In the woods of Montsurs

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Set entirely in woodland, this walk is suitable for everyone.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 51 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 132 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 91 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Montsûrs (53150)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.132587° / W 0.536289°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1518SB
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Description of the walk

At Montsurs, take the road to Sainte-Suzanne and, at the Basses-Poteries Calvary, take the Chemin de Jugeard (a small road); after about 100 metres, you can park at the entrance to a track.

(S/E) Return to the D9 and continue south-east along it to reach the junction with a footpath after Les Hautes Poteries.

(1) Turn right onto this path to enter the forest. You will reach the hamlet of Haute Folie.

(2) Continue in the same direction to reach a wide lane marked by a small mound of earth at the entrance.

(3) Turn left onto it and continue straight down to the D9.

(4) Take this road on the left for about 200 m and turn right onto the first track. Continue until you reach a stony track. Follow it to the left, until you reach the Croix du Prussien.

(5) Turn left, heading due west, and continue straight on until you reach the D9 and the Basses Poteries car park (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 109 m - Calvary of Les Basses Poteries
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 114 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.03 - alt. 115 m - Haute Folie. Straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 2.87 - alt. 131 m - Driveway, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.67 - alt. 96 m - D9
  6. 5 : km 5.4 - alt. 107 m - Croix du Prussien
  7. S/E : km 7.46 - alt. 109 m - Calvary of Les Basses Poteries

Worth a visit

Turn back and, at Les Basses Poteries, take the small road on the left which leads you to the Saint-Martin Chapel, which is the chancel of the first church in Montsurs.

Reviews and comments

3.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
User 9952795

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The starting point is not suitable; there is a path in front of a house that is more convenient.

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marie53100
marie53100
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Overall rating : 1.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

We were very disappointed with this hike. The paths are badly rutted (perhaps from quad bikes?) and very difficult to walk on as they are extremely muddy, and even dangerous as they are very slippery. Are these paths more passable in the height of summer? We would not recommend it.

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Les Woodies
Les Woodies

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

The description of the starting point needs updating – there are no longer any bins or a car park (see other comments below) – plus there was a hunt taking place in the woods, so given the danger we abandoned the walk. All in all, very disappointing

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POTIER
POTIER

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We went on this walk on a very hot day and appreciated the shade provided by the forest along almost the entire route.
The car park no longer exists. What we did: at the Basses-Poteries wayside shrine, take the Chemin de Jugeard (it’s a small road) and after about 100 metres you can park at the entrance to a track.
Thanks to the hiker for this route.
Best regards

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piron
piron

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the woods. However, best avoided in winter as it is very damp and almost impassable

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smlr
smlr

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There’s no car park; a very kind person offered to let us park near her home; the route needs updating

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rando222853
rando222853

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely route; we were surprised by how muddy the path was, but no worries – we were well equipped.

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martinelepel
martinelepel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We enjoyed the walk because it was peaceful and not too crowded.
The hike is fairly easy.

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xoff50
xoff50

I didn't do it

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