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Loing (le) walks
On the corniche and along the banks of the Seine from Champagne-sur-Seine
Visorando Member 
6.11 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A loop offering beautiful views of the Seine and its valley! After an initial section in the forest, the trail follows a pleasant path along the riverbank, offering superb panoramic views. The hike ends on the banks of the Seine, with a picturesque passage on the small island of Basses Godernes.
At the confluence of the Seine and the Loing
Visorando Member 
5.52 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mammès (Seine-et-Marne)
Rising between Forterre and Puisaye, and after a course of more than 150 kilometres, the Loing flows into the Seine to the south-east of the Forest of Fontainebleau. This rather short route runs alongside these two rivers and the Canal du Loing for much of its length. A section through the forest adds variety to the landscape. The beautiful old Saint-Mammès Church and a few reproductions of paintings by Alfred Sisley add an undeniable touch of heritage to this walk.
The ponds of Grez-sur-Loing and the banks of the Loing
Visorando Member 
4.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Grez-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
Take a loop around the Étang de la Clarette, with a short historical walk along the Loing and through the wonderful village of Gretz-sur-Loing. Very pleasant, with unforgettable views along the Loing.
Sentier Colette - Walking with Colette
Visorando Member 
3.58 mi
+302 ft
-328 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked hike N°1.
This trail, dedicated to Colette, was opened in 1993 by the pupils of the Colette college of Saint-Sauveur en Puisaye. Along this trail, everything recalls the works of this author, born in Saint-Sauveur en Puisaye in 1873. The author has described her birthplace so well - that even though she has given other names to the villages and characters, you can sense her literature at every corner.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
Visorando Member 
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 Plaine de Sorques and Marion des Roches
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+141 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montigny-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
After a short climb up Mont Marion, you will skirt around the Plaine de Sorques, which is a sensitive natural area and a bird sanctuary.
Montargis, the Venice of Gâtinais
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
Ranked among the most beautiful sites in France, explore Montargis through its streets on the water with 131 bridges and footbridges. A gastronomic and lakeside town nicknamed the Venice of Gâtinais.
The Plaine de Sorques from Montigny-sur-Loing
Visorando Member 
8.77 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy hike with two bird observatories at the Plaine de Sorques, a sensitive natural area.
Bring binoculars.
Between rivers and canals in the heart of the Montargis conurbation.
Visorando Member 
12.14 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
Circular starting from the lakeside town of Montargis, known as the Venice of Gatinais. The junctions of the Briare, Orléans and Loing canals made it a veritable river crossroads between the Loire and Seine basins until the Orléans canal was decommissioned in 1954. Follow the waterways through the Loing valley, passing rivers, canals and lakes.
The Canal du Loing and the medieval past of Château Landon
Visorando Member 
11.82 mi
+384 ft
-371 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dordives (Loiret)
A circular route passing by the lakes of Dordives, taking the "Chemin de César" (Caesar's path), then the Gâtinais countryside to end up in Château-Landon, where you can explore its medieval past. The return journey follows the Canal du Loing with the Néronville canal bridge.
Episy-Ecuelles
Visorando Member 
5.03 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Épisy (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy, almost entirely flat hike from Episy to Ecuelles via theGR® de Pays du Lunain, passing behind the Episy aerodrome. The return journey is along the towpath beside the Canal du Loing. This route is easily manageable for a brave child.
Moret-sur-Loing par Loing et Seine au départ de Saint-Mammès
Visorando Member 6.98 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Visit the medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing coming from Saint-Mammès along the banks of the Loing. Return along the banks of the Seine. Check the opening hours of the Pont Loup museum.
Please note: on Sunday mornings, there is a market in the car park.
The route has been significantly modified to take into account various passages that have become unusable by pedestrians and to avoid walking along the railway line on the way back, without walking too much on tarmac.
Episy, its marsh and the Etang de la Genevraye
Visorando Member 
3.49 mi
+10 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Épisy (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route around the Étang de la Genevraye and a visit to the Marais d'Episy, which presents no difficulty.
Le Moulin Fleury
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.30 mi
+315 ft
-292 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 113.The historic centre of Saint-Fargeau and a nature walk are the main attractions of this outing.From the red-brick castle to the murals of the Sainte-Anne Chapel, via the Loing river, this is a bucolic walk.
From Nemours to Montigny, following the Loing river closely.
Visorando Member 
9.35 mi
+131 ft
-66 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that starts along the Canal du Loing and the river that gave it its name. A circular hike around the Étang de la Clarette allows you to observe numerous birds before admiring the rich heritage of the commune of Grez-sur-Loing. The hike ends mainly through fields.
From Vernou-sur-Seine to Fontainebleau via Saint-Mamès and Thomery
Visorando Member 
10.25 mi
+495 ft
-463 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied hike from station to station. The Chemin des Herces, high up, offers beautiful views of the Seine and the town of Saint-Mammès, where you will find a beautiful Romanesque church. After walking along the Seine, you stroll between the old vine walls of Thomery. You return to the banks of the Seine and the hike ends with a detour into the Fontainebleau National Forest.
Around the Étang de la Clarette
Visorando Member 
2.66 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Grez-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A short stroll around this charming lake, home to swans, green-necked ducks and many other migratory birds when the time comes. Photographers, get your cameras ready...
The Moutiers pond
Visorando Member 
8.43 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 3.From the church with its magnificent murals, pass the Gué Ricart, discover the Moutiers pond via the Marseillaise, then the undergrowth before reaching Saint-Sauveur, Pays de Colette and her birthplace.
Moutiers en Puisaye and its ponds
Visorando Member 
6.93 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From this old pottery village, discover the ponds and small paths that make Puisaye so charming. If you are keen on wildlife or landscape photography, you will be delighted. If you are discreet, you will be able to see many varieties of ducks on the ponds, as well as herons and egrets. Sometimes you may be surprised by the passage of deer or roe deer and even nutria along the Loing.
From Montigny-sur-Loing to Moret-Veneux-les-Sablons
Visorando Member 
8.52 mi
+115 ft
-184 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station starting from Montigny-sur-Loing. A varied route through the forest with a few rocks and the banks of the Loing. The Loing valley is an authentic green paradise that can be explored over a medium distance via footpaths, rural tracks and towpaths. This route takes you along the river and the canal of the same name, which flow side by side until they meet the Seine.
The Briare Canal between Montargis and the Moulin Bardin
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
A stroll along the Briare Canal, passing through the lakes area of the Savoies and Népruns Nature Reserve, ending at Lac des Closiers and a circular route through the beautifully restored Pêcherie district.
Peace and quiet, nature, barges, birds and a few beautiful old houses – this is what awaits you.
The source of the Loing
Visorando Member 
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.
La Marlée wash house, orientation board and source of the Loing
Visorando Member 5.93 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
From the hilltop village of Perreuse (in the commune of Treigny), this walk will have you dreaming of the Atlantic or the English Channel. The waters of the two springs on this route, though so close to one another, will only mix once they reach the ocean!
The pond and heritage of Moutiers-en-Puisaye
Visorando Member 
5.71 mi
+217 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Starting from the village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye, cross the Loing, pass through woods, enjoy a beautiful view of the ruins of the old abbey and the pond, whilst discovering the local heritage.
Three Lakes Route
Visorando Member 7.45 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 44.Through woods and farmland, passing by ponds, discover the environments where the earth is shaped into artistic creations and pottery.
La Chasserelle
Visorando Member 8.18 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bléneau (Yonne)
The Loing and its tributaries, including the Chasserelle and the streams flowing from nearby springs, converge at the Jardins d’Eau, the starting point of this walk. The remainder of this route, which has very little elevation gain, will take you through fields and woods.
L'Orme du Pont from Moutiers-en-Puisaye
Visorando Member 
5.69 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
An all-season trail in this region of Puisaye amid hedges (bouchures), heritage, and legends.
Château Landon circular loop
Visorando Member 13.50 mi
+295 ft
-305 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover a variety of landscapes, including the Fusain Valley and Château-Landon on a limestone plateau overlooking Fusain. See Saint-Séverin Abbey, the little brother of Mont Saint-Michel, the Romanesque tower, the Templar Chapel, and the Grand Étang de Dordives lake with its water sports centre. A beautiful day ahead without too much elevation gain.
The Friends of Harpignies Trail
Visorando Member 
2.39 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
A route focused on painting with Le Michel-Ange des Arbres. Around twenty representations of Henri Harpignies' paintings line this walk among the trees, sunken paths and viewpoints of Puisaye.Saint-Privé is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
Between Puisaye and Forterre: water and woodland
Visorando Member 
18.39 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,283 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
A tour of Puisaye in the land of Colette and the Potiers, through its picturesque villages, heritage and landscapes where land, water and forests meet.
Walk in Bléneau
Visorando Member 1.14 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Bléneau (Yonne)
A short walk in the village of Bléneau, exploring the Water Gardens on the River Loing, the mural and the carved capitals of Saint-Loup Church in Troyes, the Châtaignier Fountain and a wash house.
From the Dordives Bridge to Nemours via Souppes-sur-Loing.
Visorando Member 12.21 mi
+184 ft
-220 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Château-Landon (Seine-et-Marne)
A lovely route along the banks of the Loing, exploring the ponds surrounding Souppes-sur-Loing. Visit Nemours with its Chaintreauville Fountain, bridges covered in flowers in spring, beautiful church with its bell on the ground and the bridge over the Loing blessed by Pius VII.
Arrange for transport for the return journey.
Discover the mills starting from Montargis
Visorando Member 6.99 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montargis (Loiret)
A route taking you along the Loing, past ponds, castles, mills and the old village of Amilly, then on to Lac des Closiers, the perfect spot for a picnic. The two locks: the Passerelle de la Marolles lock, followed by the Écluse de la Tuilerie lock.
From Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Moret-sur-Loing, from one confluence to another.
Visorando Member 
15.76 mi
+492 ft
-456 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Montereau-Fault-Yonne (Seine-et-Marne)
This is the twenty-fifth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, starting from Montereau station, not far from the confluence of the Seine and the Yonne, and ending at Moret-Veneux-les-Sablons station, not far from the confluence of the Seine and the Loing. The stage, entirely on the GR®11, follows a route on the left bank of the Seine, joining the Orvanne valley a little further south, and returns to Moret-sur-Loing and its beautiful historic centre, following the Canal du Loing on its towpath.