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Blois Forest
Visorando Member
7.49 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Blois (Loir-et-Cher)
A shaded forest walk on flat terrain with little tarmac; the route can be shortened to 5.5 or 10.5 km, or walked in the opposite direction to avoid a slightly noisy final section due to the D 766.
The Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve
3.24 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Marolles (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, idyllic walk through the Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve. In a vast, slightly wooded wilderness, the route reveals a rich natural and archaeological heritage.
The banks of the Loire from Saint-Claude-de-Diray
7.10 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Claude-de-Diray (Loir-et-Cher)
As soon as you leave the village of Saint-Claude-de-Diray, the walk takes you past vineyards belonging to the Cheverny AOC production area. It then follows the banks of the Loire, with the Château de Ménars, situated on the opposite bank, where the Marquise de Pompadour spent her final years. On the way back, the old viaduct with its many arches can be admired from every angle before the village bell tower comes into view on the horizon, signalling your arrival.
The Cisse Valley in Molineuf
4.59 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Molineuf (Loir-et-Cher)
A walk in the Cisse valley with its natural spaces and woodlands! Peaceful and quiet!
The landscapes in Molineuf are strongly structured by the Cisse river and by wooded hillsides overlooking the valley with its more or less steep slopes. Several mills punctuate the course of the river and reinforce its presence.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Nanteuil
6.55 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
This walk through vineyards and cultivated fields offers beautiful views of the Cosson river and the Château des Grotteaux, which is in a stunning location. Suitable for all seasons.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Saumery
4.94 mi
+98 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
This circular route offers varied landscapes, sometimes crossing the "Cheverny" vineyard, sometimes following the banks of the Cosson. It provides a feeling of well-being along the high walls covered with vegetation that surround the grounds of the Château de Saumery.
From the vineyards to the Bois de Boulogne from Mont-Près-Chambord
5.97 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mont-près-Chambord (Loir-et-Cher)
A varied route that begins near the natural swimming area, where the water is purified without the use of chemicals, then winds its way through the vineyards before crossing the Forêt Domaniale de Boulogne with its majestic trees and long, straight avenues, ideal for spotting large wild animals.
Circular route through the Cheverny vineyards starting from Chitenay
10.33 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chitenay (Loir-et-Cher)
A walk through the Cheverny AOP vineyards, best enjoyed after the grape harvest to take in the autumn colours of the various plots, enhanced by the gently rolling hills.
Chitenay walk in the footsteps of Denis Papin
5.42 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chitenay (Loir-et-Cher)
One of three walks created by the municipality of Chitenay and the French Hiking Federation.
Monthou-sur-Bièvre circular via Le Bout du Pont
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.28 mi
+115 ft
-95 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Monthou-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
A route starting from Monthou-sur-Bièvre, winding through woodland, streams and vineyards.
The banks of the Loire from Candé-sur-Beuvron
7.65 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Candé-sur-Beuvron (Loir-et-Cher)
Between theGR® de Pays de châteaux en châteaux trail and the banks of the Loire, this walk offers beautiful views of the river, as well as of the Cosson, and concludes at the 16th-century Château de la Borde in Candé.
The Bernadettes Route
8.83 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Monthou-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
Monthou-sur-Bièvre, a village nestled amongst the vineyards of the Touraine appellation, boasts an abundance of gently rolling wooded areas that are a delight for nature lovers.
The banks of the Bièvre from Ouchamps
6.18 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ouchamps (Loir-et-Cher)
This lovely, easy walk, perfect for wildlife spotting, is ideal for families, taking in the banks of the Bièvre and its ponds, as well as varied landscapes including vineyards, woodland and farmland.
The wash houses and mills of Suèvres
5.64 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
Suèvres, a former fortified town, is home to numerous springs and rivers which fostered the development of water mills from the Middle Ages onwards, powered by wheat from the Beauce region. Wash houses, mills and castles abound in this rich region of the Loire Valley.
A tour of the wash houses in Suèvres and the surrounding area
5.31 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, very pleasant walk through the village of Suèvres, a former fortified town, and its surroundings. Numerous springs and rivers facilitated the construction of watermills as early as the Middle Ages.
Villesavin Route
6.94 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tour-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
This route, starting from Tour-en-Sologne, is steeped in history, crossing the Ponts d’Arian, whose construction dates back to the Middle Ages but whose origins are Roman. You will also appreciate the dense vegetation of the Boulogne State Forest on the edge of the Chambord National Estate.
Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire or the memory of a port
6.55 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher)
The route is varied, sometimes overlooking the Loire or running along its banks, sometimes taking forest paths or paths through fields. A superb opportunity to get some fresh air and relax while reliving a page of history.
The vineyard-filled Sologne region around Fougères-sur-Bièvre
6.24 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Fougères-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
Fougères-sur-Bièvre combines exploration of its historical and architectural heritage (castle, church, wash house) with its varied landscapes, and takes pride in its rich wine-growing tradition.
On the lands of the Princess of Broglie
10.00 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chaumont-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher)
From Chaumont to Candé (an ideal spot for a picnic) along the banks of the Loire and its tributary, the Beuvron. The return journey takes you along a beautiful forest path, through fields and around the Domaine de Chaumont.
Short walk in the Cheverny Forest
2.39 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Contres (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant little walk in the southernmost part of the ‘landscaped’ forest of Cheverny.
Best done in spring or autumn, at dawn or dusk...
You will mainly follow dirt tracks and a short tarmac forest road for a few hundred metres. Red-and-yellowGRP® markings are present at the end of the route.