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La Fontenelle (Loir-et-Cher) walks
The Yerre Valley
Tourism professional
7.32 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from La Bazoche-Gouet (Eure-et-Loir)
A beautiful walk in the former fiefdom of the turbulent Gouet barons. Like Brou, La Bazoche continues a long tradition of fairs and markets. For over 100 years, the Percheron foal fair has been held on thefirst Saturday in November.
The Boisvinet Ponds
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.59 mi
+302 ft
-308 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Plessis-Dorin (Loir-et-Cher)
This route takes you along quiet country lanes, paths through the bocage and forest trails, and will introduce you to the Étangs de Boisvinet. You will also pass the glassworks, which operated until 1952 and was the subject of a book by Daphne du Maurier, *The Glass Blowers*.
Around Bois Bertrand
6.88 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lanneray (Eure-et-Loir)
Near Châteaudun, this route takes you through the woods along a lovely little road where you might spot a few roe deer or other wildlife.
The châteaux around Lanneray
12.64 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lanneray (Eure-et-Loir)
Dating from different periods, the three châteaux of Lanneray mark your route through landscapes of woods, plains and valleys.
Route de Montigny-le-Gannelon pour les cerfs
Visorando Member
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.
Route de Montigny-le-Gannelon
3.87 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir)
Green route: this route will allow you to explore the western and south-western parts of the village. The route is signposted throughout with the image of a blackbird.
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.
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).
From the Gaudinière Forest to the Gratteloup Valley
13.07 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from the centre of Ville-aux-Clercs, set off to explore the ruins of the Château de la Gaudinière and the estate of the Duke of La Rochefoucault as you cross its woodland. Continue along the Gratteloup valley before returning to the village lake after catching a glimpse of the Chapel of Sainte-Radegonde.
Between Beauce and Perche from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir
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.
The Yerre Valley
11.03 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.
Montmirail Castle and its countryside
6.17 mi
+295 ft
-312 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montmirail (Sarthe) (Sarthe)
This hike allows you to discover Montmirail, a "small town of character", and its green countryside through woods and sunken paths.
Les Terres Douces
14.13 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Authon-du-Perche (Eure-et-Loir)
The "Terres Douces" countryside reveals a heritage full of charm: the former Priory of Les Châtaigniers and the Manoir de la Guillerie.
The Woods of Roussigny
11.28 mi
+758 ft
-751 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Ulphace (Sarthe)
Like the neighbouring village of Gréez, the medieval development of Saint-Ulphace is linked to the settlement, between the Braye and the Saint-Ulphace stream, of a hermit monk in the6th century. The Hermitage of Saint-Ulphace led to the clearing of the surrounding land and the settlement of Christianised populations, followed by the establishment of the parish, first mentioned in 802.
Les Galouries and the La Mutte quarries
4.83 mi
+308 ft
-341 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sargé-sur-Braye (Loir-et-Cher)
An easy circular walk. One point of interest is the La Mutte quarries, which for many centuries produced the stone known as ‘roussard’, used in construction throughout the region. This stone is easily spotted on houses in the village of Sargé-sur-Braye, amongst other places. A picnic table (seating 6 people) is available at these quarries.
Walk along the Ozanne in Brou
3.20 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Brou (Eure-et-Loir)
The Ozanne and its riverside walk offer a relaxing route to explore the old wash houses. Brou ‘la Noble’, a barony of Perche Gouet, has preserved its beautiful architecture, including two listed half-timbered houses.
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.
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 Étang des Panses
7.73 mi
+299 ft
-272 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-les-Autels (Eure-et-Loir)
The Étang des Panses lake can be seen along a path where it is not uncommon to encounter forest animals. After the forest, you will discover Percheron fruit trees at the Miermaigne conservation orchard; in mid-November, you can take part in the Apple Festival.
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.
In the Perche Vendômois region from Fréteval
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.