In the national forest via the Étang de Ferrière from Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu

Departure: Mail de la Mairie in Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu and parking: Mail de la Mairie car park.

Markings: Blue

(S/E) Walk down Allée du Lavoir along the wall surrounding the old priory. After the church, continue to the right along the path. At the intersection, continue straight ahead until you reach the RD764.

(1) Follow the road to the right, then cross carefully to take the Route de Chenonceaux on the left and continue to a fork.

(2) Leave the lane and take a small path on the left. Continue until you reach Route de Gabrielle d'Estrées. Turn right until you reach Carrefour d'Orfonds. (For the short circuit, take Route de Coligny to the right).

(3) For the long route, take Route de Chenonceaux to the left. At the end, continue on the left to join the RD31.

(4) Follow it to the right. Turn right onto Route de la Balue towards Carrefour du Conservateur.

(5) Take the second lane on the right, Route de Cinq-Mars. Follow it to a crossroads of forest roads.

(6) Turn left onto Route de Coligny towards Carrefour de la Pyramide de Genillé.

(7) At the Pyramide de Genillé crossroads, cross the RD764 with caution and take Route de Philippe le Hardi on the right until you reach a junction.

(8) At the intersection, turn right onto Route de Louis d'Anjou. The lane continues along a path towards Étang de Ferrière.

(9) After skirting the pond, continue to the right. Continue along this path until you reach a road. Turn left to reach the village of Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu and your parking spot (S/E).

Picnic area, car park, public toilets, restaurant

For more information about points of interest (panoramic views, monuments, heritage sites, etc.), please refer to the descriptions of the photos on the route.

The Loches National Forest:
The Loches National Forest covers nearly 3,600 hectares and is now owned by the State and managed by the ONF. Formerly a royal forest, it retains its undeniable historical value with its pyramids, vast avenues and ponds. The quality of its wood is also renowned, as it is considered one of the five most beautiful oak forests in France. Its oak trees, which can reach 250 years of age and grow to over 40 metres in height, are particularly prized for the manufacture of barrels used in the finest vineyards...

To walk further...:
Starting from Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu, you can also discover the Sentier du Lavoir, a 2.8 km trail that is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Marked in red, Le Chemin de l'Esprit will take you to Beaulieu-lès-Loches.