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Nargis walks
From the Dordives Bridge to Nemours via Souppes-sur-Loing.
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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.
The Canal du Loing and the medieval past of Château Landon
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.
The 4 mills, between the valley and the plateau around the Betz via the Chemin du Roy
5.20 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bransles (Seine-et-Marne)
A lovely little walk through light and shade, centred on the Betz Valley, which you cross four times near the Moulin de Brandard, the Moulin de Madame, the Moulin de Cusset (more visible) and the Moulin de Gros Lot.
The wild hyacinth trail and the Betz Valley at Branles
5.71 mi
+200 ft
-190 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bransles (Seine-et-Marne)
This route explores the bottom of the Betz valley, with two lovely sections crossing fords or small bridges at Moulin de Madame and Barbigny, and above all a remarkable stretch through the forest in spring when the hyacinths are in bloom. Some sections are shared with other walks starting from the garden in the valley.
Around Bransles via the Betz and Ardouzes valleys
8.88 mi
+223 ft
-240 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bransles (Seine-et-Marne)
This route is the only one marked in green in the communeYou can start it from the village or from the garden in the valley; it takes in two superb valleys, that of the Betz via the Chemin du Roi and that of the Ardouzes, passing in front of the village’s listed church and the 13th-century Château du Mez le Maréchal (in the commune of Dordives).
Château-Landon, the Loing Canal and the Étangs de Dordives
10.77 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Château-Landon (Seine-et-Marne)
This walk follows the city's monument trail and adds the canal, ponds and promenade along the Fusain to combine a cultural approach with the discovery of bucolic landscapes.
The Fusain Valley
8.01 mi
+151 ft
-161 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station starting in Souppes-sur-Loing, which follows the Canal du Loing past the leisure centre. A short detour to the former Abbey of Cercanceaux, passing through several locks, and arriving at Château-Landon, a charming medieval town perched high above the valley. Finally, head back towards the Ordives bridge and its ponds to return to Ordives station.
From Souppes-sur-Loing to Nemours via the Beauregards rocks
11.00 mi
+397 ft
-420 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, mainly through woodland. After climbing up a wooded valley and crossing a cultivated plateau, you follow a very winding route through rocky chaos that is every bit as impressive as that of the neighbouring Forest of Fontainebleau. Passing through the village of Poligny and the town centre of Nemours adds a lovely touch of heritage.
Château Landon circular loop
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.
A tour around Paucourt
7.89 mi
+131 ft
-121 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Paucourt (Loiret)
Discover the village of Paucourt and its forest, a veritable green lung in the heart of the Montargis national forest.
The Fusain Trail in Sceaux-du-Gâtinais
1.94 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Sceaux-du-Gâtinais (Loiret)
A superb, easily accessible walk along the Fusain. The path is lined with trees, with a long stretch through a field. You then arrive in the village at the church square, which has a picnic area, a football pitch and basketball hoops. The walk has recently been made accessible and the path is maintained by the local council.
Between rivers and canals in the heart of the Montargis conurbation.
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.
Montargis, the Venice of Gâtinais
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 Briare Canal between Montargis and the Moulin Bardin
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.
Poligny – Dordives Bridge via the GR®13
12.28 mi
+427 ft
-482 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poligny (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
On the way to Santiago de Compostela from Fontainebleau via theGR®®13, to join the Via Lemovicensis at Vézelay.
Discover the mills starting from Montargis
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.
Along the Cléry from Saint-Loup-de-Gonois
6.14 mi
+138 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Loup-de-Gonois (Loiret)
Enjoy the sight of several watermills along the route as you follow the right bank of the Cléry to the village of Chantecoq, then take the left bank, passing through the village of Courtemaux
Suburban walking route from Villemandeur to Saint-Maurice-sur-Fessard
6.48 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villemandeur (Loiret)
Starting from Saint-Didier Church in the welcoming village of Villemandeur, with its many shops, this route will take you due west towards the peaceful village of Saint-Maurice-sur-Fessard, following the old towpath of the Canal d’Orléans, which has been converted into a cycle route. The route passes Machot Lock and follows various paths through the countryside, offering magnificent scenery that alternates between farmland and wooded areas.
From station to station: Bagneaux-sur-Loing to Nemours via the Rochers de Beauregard
11.03 mi
+548 ft
-558 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bagneaux-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied walk, with the first third through a beautiful forest, then a landscape that gradually becomes more varied, with rocks strongly reminiscent of those at Fontainebleau. There is also a very beautiful plateau and large sandy hollows.
There is the option of a visit, en route, to the Museum of Prehistory and, towards the end of the route, the old town of Nemours with its castle, the branches of the Loing and its canal.
The paths and trails are mainly on well-drained sandy ground, so they are not muddy, even after rain. Most sections are well signposted,GR® or PR®.
The Faÿ-lès-Nemours Polissoirs Trail
7.99 mi
+315 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Faÿ-lès-Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
In the footsteps of our Neolithic ancestors, this hike takes you to no fewer than eight sites with polishers, blocks of abrasive stone (here sandstone) that were used to shape everyday tools and weapons.
The trail was designed and signposted by the Pays de Nemours Community of Communes.
The Tonne Valley and the Sea of Sand
4.41 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy hike in the Nemours National Forest. The path is very sandy and almost always in the shade. In autumn, at the end of the hike, between Les Brulis and La Mer de Sable, if the heather is in bloom, you can enjoy a beautiful rocky landscape.
From the Grottes du Loup to the Troglodyte and the Gros Monts
4.63 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
Poligny Forest, at the southern end of the Fontainebleau Forest. A hike of less than 8 km, alternating between rocky and flat terrain. Discover a beautiful panorama of the Loing Valley. A very shaded circuit.
Nanteau Forest
3.70 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Nanteau-sur-Lunain (Seine-et-Marne)
A short circular loop through the Nanteau Forest, very suitable for families with children and older people, offering a chance to get some fresh air without too much effort.
The Hamlets to the East of Lorrez-le-Bocage
5.36 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lorrez-le-Bocage-Préaux (Seine-et-Marne)
A circuit to the east of Lorrez-le-Bocage, along the Lunain in places with views of Lorrez-le-Bocage both to the south and north. The starting point is the car park in Place de la République in Lorrez-le-Bocage.