Les Bois du Der via the Nemours Peninsula

Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula.

Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 24 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 151 m
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    Lowest point: 128 m

Description of the walk

Departure from the car park located about one kilometre south-east of the Cornée du Der campsite. Park near the Lac du Der-Chantecoq dyke.

YellowPR® markings.

(S/E) Take the dyke heading south-west and turn right immediately after the barrier at 900 m.

(1) Continue straight ahead along the forest path, passing the harbour and boats. Turn right at the road. Continue for about 200 metres.

(2) Turn left and follow the yellow markings in the forest for 800 metres.

(3) Turn left onto the small road and continue straight ahead for 300 metres.

(4) Just before the crossroads, climb up to the right onto the dyke and continue along the cycle path and theGR®14Bfor 2 km.

(5) About 50 metres from the barrier, turn right onto Route Forestière Saint-Laurent for 1,500 metres and you will come to a blue barrier.

(6) At the barrier, immediately turn right onto the path until you reach the Route Forestière des Mares.

(7) Follow the markings for 2000 metres until you reach the Route Forestière des Mares again and turn right.

(8) At the crossroads just after the bridge, take the path opposite and follow it for 600 metres, then turn left and climb the path for 150 metres, then turn right onto a mountain bike single track and continue straight ahead for 1 kilometre.

(9) Turn left and after 100 metres on the road, turn left and head for the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 148 m - Car park near the dyke.
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 143 m - Turn right after the barrier.
  3. 2 : km 2.13 - alt. 141 m - Turn left into the forest.
  4. 3 : km 2.64 - alt. 142 m - On the left
  5. 4 : km 2.87 - alt. 143 m - Turn right onto the cycle path.
  6. 5 : km 4.41 - alt. 142 m - On the right before the barrier (steps).
  7. 6 : km 5.28 - alt. 142 m - Turn right at the blue barrier.
  8. 7 : km 6.64 - alt. 143 m - Turn right then left.
  9. 8 : km 9.21 - alt. 130 m - Cross the road, path opposite.
  10. 9 : km 11.07 - alt. 148 m - Turn left
  11. S/E : km 11.28 - alt. 148 m - Car park near the dyke.

Notes

Good shoes, walking stick and gaiters recommended.
Please note that from (8) to , the ground can be slippery in wet weather.

Worth a visit

Lac du Der and beaches.
Cycling tour around the lake.
Bird sanctuary.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
courjus52
courjus52

Hello Pluryel, sorry that this trail is no longer maintained, I will go there to retrace it by passing over it.
Thank you for your feedback, it's helpful to other hikers.
Have a nice day.

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Pluryel
Pluryel

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

From point 7 onwards, this hike is disastrous. The trail is completely unmaintained, with brambles, tall grass and a barely visible path. We had to turn back and return by road, as the trail had become completely invisible.

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laurentmanue
laurentmanue

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Poor signage at the start of the route
very rough road between the 9th and 10th kilometres
and mosquito repellent required

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monique lanceau
monique lanceau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike, but there was a problem between the 8th and 9th; there were so many brambles that we had to return by road.

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Leshayons
Leshayons

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Woods, countryside, dyke along the lake. Nothing to report.

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mousse54
mousse54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb walk through the woods, passing by lovely ponds.

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courjus52
courjus52

Hello, between points 7 and 8 there is indeed forestry work going on, so it's best to avoid that area for the moment. It's better to use the road/cycle path until things improve. I'll keep an eye on it.
Kind regards.

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ÉmilieCharvet
ÉmilieCharvet

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice hike, but it's a shame about the fallen trees from point 7 onwards. You have to go around them or climb over them (I can send you photos by email if you like). From point 8 onwards, there is a lot of vegetation (nettles, brambles, tall grass) invading the path. Otherwise, it's fine.

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courjus52
courjus52

Hello Thierry,
At the moment, the lake is emptying, and unfortunately, that's the highest point.
We'll have to do the hike again in May or June.
Best regards.
Courjus52

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POTAUFEUX Thierry
POTAUFEUX Thierry

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

We only did 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. As a result, we didn't see much of the lake. However, it was a lovely walk in the forest (which is nice when it's hot).

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Good evening
I completely agree with courjus52's point of view.

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courjus52
courjus52

Hello Sally,
Why should I note that it is part of a 20 km hike when it is only 11.5 km long? On Visorando, we follow the hike we have chosen, not necessarily the signposts.
Best regards.
Courjus52

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sally
sally

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike... But it would have been wise to note that it is part of a 20 km hike...

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courjus52
courjus52

Hello bizonfute76
I will do it again to check everything, thank you
Best regards.

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BISONFUTE76
BISONFUTE76

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Once you enter the forest, a large part of the path has been destroyed by forestry work and the other part needs a good clean-up....

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