Walk around Morogues

The suggested ride around Morogues will allow you to discover the different landscapes of this area: passing through vineyards, with views of the Berry countryside or the Sancerre region.

It is a hilly route without any major difficulties that can be covered by mountain bike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 125 m
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    Descent: - 124 m

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    Highest point: 282 m
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    Lowest point: 209 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure at the foot of Saint-Symphorien Church (parking available).
Turn right onto the road towards Les Aix-d'Angillon, crossing the bridge over the Colin

(1) After passing the Lelong garage, turn left to follow the route marked by a mountain bike sign. After a 150-metre climb, turn left and continue climbing for about 180 metres. Follow the signposted route, turning left and then right. After the grassy path, you will reach the road to the hamlet of Loye, which you take on the left.

(2) In the hamlet of Loye, turn left onto the path, following the mountain bike arrows. Turn right and after about 1.2km, continue straight ahead at the intersection of the paths that run alongside the vineyard.

(3) Turn left towards the hamlets of Conques, taking a stony descent.
After the hamlet of Conques Haut, cross the RD59 and continue towards the hamlet of Conques Bas, passing by the yurt village of the Vallée d'Humbligny association.

(4) Leave the mountain bike route and take the path on the left to go around the right side of the Tiphereth garden greenhouses (leave mountain bike route no. 16).

(5) At the crossroads, turn left onto part of mountain bike route no. 25 and cross the ford over the Putet stream (this area is very wet in rainy weather).

(6) After a short 130m climb, turn left, leaving the marked mountain bike trail no. 25. Continue straight ahead at the various intersections with the paths leading to the vineyards to join theGR®31.

(7) Turn left and continue following theGR®31markings (if you turn right, you can visit the Jardin des Dietz).

(8) After crossing the vineyards, turn right and follow the path.

(9) When you reach the RD185 opposite the cemetery, turn left to reach Saint-Symphorien Church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 221 m - Saint-Symphorien Church
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 212 m - On the left (mountain biking sign). After the - Colin (rivière) - Affluent de l'Yèvre
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 253 m - La Ferme des Lapins
  4. 3 : km 2.95 - alt. 281 m - Towards Conques
  5. 4 : km 4.09 - alt. 250 m - The yurts of the Vallée association
  6. 5 : km 4.88 - alt. 250 m - the Putet ford
  7. 6 : km 5.22 - alt. 264 m - Return to Morogues
  8. 7 : km 6.08 - alt. 276 m - The GR31
  9. 8 : km 6.79 - alt. 259 m - Vineyards of Rue au Guiés
  10. 9 : km 7.68 - alt. 217 m - The cemetery and the wash house
  11. S/E : km 8.02 - alt. 223 m - Saint-Symphorien Church

Notes

As there are no water points along the route, be sure to bring drinks with you, especially in sunny weather. Good footwear is recommended to provide good ankle support on stony sections.

Follow sections of routes 16 and 25 suggested on the FFC mountain biking website - destination: Bourges Menetou-Salon Sancerre

(8) You can reach the finish by continuing straight ahead along the Chemin du Grouillat (traditionally taken in the opposite direction for the Morogues-Sancerre hike)

Worth a visit

You can discover:
- saint-Symphorien Church, built in the late13th and early14th centuries, this church consists of a nave covered with planks, a choir and an apse with ribbed vaults, as well as a tower forming a bell tower to the west. Inthe 15th century, two chapels were also added
The originality of this church lies in the dark colour of the Morogues sandstone. As a result, it has been listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments since 1926.

- the Château de Maupas, built in the15th century, whose stairwell is decorated with a collection of 887 earthenware plates

- the village of La Borne with its potters and the Linard "cathedral"

- and, of course, the various wine cellars of the AOC Menetou Salon winegrowers

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
gentilflorent41
gentilflorent41

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, quite hilly, with a few slopes to warm up your legs. This hike offers magnificent views of the vineyards. I highly recommend it

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jibe22
jibe22

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on well-maintained gravel paths along vineyard tracks
Beautiful views of the hills and valleys
The route is easy to follow using the app
Beautiful buildings along the route that can be seen from afar

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Domy18
Domy18

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We do this regularly whenever we want to enjoy nice views.

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BOUBEA
BOUBEA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Having already done this hike three times, we never tire of it. The route is pleasant and relatively easy. We enjoy varied views stretching from Sancerre to Bourges, combining farmland, vineyards and forests.

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deux ailes
deux ailes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike, varied landscape. Very hot when passing through the vineyards.

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BOUBEA
BOUBEA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant route with beautiful scenery.
I recommend it for nature lovers

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Sylviedu18
Sylviedu18

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with superb views

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AgnèsR45
AgnèsR45

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk through the vineyards. Beautiful autumn colours.

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Marieùùùùùùù
Marieùùùùùùù
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is magnificent. Morogues is a pretty village. Very suitable for taking your dog.
The only downside: the map is completely black when you download the route. A bug? As a result, the directions become unclear at the point furthest from the starting point.
Thank you for this wonderful experience

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zardoz18
zardoz18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pleasant among the vineyards, with beautiful views.
In wet weather, some sections require boots!

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mouche12
mouche12
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike in good weather with a nice view of the Bourges plain and its cathedral!
In winter/wet weather, wear waterproof footwear as some sections are wet (between the yurts and the ford).

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Tistou-LPV
Tistou-LPV

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, undulating route through woods and vineyards with beautiful views.
Easy paths. A stream can be forded without any problems after four months of drought, but may be tricky during periods of heavy rain

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