From Notre-Heure to Les Montagnes

Start from the Place de l’Église in Cernoy-en-Berry.

(S/E) Walk down the Grande Rue, Route de Châtillon-sur-Loire.

(1) After the small stone bridge, opposite the wash house, turn left then immediately right between the houses. Follow a shaded path for 1 km. You’ll reach the Colombier crossroads.

(2) Turn right straight away. Walk past the ruins of the Château de la Vaiserie and carry on until you reach the road.

(3) Turn right and walk carefully along the road for 1 km. The verge is wide; enjoy the view over the valley. Continue down the road

(4) After passing two farm driveways on the left further down, take a path between the hedges that winds sharply uphill to the left. Walk through the old Billotière farm. About 150 m further on, turn right onto the grassy path (a lovely view to the right).

(5) You’ll come to a road (another 180° view) and follow it to the left with care, facing oncoming traffic, for 300 m until you reach Chemin des Bonbonnières on the right.

(6) Follow this path, passing an old farmhouse, then a sheep farm which you’ll leave on your left. Carry on straight ahead, keeping the hedge on your right. Continue straight along this path for 700 metres. Then turn left and, 110 metres further on, turn right until you reach the road. (D153). Cross the road with care (there is no pedestrian crossing and visibility is poor). Head downhill opposite to the Notre-Heure ford.

(7) At the ford, turn right and continue for about 700 metres.

(8) Take the path leading uphill to the left and enjoy the lovely views of the village. Pass the old François farm on your left and join a road.

(9) Turn right and head downhill towards the village. You’ll come out onto the Grande Rue (D50); follow it to the right as far as the church

(S/E).

(8) Alternatively, you can go straight on past the Saint-Loup fountain to reach the village.