Louvetière discovery circuit

The route proposed here has several objectives, including encouraging walkers to discover short and long-distance hiking trails by following the markings. On this circuit, in addition to the wolf-themed signage specific to the Circuit de la Louvetière, you will also encounter yellow markings that can be found throughout France.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 149 m
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    Vertical drop: - 149 m

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    Highest point: 536 m
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    Lowest point: 399 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Maison des Chasseurs au Chêne Verdier. Follow the markings with the image of a wolf.

(S/E) Take the road downhill for a few metres, then take the gently sloping path on the left. Walk alongside the water collection station for the Creusot island and then join the Ruisseau de la Papeterie.

(1) Continue climbing among the rocks. At the end of the climb, take the path on the right through the woods. You will come to a small wooden bridge.

(2) Continue along the path through the woods until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Here you have two options:
- the short route, for which you turn left to return directly to the starting point,
- the marked and described route, turn right.
Continue through the woods, following the wall of the Château de Montjeu park. After a beautiful descent, you will arrive at the road at Vernes de Lyre.

(4) Take the path on the right, following the markings. Further down, you will reach the ruins of the Cave aux Renards.

(5) Continue along the path, following the markings, and you will pass some old ruined farms. Turn 180° north to return to the Maison des Chasseurs car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 447 m - Parking at the Maison des Chasseurs (Chêne Verdier)
  2. 1 : km 0.56 - alt. 455 m - Waterfall
  3. 2 : km 1.65 - alt. 507 m - Small wooden bridge
  4. 3 : km 1.97 - alt. 515 m - Short circuit
  5. 4 : km 3.08 - alt. 476 m - Les Vernes de Lyre
  6. 5 : km 4.09 - alt. 429 m - Ruins
  7. S/E : km 5.37 - alt. 448 m - Parking at the Maison des Chasseurs (Chêne Verdier)

Practical information

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Variations
(3): See signpost, short circuit.
(4) Les Vernes de Lyre: Follow the signs on site. For this route, stay on the road and return to the car park.

The yellow markings that you will see in some places are official markings that you will find throughout France and which comply with a specific code established by the French Hiking Federation.

In the nearby area

Follow the information signs, of which there are eight.

No. 1: Map of the circuit.
No. 2: The hiker's guide: the markings.
No. 3: Water collection, remarkable plants.
No. 4: These rocks are home to interesting flora and fauna.
No. 5: Wildlife – look carefully and you may spot some.
No. 6: Ecosystem of a dead tree, fungi and insects.
No. 7: The wetland.
No. 8: Montjeu Castle, history and heritage.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
bonnefoisb
bonnefoisb

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A representative trail through the Morvan forest (granite banks, streams, waterfalls and some elevation changes)

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fanfan
fanfan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk, recommended for hot weather.
The interest is limited to reading the signs and discovering the trees.
No views, no specific places or historical sites, no crosses or other memorials, nothing to discover.
However, it is a very nice walk in the forest.
The start is a little steep, which surprises me a little with a 4-year-old child, as we generally allow 1 km per year of age. Of course, some children are more athletic than others, but be aware that other hikers may rely on these comments.
The descents on very stony paths, while not dangerous, are a bit tiring at the end of the circuit and are also worth mentioning.

Thank you again for this beautiful route and for your efforts to keep it in perfect condition.
NOTE: the signage is so omnipresent that it discourages following the description. This greatly influences how easy it is to follow the route.

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User 27238832

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk entirely through the woods.
We did it with two children aged 4 and 7 and they had no difficulty.
The trail is very well marked and there are informative signs along the way to draw walkers' attention to the natural features they are likely to encounter.
We felt like we were alone in the world, as we didn't meet anyone else during the walk.

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Mmariee
Mmariee

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful, shaded walk that is not difficult to do with children. The landscapes are very varied, the signposting is very reliable and the information boards along the route are very informative.

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Babs Sirène
Babs Sirène

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The walk was all the more enjoyable as we didn't have to take out our mobile phones to follow the trail. The path was very well marked, very educational, shaded and often ran alongside a stream. So it was very pleasant when it was hot. There were no viewpoints to see. Everything was in the undergrowth.
We even had the chance to see some deer 🙂

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LesGil
LesGil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Ideal hike for introducing children to hiking: the signs are very close together, highly visible and the "Loups" logos are easy to spot. In summer, it's a treat because it's very shady. A good length for young children, easy.

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Renaudin
Renaudin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful hike, not suitable for children under 8 years old. Wolf trails, very steep starts

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céline63
céline63
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello to all hikers, we did this hike in July. It is 98% shaded by trees and very well marked, so you can't get lost. Children can be your guides on this hike! There are no difficulties, apart from several climbs... It's impossible with a pushchair If you like peace and quiet and the forest, this hike is for you.
Well done on the signposting, it's quite rare to find signposting that leaves no room for doubt.
happy hiking, everyone.
Céline

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Borosmoke
Borosmoke

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk, starting near a pretty little stream. Shady, good for summer. However, I don't think there are any magnificent views. On the other hand, tranquillity is guaranteed, as it is quite wild along much of the route, which is well marked

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Aliochami
Aliochami

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk in all seasons, shaded and remarkably well signposted. The ascents and descents are excellent for your health. How beautiful the Morvan forests are! We took our time and it took us 2 hours, although the information board at the start says 2½ hours.

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Aurélie M.
Aurélie M.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful walk in the forest with a route that is very easy to follow thanks to the yellow markers and, above all, the signs along the trail with the image of a wolf.
Following the route and making a few quick detours to look at mushrooms, I covered 6.4 km: 1 hour 45 minutes of walking and 2 hours 30 minutes in total (I take my time to take photos).

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maulycan
maulycan

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

very beautiful route through the forest, perfect signage. Well done to the volunteers!

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patronjpr
patronjpr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great hike in the forest, very well marked.

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lionvs
lionvs

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good hike, easy to follow thanks to the markings. Did it with two children aged 8 and 10, no difficulty, within the allotted time, while taking our time to observe and stop. Nice when it's hot because it's in the middle of the forest, so there's plenty of shade.

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benpaolo
benpaolo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

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