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Moutiers-en-Puisaye walks
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
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.
The Moutiers pond
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
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.
L'Orme du Pont from Moutiers-en-Puisaye
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.
Between Puisaye and Forterre: water and woodland
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.
Sentier de la Folie
7.28 mi
+289 ft
-262 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked hike N°2.
A hike in the heart of the birthplace of Colette. Through woods and passing by ponds, often described in her work.
L'Orme du Pont by bike from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
7.73 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
After a brief incursion into the grounds of the Colette castle/museum and the passage at the foot of the Saracen tower, this walk continues through the countryside along the lanes of the Puisaye.
Colette Trail
3.58 mi
+302 ft
-328 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked Trail No. 1.This trail, dedicated to Colette, was opened in 1993 by pupils from the Collège Colette in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye.All along this path, everything evokes the stories of this writer, who was born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye in 1873. She described her native region so vividly – even though she used different names for the villages and characters – that every nook and cranny exudes the spirit of her literature.Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is listed among the ‘Cités de caractères de Bourgogne – Franche-Comté’ villages.
L'étang de Moutiers depuis Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
6.01 mi
+253 ft
-269 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From Colette's birthplace, discover the greenways, the village of Moutiers and the Moutiers pond, where a few water chestnuts still float.Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
La Coupure du Lac du Bourdon
Association / Club / Walk leader2.76 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 86A short route combining part of the lake shore and sunken paths in the undergrowth. Depending on the water level of the lake, the shore may be preferable to the path.
Grand tour of Lake Bourdon
7.27 mi
+167 ft
-148 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Explore the lake, its ponds and feeding streams. Walk through the woodland along sandy paths or small roads. Beautiful views on both sides of the lake’s dam. This reservoir is the first in a long series upstream that feeds the Briare Canal.
The gardens of the Lac du Bourdon spillways
6.21 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 85After a section through the woods and then in the open, the gardens below Lac du Bourdon offer a superb panorama of rows of spillways channelled by walls built of Puisaye sandstone. Then, following part of the lake, return to the bathing area and the car park.
The Wishing Tree at Boutissaint
4.54 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
As well as the wild animals roaming freely and exploring the park’s natural environment, this imposing oak tree with its low-hanging branches offers visitors the chance to mark their visit by tying a ribbon bearing a wish. It’s a deeply symbolic gesture that might just open the door to a wonderful legend.
The source of the Loing
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.
From the Côte de Labert to the bell tower
4.14 mi
+312 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
From the village, this path follows part of the ridges of the hill separating the two natural regions of Puisaye to the west and Forterre to the east.
On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote
4.20 mi
+210 ft
-190 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.
La Haie Brûlée
4.57 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 84
A hike through lush green countryside, starting from one of the villages in the Puisaye-Forterre mural network.
Walk in Ronchères
0.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
A short walk connecting the village’s two beautiful heritage sites: Saint-Fiacre Church, whose chancel vault features a beautiful mural depicting the four evangelists, and a lovely wash house built in the bed of the Ru de Septfonds.
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