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Douy walks
Circular walk around Saint-Pierre Chapel in Vouvray and the ponds
Visorando Member
6.40 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Douy (Eure-et-Loir)
Walk starting from the car park at Douy church to explore Courgain Mill, situated at the bridge over the Loir. The route then passes near a castle at La Boulidière, descends along the road between the ponds and then follows a path towards the Vouvray footbridge to the old wash house and Saint-Pierre Chapel. The return journey follows the same route for part of the way, then veers off to skirt the ponds of the Basse Plaine, where you can spot coots and grey herons. The end of the walk leads to another bridge over the Loir, then past the Château du Prieuré before returning to Douy church.
The Yerre Valley
Tourism professional11.03 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-sur-Yerre (Eure-et-Loir)
The Yerre river approaches, accompanied by scents and sounds that it seems to have carried from the depths of the forest, before flowing along the edge of the Perche region and joining the Loir river above Cloyes.
Route de Montigny-le-Gannelon pour les cerfs
3.74 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir)
This route will allow you to explore the northern and north-eastern parts of the village. The route is signposted throughout with the image of a roe deer.
Route de Montigny-le-Gannelon
3.87 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir)
Green route: this route will allow you to explore the western and south-western parts of the village. The route is signposted throughout with the image of a blackbird.
Between Beauce and Perche from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir
Association / Club / Walk leader
12.10 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir (Eure-et-Loir)
Located between Beauce and Perche, at the crossroads of the Loir Valley and the Route du Blé, Cloyes-sur-le-Loir is a sleeping beauty on the banks of the Loir. This pretty town combines modernity and heritage. The hike takes you through the countryside with its valleys, forests and rolling hills, which are sure to charm you.
The watermills of Châteaudun
Tourist office
6.32 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteaudun (Eure-et-Loir)
Between Beauce and Perche, the upper Loir Valley leads you along paths and trails to discover its contrasting landscapes, history and traditions. Among these, the presence of watermills bears witness to one of the main industries that flourished in Châteaudun from the 13th century onwards.
The woods of Saint-Martin
11.34 mi
+367 ft
-364 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châteaudun (Eure-et-Loir)
Situated on the natural boundary formed by the River Loir between the Beauce and the Perche regions, Châteaudun is built on a rocky outcrop. The route takes you to Île Chemars along the River Loir before heading towards the Bois de Saint-Martin near Saint-Denis-les-Ponts.
The old quarters of Châteaudun
1.58 mi
+121 ft
-138 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Châteaudun (Eure-et-Loir)
From the upper town to the lower town, this walking route allows you to explore the historic centre of Châteaudun and its finest monuments, as well as a section of the banks of the Loir, offering beautiful panoramic views of the town.
The Bois des Gâts forest in Châteaudun
5.57 mi
+174 ft
-190 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Châteaudun (Eure-et-Loir)
Located on the natural border between Beauce and Perche formed by the Loir River, Châteaudun is built on a rocky spur. The route circles the remarkable natural site of the Bois des Gâts or Gas. Open to the public, this 23-hectare site is protected by the Natura 2000 programme.
The châteaux around Lanneray
12.64 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lanneray (Eure-et-Loir)
Dating from different periods, the three châteaux of Lanneray mark your route through landscapes of woods, plains and valleys.
The listed site of Dheury
7.21 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Marboué (Eure-et-Loir)
This site has retained a very picturesque appearance and offers the chance to see some beautiful houses with thatched roofs and to explore the Conie Valley.
The woods of Moléans
7.15 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Moléans (Eure-et-Loir)
This is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable hikes in this wood. At the start, there is a beautiful view of Moléans Castle, followed by a lovely walk through the forest. Then there is a very pleasant crossing of the fords and a walk along the banks of the Loir. The return through the forest allows you to finish in peace and quiet.
The Étang Saint-Lubin and the Loir Valley as seen from Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle
8.57 mi
+381 ft
-361 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle (Loir-et-Cher)
In the Haut-Vendômois region, this route runs alongside the Loir valley, then winds its way through the shade of the banks of the Étang Saint-Lubin, takes a detour to the ruins of the feudal castle of Fréteval, before venturing through the fields, across a rolling landscape, to reach the pretty village of Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle.
From the Beauce plateau to the Conie valley
9.78 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Conie-Molitard (Eure-et-Loir)
A walk taking you from the Beauce plateau, reputed to be the breadbasket of France, to the Conie valley, which winds its way through a marsh where it has carved out its bed, significantly influencing the vegetation. Suitable for all seasons.
In the Perche Vendômois region from Fréteval
12.05 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fréteval (Loir-et-Cher)
Along this route, natural landscapes—rivers, woods and hedgerows—are enhanced by the undulating terrain, alongside historic monuments and remarkable ruins, such as the feudal castle of Fréteval, whose keep dates from 1100, and the Grisset Tower, the ‘cella’ of an ancient Gallo-Roman temple, unique in Northern Europe.
Between Loir and Conie
10.71 mi
+276 ft
-302 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maur-sur-le-Loir (Eure-et-Loir)
At the confluence of the Loir valley – which has its source on the edge of the Perche region – and the Conie valley, a resurgence of the Beauce aquifer, the Dunois region boasts megaliths, castles and houses with thatched roofs.
Loir Valley from Bonneval
3.75 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bonneval (Eure-et-Loir)
A lovely circular walk starting from Bonneval, the ‘Little Venice of Beauce’.
The Venice of Beauce
1.43 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonneval (Eure-et-Loir)
Bonneval invites you to take a stroll to discover its medieval town and its moats. Extend your walk with a trip on an electric boat through the ‘Little Venice of Beauce’, where you’ll discover numerous wash houses and waterways.