Around Tremblay-en-Forterre

From the D6, drive through Le Tremblay heading north-east and park at the edge of the village, near number 25.

(S/E) After number 25, take the path on the left and, at the end of the path, turn right, then left, then right.

(1) At the railway line, continue left for about 100 metres, then cross the tracks on the right. Continue to the road, take the path opposite, then

(2) the first path on the right (about 800m) to Les Joux. Carry on straight ahead along the road.

(3) On leaving Les Joux, take the path on the right, cross the road, then carry on straight ahead. At the Fork in the road just after, turn left, and at the small crossroads carry on straight ahead, veering slightly to the right.

(4) At the junction, continue to the left, then turn right and right again to reach the old “Garde Barrière” house.

(5) Carry on straight ahead, first turn right then left, then keep going straight on until you reach the road (the junction known as ‘Les 4 Sapins’).

(6) Take the road on the right for about 1 km,

(7) then take the path on the right, followed by the second on the left. At the junction, turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Please be aware that in hot weather, most of the route is not shaded.
Remember to bring something to keep you hydrated and don’t forget your hat, cap or sombrero.

The sundial at the church in the village of Etais-la-Sauvin.
Visit Clamecy, its collegiate church and the Romain Rolland Museum.
The fortified castle at Druyes, the viaduct (bungee jumping available) and the source of the River Druyes.
The medieval castle at Guédelon.