Around Dicy

Set off on a 7 km walk from the centre of the rural village of Dicy... (shorter 2.5 km alternative). Can be done on foot or by bike on paved local roads. This walk is suitable for families.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 47 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 48 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 184 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 135 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Dicy (89120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.933592° / E 3.105662°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2519E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Departure from the centre of the small village of Dicy.

(S/E) Start from Le Patis, next to the little river Chantereine, and cross the small bridges. After leaving the village, you will see horses on your left and, further on, a beautiful wrought iron cross at the bend. A huge oak tree has grown a little further on and in the distance you can see the village of Dicy with its proud bell tower, renovated in 2015. You will reach a crossroads where the return path begins.

(1) Continue along the road on the right to finish climbing this small hill. At the next crossroads, you will see the Château de la Mothe aux Prés below. Continue slightly to the right and you will arrive in some undergrowth.

(2) Turn left, pass two roads on your right and, at the edge of the woods, turn left. You will arrive at the plateau (elevation 175).

(3) Turn right and continue along the road to reach the hamlet of Courboissy.

(4) At the crossroads, turn left. At the end of the hamlet, you will see a tall brick chimney, which belongs to an old-fashioned terracotta tile factory. After this site, the fields will once again be your companions along the way.

(5) At the next crossroads, turn left and continue straight ahead. At the fork, ignore the path on the right towards Pailly. Pass under a power line, cross the hamlet of Les Jarrys and you will come back to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Turn right to return to Dicy (S/E) via the same route as on the way there.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 143 m - Village church. Cross the - Chanteraine (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ouanne
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 148 m - Crossroads for the outward and return journeys
  3. 2 : km 1.58 - alt. 178 m - Fork in the road on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.19 - alt. 175 m - Crossroads at elevation 175
  5. 4 : km 3.38 - alt. 178 m - Turn left in Courboissy
  6. 5 : km 4.98 - alt. 163 m - On the left
  7. S/E : km 7.94 - alt. 143 m - Village church

Notes

Worth a visit

Musée de la Fabuloserie in Dicy.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
andine.cha
andine.cha

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Too many tarmac roads, not enough shade in summer sun and heat. Only advantage: proximity to the Fabuloserie.

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prini
prini

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very disappointing route for this walking tour, which consists entirely of roads.
This route would be ideal and magnificent by bicycle.

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bellamychristine
bellamychristine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In agreement with other reviews. A lot of road travel but a pleasant hike through quiet villages and close to La Fabuloserie.

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Sissy89
Sissy89

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Between fields and hamlets, this is a very pleasant and interesting walk that allows you to discover the charming hamlets of Courboissy and Les Jarrys. The route is easy, with just a slight climb at the beginning. And you can also take the opportunity to discover the Fabuloserie.

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Syrphe
Syrphe

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A few hamlets and many roads

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celchoc
celchoc
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant ride on quiet tarmac roads. The only slight downside is the long straights through the fields towards the end. Best avoided when it's too hot due to the lack of shade.

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brins
brins

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Mainly flat hiking, two charming hamlets. The main attraction is La Fabuloserie on the route.

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