A circular loop at the foot of Sancerre, starting from Amigny

Walk organised by the Parents’ Association of Sancerre’s state schools, starting from Amigny. A short, easy walk through the Sancerre vineyards.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 84 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 84 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 269 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 182 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Sancerre (18300)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.32682° / E 2.804088°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2422SB, 2423SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start from the village hall in Amigny, in the commune of Sancerre.

(S/E) On leaving the village hall in Amigny, head right (north-east) along a road that quickly turns into a dirt track. You will soon come to a fork.

(1) Keep left (go straight on) and note the viewpoint over Sancerre on the right. The descent becomes increasingly steep.

(2) At the junction, continue straight ahead.

(3) At the next junction, take theGR® on the right towards Sancerre (red and white markings). Pass under a high-voltage power line and immediately reach another junction.

(4) Then turn right onto a path running parallel to the high-voltage power line.

(5) Directly opposite the power line, turn right and then left along the path. You will reach the hamlet of Clos Saint-Martin, situated on the left.

(6) Turn right and follow the winding, picturesque path. Walk slightly uphill to a crossroads.

(6) Then turn left and climb slightly.

(1) At the junction you passed at the very start of the walk, turn left and you will soon reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 266 m - Amigny village hall
  2. 1 : km 0.06 - alt. 265 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 221 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 1.63 - alt. 196 m - GR31
  5. 4 : km 1.93 - alt. 182 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 2.58 - alt. 193 m - Junction
  7. 6 : km 3.08 - alt. 211 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 3.53 - alt. 253 m - Crossroads
  9. S/E : km 4.17 - alt. 266 m - Amigny village hall

Notes

Car park in the village of Amigny.

Worth a visit

Views of Sancerre and the vineyards.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
coconut18
coconut18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike through the vineyards with magnificent views of the small town of Sancerre. We did this hike in autumn when the vineyards were ablaze with beautiful yellow colours. Avoid in hot weather as there is no shade.

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kimNBC
kimNBC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, set back from the road and surrounded by vineyards. It wasn’t a problem for us as we were there in winter, but the route isn’t shaded at all.

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henriot nicolas
henriot nicolas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Une route agréable adaptée à tous

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Ragondin44
Ragondin44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk through the Sancerre vineyards (starting in Amigny, where parking is limited) along tracks suitable for vehicles, with views of the village of Sancerre. A chance to watch the winegrowers at work in the vineyards (putting up stakes in April). You can stop for a bite to eat at the entrance to Chavignol in the Dubois-Boulay shop (which produces and matures cheeses, including the famous Crottin).

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