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Ardon (Loiret) walks
Ardon Yellow Route
Visorando Member
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.
A circular route in Sologne starting from the Parc des Dolines de Limère
9.31 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
A route mainly through woodland, criss-crossing cultivated areas in this northern part of Sologne, which boasts some fertile land. The first part of the route skirts the vast Villiers estate from the Parc des Dolines de Limère, a stone’s throw from the town of Orléans-la-Source. An opportunity to get some fresh air in the shade of chestnut, oak and Scots pine trees.
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 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.
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.
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.
Les Grandes Brosses - Les Usages de Chilly - Le Caillou Rouge
7.80 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
Circular route, or almost a circular route, to be covered mostly along grassy paths. If you remain alert and quiet, you are almost certain to spot wildlife, which is very common in this area. Indeed, red deer, roe deer and wild boar have made this their territory.
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 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.
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.
Fertesienne Circular Loop
5.09 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
A stroll through the town to get to know La Ferté-Saint-Aubin better; this circular route is mostly on tarmac roads.
Circular route through vineyards and orchards around Mareau-aux-Prés
7.13 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mareau-aux-Prés (Loiret)
A walk through the vineyards and orchards around Mareau-aux-Prés, best enjoyed in autumn to take in the colours of the different plots. Ideal for a family outing.
The Loire from Mareau-aux-Prés
7.24 mi
+52 ft
-56 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mareau-aux-Prés (Loiret)
This walk takes you to the left bank of the Loire, a prime spot for spotting beavers and the many species of birds that inhabit the river’s shifting islands. It can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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.
Cléry-Saint-André circular along the banks of the Loire via La Verdaille
8.38 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cléry-Saint-André (Loiret)
From Cléry-Saint-André, this circular route leads to the wild banks of the Loire, just like the walk “From Cléry-Saint-André to the wild banks of the Loire (1)”, but the return route follows theGR®655East further west. It offers beautiful views of the Loire and allows you to appreciate the rich flora and fauna of its banks and islands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Loire from Fourneaux to Saint-Ay, between the Rollin and the Mauve
5.61 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chaingy (Loiret)
Nature and culture go hand in hand on the banks of the Loire, between Fourneaux-Plage and Saint-Ay. The landscapes of the Loire, both at water level and higher up, are so beautiful, sometimes breathtaking, that it is easy to understand why the bishops of Orléans and famous men of letters came here on holiday.
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.
