The Vérinoise Circular

Marked route No. 34.
The village of Saint-Vérain, built on a hillside, was surrounded by fortified walls in the Middle Ages, making it one of the most powerful feudal cities in the region. Numerous remains bear witness to the city's importance, including ramparts, towers, gates, wells, a keep, etc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 65 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 56 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 285 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 212 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Rue Traversière, from the car park near the church (information board) (see alternative route in Practical Information).

(S/E) With your back to the church, take the road to the right for 100 metres. At the crossroads, turn left towards Bitry and a few metres further on, take the Chemin de Ronde on the left.

(1) On the platform, turn right onto a descending path. Continue along this main path, ignoring a few side paths, until you reach the D2 road.

(2) Cross immediately at the end of the path, taking great care. Turn left and descend, keeping to the right-hand side of the road and taking great care along this stretch.

(3) Leave the D2 and turn onto the small road on the right towards Montois. In this hamlet, continue along the dirt track at the end of the road, keeping to the right.
After 300 metres, there is a viewpoint with a panoramic view (Saint-Amand, Bitry). Continue for another 200 metres until you reach a crossroads.

(4) Take the hairpin turn to the left. Follow the road uphill to the Collarderie farm and continue to the junction with the road.

(5) Turn left for 50 metres and then right towards Les Galands. Leave this hamlet on your right and continue for about 100 metres. At the bend in the road on the right, take the dirt track opposite. Follow it to La Prairie. Continue along the tarmac road which leads to the D114.
Turn left, leaving the first road on your right. At the start of the bend to the left, veer slightly to the right into Rue du Château. Pass by the foot of the Donjon, then Porte de Cosne. Join Rue Traversière, turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 253 m - Église Saint-Blaise-et-Saint-Vérain
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 246 m - Green platform
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 220 m - Junction with the D2
  4. 3 : km 1.62 - alt. 227 m - Crossing the D2
  5. 4 : km 2.36 - alt. 253 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.31 - alt. 275 m - Junction with the D220
  7. S/E : km 4.8 - alt. 253 m - Église Saint-Blaise-et-Saint-Vérain

Notes

This family route was surveyed and modified in February 2023 by hikers from the association À chacun son chemin en Puisaye-Forterre.
This route, marked in accordance with the signage charter of the Communauté de Communes de Puisaye-Forterre, is numbered 34 on yellow plaques.
The signposting was carried out by the association À chacun son chemin en Puisaye-Forterre in February 2023.
If you have any concerns, please complete this questionnaire (only takes 1 to 2 minutes).
Please take care when crossing roads.
However, as the route is signposted, you should at least take this description and the accompanying IGN map and/or the Visorando app with you.
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Worth a visit

Take a break at the keep (information panel).
Continue down the road and pass under the Porte de Cosne (information panel).
From the village square, admire the house of the Intendants of the Dukes of Nevers with its mullioned windows in Rue de l'Étang.
The12th-century church, listed as a historic monument, is typical of the transition period between Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It houses the only13th-century stained glass window in the Nièvre region.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
OT Puisaye-Forterre
OT Puisaye-Forterre

Hello vieux58,

Thanks for your feedback.

See you soon on the trails of Puisaye-Forterre

The Tourist Office team

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vieux58
vieux58

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy your walk in the shade for most of the route.

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Marie-Hélène Bizot
Marie-Hélène Bizot

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely discovery. An easy and pleasant route, well sheltered at this time of year. It's a shame the path is quite muddy, but that's to be expected at this time of year. The signposting could be clearer in some places.

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FGN
FGN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route as it is always on wide paths. The lack of visitors means that nettles grow easily in some places, which is not pleasant when wearing shorts or for young children. It is a shame that the historic ruins are not better maintained or restored, as they could be of real interest. But this is understandable given the budget required.

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sivizzo
sivizzo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A day of freedom from lockdown for this beautiful hike through the landscapes of Puisaye.

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a1j1
a1j1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and varied hike allowing you to discover medieval ruins and walk through forests and countryside.

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sivizzo
sivizzo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No water.

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SALAMANDRE58450
SALAMANDRE58450

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a wonderful time. We went hiking with the children.
It was a bit of a difficult start, and I think too much information can be overwhelming! We didn't see the lake.
It was still a beautiful hike, and we met some lovely people with whom we were able to chat. It will remain a fond memory.
Many thanks for all these wonderful hikes.

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★
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Hello,
Thanks to the fieldwork carried out by a local hiking association, this route was revised in terms of its layout and description on 24 January 2020. The new version is therefore up to date.
As for hunters, their presence is normal between early September and late February, but they are not allowed to post along public paths.

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OT Puisaye-Forterre
OT Puisaye-Forterre

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry that you encountered several obstacles along the way. At this time of year, the paths in Puisaye-Forterre are quite muddy. We hope to see you again on our paths in the summer.

Kind regards,

The Tourist Office team.

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léaperrault
léaperrault

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very beautiful hike, but best done outside of hunting season and periods of heavy rain. We just did it and couldn't finish because hunters were occupying the land. What a shame!

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mojean58
mojean58

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

done in May, no problem, very pleasant

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grandin
grandin ★

In the meantime, I suggest an alternative route in Practical Information.

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grandin
grandin ★

It would be good if the author could revisit the route of this hike between (S) and (2). Otherwise, it seems more practicable in winter than in summer. Less undergrowth, I suppose.

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Manoha
Manoha

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very nice cultural walk. Interesting historical information boards.
Big problem between the starting point and point 2. We had to use the GPS to find our way. Couldn't see the trails.
The last path was difficult to navigate and led to a communal courtyard with a dog running loose.
We passed by Les Nids Perchés (tree houses, guest rooms), which made us want to stay there.
This walk was still an enjoyable experience for our family. We discovered the history of our region.

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