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The mills of the upper Essonne valley
Visorando Member
6.68 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Briarres-sur-Essonne (Loiret)
Before motorisation, milling was highly developed along the banks of the Essonne. This hike sets out to discover no fewer than five old water mills, whose presence has been documented since the 18th century. The route along the river is full of charm and the numerous reed beds add a touch of natural heritage to this very diverse hike.
When the Pucelle joins Saint-Thibault
6.09 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
A very pleasant getaway in the Sologne region, with a peaceful route through woods dotted with ponds. Avoid days when hunting is in season!
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.
Montargis, the Venice of Gâtinais
4.79 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
Ranked among the most beautiful sites in France, explore Montargis through its streets on the water with 131 bridges and footbridges. A gastronomic and lakeside town nicknamed the Venice of Gâtinais.
Sully-sur-Loire and the banks of the Loire
11.41 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret)
A very pleasant route, mostly along the banks of the Loire. Good view of the Château de Sully and the Basilica of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire.
From Pointe de Courpain to the mills of the Loiret
7.00 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret)
Located in the Saint-Mesmin nature reserve, at the confluence of the Loire and Loiret rivers, the Pointe de Courpain is known for its cool climate and exceptionally diverse wildlife. You will never tire of admiring the mills on the Loiret river as they change with the seasons.
In the forgotten forest of Villette
7.33 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
This hike aims to revive memories of a vast, partly forgotten forest that once stretched across the present-day communes of Saint-Cyr-en-Val, Marcilly-en-Villette and Ménestreau-en-Villette. It ends in a riot of colour during the rhododendron flowering season (May to June), when the undergrowth around the Château de Villette is covered with these flowers.
From Cléry-Saint-André to the Butte des Élus
5.65 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cléry-Saint-André (Loiret)
A circular leading from the Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André, known for its architecture and history, to the enigmatic Butte des Élus, a burial mound dating back to the Iron Age. It is ideal for a family walk in the Val d'Ardoux.
The Sologne region around Ligny-le-Ribault
9.11 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ligny-le-Ribault (Loiret)
The commune of Ligny-le-Ribault, which has preserved many communal paths, offers this magnificent hike in the Sologne region of ponds, home to deer, roe deer and wild boar.
The Belvédère des Caillettes from Nibelle
7.68 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nibelle (Loiret)
In the heart of the Orléans Forest, the route will take you near the 16th-century Château du Hallier, then to the viewpoint on the Caillettes hill at the highest point of the Orléans Forest: an opportunity to admire the surrounding mountains as far as the eye can see.
From Sury to Vitry via the canal and its ponds
12.14 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Combreux (Loiret)
From the Combreux lock, discover the Canal d'Orléans and its ponds in a forest where a rich and varied fauna will accompany you and allow you to observe them as you walk along the path.
Be early, discreet and attentive to enjoy it.
Don't rely on the photos showing the towpath. It has been replaced by a cycle path. The walk loses some of its charm but is still very pleasant.
Circular in the Forest of Orléans from Chanteau
7.10 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Chanteau (Loiret)
A walk under the canopy of majestic trees, following the greenway through the grounds of the remarkable Château de Charbonnière and the national forest.
Around Ménestreau-en-Villette via the Étang du Donjon
7.37 mi
+56 ft
-66 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
Starting from Ménestreau, a typical village with red brick houses, this route aims to bring back memories of a huge forest with a variety of tree species, in the heart of the Sologne region of ponds.
Between rivers and canals in the heart of the Montargis conurbation.
12.14 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
Circular starting from the lakeside town of Montargis, known as the Venice of Gatinais. The junctions of the Briare, Orléans and Loing canals made it a veritable river crossroads between the Loire and Seine basins until the Orléans canal was decommissioned in 1954. Follow the waterways through the Loing valley, passing rivers, canals and lakes.
Route de la Motte aux Sauniers
6.51 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Braye (Loiret)
Starting from Charbonnières Park in the Orléans Forest, also known for its château, the route leads along the banks of the Bionne, a pretty stream with silvery reflections, and to the gates of the Château de Plissay, built in the pure Restoration style.
Bois de l'Île trail
4.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis-en-Val (Loiret)
A stroll between the Loire and former gravel pits where nature has quietly reclaimed its rights. The water bodies have gradually been colonised by a diverse range of wildlife, making the Bois de l'Île a rich nature reserve. The ruins of the Château de l'Isle, witness to the wrath of the Loire, are sure to amaze you.
Rimarde, Œuf and Salvin valleys starting from Yèvre-le-Châtel
11.88 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Yèvre-la-Ville (Loiret)
The fortress of Yèvre-le-Châtel overlooks the Œuf and Rimarde valleys, rivers that originate in the Forest of Orléans. From Yèvre-le-Châtel, the hike follows paths through the wide green belt that runs alongside each of the three rivers.
Les Mauves near Meung-sur-Loire
12.07 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret)
A discreet beauty that is often overlooked, the Mauves de Meung-sur-Loire branch is nonetheless a curiosity. The hike runs alongside and crosses the riparian forest, a corridor of vegetation consisting mainly of alders, ash trees and poplars. Consisting of three circular loops, the hike offers several possible variations.
From Malesherbes to Maisse via the Menhir de la Pierre Droite
10.16 mi
+404 ft
-577 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Malesherbes (Loiret)
On the edge of the Ile-de-France region, this hike from station to station follows the Essonne Valley from south to north. It takes forest paths, small roads with little traffic and paths between fields. This route allows you to discover an interesting heritage: mills, churches and castles, as well as a menhir and a polisher that attest to the ancient human occupation of the area.
The Canal du Loing and the medieval past of Château Landon
11.82 mi
+384 ft
-371 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dordives (Loiret)
A circular route passing by the lakes of Dordives, taking the "Chemin de César" (Caesar's path), then the Gâtinais countryside to end up in Château-Landon, where you can explore its medieval past. The return journey follows the Canal du Loing with the Néronville canal bridge.
Sentier des Sources trail in the Orléans Forest
4.77 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ouzouer-sur-Loire (Loiret)
A circular in the Orléans Forest along a pretty path that winds between the trees. You will discover a series of springs converted into fountains and end this walk at the Résistance crossroads, a place steeped in Second World War history. A monument has been erected there in memory of the resistance fighters who died for France.
Jargeau Châteauneuf-sur-Loire circular via the Temple of Love
12.07 mi
+66 ft
-79 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Jargeau (Loiret)
This circular will take you along the left bank of the Loire to Châteauneuf-sur-Loire. You will cross the castle grounds and its arboretum. The return to Jargeau is via the right bank. This circular route is known as thePR® des deux ponts (Two BridgesPR® ), modified to include access to the Loire Marine Museum and a stroll through the arboretum and the pretty Rhododendron Avenue.
Sully-sur-Loire Castle and its surroundings
3.90 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sully-sur-Loire (Loiret)
This short walk allows you to admire the medieval fortress in all its glory and stroll through the castle grounds and along the dykes that protect the town from the river. Many migratory birds take refuge on the castle's magnificent lake.
The marl pit trail from Mezières-lez-Cléry
6.15 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mézières-lez-Cléry (Loiret)
It is mainly a forest route that recalls the major development work carried out in Sologne, which began in the second half of the 19th century when marl was extracted and then transported by horse-drawn carts to improve the acidic soil.
Between the lake and the Loiret in Saint Pryvé
3.68 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret)
A lovely shaded walk where you can discover the mills lining the Loiret river and Lake Saint Pryvé. Several restaurants welcome you on the riverbank.
The Canal d'Orléans starting from Fay-aux-Loges
7.51 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fay-aux-Loges (Loiret)
The hike first follows the towpath of the Canal d'Orléans and then returns to Fay-aux-Loges via the Orléans National Forest. You will enjoy the still waters of the canal and its many reflections, its locks, its wildlife, then the wide forest paths, and finally the stone bell tower of the church as you approach the village.
Please note that on 19 February 2023, I was informed that part of the route along the canal is closed for works for an indefinite period (no end date displayed).
Around Bou
13.61 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Combleux (Loiret)
A family walk between the Loire and the Canal de la Loire. Alternating between woodland, fields and canal banks.
The canal banks and locks welcome us with open arms. We can see barges moored on the banks of the Loire, the bird island with the different species of our region and, if we are there at the right time of year, we will be lucky enough to see them nesting. Sandy beaches welcome us for a short break. And finally, we can enjoy the tranquillity of the canal banks.
The Sologne region around Jouy-le-Potier
6.49 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jouy-le-Potier (Loiret)
The path taken on the way out of the hike, which crosses the Bois du Bignon and then the Bois Brûlé, offers exceptional views due to the slight relief (30m difference in altitude) and undergrowth illuminated by heather, whose purple flowers bloom from late summer to autumn. The dense or sparse vegetation, consisting mainly of deciduous trees, streams and ponds, provides ideal habitats for birds and large wild animals.
The Sologne forest from Ligny-le-Ribault via La Bretèche and La Couvrée
6.53 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ligny-le-Ribault (Loiret)
Once you leave the pretty village of Ligny-le-Ribault, the route follows shaded forest paths in the heart of the game-rich Sologne region, offering an opportunity to observe the flora and fauna characteristic of this environment.
From Beaugency to the Eaux Bleues de Tavers
8.86 mi
+30 ft
-39 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beaugency (Loiret)
Starting in Beaugency, a medieval town rich in heritage, this hike leads to the Eaux Bleues de Tavers, the Ver Chapel and various wash houses, offering superb views of the Loire River.
The Sologne region around La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
8.67 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
A varied route, starting with a winding path along the Cosson, then a forest lane, ending in a maze of narrow streets and then a wooded area with contemporary statues near the Cosson.
Between the wild banks of the Loiret and the orchards of Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin
6.97 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin (Loiret)
The Loiret river conceals a few secrets hidden in the greenery. To see for yourself, simply follow the trail that runs along its left bank at Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin, upstream from where it meets the Loire.
The banks of the Loire and Chenailles Castle
4.17 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel (Loiret)
A pleasant and easy hike offering varied landscapes. We walk along the Loire for over a kilometre before turning away from it to enter the forest, admire the beautiful Château de Chenailles, then return to Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel via the ponds.
Moulins du Loiret from the Parc du Donjon
8.91 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Olivet (Loiret)
Well known to the people of Loiret, the charming, shaded walkway of the mills of the Loiret never fails to surprise those who discover it, a place shaped by milling activities that continued for centuries. It is an opportunity to enjoy the calm, cool waters of the river, explore the network of Olivet's narrow streets and appreciate the Donjon and Poutyl parks.
The Poustière circular in Sennely
7.15 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sennely (Loiret)
A lovely circular route through the forests of Sologne, criss-crossed by streams feeding numerous ponds. This circular route goes around the Baillère Valley, through which the Tannerie flows before joining the Cosson, which you will cross twice.
Morchêne Park and Stream in Saint-Cyr-en-Val
5.01 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-en-Val (Loiret)
This walk begins at Morchêne Park in Saint-Cyr-en-Val, with its château, tennis courts, pétanque and beach volleyball courts, and fitness trail, then follows the stream of the same name.
A tree-lined route, very pleasant for a family walk south of the Orléans conurbation.
The Borne des Quatre Paroisses circular route from Cerdon-du-Loiret
11.09 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cerdon (Loiret) (Loiret)
A very pretty circular route on the border between Cher and Loiret. Its long paths will take you to the Borne des Quatre Paroisses, the meeting point of the communes of Cerdon-du-Loiret, Brinon-sur-Sauldre, Villemurlin and Isdes. The walk through the forest on the border between Loiret and Cher is worth the detour alone.
On either side of the Cosson
8.47 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vannes-sur-Cosson (Loiret)
The walk follows the famous Chemin des Sables, with its heather, broom, mosses and lichens, and sections through mixed woodland. Beautiful farmhouses and homes dot the route.
Circular forest loop in wild Sologne
10.20 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
This circular route is very representative of the Sologne region, with its forests covered in moss, heather and ferns, its paths that are sometimes wide and straight, sometimes winding, grassy or muddy, its ponds and its brick houses, all of which contribute to its charm.
The Loire between Meung-sur-Loire and Beaugency
11.04 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret)
There is no better way to discover the beauty and mysteries of the royal river between Meung-sur-Loire and Beaugency, two towns remarkable for their castles, than to follow the Loire à Vélo route on its right bank and the flood defence embankment on its left bank. The first part of the route is very busy, but further on you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Loire Valley and a peaceful atmosphere.
A tour around Paucourt
7.89 mi
+131 ft
-121 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Paucourt (Loiret)
Discover the village of Paucourt and its forest, a veritable green lung in the heart of the Montargis national forest.
Ardon Yellow Route
4.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
Route in the forest around Ardon with two sections on district roads. Route poorly marked in yellow.
The Limère sinkholes
2.05 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
The Limère sinkhole park is home to a regional curiosity: sinkholes, underground cavities recognisable by a slight depression colonised by unique vegetation. This short getaway, just a stone's throw from the town of Orléans-la-Source, is not only for geology enthusiasts but for all lovers of natural parks that inspire calm and rest.
The Varanne tour
2.45 mi
+16 ft
-20 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
On this family outing in Sologne, you may spot a grey heron, a great egret or simply a few ducks.
Courpalet ditch, Gué l’Évêque circular loop
9.31 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montereau (Loiret)
A largely shaded circular walk along the water’s edge. This walk follows the Rigole de Courpalet for nearly 5km before entering the Forest of Orléans and skirting the Étang du Gué l’Évêque.
The Rigole de Courpalet, 32.8 km long, was dug to feed the Canal d’Orléans.
The Briare Canal between Montargis and the Moulin Bardin
4.79 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
A stroll along the Briare Canal, passing through the lakes area of the Savoies and Népruns Nature Reserve, ending at Lac des Closiers and a circular route through the beautifully restored Pêcherie district.
Peace and quiet, nature, barges, birds and a few beautiful old houses – this is what awaits you.
Dampierre-en-Burly and its ponds
8.46 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-en-Burly (Loiret)
In the Orléans Forest, the route runs alongside the vast Étang de Corcambon, ending around the Étang du Bourg which borders the flower-filled village of Dampierre-en-Burly, at the foot of its fortifications.
Around Mézières-lez-Cléry
11.91 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-lez-Cléry (Loiret)
A walk in the heart of the forest where nature awaits.
From the Étang de la Vallée to the Fontaine Longue in the Forest of Orléans
9.76 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Combreux (Loiret)
A must-see route in the Forest of Orléans due to the diversity of its landscapes, ranging from ponds to dense or sparse forests, which are prime habitats for wildlife. The vast Vallée pond, which was originally created to feed the Orléans Canal, has become a leisure destination with its water sports centre, banks ideal for fishing, and paths perfect for a stroll.
More walks in Loiret
Select an area below:
- Ardon (Loiret)
- Augerville-la-Rivière
- Aulnay-la-Rivière
- Batilly-en-Puisaye
- Bazoches-sur-le-Betz
- Beaugency
- Breteau
- Briare
- Briarres-sur-Essonne
- Bromeilles
- Cerdon (Loiret)
- Chaingy
- Chanteau
- Chevillon-sur-Huillard
- Chilleurs-aux-Bois
- Cléry-Saint-André
- Combleux
- Combreux
- Dampierre-en-Burly
- Desmonts
- Dimancheville
- Dordives
- Dry
- Fay-aux-Loges
- Gien
- Huisseau-sur-Mauves
- Ingrannes
- Jargeau
- Jouy-le-Potier
- La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
- La Neuville-sur-Essonne
- Lailly-en-Val
- Ligny-le-Ribault
- Malesherbes
- Marcilly-en-Villette
- Mardié
- Mareau-aux-Prés
- Ménestreau-en-Villette
- Meung-sur-Loire
- Mézières-lez-Cléry
- Montargis
- Montereau
- Neuvy-en-Sullias
- Nibelle
- Olivet
- Orléans
- Ouzouer-sur-Loire
- Paucourt
- Puiseaux
- Saint-Aignan-le-Jaillard
- Saint-Cyr-en-Val
- Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel
- Saint-Denis-en-Val
- Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Mesmin
- Saint-Jean-de-Braye
- Saint-Loup-de-Gonois
- Saint-Père-sur-Loire
- Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin
- Saran
- Sceaux-du-Gâtinais
- Sennely
- Sully-sur-Loire
- Traînou
- Vannes-sur-Cosson
- Vieilles-Maisons-sur-Joudry
- Villemandeur
- Villemurlin
- Yèvre-la-Ville