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Menou walks
Route of the Chapel of La Tête Ronde
Visorando Member
6.72 mi
+538 ft
-522 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Menou (Nièvre)
Discover Menou and its Chapelle de la Tête Ronde chapel, overlooking the village.
Towards the bats of Cessy
Tourist office
4.23 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,145 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cessy-les-Bois (Nièvre)
Nestled at the bottom of the Talvanne valley, Cessy-les-Bois is classified as a Natura 2000 site due to the presence of two large bat colonies on its territory: the Greater Horseshoe Bat and the Geoffroy's Bat.
Along the first two kilometres of the hike, you will find information panels explaining this local feature. In addition, a booklet is available for purchase at the Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire reception point of the Bourgogne Cœur de Loire Tourist Office.
Near the fortified castle of La Motte Josserand
7.52 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Perroy (Nièvre)
This route takes you back to the time of fortified castles and knights. Built on the marshy lands of Perroy, the Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful military constructions of the Middle Ages in the Nièvre region, with its famous adventurer Perrinet Gressard who acquired the seigneury in the 15th century.
In the distant forest of Châteauneuf-Val-de-Bargis
8.57 mi
+623 ft
-633 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-Val-de-Bargis (Nièvre)
This walk takes you deep into the Bellary State Forest.
Entrains - Ouanne via the Roman road
15.69 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,033 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Entrains-sur-Nohain (Nièvre)
Route along part of the Roman road linking Bourges to Auxerre, starting from Entrains-sur-Nohain (formerly Intaranum in Gallo-Roman times) in the Nièvre department to Ouanne (Odoana) in the Yonne department.From the vast expanses of woods and forests and the large plains of cultivated land, passing through two of the highest points in this region (367m and 368m), discover new spaces, views, fauna and flora on these limestone plateaus and hills.
La grande escapade de Donzy
6.72 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Donzy (Nièvre)
From a village dotted along the River Nohain, to the boardwalk through the wetland, a stroll along a shaded fitness trail, the chance to admire the magnificent tympanum of Donzy-le-Pré Priory, the breathtaking view of the Bois de l’Éminence and a well-deserved break at the Cabets water point. The Donzy Grand Tour has everything to charm you!
Route des Forges
14.03 mi
+509 ft
-502 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Donzy (Nièvre)
This route takes you back to the days when the iron and steel industry was flourishing in the Donziais region. Champdoux, a hamlet in the commune of Sainte-Colombe-des-Bois, was then a major centre of the Nièvre iron and steel industry. It was home to one of the department’s largest factories.
Walk in Donzy
4.06 mi
+36 ft
-43 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Donzy (Nièvre)
A leisurely walk to discover this pretty village in the Nièvre region, crossed by the River Nohain, which preserves traces of its history, in particular the ruins ofthe Church of Notre-Dame du Pré, as well as old mills, half-timbered houses and wash houses.
Source de l’Oisy, near Fondelin
7.02 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Billy-sur-Oisy (Nièvre)
A lovely, relaxing walk along pleasant paths. Along the route, you’ll find a pretty well-and-washhouse and the La Motte washhouse, fed by the River Oisy. A shaded stretch through part of the Trucy Forest.
Panoramic route starting from Bouhy
7.83 mi
+787 ft
-794 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 33.
Geologically, the commune of Bouhy belongs to the Forterre, a region neighbouring the Puisaye. Its village is at an altitude of 355 metres. For walkers in search of vast horizons, this dominant position gives this route its panoramic interest, to which is added the architectural interest of the many chapels encountered along the way.
Chemin des Plots
4.05 mi
+121 ft
-125 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Étais-la-Sauvin (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 27.
A short, family-friendly walking or mountain-biking route that is enjoyable and accessible all year round.
This route has been surveyed and marked out by members of the local association A Travers Champs. It is fully signposted with yellow signs, black lettering and yellow arrows on a red background.
Chemin de Bel-Air
6.28 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Étais-la-Sauvin (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 26.
A lovely route between the Yonne and Nièvre departments, taking in farmland and wooded areas.
This route has been surveyed and marked out by members of the local walking club.
It can be tackled on horseback or by mountain bike, but in the opposite direction.
The Montagne des Alouettes as seen from Etais-la-Sauvin
8.33 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Étais-la-Sauvin (Yonne)
A very pleasant walk in all seasons across the plain and through the woods, climbing to the region’s highest point (363 m). Along the ancient Roman road, discover the old underground limestone quarries, which were used to build the region’s houses and bridges. Magnificent panoramic views stretch out on either side of this road, which once linked Auxerre to Nevers, with Entrains-sur-Nohain as its main junction.
Chemin du Puits
4.62 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Étais-la-Sauvin (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 29.
A pleasant walk or mountain bike ride in all weathers.
This route has been surveyed and marked out by members of the local association À Travers Champs. It is fully signposted with yellow signs, black lettering and yellow arrows on a red background.
The Path Along the Water
8.52 mi
+528 ft
-535 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-sous-Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 45.
The Year 5 and 6 class from Dampierre-sous-Bouhy has created a walking route for you. This route will allow you to discover the landscapes of Puisaye and its many water sources.
We wish you a lovely walk and hope you enjoy exploring this route as much as they enjoyed creating it.
It can be completed in its entirety or with two alternative routes (see ‘Practical Information’ section).
The Chemin des Deux Visages
8.56 mi
+659 ft
-646 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-sous-Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 101.
The area of Dampierre-sous-Bouhy spans two natural regions: the Forterre and the Puisaye. Numerous flint tools found near the Moulin Bléneau bear witness to the presence of humans during the Neolithic period. In the hamlet of Les Pasquiers, the discovery of the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa also attests to human occupation during this period.
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