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Lailly-en-Val walks
Passing through Monçay via the Chemin des Cochons and the Chemin des Boeufs
Visorando Member
6.65 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lailly-en-Val (Loiret)
The route winds through typical Sologne countryside with its wildlife, broom-covered heathland, woods, sheep pastures, areas of abandoned farmland and some cultivated fields.
The Loire from Dry
8.73 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dry (Loiret)
A circular route in the Loire Valley offering beautiful views of the royal river and its islands, not to mention its small tributary, the Ardoux. In spring and early summer, the route is dotted with splashes of colour from the various crops.
Between the Loire Valley and Sologne via the Chemin des Cochons
6.82 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Dry (Loiret)
An easy walk through fields and woods. This is an opportunity to discover some beautiful ancient oak trees as well as a sinkhole – a collapse caused by the dissolution of limestone by groundwater – which is a curiosity of northern Sologne.
Walk along the Ru in Beaugency
5.91 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Beaugency (Loiret)
The town of Beaugency, steeped in history, owes its economic development from the 11th century onwards to the water mills used for milling. Following the Ru valley, this walk will take you past historic monuments and through varied landscapes.
Tour of Lailly-en-Val starting from Beaugency
17.57 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaugency (Loiret)
This circular route starting from Beaugency is half in the Loire Valley and half in Sologne. It takes place mostly on quiet, relatively uncrowded paths.
From Beaugency to the Eaux Bleues de Tavers
8.86 mi
+30 ft
-39 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Beaugency (Loiret)
Starting in Beaugency, a medieval town rich in heritage, this hike leads to the Eaux Bleues de Tavers, the Ver Chapel and various wash houses, offering superb views of the Loire River.
The Loire between Meung-sur-Loire and Beaugency
11.04 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret)
There is no better way to discover the beauty and mysteries of the royal river between Meung-sur-Loire and Beaugency, two towns remarkable for their castles, than to follow the Loire à Vélo route on its right bank and the flood defence embankment on its left bank. The first part of the route is very busy, but further on you will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Loire Valley and a peaceful atmosphere.
From Meung-sur-Loire to Orléans via the GR®3
11.81 mi
+59 ft
-36 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret)
TheGR®®3offers beautiful views of the royal river and its islands. Running along the right bank of the Loire, it reveals some vestiges of the Loire's maritime past, the cellars where wine was stored and the wine press house, not to mention the magnificent church of La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin overlooking the river.
Les Mauves near Meung-sur-Loire
12.07 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret)
A discreet beauty that is often overlooked, the Mauves de Meung-sur-Loire branch is nonetheless a curiosity. The hike runs alongside and crosses the riparian forest, a corridor of vegetation consisting mainly of alders, ash trees and poplars. Consisting of three circular loops, the hike offers several possible variations.
Cléry-Saint-André circular along the banks of the Loire via La Verdaille
8.38 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cléry-Saint-André (Loiret)
From Cléry-Saint-André, this circular route leads to the wild banks of the Loire, just like the walk “From Cléry-Saint-André to the wild banks of the Loire (1)”, but the return route follows theGR®655East further west. It offers beautiful views of the Loire and allows you to appreciate the rich flora and fauna of its banks and islands.
From Cléry-Saint-André to the Butte des Élus
5.65 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Cléry-Saint-André (Loiret)
A circular leading from the Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André, known for its architecture and history, to the enigmatic Butte des Élus, a burial mound dating back to the Iron Age. It is ideal for a family walk in the Val d'Ardoux.
The Sologne region around Jouy-le-Potier
6.49 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jouy-le-Potier (Loiret)
The path taken on the way out of the hike, which crosses the Bois du Bignon and then the Bois Brûlé, offers exceptional views due to the slight relief (30m difference in altitude) and undergrowth illuminated by heather, whose purple flowers bloom from late summer to autumn. The dense or sparse vegetation, consisting mainly of deciduous trees, streams and ponds, provides ideal habitats for birds and large wild animals.
The marl pit trail from Mezières-lez-Cléry
6.15 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mézières-lez-Cléry (Loiret)
It is mainly a forest route that recalls the major development work carried out in Sologne, which began in the second half of the 19th century when marl was extracted and then transported by horse-drawn carts to improve the acidic soil.
Around Mézières-lez-Cléry
11.91 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-lez-Cléry (Loiret)
A walk in the heart of the forest where nature awaits.
The Loire from Mareau-aux-Prés
7.24 mi
+52 ft
-56 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mareau-aux-Prés (Loiret)
This walk takes you to the left bank of the Loire, a prime spot for spotting beavers and the many species of birds that inhabit the river’s shifting islands. It can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Circular route through vineyards and orchards around Mareau-aux-Prés
7.13 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mareau-aux-Prés (Loiret)
A walk through the vineyards and orchards around Mareau-aux-Prés, best enjoyed in autumn to take in the colours of the different plots. Ideal for a family outing.
The Sologne forest from Ligny-le-Ribault via La Bretèche and La Couvrée
6.53 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ligny-le-Ribault (Loiret)
Once you leave the pretty village of Ligny-le-Ribault, the route follows shaded forest paths in the heart of the game-rich Sologne region, offering an opportunity to observe the flora and fauna characteristic of this environment.
The Sologne region around Ligny-le-Ribault
9.11 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ligny-le-Ribault (Loiret)
The commune of Ligny-le-Ribault, which has preserved many communal paths, offers this magnificent hike in the Sologne region of ponds, home to deer, roe deer and wild boar.
The Loire from Fourneaux to Saint-Ay, between the Rollin and the Mauve
5.61 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chaingy (Loiret)
Nature and culture go hand in hand on the banks of the Loire, between Fourneaux-Plage and Saint-Ay. The landscapes of the Loire, both at water level and higher up, are so beautiful, sometimes breathtaking, that it is easy to understand why the bishops of Orléans and famous men of letters came here on holiday.