Between Vaux and Val de Druance around Lénault

A walk passing through Lénault, St-Jean-le-Blanc, Marsangle and the Notre-Dame-de-Pitié chapel.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 202 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 202 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 240 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 141 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park at the village hall in Lénault.

(S/E) Head towards the church and take the road on the right towards Le Mesnil. Continue along the road to the calvary.

(1) Take the path on the left, cross the Ruisseau des Vaux stream and climb up to Saint-Jean-le-Blanc.

(2) Cross the D106, walk past the car park and the church. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead towards Danvou.

(3) At the Calvary, take the path on the left and descend the trail towards La Tortonne and the Druance valley.

(4) Turn left, following the red and white markings ofthe GR®221Auntil otherwise indicated, cross the D298 and continue along the path opposite. Walk alongside the Druance, then take the road on the right for 50 metres and arrive at the entrance to the Saffrey Bridge.

(5) Just before the bridge, climb up to the left, pass the hamlet of La Chevalerie, then take the D106 on the right for 100m.

(6) Turn left onto the road, cross the hamlet of Gournay,

(7) Turn left towards the Gournay farm and descend to the Marsangle chapel.

(8) After the chapel, go up the D298 on the left for 100 m, then climb the path on the left towards Lénault. At La Saulnerie, join the D108 and follow it straight ahead for 100 m.

(9) Turn right onto a path. At the next fork, keep right (this path is sometimes flooded).

(10) Take the first road on the left towards Lénault and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 240 m - Lénault village hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 229 m - Calvaire
  3. 2 : km 2.07 - alt. 232 m - Cross the D106.
  4. 3 : km 2.5 - alt. 237 m - Calvaire
  5. 4 : km 3.5 - alt. 172 m - On the left, cross the D298.
  6. 5 : km 4.61 - alt. 165 m - Saffrey Bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.21 - alt. 214 m - Road on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.91 - alt. 223 m - Turn left towards the Gournay farm.
  9. 8 : km 8.35 - alt. 142 m - Marsangle Chapel
  10. 9 : km 9.53 - alt. 207 m - Path on the right
  11. 10 : km 9.98 - alt. 217 m - Road on the left
  12. S/E : km 10.58 - alt. 240 m - Village hall car park

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
BellesPortes111
BellesPortes111

Thank you for taking the time to respond with positive comments.
Yes, the rain really disrupts our walks.
We just have to deal with it.
Kind regards

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zumba
zumba

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route allows you to immerse yourself in nature, travelling along numerous paths through the undergrowth, which are unfortunately wet, even flooded, due to the weather conditions in recent weeks. There are no picnic tables or benches along this route where you can stop for a rest. The ground was particularly slippery (10), so be careful not to fall! Perhaps it would be better to turn left at La Saulnerie to reach Le Hamel and then Lénault?

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toutain
toutain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. A little damp in winter. Very pleasant, especially with lots of paths. Allow 2½ hours.

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Vavie14
Vavie14

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty hike, numerous paths, 3/4 uphill but gentle, a distance that allows you to do it in the morning.

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THOMASSINK
THOMASSINK

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I really enjoyed this route. The description is excellent. So are the landscapes: lots of sunken lanes and beautiful panoramic views. Downhill and uphill sections, with very little tarmac.

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012345mino//
012345mino//

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We really enjoyed this very pleasant hike, even though the paths were very muddy but accessible. Despite this, it took us less time than the estimated 3½ hours; we completed it in 2½ hours. But well done for the route description.

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jasylrando
jasylrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike, hilly region surrounded by nature (we saw deer and lots of flowers, orchids, violets, etc.).

The only tricky part is a very wet section at the end of the trail, which is mentioned in the description. We got around this by going through the field on the left and following the hedge. We rejoined the trail a little further on.

This route can be done with young children (good walkers aged 9 and above) as there are no dangers, but you need to take into account the length of the route (10 km).

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chanel14
chanel14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful and very enjoyable hike, with well-maintained and clearly marked trails.
Just at the end, I turned too far to the right... I added an extra kilometre to my walk by mixing up the GR and hiking trail markings!
Highly recommended.

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