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Thury (Yonne) walks
From Thury to Lainsecq via the Montagne des Alouettes
Pass by the Moulery wash house and the Roman road with panoramic views of Puisaye, Forterre, Frétoy Forest and Druyes Castle.
Between the Fossés Noirs and the Pierre Noire
Starting from St Julien church, follow the paths to reach the Moulin de Hausse Côte.
The wash houses
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 wash houses and thatched roofs of Thury by mountain bike
A mountain bike route for hiking enthusiasts, featuring natural and built heritage. A real treat! But do stay safe!
Les sources - The springs
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.
From the Church to Le Sully via the Cèdres de la Lavière
Marked trail No. 10.
Discover the local heritage: ponds and old drinking troughs, crosses and calvaries, the Sully lime tree, and the cedars of La Lavière. Beautiful views of varied, rolling countryside punctuate this route, the length of which can be adapted to suit.
Although classified as a walking route, this route is also one of the most beautiful routes for mountain biking, hybrid cycling and horse riding.
Around the village of Sougères-en-Puisaye
Explore the hamlets on the outskirts of the village of Sougères-en-Puisaye.
The leisure trail along the old tracks
Route closed by municipal order dated 9 July 2026.
Marked walk No. 12.A route themed around recreational sport, following a section of an old railway line and a section of an ancient Roman road, with some wonderful heritage sites to discover.
The Druyes Viaduct and the Panama Valley
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.
The Marquise du Deffand Trail
Marked walk No. 20.A historic route featuring, close to the start, the Cross of Saint-Prix (martyred in 274), the village of Le Deffand where the Marquise du Deffand stayed inthe 18th century, and the monument to Alfred Saison – a republican activist – who fought in 1852 against Louis Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup d’état of 2 December 1851.
Vanneau Mill Trail
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.
The Moulin de Hausse Côte Trail
Marked walk No. 19.
Winding through the lush green landscapes of the woods and meadows of Puisaye and the cultivated fields of Forterre, this trail passes from one natural region to another and offers beautiful panoramic views from the Hausse Côte hill.
On the heights of La Pisserote
Suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding on the border between the Puisaye and Forterre regions. Beautiful heritage sites and interesting views.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
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).
The source of the Loing
Discover the sources of the Seine catchment area, wash houses and scenic viewpoints.
On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote
A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.
From the Côte de Labert to the bell tower
From the village, this path follows part of the ridges of the hill separating the two natural regions of Puisaye to the west and Forterre to the east.
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