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Contres (Loir-et-Cher) walks
Short walk in the Cheverny Forest
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Loop around the ponds of Fontaines-en-Sologne
5.67 mi
+79 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
In the heart of the "wine-growing" region of Sologne, this route is mainly through forest, dotted with numerous ponds and offering some beautiful heritage sites.
Via Les Ogonnières
6.59 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
A ‘favourite’ hike that captures the authentic essence of Sologne, taking in the heritage treasures of the village of Fontaines-en-Sologne, the vast, shimmering ponds and the ancient, diverse forest, rich in flora and fauna.
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.
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 ‘Chemin des Caves et des Loges’ trail around Mareuil-sur-Cher
5.75 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
This locally well-known walk will take you on a tour of the countryside around Mareuil-sur-Cher. You’ll discover the quarries where the tuffeau stone was extracted, which was used to build the houses and later to age the wine.
You’ll pass through vineyards and farmland, with views over the Cher from the watchtowers and winegrowers’ tool sheds.
The return journey follows the banks of the Cher to complete this easy circular walk.
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.
Walk in Saint-Aignan
2.02 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aignan (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A walk through a pretty, typical village in the Cher Valley, with its tuffeau stone houses, some of which are half-timbered. The village is dominated by its imposing castle, whose courtyard and terraces offer beautiful views over the valley and the village rooftops. At its foot, the Romanesque collegiate church features remarkable capitals, wall frescoes and a large crypt.
Bois de Boulogne and heritage
8.56 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bracieux (Loir-et-Cher)
Setting off from Bracieux, a pretty village torn between its typical Solognot heritage and its royal history directly linked to the Château de Chambord, nature offers some lovely surprises in the Forêt de Boulogne, where the flora and fauna are particularly rich.
In the Forest of Boulogne
7.62 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bracieux (Loir-et-Cher)
The walk leads into the heart of the Boulogne Forest. Separated from the Chambord estate in 1523 by order of François I, its main purpose is the production of high-quality oak. It is the perfect habitat for does, stags and wild boars, which can be spotted from the long, straight avenues. Best enjoyed in summer to make the most of the forest’s coolness.
Bauzy, land of heather
6.02 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bauzy (Loir-et-Cher)
Bauzy, a pretty village with Sologne characteristics, invites you to discover its paths and its secret heritage: manor houses, large stately homes and small châteaux.
The Montperché Pond from Neuvy
6.39 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Neuvy (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
Neuvy, at the gates of the Domaine de Chambord, lies in the heart of the Boulogne Forest.
This is a great walk for families to observe the large animals of the forest and the many birds on the Étang de Montperché lake.
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