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Cernoy-en-Berry walks
From Notre-Heure to Les Montagnes
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.57 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Cernoy-en-Berry (Loiret)
After setting off, take a quick look at the wash house. At the start of the Chemin des Borses on the right is a farmhouse typical of the region, complete with its own well. Walk back up to the site of the old castle. Along the way, you’ll discover some beautiful panoramic views of the valley, then of the hills of the Pays Fort. You’ll then head back down to La Notreure (or Notre-Heure) via the Femes des Bondonnières.
Starlings in the Pays Fort
Visorando Member
7.84 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefitte-ès-Bois (Loiret)
In this undulating landscape of the Pays Fort, the walk winds its way through pastures, farmland and wooded areas rich in game, following the ‘bouch’tures’ – a term used by the people of Berry to describe the tall hedgerows lining the hedgerow-lined paths.
Fléchers Circular
2.86 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Barlieu (Cher)
A short and pleasant walk in the countryside near Barlieu.
Old stone buildings and sunken lanes in the Pays Fort
8.41 mi
+548 ft
-554 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vailly-sur-Sauldre (Cher)
A rolling bocage landscape, typical houses in black and ochre sandstone, and a pyramid-shaped barn – a walk to reconnect with unspoilt nature.
Through the Berry hedgerows
8.06 mi
+656 ft
-673 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vailly-sur-Sauldre (Cher)
A beautiful route for appreciating the landscapes of the Pays Fort. Moving from sunken paths hidden beneath hedgerows (known as ‘bouch’tures’) to open grassy tracks with views of the rolling hills of the Sancerrois offers walkers a variety of wild landscapes typical of the Sologne region of the Berry.
The Sauldre Canal in Blancafort: Blue route with variant
6.16 mi
+115 ft
-112 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cher
An easy route, with a variant, open to pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
The Blue Route is rich in heritage that characterises Blancafort: the canal, the river, the old marl pits and the paths rehabilitated for the enjoyment of walkers by the Blancafort et Patrimoine Association.
Five other trails are suggested on the sign at the wash house (canal bridge, Euro monument).
Blancafort Water Tower Circular Route
9.88 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cher
A very lovely route through the countryside of the Pays Fort. Sunken lanes, forests and ponds give it its charm.
From Briare to Beaulieu-sur-Loire
10.23 mi
+226 ft
-85 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Briare (Loiret)
This hike begins with a crossing of the magnificent Briare Canal Bridge. This crossing is a privilege and if you are there early in the morning, you are sure to experience a range of emotions.It continues along paths that run alongside the canal parallel to the Loire, offering bucolic panoramas.
Bissiols d'en Bas - Préberne - Les Doisnes
7.27 mi
+325 ft
-354 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savigny-en-Sancerre (Cher)
Hike along sunken paths and through undergrowth, cross streams and return via the village of Savigny.
Heritage and history trail in Gien
3.81 mi
+92 ft
-115 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Gien (Loiret)
This route is offered by the Gien Town Hall to explore the town while learning about its history and discovering its heritage. As you progress, you will find information boards with explanations of the various historical points of interest identified. I am sharing it here, with my personal modifications to the route and the various points of interest, which are more or less in the same positions.
From Gien to Briare
7.96 mi
+49 ft
-128 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gien (Loiret)
This first stage runs along the Loire to take you to Briare, a charming little town full of flowers, with its small river port.
Please note: this hike can be done either as part of the 3-stage Gien - Cosne-sur-Loire hike, or on its own by taking the train from Briare back to Gien.
Circular route starting from Batilly-en-Puisaye via Maillebois
10.03 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Batilly-en-Puisaye (Loiret)
A cycle route exploring the landscapes of the Loiret. From Batilly-en-Puisaye to Dammarie-en-Puisaye, you’ll discover the beautiful countryside of Puisaye. On this route, you’ll also come across the Maillebois goat farm, where you can buy their goat’s cheese.
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
Following the Aquiaulne from Saint-Gondon
10.99 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gondon (Loiret)
A village of Gallo-Roman origin, Saint-Gondon is situated on the borders of Berry, Sologne and the Loire Valley. The first part of the walk takes in the bucolic charm of the Aquiaulne Valley, whilst the second follows little-used paths, winding through a mix of woodland and farmland, not to mention a few heathlands.
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.
In the heart of the Sancerre vineyards - Chavignol and its surroundings
6.95 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verdigny (Cher)
During this hike, you will almost always have a view of the entire vineyard and Sancerre. Depending on the season, you will see the pruning of the vines or the grape harvest. You will pass by the highest "peaks" in the region.
Through the Sancerre vineyards between Verdigny and Sury-en-Vaux.
7.08 mi
+761 ft
-741 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Verdigny (Cher)
A hike that takes place mainly among vineyards and offers beautiful panoramic views of Sancerre and its surrounding countryside. Numerous wayside crosses, two wash houses and the village of Sury-en-Vaux, with its beautiful old houses and church, add a touch of heritage to the route.
Hike designed by the Grand Sancerrois Tourist Office.
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