Route around the marshes of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines

This hike allows you to observe a rich variety of flora and fauna, with numerous wild flowers and many birds in the Druyes Marsh Observatory, as well as beautiful landscapes in the forest.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 139 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 139 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 233 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 160 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Puisaye
  • ⚐ District: Andryes (89480)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.51874° / E 3.485364°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2621SB, 2622SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

There is a car park opposite the town hall in Andryes.
(S/E) Head to Rue de la Mairie towards the bridge and the wash house.

(1) Turn left after the bridge to reach Rue de la Levée, which leads to the D73. Follow it to the left.

(2) At the car park, continue along the observatory trail on the wooden bridge that crosses the marsh to reach the Marais de Druyes observatory. Then return along the same path to continue the hike along the road on the left.

(3) After a crossroads, leave the D73 and head up towards the Bridart valley towards Fontenailles and continue along the path through the forest.

(4) Turn left and continue along the path to rejoin the D73, then follow it to the right for a few metres.

(5) Turn left onto the path to cross the bridge over the Druyes river, then turn left with theGRP® towards Villesavoie.

(6) Leave theGRP® des Méandres de l'Yonne, then continue right on the uphill path with many bends in the forest.

(7) After passing the Croix aux Moines, turn left onto the path that crosses the fields to the Andryes quarries.

(8) Once you have passed the Andryes quarries, turn left onto theGRP® des Méandres de l'Yonne and continue along Rue de la Chapelle.

(9) Turn left at the entrance to Villeprenoy and follow the sign for Andryes. Walk along the Bois du Lez and pass the Camping le Bois Joli campsite.

(10) Follow Rue de l'Église opposite, which goes around the cemetery, and go downhill to reach the car park opposite the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 163 m - Car park opposite Andryes Town Hall.
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 161 m - On the left after the bridge over the - Druyes (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.12 - alt. 165 m - On the left at the car park
  4. 3 : km 4.53 - alt. 215 m - After a crossroads, take the path on the left.
  5. 4 : km 5.36 - alt. 202 m - Turn left at the fork.
  6. 5 : km 5.92 - alt. 166 m - Path to the bridge
  7. 6 : km 6.61 - alt. 168 m - Path climbing to the right
  8. 7 : km 7.78 - alt. 233 m - Croix des Moines in Villesavoie
  9. 8 : km 9.13 - alt. 194 m - Andryes quarries
  10. 9 : km 10.31 - alt. 227 m - Turn left at the entrance to Villeprenoy.
  11. 10 : km 12.11 - alt. 195 m - Camping le Bois Joli
  12. S/E : km 12.59 - alt. 162 m - Car park opposite Andryes Town Hall.

Worth a visit

Visit the Druyes Marsh Observatory, which aims to preserve biodiversity and traditional activities.
You can also see Charolais cattle and a few horses and ponies.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
psoriot
psoriot

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Only for road enthusiasts. Very limited interest: the marsh has a car park nearby, which is 2 km from the main road. Just a pretty chapel in Villeprenoy. We do not recommend it.

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tine50
tine50

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This hike is very easy to do, the descriptions are clear, in short, a good time to relax.

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Brigitte P3.
Brigitte P3.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike... it's a shame there's a bit too much road... but discovering the observatory in the middle of the marshes is worth the detour and makes you forget this inconvenience... a place surrounded by nature and great calm, you could stay there for hours!
I'll do it again in the autumn when the cranes arrive, and no doubt in the spring too ;-)

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randonneurfou89
randonneurfou89

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The GRP Meandres de l'Yonne (yellow and yellow) is not mentioned in the description... That's a shame. Second comment: two-thirds of the route is on tarmac. The village is pleasant and lively; we arrived just as preparations for the snail festival were in full swing!
It's a beautiful route. We saw a few birds (nesting season over) and the peat bog is beautifully showcased with lots of interesting information.
The view from the gravel road overlooking the marsh is a beautiful viewpoint over the valley and the wooded plateau opposite.
While you're there, I recommend (6 km away) Druyes with its beautiful fountains, crystal-clear lake, wash house and the path up to the castle (map and description on Visorando).
I took some photos that I will publish later.

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marmo89
marmo89

later

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89francois
89francois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk with the discovery of the bird watching site, but a bit too much tarmac.

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martine Pathouot
martine Pathouot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

What a lovely surprise, this trail at the observatory for the preservation of biodiversity in the Marsh!

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