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Nevers walks
A stroll to discover Nevers
Visorando Member
6.94 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nevers (Nièvre)
An urban walk to discover the “pointy town”, which owes this nickname to the many bell towers in its historic centre. The route takes you past the must-see monuments of the capital of the Nivernais region, the Ducal Palace, the cathedral, the shopping streets and the Porte du Croux, as well as numerous streets lined with old houses, parks and the Port de Jonction.
Route of Montôts and Montapins in Nevers
3.10 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Nevers (Nièvre)
A short, leisurely walking route exploring two outlying districts of Nevers: innovative school architecture, a variety of styles in detached houses, the Pierre Bérégovoy Hospital, a housing estate within the city, and views over the Loire and the valley.
Circular route around Coulanges-lès-Nevers and Varennes-Vauzelles
4.97 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Coulanges-lès-Nevers (Nièvre)
A short, easy circular route around Coulanges-les-Nevers and Varennes-Vauzelles.
Panorama of the Bec d'Allier in Marzy
3.37 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Marzy (Nièvre)
A peaceful walk from Marzy to the Bec d'Allier viewpoint and back via Le Vernay.
Bec d'Allier circulars
8.97 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A hike that combines part of the circular Boucle des Mariniers and the Sentier du Bec d'Allier in the Cher with the Sentier du Passeur in the Nièvre. Information panels and bird observatories. View of the Bec d'Allier from the left bank, then from the right bank of the Allier with the double crossing of the Guétin canal bridge.
Canal Bridge and Allier Cape
5.11 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A short, easy loop to discover the Guétin Canal Bridge over the Allier and the Bec d'Allier (confluence of the Loire and Allier rivers), starting from the village of Gimouille.
Circular loop from the Allier ferry to Le Guétin
5.07 mi
+36 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cuffy (Cher)
Known locally as the Grande Boucle du Passeur, this circular walk is actually quite short and easy. It takes you along the Guétin Canal Bridge (the Canal Latéral à la Loire over the Allier) before reaching the Bec d’Allier (where the Allier meets the Loire) via the river’s right bank, on a path dotted with information boards and a few footbridges and viewing points. The return journey takes you through the woodland and then across fields, passing through the village of Gimouille on the canal.
Circular walk starting from Saint-Martin-d’Heuille via the hamlet of Sauvage
4.86 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-d'Heuille (Nièvre)
A walk between the centre of Saint-Martin-d’Heuille and the hamlet of Sauvage, in the commune of Balleray.
The Amognes Forest loop starting from Saint-Martin-d'Heuille
12.12 mi
+518 ft
-545 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-d'Heuille (Nièvre)
A very pleasant walk in the beautiful Amognes forest, starting from the village of Saint-Martin-d'Heuille. The walk is 90% in the shade. It can be done on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback.
The tour of the Zébulleparc ponds
1.29 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Chevenon (Nièvre)
Join Zébulle the dragonfly to explore the ponds of Zébulleparc and enjoy a 100% natural setting! Inspired by the theme of insects, the site offers everything you need for a lovely day out with family or friends: two ponds, games for all ages, fishing, team sports, food and drink, picnic areas, and more. Zébulleparc welcomes you all year round!
Around Le Gravier
4.99 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois (Cher)
A walk along minor roads and a path beside the Canal du Berry, with views of the Château du Gravier.
Plenty of parking spaces in the church square.
This listed 12th-century monument is open at certain times depending on the season.
Le Gravier was a separate commune before being absorbed into La Guerche-sur-l’Aubois.
Circular route around Mars-sur-Allier
5.55 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Mars-sur-Allier (Nièvre)
A circular loop around Mars-sur-Allier, on flat terrain, offering the chance to see cranes or storks at certain times of the year.
The landmark of the 5 lords (La Borne des Cinq Seigneurs)
7.60 mi
+804 ft
-807 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bona (Nièvre)
A very varied loop north of Bona, towards the highest point of the Monts du Nivernais (445m).
Decize route, by boat on the Loire
3.94 mi
+89 ft
-85 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Decize (Nièvre)
Route along the Loire, via Île de Caqueret and the old town.
In the distant forest of Châteauneuf-Val-de-Bargis
Tourist office8.57 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.
Double circular loops from the Croix des Lafonds via Bellevue
3.06 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Dornes (Nièvre)
Circular walks, in the shape of a figure of eight, along sunken paths, through pastures and hedgerows with lovely views of the countryside.
La Brigandière Trail
3.50 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Dornes (Nièvre)
Circular walk to enjoy the countryside. Starts and finishes at the Étangs des Baillys. The route follows mainly rural paths through the hedgerow countryside of the Sologne Bourbonnaise, with sunken lanes that are damp or even wet in places, old oak trees, and wild flora and fauna – keep quiet and observe...This route becomes technical in winter or after wet weather, which adds to the charm of the old paths...
La Petite Bruyère in Bloux
Association / Club / Walk leader4.48 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lurcy-Lévis (Allier)
A route along wide paths that are shaded in summer and wonderfully colourful in autumn. Best avoided in wet weather (slippery).
Circular Nivernais starting from Toury-Lurcy
8.92 mi
+171 ft
-200 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Toury-Lurcy (Nièvre)
A walk through the bocage landscape of the Nivernais region. Here, the hedges that border the meadows have been preserved, giving the surrounding countryside a certain charm. Throughout this circular route, you may see horses, donkeys and cattle grazing, the latter mainly of the Charolais breed.
From vine to wine in Pouilly
7.90 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pouilly-sur-Loire (Nièvre)
A signposted route to discover everything there is to know about the Pouilly wine appellations.
Saint-Révérien route
6.23 mi
+482 ft
-502 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Révérien (Nièvre)
Start the hike with a visit to the Romanesque church of Saint-Révérien, a Cluniac site, then continue to the Gallo-Roman site of Compierre, where the remains of the city are still visible and explained.
After passing by ponds with the Montenoison hill in your sights, the path will take you to the village of Compierre, at the top of a hill dominated by a castle with a magnificent view at its foot.
Route des Chapelles de Brinon-sur-Beuvron
13.20 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,368 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Brinon-sur-Beuvron (Nièvre)
This hike in the Beuvron Valley is one of the most beautiful walks in the department.
This route follows the ridgeline, connecting the Chapels of Grenois and Hubans and the site of the Virgin Mary in Asnan. It offers beautiful views, especially in spring when the countryside is in bloom.
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