Ardon Yellow Route

Route in the forest around Ardon with two sections on district roads. Route poorly marked in yellow.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.31 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 7 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 117 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 106 m

Description of the walk

The walk starts at the junction of the D168 (Route de la Ferté) and the D7 (Route de Marcilly).

(S/E) After the church, turn right (south-west) onto the D7, cross the bridge over the Ardoux and then turn left towards La Noue. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the numerous turnings on the left and right, until you reach a star-shaped junction.

(1) Just after the transformer, turn left and follow the road for 250 metres. Turn left at a right angle and continue straight ahead at each junction until you reach the D168 at Croix de Rousselière.

(2) Turn right onto the D168 (2nd road on the right) and continue to the junction with Chemin d'Ivoy, 750m further on, after a long straight stretch.

(3) Turn left at an acute angle in the bend and take the path leading into the forest. The entrance is marked by a sign prohibiting motor vehicles. Continue along this path, following the yellow markings and ignoring the paths branching off to the left and right.

(4) At the fork, turn right, pass two paths on the left, then turn left at the next fork. Cross the wooden bridge over the stream and arrive on the D7 about 250m later (watch out for fast-moving cars).

(5) When you reach the D7 road, turn left and continue straight on for 1.25 km until you reach Ardon Church, the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 110 m - D168/D7 junction. Towards the bridge at - Ardoux (rivière) - Affluent de la Loire
  2. 1 : km 2.02 - alt. 116 m - Star-shaped junction, transformer, on the left
  3. 2 : km 3.77 - alt. 110 m - D168, turn right
  4. 3 : km 4.61 - alt. 112 m - Trail start, no vehicles sign
  5. 4 : km 5.24 - alt. 110 m - At the fork, turn right.
  6. 5 : km 5.98 - alt. 114 m - D7, turn left
  7. S/E : km 7.31 - alt. 110 m - D167/D8 junction

Notes

There are a few muddy patches along the way, but otherwise it is an easy family hike.

The sections between waypoints (2) and (3), then (4) and (S) are on country roads.

After the waypoint (2), you can return to the village via the quiet D168 road. In this case, the walk takes about an hour.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 17715527

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

2 passages with road
Otherwise, wild daffodils along the route

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christdebret
christdebret

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Not a bad hike, a bit of tarmac
Markings are adequate

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marylgo
marylgo

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Excessive proportion of route.

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Viviane03
Viviane03

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route. Great little walk for a Sunday. I won't be keeping it in my usual walks, though.

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daniel.pollet
daniel.pollet

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lack of signage

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philou45
philou45

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Good description of the route.
There is a small error on the map between points 2 and 3 (continue 750 m along the road), but the description is clear.
It's always a shame when you get close to Sologne to have to take the roads because there's too much private property...
Nice path at the end of the route before rejoining the road to reach the finish point.

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sorobe
sorobe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Perfect for a short stroll in the late afternoon (sunny) with a child.

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Steph-Caen
Steph-Caen

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A pleasant hike in the forest, but with no particular points of interest.
Average route reliability.

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Jean Marie A.
Jean Marie A.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

For me alone, yes, but not for a group because it's too far to drive. What a shame.

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