Circular Pinson to Saint-André-et-Appelles

You’ll follow the sunken country lanes, which lie below the level of the surrounding land – the Chemin de Pinson, also known as the Chemin des Amoureux – and admire old mills and wash houses. Towards the end of the route, you’ll come across a mission cross dating from 1850, which has been restored by the village residents. It bears witness to a time when the Catholic Church sought to evangelise the countryside following a period of de-Christianisation.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.40 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 200 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 203 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 364 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 164 ft

Description of the walk

Car park at the 17th-century church of Saint-André-et-Appelles.

(S/E) Walk alongside the cemetery and, after the grave, turn right onto the country lane. Continue until you reach the first houses. Turn left onto the deep (sunken) track and turn right at the end of the track. You’ll arrive in the village of Les Rambaux.

(1) Carry on straight ahead and turn right towards the hamlet of Les Chapelains.

(2) Turn left onto the country lane known as ‘Pinson’. At the bottom of the lane, follow the D141 road straight ahead for 100 metres.

(3) Turn right onto the track, cross the bridge over the Ruisseau des Sandeaux. Continue straight on, leaving theGR®6, then join a road.

(4) At the top of the track, when you reach the road, turn right and follow this road, which leads to the hamlet of Les Sandaux.

(5) Walk through the hamlet and across the road, then continue straight on along the narrow road that runs between the houses. Cross another road at a place called La Tuilerie, where you’ll rejoin theGR®6. Pass Les Jacquets and you’ll come to a crossroads with a cross.

(6) At the cross, turn left and head towards the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 282 ft - Church car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.97 - alt. 289 ft - Les Rimbaux
  3. 2 : mi 1.26 - alt. 285 ft - Les Chapelains
  4. 3 : mi 1.55 - alt. 194 ft - Path on the right as you leave the D141
  5. 4 : mi 2.01 - alt. 279 ft - Road on the right towards La Grange Neuve
  6. 5 : mi 2.56 - alt. 167 ft - Les Sandaux
  7. 6 : mi 3.27 - alt. 269 ft - At the cross, turn left towards the church
  8. S/E : mi 3.4 - alt. 282 ft - Church car park

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
ChMichel
ChMichel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy-to-follow path with some lovely views. Please be careful, as some sections may be slippery when it rains.

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VB01
VB01

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk with a short climb to finish!

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