The Montperché Pond from Neuvy

Neuvy, at the gates of the Domaine de Chambord, lies in the heart of the Boulogne Forest.
This is a great walk for families to observe the large animals of the forest and the many birds on the Étang de Montperché lake.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.29 km
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    Average duration: 3h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 46 m
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    Descent: - 46 m

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    Highest point: 129 m
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    Lowest point: 83 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park on Route de Dhuizon behind the town hall and school in Neuvy.

(S/E) From the car park, take the forest road (Route de la Suissière) towards the sawmill.

(1) Once you have passed the sawmill, turn right onto the forest path at the edge of a wooded area. Ignore the side paths. The path enters the Boulogne Forest, indicated by a large sign about one kilometre after the sawmill.

White-red markings (GR® 3C)

(2) Go through the first barrier before the Roi Stanislas crossroads, then a second one as you continue along Allée des Coudrays opposite.

(3) 400 metres after the Stanislas crossroads, at the top of a slight incline, leave the wide Allée des Coudrays by turning left onto a less frequented grassy lane. This runs alongside the Étang de Montperché lake and then intersects with a stabilised cross lane, the Allée de la Biche.

(4) Turn right onto Allée de la Biche. Pass the Étang crossroads and keep Allée de la Biche straight ahead. Pass through a barrier as you leave the Boulogne Forest.

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(5) 500 m after leaving the Boulogne Forest, leave theGR®3Cby turning right. Pass
Château la Hardonnière on your left. Although hidden behind vegetation, the château can be admired if you take the access road.

(6) Cross the D18 and continue along the tarmac lane opposite. Pass a pond on your left and landscaping and market gardening businesses on your right.

(7) Turn right at the junction with the D923, then keep right at the fork to return to the car park at the start of the walk (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 83 m - Car park on Route de Dhuizon
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 84 m - Turn right onto the forest path after the sawmill.
  3. 2 : km 2.69 - alt. 117 m - Allée des Coudrays
  4. 3 : km 3.1 - alt. 118 m - Turn left at the fork uphill.
  5. 4 : km 3.68 - alt. 115 m - On the right, Allée de la Biche
  6. 5 : km 6.03 - alt. 128 m - On the right, with your back to the GR
  7. 6 : km 8.66 - alt. 89 m - Crossing the D18
  8. 7 : km 9.53 - alt. 86 m - Turn right onto the D923.
  9. S/E : km 10.29 - alt. 83 m - Car park on Route de Dhuizon

Notes

The path can be muddy after heavy rain, particularly the section accessible from the D18, outside the Forest of Boulogne and unprotected by a barrier, which gives free rein to rodeo enthusiasts.

Worth a visit

The 19th-century Château de la Hardonnière is visible if you take the driveway leading to it shortly after the crossing point (5).

The church of Neuvy, partly built of brick, is located in the middle of the cemetery on the Route de Duizhon, outside the village.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you, Pierre, for these insightful comments based on your personal experience!
Jean-Louis

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pierre1er
pierre1er

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. In the shade. Cool.
Easy. Gentle, calm and serene.
Run there at a slow pace.
And to top it all off, there are no fences put up by nature bandits.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for the information.
Jean-Louis

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Yves R8
Yves R8

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route.
The last part in the forest is difficult to navigate (puddles) because of construction machinery that has damaged the path (very deep ruts).

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chantal quenard
chantal quenard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No, there were only three of us from my club who recognised this route.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for this valuable information.
Happy hiking,
Jean-Louis

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bionat
bionat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In line with previous reviews, I can confirm:
- it is possible to walk along the pond (small path before point 4), but it is wet, so avoid if the weather is rainy.
- The path is still in poor condition between points 5 and 6 (after the forest house): puddles and large ruts.

Please note:
- picnic tables and benches at the edge of the pond (between 3 and 4).
- You can take a short detour at point 7 after crossing the departmental road and turning immediately right, which avoids 150 metres of road.

In short, a very pleasant and peaceful forest route.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for this additional information.
Happy hiking,
Jean-Louis

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In my enthusiasm, I forgot to mention something important: in the last section, the one accessible to vehicles, the trail has some completely ruined sections. Last Sunday, they were completely flooded, and we had to walk, with some difficulty in places, through the undergrowth along the original path. It's not a problem if you're a good walker and have the right footwear, but it's a nuisance with young children or if you're just a little less agile...

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments.
Happy hiking,
Jean-Louis

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike. We walked through some beautiful forests, and the pond was really nice.
As for large animals, we saw a deer, and not even a very big one, and I almost stepped on a tiny red frog. But birds accompanied us all along the way, singing all kinds of songs.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for the information.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Louis

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jmd41
jmd41

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, mostly through forest, so it can be enjoyed even in the height of summer!
Please note: between points 5 and 6, roughly level with the "big ditch", deep ruts in the path and a fallen oak tree make this section a little difficult for people with reduced mobility. However, with a little care, it is not insurmountable.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you, Emma, for your kind comments and beautiful photos.
Have a pleasant evening,
Jean-Louis

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emma41
emma41

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you, Jean Louis Pinault, for this morning's forest hike in pleasant weather.
Before point 4, we took the path near the pond and reached the pond crossroads.
We only encountered horse riders and were able to photograph the Château de la Hardonnière.
Thank you again for sharing your well-documented walks with us.
Emma

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