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Fréteval walks
In the Perche Vendômois region from Fréteval
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Le Chamort from Pezou
5.96 mi
+203 ft
-177 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pezou (Loir-et-Cher)
An easy, very pleasant walk through woods (pleasant in hot weather), across the plain and with a beautiful view of the Loir valley.
Lisle via the Loir
5.50 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Firmin-des-Prés (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant and easy walk on either side of the Loir.
Walking trails in La Ville-aux-Clercs: Red route
6.49 mi
+164 ft
-141 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
La Ville-aux-Clercs offers four walking routes that are also suitable for mountain bikes: here is the Red route in the heart of the Perche Vendômois region.
La Ville-aux-Clercs walking trails: Yellow route
9.65 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
La Ville-aux-Clercs offers four walking routes that are also suitable for mountain biking. This is the longest one, passing by the Étangs du Milieu and the Étangs du Souci. (Geocaching on this route).
Walking trails in La Ville-aux-Clercs: Blue route
6.00 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
Of the four walking routes on offer around La Ville-aux-Clercs, here is the Blue route.
Circular walk starting from Rahart
6.94 mi
+108 ft
-128 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rahart (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely walk with plenty of sections through the woods.
Hiking is all about having ‘fun’, and even if it’s ‘customary’ to pass through the ‘desert’, don’t worry – you’ll always make it to the church.
The Réveillon stream at Meslay
3.40 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A short walk starting from Meslay, passing the Château de Meslay, then following the Réveillon stream and winding through the village’s fields
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.
Short circular loop in Areines
4.65 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Areines (Loir-et-Cher)
Lovely views over the Vendôme area and the Loir Valley.
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.
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.
The Houzée from Malignas
6.48 mi
+253 ft
-266 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Crucheray (Loir-et-Cher)
Walk through the woods and along the Houzée valley with its beautiful mills. Very beautiful valley.
Circular walk around Saint-Pierre Chapel in Vouvray and the ponds
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.