Circular walk starting from Saint-Martin-d’Heuille via the hamlet of Sauvage

A walk between the centre of Saint-Martin-d’Heuille and the hamlet of Sauvage, in the commune of Balleray.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.86 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 167 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 177 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 794 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 640 ft

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Description of the walk

Park near the church of Saint-Martin-d’Heuille.

(S/E) Take the Route de Nevers on the left, then turn right into Rue de la Chaume. You’ll reach the edge of the forest at a crossroads marked by a cross.

(1) Turn left into the woods, passing the White Cross de la Chaume. Continue through the woods until you reach Champ du Ballet, a crossroads with several routes.

(2) Stay on the left-hand branch, then, at the next crossroads, turn left at a 90° angle to reach the hamlet of Sauvage.

(3) Turn left and head towards the Ruisseau de l’Heuille. Follow its left bank to reach the bridge at the hamlet of Bas d’Heuille.

(4) Cross the bridge on the left to cross the stream. You’ll reach the D148; take it to the left and head for the Gros Chêne plant room, recognisable by its solar panels on the roof.

(5) Take the path on the right, re-enter the forest and then continue along its edge. Shortly after leaving the forest, turn sharply left to reach the Crot Mornay wash house.

(6) Turn left and walk at a leisurely pace to reach the car park near the church of Saint-Martin d’Heuille (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 719 ft - Car park near - Eglise de Saint Martin d'Heuille
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 741 ft - The Croix de la Chaume
  3. 2 : mi 1.21 - alt. 748 ft - Crossroads with several directions
  4. 3 : mi 1.99 - alt. 709 ft - Unspoilt
  5. 4 : mi 2.62 - alt. 673 ft - Bridge over the Heuille
  6. 5 : mi 3.1 - alt. 732 ft - The Great Oak
  7. 6 : mi 4.54 - alt. 640 ft - Lavoir du Crôt Mornay
  8. S/E : mi 4.86 - alt. 719 ft - Car park near - Eglise de Saint Martin d'Heuille

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Daniel Fonteniaud
Daniel Fonteniaud

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route to walk. We enjoyed doing this walk.
There were just a few difficulties due to farm machinery passing through the section between points 4 and 5, which made the path more difficult.

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JLetD
JLetD

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk!
We had a bit of trouble at point (2) finding the ‘left-hand branch’, as the path markings were rather washed out… So we made our way to Sauvage through the woods.
At the entrance to Sauvage, we took a lovely path on the left that winds through the woods and leads to Bas d’Heuille, rather than taking the path a little further on that runs alongside the Ruisseau de l’Heuille.
A walk well worth repeating in dry weather!

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ThL
ThL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful and enjoyable walk.

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