On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote

A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.76 km
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    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 64 m
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    Descent: - 58 m

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    Highest point: 330 m
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    Lowest point: 264 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the church square in Sainte Colombe-sur-Loing.

(S/E) At the church square, take the street on the right that descends between the town hall and the war memorial for 200 metres. Then turn right onto the cemetery path and continue for 1 km. When you reach the crossroads with the road, turn left and after 50 m, turn right again onto the road for 200 m. When you reach the first houses of the village of La Motte, turn right and cross the village.

(1) At the well on your left, turn left to go up the path on the right. When you reach the plateau, you will see the Moulin Buteau (private).

(2) Continue straight ahead to the end of this path, then turn 90° to the right onto the path running alongside the cultivated fields. Viewpoint over the valley: Thury on the left, then Lainsecq.

(3) When you reach the tarmac section, turn right and continue across the main road towards Chappe. Climb gently.

(4) Leave the left-hand lane and, in the middle of the village, turn right (fire hydrant) onto the small road that ends in a dirt track. Pass the pond on your left and after 400 metres you will see the fountain and wash house of La Pisserote, the "bouillon" when there has been heavy rain, and on your right, about 50 metres away, the Source de la Vigueur.

(5) Return along the same route. Descend to the left into the village for 200 metres.

(4) Take the first road on the left, which leads to the village of Sainte-Colombe (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 273 m - Eglise de Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing
  2. 1 : km 1.34 - alt. 276 m - Well on the left-hand side
  3. 2 : km 2.13 - alt. 330 m - Moulin de Buteau
  4. 3 : km 2.75 - alt. 308 m - Intersection with the tarmac road
  5. 4 : km 4.04 - alt. 289 m - Road and path junction
  6. 5 : km 4.72 - alt. 294 m - Source et lavoir de la Pisserote
  7. S/E : km 6.76 - alt. 274 m - Eglise de Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing

Notes

Good shoes, boots in winter when it rains, binoculars and a camera are recommended. Don't forget your water bottle, as the springs are cool but not drinkable.
Please note that a marked trail also starts from the church square and crosses this hike in places. Please ignore these markers (they are marked No. 7 "Sources, fountains and wash houses").
You can find a description of this marked trail at https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-sour...

Worth a visit

At crossing point 2:
Unfortunately, as a strategic point during the war, this mill was bombed, losing its roof and sails. In good weather, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Yonne highlands and the Frétoy forest to the northeast, the fortified castle of Druyes, and, turning west towards the hills of Perreuse, your gaze will leave the Forterre to discover the green Puisaye, its meadows and fields, its woods and hedgerows.

At crossing point 3:
A small stone bench awaits you. Take advantage of this haven of peace to rest and relive the days when washerwomen used to put the world to rights or gossip about their fellow women while washing clothes.

When you arrive, you can visit the church with its magnificent altarpiece. This church is a listed historical monument.

From the village of Ste Colombe, 2 km by car, head towards the source of the Loing, in the direction of Sainpuits, then at the top of the hill, turn right towards Perreuse.
St Sauveur-en-Puisaye: Colette's house and museum and artists' galleries.
Treigny: Ratilly Castle, Guédelon Fortified Castle (under construction).

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
pascault
pascault

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route to take on a clear day for the views.

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pernes.noelle
pernes.noelle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A fairly short hike along easily accessible paths. However, I highly recommend the marked trail no. 8 in the same area, starting from Lainsecq and called Sources et Lavoirs (Springs and Wash Houses). Thank you for these beautiful moments in nature.

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bollofan
bollofan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk with lovely views of the countryside. We thoroughly enjoyed this hike.

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DEVEAUX
DEVEAUX

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant little walk

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sabrina89
sabrina89

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We did it as a family, it was great fun, I recommend it.

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Brug
Brug

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This hike went very well. A bit too much tarmac road, but it was fine. Well done!

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★
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Explanations for the starting point have been added. Thank you for your comment.
Please note that a marked trail also starts from the church square and crosses this hike in places. Please ignore these markings (they are numbered 7, "Sources, fountains and wash houses").

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