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Barville-en-Gâtinais walks
Rimarde, Œuf and Salvin valleys starting from Yèvre-le-Châtel
Visorando Member
11.88 mi
+236 ft
-240 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Yèvre-la-Ville (Loiret)
The fortress of Yèvre-le-Châtel overlooks the Œuf and Rimarde valleys, rivers that originate in the Forest of Orléans. From Yèvre-le-Châtel, the hike follows paths through the wide green belt that runs alongside each of the three rivers.
Chemin de la Rimarde from La Neuville-sur-Essonne
Association / Club / Walk leader9.00 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Neuville-sur-Essonne (Loiret)
A very bucolic trail between the banks of the Rimarde with a few private mills, woods on the heights of Les Vaux, valleys on La Couture and Vautaupin (alternative route). Many varied landscapes. Pass by the mysterious fountain of Saint-Amand in the village of La Neuville-sur-Essonne.
Chemin de Beauce et Gatinais from Aulnay-la-Rivière
11.58 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aulnay-la-Rivière (Loiret)
This route offers magnificent and varied landscapes between Beauce and Gâtinais, with hills and beautiful panoramas, the green Essonne valley, woods, cereal and beet fields, imposing farms and mills.
This is a long route that requires a good level of fitness.
Chemin de la Pierre aux Coqs from Bromeilles
4.85 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bromeilles (Loiret)
The route starts at the church in Bromeilles, nicknamed the Mont Saint-Michel of the Gatinais as it is perched on a hilltop and its bell tower can be seen from a great distance. The route passes through fields and woods, offering a beautiful view of the village of Puiseaux from the Butte Jaune.
Chemin de la Butte Jaune starting from Bromeilles
5.69 mi
+125 ft
-121 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bromeilles (Loiret)
The route follows, for the most part, farm tracks situated below the Butte Jaune, offering a constant view of Bromeilles church, nicknamed the Mont Saint-Michel of the Gatinais as its bell tower can be seen from a great distance. The route passes through the outskirts of Puiseaux and the magnificent Parc Dumesnil.
A route with no particular difficulties.
The Belvédère des Caillettes from Nibelle
7.68 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nibelle (Loiret)
In the heart of the Orléans Forest, the route will take you near the 16th-century Château du Hallier, then to the viewpoint on the Caillettes hill at the highest point of the Orléans Forest: an opportunity to admire the surrounding mountains as far as the eye can see.
Passing by the Fontaine de Sainte-Radegonde and the Château du Hallier
7.75 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nibelle (Loiret)
A hike between the Nibelloise countryside and the Forest of Orléans, passing by the 16th-century Château du Hallier and the Fontaine de Sainte Radegonde. According to legend, the Queen of the Franks struck the ground with her heel and caused a spring with miraculous properties to gush forth.
Chemin des Treize Places de Puiseaux
3.10 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Puiseaux (Loiret)
This urban route is exclusively intramural, exploring all the existing squares in the town of Puiseaux, in northern Loiret. It is a route without any particular difficulty.
Chatillon Valley Trail from Puiseaux (45)
5.55 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Puiseaux (Loiret)
The Gatinais trail leads through woods and fields, heading first to the hamlet of Le Pont. In the second half, the passage through the Chatillon valley offers pleasant views of Puiseaux.
The mills of the upper Essonne valley
6.68 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Briarres-sur-Essonne (Loiret)
Before motorisation, milling was highly developed along the banks of the Essonne. This hike sets out to discover no fewer than five old water mills, whose presence has been documented since the 18th century. The route along the river is full of charm and the numerous reed beds add a touch of natural heritage to this very diverse hike.
Chemin du Larris from Briarres sur Essonne (45)
4.23 mi
+157 ft
-154 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Briarres-sur-Essonne (Loiret)
A pleasant trail through woods and fields that climbs to the heights of Briarres-sur-Essonne, where the sheep pastures offer a magnificent panorama of the Essonne valley. A bucolic passage along the banks of the Essonne.
Chemin de Saint-Fiacre from Dimancheville (45)
2.85 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Dimancheville (Loiret)
Route through the Gâtinais countryside in Dimancheville (45), the smallest municipality in the canton of Puiseaux. The route runs alongside several properties (Orville mill, Augerville-la-Rivière castle park) and returns, across fields, to the municipality of Dimancheville along the Malesherbes - Puiseaux railway line.
This route presents no particular difficulties.
Chemin des hauteurs de Bardilly from Desmonts (45)
3.97 mi
+102 ft
-118 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Desmonts (Loiret)
Mainly a country trail that passes through the hills of Bardilly and offers a panoramic view of the Gâtinais. No particular difficulty.
The Fusain Trail in Sceaux-du-Gâtinais
1.94 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sceaux-du-Gâtinais (Loiret)
A superb, easily accessible walk along the Fusain. The path is lined with trees, with a long stretch through a field. You then arrive in the village at the church square, which has a picnic area, a football pitch and basketball hoops. The walk has recently been made accessible and the path is maintained by the local council.
Jacques Cœur trail from Augerville-la-Rivière
3.76 mi
+157 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Augerville-la-Rivière (Loiret)
A bucolic trail through woods, bordering the large estate of Augerville-la-Rivière, with its château and golf course. A footpath is accessible in the park.
This hike takes you through the picturesque village of Orville with its wash house and mill.
From Sury to Vitry via the canal and its ponds
12.14 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Combreux (Loiret)
From the Combreux lock, discover the Canal d'Orléans and its ponds in a forest where a rich and varied fauna will accompany you and allow you to observe them as you walk along the path.
Be early, discreet and attentive to enjoy it.
Don't rely on the photos showing the towpath. It has been replaced by a cycle path. The walk loses some of its charm but is still very pleasant.
From the Étang de la Vallée to the Fontaine Longue in the Forest of Orléans
9.76 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Combreux (Loiret)
A must-see route in the Forest of Orléans due to the diversity of its landscapes, ranging from ponds to dense or sparse forests, which are prime habitats for wildlife. The vast Vallée pond, which was originally created to feed the Orléans Canal, has become a leisure destination with its water sports centre, banks ideal for fishing, and paths perfect for a stroll.
Grandes Bruyères Arboretum Route
3.50 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Ingrannes (Loiret)
In the heart of the Forest of Orléans, with its fern-filled undergrowth ideal for spotting wildlife, this short, shaded walk passes numerous ponds.
From Malesherbes to Boutigny-sur-Essonne via the GR®1
16.44 mi
+686 ft
-843 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Malesherbes (Loiret)
Taking place almost entirely in the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park, this stage follows the course of the Essonne river for quite a long time, sometimes on the right bank, sometimes on the left bank. The only section through fields is when leaving Buno-Bonnevaux. The rest of the route is unique in that it runs through woodland, with some parts reminiscent of the Forest of Fontainebleau with pine trees, sandstone outcrops and sandy areas. This hike can be divided into four sections as it passes not far from the stations of Boigneville, Buno-Gironville and Maisse.
From Malesherbes to Maisse via the Menhir de la Pierre Droite
10.16 mi
+404 ft
-577 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Malesherbes (Loiret)
On the edge of the Ile-de-France region, this hike from station to station follows the Essonne Valley from south to north. It takes forest paths, small roads with little traffic and paths between fields. This route allows you to discover an interesting heritage: mills, churches and castles, as well as a menhir and a polisher that attest to the ancient human occupation of the area.
Spirou route around the Buthiers leisure centre
5.51 mi
+374 ft
-381 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Buthiers (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Welcome to the Buthiers Leisure Island. This discovery hike was specially created for a Year7 integration trip. Relatively easy and easily adaptable, it will allow you to have a great time. It allows you to discover all the landscapes of the Fontainebleau forest around the base and, of course, to observe the many activities on offer there.
Tour of the Buthiers Caves
5.95 mi
+344 ft
-315 ft
3h 00
Difficult
Departure from Buthiers (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk through the forest of the Île de Loisirs de Buthiers, taking in caves, rocks and forest paths.
The southern circular route is fairly easy and smooth, offering beautiful forest views, whilst the northern circular route is more technical, with several challenging sections over rocky terrain.
Malesherbes, circular loop around the Essonne
18.17 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Malesherbes (Loiret)
Around Malesherbes, a 29 km route along paths and lanes. Numerous small ponds dot the route.
In the Massif de la Dame Jouanne
5.84 mi
+430 ft
-407 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Larchant (Seine-et-Marne)
Beautiful walk in the Dame Jouanne massif with magnificent views and a few curiosities.
Commanderie National Forest
5.57 mi
+394 ft
-374 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Larchant (Seine-et-Marne)
Tour of the Commanderie Forest, with numerous viewpoints over the village of Larchant and its basilica. Nine kilometres with some steep climbs and a few rocky sections on a very shady route. If you don't make any noise, you may be surprised by the passing of a deer or a roe deer.
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