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Pourrain walks
At the gateway to Puisaye
Marked route No. 88.Located on a hill, Pourrain offers many sporting activities, including this route which takes you through a very hilly area between woods and fields, valleys and plateaus dotted with springs. Beautiful views of the Puisaye, Forterre and Auxerrois regions enhance this outing.
Ochre wells trail in Diges
Marked route No. 114.Discover the remains of open-air ochre pits and mines, the Sauilly ochre factory and its drying kiln.
The Parly's Chestnut Grove
All along the route, you will discover centenaries trees, educational signs about the chestnut tree.
The Villefargeau circuit
This walk is very easy and combines the landscapes of the Puisaye region with a short stretch along the banks of the Ru de Baulche. There are no major difficulties, apart from the short path at the end which takes you over a few bridges.
Les Grandes Hédes
Starting from the main car park at the foot of the town hall, discover the village wash house. After crossing the Ouanne, a country walk begins along narrow roads leading to local hamlets and fairly well-shaded paths.
Saint-Marc Chapel
Marked route No. 46.
Along the banks of the Puisaye, this walk takes place largely on the hills of Forterre. The fields and horizons are vast, whilst the woods provide welcome shade. The Chastenay discovery garden adds a touch of nature.
By bike, from Toucy to Grandchamp Castle and back
This cycle tourism route invites you to discover the architectural and natural heritage of this verdant Puisaye region, offering beautiful views of the surrounding villages, the Yonne valley and the very distinctive Tholon hills.
Toucy's Nature and Heritage
This very natural outing allows you to discover the landscaped paths, shaped by man over the centuries. It allows, with some beautiful viewpoints, to discover the Puisaye and the town of Toucy, nestled against a hill.
Arthé circular
Signposted route N° 76This route starts from Toucy, birthplace of Pierre Larousse, 19th-century grammarian, lexicographer and educator. It offers multiple viewpoints and panoramas along ridge lines. The sunken paths winding under a dense canopy of vegetation create a romantic atmosphere that you're sure to enjoy. Then, at the bend in the path, you'll fall under the spell of the magnificent Château d'Arthé.
The Tacot de Toucy
Marked route No. 77.Between the slightly longer walks around Toucy and exploring the town centre, this walk offers the chance to gain some height and take in the lush greenery surrounding the village. These paths, which are walked regularly, offer great variety.
Discover Toucy with your family
Starting from the central car park on Place des Frères Genêt, you will discover the fishing lake and leisure centre very close to the town centre, offering a magnificent panorama. Crossing woods and medieval streets, stop at the promontory overlooking Place de la République, dominated by the bust of Pierre Larousse, and enjoy exceptional views of this village, whose existence has been documented since the middle ofthe 3rd century.
From the cobbled streets of Toucy to the pollarded trees of the Bois des Quatre Francs
Marked trail No. 17A trail that smells of trogne trees. This tree, emblematic of field edges and woods, which for years has fed animals and heated homes in the Poyaudine region, can be found in countless numbers along this trail.On both the outward and return journeys, you will enjoy a wonderful discovery of the streets and alleys of Old Toucy.
The Fontaine des Abîmes
Marked route No. 98.
A very hilly route featuring numerous springs, wash houses and other water sources, contrasting with the vast expanses of farmland. In short, plenty of variety.
The washhouses of Coulangeron
The springs and washhouses without forgetting the Château and the Chapel of Chéry will be the most important heritage sites to discover for this outing. Throughout this route, alternation between valleys and hills where points of view are numerous.
Cuissy
Marked route No. 13.
Starting from the village surrounded by hills, the walk inevitably gains altitude. The River Ouanne at the bottom of the valley is soon left behind in favour of historical remains: a chapel, old mills and wash houses.