelnuts as Mireille sang, has more of a scent of hornbeam and humus in the undergrowth. It is very pleasant to discover the beautiful landscape with its pollarded trees and hedges that shade much of the route.
Route around the marshes of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
7.82 mi
+456 ft
-456 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Andryes (Yonne)
This hike allows you to observe a rich variety of flora and fauna, with numerous wild flowers and many birds in the Druyes Marsh Observatory, as well as beautiful landscapes in the forest.
L'Ardille
7.80 mi
+817 ft
-804 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Migé (Yonne)
Marked route No. 97.From hills to valleys, the views alternate between cherry orchards, vineyards and the plateaus of the Yonne. Spring and autumn offer beautiful shades of colour.
Le Gué de la Musse
8.39 mi
+171 ft
-144 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champignelles (Yonne)
Marked hike No. 73.
A beautiful hike around Louesme, crossing wooded areas such as the Bois de Beaurain, the Bois Barbet, the Bois de Bréau, the Bois de Pimelle and the Bois des Frins, not to mention the beautiful Étang d'Annebaude in its green setting.
The Druyes Viaduct and the Panama Valley
10.00 mi
+341 ft
-358 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked route No. 11.
This route takes you to the small village of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines, passing through wooded areas and farmland. The return journey follows an old railway line. Between Les Roches and Pesselière, you can admire the cedars of La Lavière, and in Pesselières, the Sully tree as well as the ruins of the old castle.
Cuissy
6.56 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ouanne (Yonne)
Marked route No. 13.
Starting from the village surrounded by hills, the walk inevitably gains altitude. The River Ouanne at the bottom of the valley is soon left behind in favour of historical remains: a chapel, old mills and wash houses.
Moutiers en Puisaye and its ponds
6.93 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From this old pottery village, discover the ponds and small paths that make Puisaye so charming. If you are keen on wildlife or landscape photography, you will be delighted. If you are discreet, you will be able to see many varieties of ducks on the ponds, as well as herons and egrets. Sometimes you may be surprised by the passage of deer or roe deer and even nutria along the Loing.
On the road between Coulanges-sur-Yonne and Lucy-sur-Yonne
6.94 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Coulanges-sur-Yonne (Yonne)
Walk along the banks of the Yonne and the canal. Beautiful views of Lucy-sur-Yonne and the castle from the film La Grande Vadrouille.
The washhouses of Coulangeron
7.51 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coulangeron (Yonne)
The springs and washhouses without forgetting the Château and the Chapel of Chéry will be the most important heritage sites to discover for this outing. Throughout this route, alternation between valleys and hills where points of view are numerous.
Vanneau Mill Trail
4.77 mi
+207 ft
-194 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saints (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 18.
Set off along the paths to discover a farm of yesteryear. Explore a botanical trail, a heritage orchard and a museum of agricultural tools.
From the cobbled streets of Toucy to the pollarded trees of the Bois des Quatre Francs
9.09 mi
+666 ft
-640 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Toucy (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 17A trail that smells of trogne trees. This tree, emblematic of field edges and woods, which for years has fed animals and heated homes in the Poyaudine region, can be found in countless numbers along this trail.On both the outward and return journeys, you will enjoy a wonderful discovery of the streets and alleys of Old Toucy.
Le Bois Joly
4.89 mi
+397 ft
-417 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Migé (Yonne)
Marked path n°32
Alternating ups and downs among the orchards, vineyards and crops. Beautiful views over the valley and the hillsides of Yonne.
Chemin du Puits
4.62 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Étais-la-Sauvin (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 29.
A pleasant walk or mountain bike ride in all weathers.
This route has been surveyed and marked out by members of the local association À Travers Champs. It is fully signposted with yellow signs, black lettering and yellow arrows on a red background.
The source of the Loing
5.17 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Discover the sources of the Seine catchment area, wash houses and scenic viewpoints.
Saint-Marc Chapel
7.72 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Leugny (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 46.
Along the banks of the Puisaye, this walk takes place largely on the hills of Forterre. The fields and horizons are vast, whilst the woods provide welcome shade. The Chastenay discovery garden adds a touch of nature.