Souvigny-en-Sologne reveals its charms

Starting from Souvigny, a village that has remained close to its history with its remarkable church with a caquetoir, this is a walk through woods and moors to discover the architecture of the Sologne region.

Details

1026229
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 17 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 17 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 149 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 126 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Start at the church square (plenty of parking available).

(S/E) Head towards Sennely on the D126. Turn right onto Rue du Chemin des Sentes. Pass the cemetery on your left.

Old yellow and red markings (GR® de Pays de Sologne)

(1) At the intersection, leave Chemin des Sentes and continue straight ahead on the grassy path. Ignore the adjacent paths and continue north.

(2) When you reach the crossroads at Les Bertelotières, keep heading north.

(3) At the Tressoux crossroads, continue straight ahead towards the north to cross an open area.

Marked "CR" (rural path). This marking applies to all rural paths encountered and is therefore not specific to the hiking trail.

(4) Walk along the Gâts pond and turn left into the lane marked "Propriété Milouans" as this path is communal (the "Private property" sign does not apply here). Pass between two ponds, then the private property on your right, and take the path marked CR, recognisable by the wooden posts prohibiting access to motor vehicles.

(5) Pass between the posts again, then turn right onto a stabilised path.

(6) At the tarmac road, turn left towards the centre of Sennely. Walk along the left side of the church and market hall and follow the Grand Rue. At the crossroads, turn left onto Rue de la Forêt (D12) and leave Rue de Villechaume on your right (D17).

(7). Turn left onto Chemin des Bastes. After the Bâtes pond, keep to the left, ignoring the paths on the right. Continue south, ignoring the adjacent paths. Pass the hamlet of La Brossinière on your right and ignore the grassy paths on either side.

(8) At the crossroads of forest paths, turn left, pass a path on your right, then turn right heading south. Ignore the various adjacent paths, pass the Croix des Brosses, then turn left onto the next cross path.

(9) At the crossroads, take the open path that leads to the village of Souvigny. Take the D101 on the left to reach the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 143 m - Church square
  2. 1 : km 0.64 - alt. 146 m - Continue straight ahead on the grassy path.
  3. 2 : km 1.82 - alt. 148 m - Straight ahead towards the north
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 141 m - Opposite, still heading north
  5. 4 : km 3.61 - alt. 134 m - Turn left into the "Propriété Milouans" driveway.
  6. 5 : km 4.17 - alt. 129 m - Turn right onto a stabilised path.
  7. 6 : km 4.79 - alt. 128 m - Turn left towards the centre of Sennely.
  8. 7 : km 5.28 - alt. 127 m - Turn left onto the Chemin des Bastes.
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 146 m - Turn left at the crossroads of forest paths.
  10. 9 : km 8.9 - alt. 147 m - Open path
  11. S/E : km 10.33 - alt. 143 m - Church square

Notes

This route requires a certain amount of vigilance, as there are no reliable signposts.
Furthermore, the sign indicating the Milouans property (4) is ambiguous because it says "Private property" when the path is actually communal. This is the path you should take, as the private property is on the right-hand side of the path.

Worth a visit

The main attraction of the walk is passing through the villages of Souvigny-en-Sologne (Saint-Martin Church, built in the 12th century and famous for its caquetoir and murals) and Sennely (church with caquetoir, market hall).
The caquetoir (from the verb caqueter, meaning to cackle), characteristic of this region of Sologne, is the place where people used to chat.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
saintjeandelaruelle
saintjeandelaruelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk that is typical of the Sologne region:

Machine-translated

Robin62
Robin62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, well marked for the most part in the forest
beautiful landscapes of Sologne

Machine-translated

VBMB
VBMB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Beautiful hike in Sologne with varied landscapes
Very dry paths
On Sunday morning, we didn't meet anyone and enjoyed these places before the hunting season began
One of the most beautiful hikes in this area

Machine-translated

NOWAK
NOWAK
• Edited:

I think I'm mixing things up a bit. I thought I was dealing with a Visorando moderator, but in fact I'm reviewing a route in Souvigny in Sologne. I just realised my mistake and I'm sorry. I didn't complete the route in question, but this morning we went to check out a route in Souvigny en Sologne and we passed by the Croix des Brosses, where there is indeed nothing remarkable left.

Machine-translated

NOWAK
NOWAK

Hello, I will try to make an effort and persevere. In a little while, I will try to describe a hike in Ouzouer-sur-Loire in the Lorris massif in the Orléans forest. In the meantime, I need to gather as much information as possible about the route so that I can be as clear as possible. If you don't mind, I will contact you before I start. PS: Our association (Les amis des sentiers Ouzouer sur Loire) has created a Facebook page that can be viewed online. Best regards, NOWAK Sylvain

Machine-translated

Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for these exchanges.
Personally, I am not a moderator but just a hiker and, like anyone else, I have suggested hikes to be published. At first, you have to make an effort to comply with Visorando's requirements, which is only natural. Visorando users are looking for interesting hikes with high-quality descriptions.
This requires a little time and effort, but it's worth it. Once you get the hang of it, it becomes easier (I think I've documented around 150 hikes). However, you should be aware that documenting a hike takes time (more time than the hike itself). The hike must be carefully prepared, and all useful information must be collected during the hike.
Have a good day,
Jean-Louis

Machine-translated

NOWAK
NOWAK

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Visorando is a very good software programme. I use it specifically to create my own routes because I am the manager of a hiking association. I tried several times to describe the routes I had mapped out, but each time I was rejected for reasons I didn't understand. This ended up annoying me and I gave up. It would be helpful if, when you reject a description, the reason you give is clear and understandable. Best regards from a user who is nevertheless very satisfied.

Machine-translated

Calcedoine
Calcedoine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, mostly through the forest. The route is relatively easy to follow, except for one point in the middle of the forest where it is a little tricky to find the right path. Definitely worth doing again.

Machine-translated

Cacienne
Cacienne

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, especially in the sunshine. It's a shame that the ponds are few and far between! And when there are some, they're not very accessible.
We didn't see the Brosses cross... even though we don't think we took a wrong turn!
Otherwise, the path was very dry.
The names of the hamlets and farms are often missing, but that's not your fault.
Thank you for this pleasant, easy route.

Machine-translated

Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for this information. I think you went straight to (8) to take a path parallel to the one described in the guidebook, which passes by the unmissable Croix des Brosses.
Happy hiking,
Jean-Louis

Machine-translated

jacquesheurtin
jacquesheurtin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route for the second part of the hike is not clear enough. We couldn't find the Croix des Brosses between markers 8 and 9. That's the only negative point about this hike.
Enjoy your hike.
Jacques.

Machine-translated

Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

I have taken care, unless I am mistaken, to use only public paths. Please note that signage in Sologne is often ambiguous; signs are not always positioned as they should be to deter hikers.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Louis

Machine-translated

Ph Parbaud
Ph Parbaud

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Some sections of the route are on private property, so it is risky to venture there (especially during hunting season, when caution is advised). The walk is a bit monotonous as there is little change in the landscape.

Machine-translated

Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for your encouragement and for sharing our love of the Sologne region.
Jean-Louis

Machine-translated

flamentjp
flamentjp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Beautiful, well-marked route between private properties,
well marked on the VISORANDO app.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.