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In the forgotten forest of Villette
Visorando Member 
7.33 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
This hike aims to revive memories of a vast, partly forgotten forest that once stretched across the present-day communes of Saint-Cyr-en-Val, Marcilly-en-Villette and Ménestreau-en-Villette. It ends in a riot of colour during the rhododendron flowering season (May to June), when the undergrowth around the Château de Villette is covered with these flowers.
Around Ménestreau-en-Villette via the Étang du Donjon
Visorando Member 
7.37 mi
+56 ft
-66 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
Starting from Ménestreau, a typical village with red brick houses, this route aims to bring back memories of a huge forest with a variety of tree species, in the heart of the Sologne region of ponds.
When the Pucelle joins Saint-Thibault
Visorando Member 
6.09 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
A very pleasant getaway in the Sologne region, with a peaceful route through woods dotted with ponds. Avoid days when hunting is in season!
Circular forest loop in wild Sologne
Visorando Member 
10.20 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
This circular route is very representative of the Sologne region, with its forests covered in moss, heather and ferns, its paths that are sometimes wide and straight, sometimes winding, grassy or muddy, its ponds and its brick houses, all of which contribute to its charm.
Montlévrier and Château de la Turpinière
Visorando Member 5.81 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ménestreau-en-Villette (Loiret)
A short 10 km walk in Sologne, taking in the lovely Château de la Turpinière.
Fertesienne Circular Loop
Visorando Member 
5.09 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
A stroll through the town to get to know La Ferté-Saint-Aubin better; this circular route is mostly on tarmac roads.
Via La Rabolière
Visorando Member 
8.23 mi
+98 ft
-66 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Marcilly-en-Villette (Loiret)
Between the plains and the forests, the route winds its way through game-rich countryside that is reminiscent of Maurice Genevoix’s novel *Raboliot*, named after a Sologne woodcutter with a passion for poaching. This is what the hamlet of La Rabolière recalls.
The Sologne region around La Ferté-Saint-Aubin
Visorando Member 
8.67 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
A varied route, starting with a winding path along the Cosson, then a forest lane, ending in a maze of narrow streets and then a wooded area with contemporary statues near the Cosson.
Les Grandes Brosses - Les Usages de Chilly - Le Caillou Rouge
Visorando Member 
7.80 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
Circular route, or almost a circular route, to be covered mostly along grassy paths. If you remain alert and quiet, you are almost certain to spot wildlife, which is very common in this area. Indeed, red deer, roe deer and wild boar have made this their territory.
The Poustière circular in Sennely
Visorando Member 
7.15 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sennely (Loiret)
A lovely circular route through the forests of Sologne, criss-crossed by streams feeding numerous ponds. This circular route goes around the Baillère Valley, through which the Tannerie flows before joining the Cosson, which you will cross twice.
Around Center Parcs des Hauts de Bruyères
Visorando Member 
4.68 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chaumont-sur-Tharonne (Loir-et-Cher)
You’ve come to relax at the Hauts de Bruyères Holiday Village and feel the need to get out of the bubble. This walk is made for you!
This circular route takes you around the Hauts de Bruyères site, along paths in excellent condition and a quiet little road.
Perfect for exploring on your own, with family or with friends. Children can follow along on bikes and parents can push pushchairs.
The Varanne tour
Visorando Member 
2.45 mi
+16 ft
-20 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Ferté-Saint-Aubin (Loiret)
On this family outing in Sologne, you may spot a grey heron, a great egret or simply a few ducks.
The Sologne as we like it: a circular route between two Solognots villages
Visorando Member 
11.51 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Souvigny-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from the pretty village of Souvigny-en-Sologne, this route will take you to the gates of Sennely along paths lined with forests and ponds. Here you will find all the charm of the Sologne, the Sologne as we love it, a natural and wild Sologne.
Souvigny-en-Sologne reveals its charms
Visorando Member 
6.42 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Souvigny-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
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.
Ardon Yellow Route
Visorando Member 4.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
Route in the forest around Ardon with two sections on district roads. Route poorly marked in yellow.
The Limère sinkholes
Visorando Member 
2.05 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
The Limère sinkhole park is home to a regional curiosity: sinkholes, underground cavities recognisable by a slight depression colonised by unique vegetation. This short getaway, just a stone's throw from the town of Orléans-la-Source, is not only for geology enthusiasts but for all lovers of natural parks that inspire calm and rest.
A circular route in Sologne starting from the Parc des Dolines de Limère
Visorando Member 
9.31 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ardon (Loiret) (Loiret)
A route mainly through woodland, criss-crossing cultivated areas in this northern part of Sologne, which boasts some fertile land. The first part of the route skirts the vast Villiers estate from the Parc des Dolines de Limère, a stone’s throw from the town of Orléans-la-Source. An opportunity to get some fresh air in the shade of chestnut, oak and Scots pine trees.
Morchêne Park and Stream in Saint-Cyr-en-Val
Visorando Member 
5.01 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-en-Val (Loiret)
This walk begins at Morchêne Park in Saint-Cyr-en-Val, with its château, tennis courts, pétanque and beach volleyball courts, and fitness trail, then follows the stream of the same name.
A tree-lined route, very pleasant for a family walk south of the Orléans conurbation.
Around Yvoy-le-Marron
Visorando Member 
5.97 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Yvoy-le-Marron (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely circular walk to discover the varied and wild landscapes of the Sologne. If you love the tranquillity of the forests and the beauty of the ponds, this walk is for you. Keep your eyes peeled, as there’s plenty of wildlife to be seen.
Hirtaignes Route
Visorando Member 5.39 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Brinon-sur-Sauldre (Cher)
Leaving Chaon, with its eclectic heritage, the walk gradually heads into the ‘real’ countryside with its paths lined with old trees.
Le Cul d'Enfer, a circular in Sologne
Visorando Member 
9.35 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre (Loir-et-Cher)
A superb walk. The varied landscapes of this circular route, including forests, meadows, ponds and the banks of the Sauldre Canal, make for a very pleasant walk.
Moulins du Loiret from the Parc du Donjon
Visorando Member 
8.91 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Olivet (Loiret)
Well known to the people of Loiret, the charming, shaded walkway of the mills of the Loiret never fails to surprise those who discover it, a place shaped by milling activities that continued for centuries. It is an opportunity to enjoy the calm, cool waters of the river, explore the network of Olivet's narrow streets and appreciate the Donjon and Poutyl parks.
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