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Walk in Bléneau
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1.14 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Bléneau (Yonne)
A short walk in the village of Bléneau, exploring the Water Gardens on the River Loing, the mural and the carved capitals of Saint-Loup Church in Troyes, the Châtaignier Fountain and a wash house.
La Chasserelle
8.18 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bléneau (Yonne)
The Loing and its tributaries, including the Chasserelle and the streams flowing from nearby springs, converge at the Jardins d’Eau, the starting point of this walk. The remainder of this route, which has very little elevation gain, will take you through fields and woods.
The Friends of Harpignies Trail
2.39 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
A route focused on painting with Le Michel-Ange des Arbres. Around twenty representations of Henri Harpignies' paintings line this walk among the trees, sunken paths and viewpoints of Puisaye.Saint-Privé is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
Camerolle
5.62 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
Starting from the heart of the village, dominated by the spire of Saint-Privat Church, set off to explore the sunken paths and then the farmland dotted with flint, before returning – still amidst this man-made landscape – along the Rigole de Saint-Privé.
The Breteau ditches
5.44 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Breteau (Loiret)
A signposted, family-friendly, shaded walk along the Breteau ditches that feed the Briare Canal. This easy route also takes you to the Étang de la Grande Rue lake and its dam. Suitable for pushchairs and bicycles, you can enjoy the cool shade of the undergrowth in summer and a dry path in wet weather.
From dyke to dyke in Champoulet
9.65 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Breteau (Loiret)
The route goes from pond to pond around the village of Champoulet. There is wildlife to discover.
The Seven Locks of Henri IV.
Tourist office
6.08 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
Marked hike N°71.
A whole new way to discover the story of the construction of the Canal de Briare! With this hike you can follow a part of its water supply system and come back along the old route to the incredible monument that we today know as the Seven Locks.
The Pont Plat
4.44 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
This family hike is historically very interesting.
Between the shaded first part and the canal-side second part, the route has a total elevation gain of 28 metres, mainly at the beginning.
In terms of history, from Henri IV to Charles de Freycinet, the size of boats has increased, imposing new standards. Today, we talk about the amount of water consumed that needs to be saved.
Le Grand Chaloy
6.81 mi
+95 ft
-89 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses (Yonne)
From the old canal to the new one, from the old locks to the new ones, a whole world of greenery and water!
Family Ecolodge - Attrape Rêve
3.42 mi
+30 ft
-13 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Batilly-en-Puisaye (Loiret)
A route to the Attrape Rêve equestrian centre in Dammarie-en-Puisaye
Le Moulin Fleury
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.30 mi
+315 ft
-292 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 113.The historic centre of Saint-Fargeau and a nature walk are the main attractions of this outing.From the red-brick castle to the murals of the Sainte-Anne Chapel, via the Loing river, this is a bucolic walk.
Murals in Puisaye – Sainte-Anne, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Fiacre
18.23 mi
+640 ft
-633 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
La Puisaye: not just blue and green in the landscape, but also ochre in the subsoil. It is from this natural pigment that artists since the 12th century have adorned many of the region’s religious buildings. This walk allows you to discover three of the fifteen or so listed to date.A route along charming country lanes...
Walk in Saint-Fargeau
1.38 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
A walk to perhaps round off the day with a visit to the castle and/or the museum. As you wander through the streets, you’ll see medieval houses, wash houses, the old market hall, and you’ll often cross the Ruisseau du Bourdon.
P'ti Jean
6.96 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lavau (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 81.Wooded sections, rural and sunken paths, and small roads in the heart of the countryside make up the charm of this walk through the lands of the former Grand Treasurer of the Kingdom of France, Jacques Cœur.
Les Gallons
12.10 mi
+246 ft
-276 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lavau (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 36.
A route south of Lavau featuring frequent fords, all of which have been improved, and numerous isolated farms or those grouped into small hamlets. The wooded sections are dominated by deciduous trees such as oak, slender hornbeam or pollarded hornbeam, and trees typical of wetland habitats such as birch, aspen, alder and willow...
Walk in Ronchères
0.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
A short walk connecting the village’s two beautiful heritage sites: Saint-Fiacre Church, whose chancel vault features a beautiful mural depicting the four evangelists, and a lovely wash house built in the bed of the Ru de Septfonds.
La Haie Brûlée
4.57 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 84
A hike through lush green countryside, starting from one of the villages in the Puisaye-Forterre mural network.
The spillways of Lac du Bourdon
1.10 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
A short walk to explore the spillways of Lac du Bourdon, behind the dam commissioned in 1905. There are two spillways: the Rigole du Bourdon for the cold water at the bottom of the lake, and the Ruisseau du Bourdon for the surface water. The latter is laid out in “terraces”, creating waterfalls when the water is released. You’ll be lucky enough to see them if you visit at the right time. Otherwise, it’s still a very pretty spot! Read the safety information in the Practical Information section.
The gardens of the Lac du Bourdon spillways
6.21 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 85After a section through the woods and then in the open, the gardens below Lac du Bourdon offer a superb panorama of rows of spillways channelled by walls built of Puisaye sandstone. Then, following part of the lake, return to the bathing area and the car park.
Grand tour of Lake Bourdon
7.27 mi
+167 ft
-148 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Explore the lake, its ponds and feeding streams. Walk through the woodland along sandy paths or small roads. Beautiful views on both sides of the lake’s dam. This reservoir is the first in a long series upstream that feeds the Briare Canal.
La Coupure du Lac du Bourdon
2.76 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 86A short route combining part of the lake shore and sunken paths in the undergrowth. Depending on the water level of the lake, the shore may be preferable to the path.
The Marchesian Route
8.71 mi
+243 ft
-259 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Marchais-Beton (Yonne)
Explore Marchais-Beton through its hamlets and lush countryside.
A small village in Burgundy situated in the central-western part of the Yonne department, on the border with the Loiret department.
Its economy is primarily based on agriculture.
The Moulin Rouge on the banks of the Branlin
7.83 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Marchais-Beton (Yonne)
Marked route No. 83.This beautiful hike will take you through quite a few wooded areas, not to mention the famous spot known as Le Moulin Rouge.
The Wishing Tree at Boutissaint
4.54 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
As well as the wild animals roaming freely and exploring the park’s natural environment, this imposing oak tree with its low-hanging branches offers visitors the chance to mark their visit by tying a ribbon bearing a wish. It’s a deeply symbolic gesture that might just open the door to a wonderful legend.
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