From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Nanteuil

This walk through vineyards and cultivated fields offers beautiful views of the Cosson river and the Château des Grotteaux, which is in a stunning location. Suitable for all seasons.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 31 m

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    Highest point: 89 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 69 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park located on the town hall square, behind the church.

(S/E) On the road to Chambord, turn right with your back to the church. Take Rue du Docteur Audy, on the left after the post office.

(1) Turn right onto Rue de Richebourg and follow it until it turns right. Leave this street and take a grassy path on the left in the bend.

(2) At the intersection, turn right, then left at the next intersection. Ignore the adjacent paths. Turn right onto the hiking trail.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left and continue to a T-junction. Turn left, ignore the path immediately on your right, and follow the path around to the right. Continue in the same direction on Chemin de la Croix Mercier, cross Route des Grotteaux, then take the paved path opposite.

(4) Turn right shortly after a house onto a grassy path that is not very visible. Turn left at the T-junction and continue until you reach Rue de la Forêt, which you will take to the right.

(5) At the junction with Route de Chambord, turn left and then immediately right onto Rue de Nanteuil. Turn right onto Rue Creuse, passing the Château de Nanteuil on your right.

(6) Turn right onto Rue du Parc at the four-way intersection. This lane curves to the left.

(7) Take the paved road "Les Marais" on the right at the crossroads.

(8) At the T-junction, turn right to see Château des Grotteaux in its setting, the main attraction of the walk.

(9) Retrace your steps.

(8) Continue straight ahead, then immediately turn right, ignoring the street that goes up to the left. Do the same with the adjacent streets that follow. The hiking route curves to the left, then to the right. It becomes Chemin de l'Oiselière, then Rue de l'Oisilière.

(10) Continue straight ahead at the Croix Saint-My, Rue de Biou. Cross the Cosson via the footbridge, continue along Rue du Pont until you reach the Route de Chambord, which you will take to the left to return to the starting point behind the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 75 m - Town hall square, behind the church
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 85 m - On the right Rue de Richebourg
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 86 m - Intersection, on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.16 - alt. 84 m - Turn left at the T-junction.
  5. 4 : km 3.95 - alt. 85 m - Turn right onto a grassy path that is not very visible.
  6. 5 : km 5.29 - alt. 84 m - Left/right Rue de Nanteuil
  7. 6 : km 5.81 - alt. 77 m - On the right, Rue du Parc, after the - Cosson (rivière) - Affluent du Beuvron
  8. 7 : km 6.16 - alt. 86 m - Tarmac road "les Marais" on the right
  9. 8 : km 7.13 - alt. 73 m - T-junction, turn right
  10. 9 : km 7.27 - alt. 73 m - View of the Château des Grotteaux
  11. 10 : km 9.42 - alt. 86 m - Straight ahead at the Croix Saint-My
  12. S/E : km 10.53 - alt. 75 m - Town hall square, behind the church

Notes

The lack of reliable signposting means you need to be vigilant.

Worth a visit

In Huisseau-sur-Cosson, don't miss the Church of Saint-Étienne and Saint-My http://www.huisseau.fr/P_TourismeEglise.... topped by a square bell tower with a hipped roof. To the west is the caquetoir, a wooden gallery that is quite common in Sologne and Berry.
During your hike, take advantage of the proximity of the Château des Grotteaux to admire it in its exceptional setting.
The Château de Chambord https://www.chambord.org/fr/.se is only a few kilometres away.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Legendrep
Legendrep
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We don't all have the same criteria for choosing hikes, and this one really disappointed me!
In this beautiful region, I had imagined a more "pleasant" route: apart from the first part up to the forest (which, unfortunately, we hardly enter), the rest is mainly on roads (not very busy in October, though) with a large part running alongside private properties with no view except, often, the stone boundary wall!
In short, personally, I'm looking for something else...

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User 26914121

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike overall.

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pierre1er
pierre1er

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, dry even after heavy rain. Varied landscapes. Perfect for those who have time to take their time.
Overall, the region is worth a long stay.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for these comments, which will be useful to future hikers.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Louis

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visionrandonnées
visionrandonnées

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant route between town and country, forest and fields. Lots of remarkable buildings and wildlife to observe, both on land and in the water. As it was very hot, we were even able to quench our thirst and enjoy the coolness of a bistro in Le Chiteau.
The hike starts on Route de M'ont Près Chambord, behind the bakery.
Enjoy your walk, everyone!

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for your kind comments.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Louis

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Zonzon41
Zonzon41

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

After reading Bionat's contribution, we started this hike with our two children, aged three and a half and 23 months, walking from point 5 to point 9, then turned back along the local road with the baby carriers. So we only got a very partial view of this hike, but we really liked what we saw: the blackberries along the path (yum), as well as the caravans (lodges), the pretty bridge leading to the Château des Grotteaux and its mill... We hope to see more next time.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for your contribution to enriching the hike and your beautiful photos.
Jean-Louis

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bionat
bionat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The first part of the route (from 1 to 5) is located in an agricultural area (cereals and vineyards), with decent paths that are not particularly interesting.
There is tall grass between 4 and 5 (mowing would be welcome).
The second part of the route (from 5 onwards) is much more "touristy" (see photos: bridges, castle, vineyards, etc.).
However, this part is entirely tarmac (it is also a cycle route).
There is a burnt-out car near the Château des Grotteaux (notification sent to Huisseau Town Hall).

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