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Lain walks
Chemin de la Romance
Visorando Member
10.99 mi
+719 ft
-748 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lain (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 58.
This circular route takes you along old tracks to discover the different aspects of the Forterre, a land of arable farming dotted with woods.
The Test-Milon hill
5.75 mi
+390 ft
-367 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lain (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 59.
Route from Lain around Test-Milon, including a section along the Roman road.
Wash houses and the Sainte-Geneviève Spring
8.45 mi
+594 ft
-568 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sementron (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 54.
This walk is a real surprise! Set off from the village church, then head to a hamlet to find the town hall, before wandering through the rugged, limestone terrain of La Forterre to discover isolated hamlets and farms. On the way back, enjoy a lovely view from the plateau over the woods and landscapes of the Poyau region.
Fougilet wash house and leisure trail
4.21 mi
+226 ft
-249 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Route closed by municipal order of 9 July 2021.
A short family walk featuring a few pieces of play equipment along the leisure trail. A really enjoyable outing for everyone.
The Sablon Trail
4.59 mi
+266 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Levis (Yonne)
In days gone by, this path was used by the children of Sablon to walk to the local school in Levis.
You can also explore part of the battlefield at the site of the Battle of Fontenoy.
Between Levis and Fontenoy: the Battle sites
7.77 mi
+505 ft
-486 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Levis (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 43.
A historical journey back to the time of Charlemagne's succession. His grandsons fought over the kingdom. This division was settled by a battle and... discover the places and history of this epic story.
The Vassy Valley
8.05 mi
+577 ft
-584 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Taingy (Yonne)
Marked route No. 56.
The Hauts-de-Forterre plateau offers some stunning views and a charming heritage, highlighted by the orientation table and the route of old trade signs dotted around the village.
Tremblay Trail
5.71 mi
+259 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontenoy (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 15.
Nature and history at your feet. Along the way, discover the Château du Tremblay Regional Centre for Contemporary Art and the plateau where part of the Battle of Fontenoy took place.
Battle Trail
2.28 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Fontenoy (Yonne) (Yonne)
Walk in the footsteps of Charlemagne’s grandsons and discover the battlefield of Fontenoy, where Charlemagne’s empire was divided: this is what awaits you on this short historical trail.
Richebourg
8.12 mi
+732 ft
-728 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ouanne (Yonne)
Marked route No. 57.
A village at the bottom of the valley, as if lost, almost overlooked… you know the story? Well, now head up to see what’s up there on the plateau!
Between the Fossés Noirs and the Pierre Noire
4.30 mi
+262 ft
-194 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Thury (Yonne) (Yonne)
Starting from St Julien church, follow the paths to reach the Moulin de Hausse Côte.
The wash houses and thatched roofs of Thury by mountain bike
13.72 mi
+1,004 ft
-991 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Thury (Yonne) (Yonne)
A mountain bike route for hiking enthusiasts, featuring natural and built heritage. A real treat! But do stay safe!
From Thury to Lainsecq via the Montagne des Alouettes
9.19 mi
+699 ft
-617 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Thury (Yonne) (Yonne)
Pass by the Moulery wash house and the Roman road with panoramic views of Puisaye, Forterre, Frétoy Forest and Druyes Castle.
The wash houses
13.88 mi
+974 ft
-945 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thury (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 9.From wash house to wash house, passing close to old underground limestone quarries and ancient Neolithic and Palaeolithic sites, this route circles the commune. At each crossroads, you can head into the village centre. There are beautiful views along much of the route.Please note: this route is reserved for walkers. For mountain bikers, hybrid cyclists or horse riders, this route is designed for you.
The leisure trail along the old tracks
8.08 mi
+371 ft
-390 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Route closed by municipal order dated 9 July 2026.
Marked walk No. 12.A route themed around recreational sport, following a section of an old railway line and a section of an ancient Roman road, with some wonderful heritage sites to discover.
The Druyes Viaduct and the Panama Valley
10.00 mi
+341 ft
-358 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked route No. 11.
This route takes you to the small village of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines, passing through wooded areas and farmland. The return journey follows an old railway line. Between Les Roches and Pesselière, you can admire the cedars of La Lavière, and in Pesselières, the Sully tree as well as the ruins of the old castle.
The Moulin de Hausse Côte Trail
7.04 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saints (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 19.
Winding through the lush green landscapes of the woods and meadows of Puisaye and the cultivated fields of Forterre, this trail passes from one natural region to another and offers beautiful panoramic views from the Hausse Côte hill.
The Marquise du Deffand Trail
7.04 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saints (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 20.A historic route featuring, close to the start, the Cross of Saint-Prix (martyred in 274), the village of Le Deffand where the Marquise du Deffand stayed inthe 18th century, and the monument to Alfred Saison – a republican activist – who fought in 1852 against Louis Napoleon Bonaparte’s coup d’état of 2 December 1851.
Vanneau Mill Trail
4.77 mi
+207 ft
-194 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saints (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 18.
Set off along the paths to discover a farm of yesteryear. Explore a botanical trail, a heritage orchard and a museum of agricultural tools.
From the Church to Le Sully via the Cèdres de la Lavière
8.21 mi
+404 ft
-417 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 10.
Discover the local heritage: ponds and old drinking troughs, crosses and calvaries, the Sully lime tree, and the cedars of La Lavière. Beautiful views of varied, rolling countryside punctuate this route, the length of which can be adapted to suit.
Although classified as a walking route, this route is also one of the most beautiful routes for mountain biking, hybrid cycling and horse riding.
Around the village of Sougères-en-Puisaye
4.64 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sougères-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Explore the hamlets on the outskirts of the village of Sougères-en-Puisaye.
Cuissy
Association / Club / Walk leader6.56 mi
+479 ft
-476 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ouanne (Yonne)
Marked route No. 13.
Starting from the village surrounded by hills, the walk inevitably gains altitude. The River Ouanne at the bottom of the valley is soon left behind in favour of historical remains: a chapel, old mills and wash houses.
Saint-Marc Chapel
7.72 mi
+719 ft
-702 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Leugny (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 46.
Along the banks of the Puisaye, this walk takes place largely on the hills of Forterre. The fields and horizons are vast, whilst the woods provide welcome shade. The Chastenay discovery garden adds a touch of nature.
Les sources - The springs
6.29 mi
+367 ft
-374 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lainsecq (Yonne)
Marked hike N°8.
You will see no less than 8 fountains and 6 wash-houses on this rather easy hike, ideal for family walks. A few picnics spots are available here and there, to take a break and enjoy a relaxing moment (Fountain of the Moon, of the Pisserotte .....) Even though there are some hills along the way, it is a very pleasant walk with a lot of historical heritage spots to be discovered.
Also good for mountain biking.
The tour of the fortified castle...without taking your eyes off it
4.11 mi
+249 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines (Yonne)
Medieval castle, viaduct, springs, washhouses and heritage, something to enjoy with the family !
If that's not enough, a little bungee jump to get the adrenaline pumping ?
Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines is classified in the villages "Cities of character of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté".
Blin Farm – Druyes Valley
6.50 mi
+554 ft
-551 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines (Yonne)
Marked hike N°51.
From the old medieval castle, discover a village built between an old, partly dried-up marsh and a cliff. Druyes Valley offers a green setting that contrasts with the chalky rocks that support the ruined building.
On the heights of La Pisserote
6.65 mi
+502 ft
-492 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding on the border between the Puisaye and Forterre regions. Beautiful heritage sites and interesting views.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
9.43 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 7.A hike focusing on springs and wash houses. All these springs feed the Paris Basin via the water table and the Seine via the Loing. Superbly well-marked route (No. 7) with no damage to the natural environment (no more paint on trees, monuments or houses). This route can be done on horseback or by mountain bike (in the opposite direction if possible).
The source of the Loing
5.17 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Discover the sources of the Seine catchment area, wash houses and scenic viewpoints.
On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote
4.20 mi
+210 ft
-190 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.
From the Côte de Labert to the bell tower
4.14 mi
+312 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
From the village, this path follows part of the ridges of the hill separating the two natural regions of Puisaye to the west and Forterre to the east.
Les Grandes Hédes
3.80 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Moulins-sur-Ouanne (Yonne)
Starting from the main car park at the foot of the town hall, discover the village wash house. After crossing the Ouanne, a country walk begins along narrow roads leading to local hamlets and fairly well-shaded paths.
