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Saint-Fargeau walks
Le Moulin Fleury
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.30 mi
+315 ft
-292 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 113.The historic centre of Saint-Fargeau and a nature walk are the main attractions of this outing.From the red-brick castle to the murals of the Sainte-Anne Chapel, via the Loing river, this is a bucolic walk.
Murals in Puisaye – Sainte-Anne, Saint-Pierre and Saint-Fiacre
Visorando Member18.23 mi
+640 ft
-633 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
La Puisaye: not just blue and green in the landscape, but also ochre in the subsoil. It is from this natural pigment that artists since the 12th century have adorned many of the region’s religious buildings. This walk allows you to discover three of the fifteen or so listed to date.A route along charming country lanes...
Walk in Saint-Fargeau
1.38 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
A walk to perhaps round off the day with a visit to the castle and/or the museum. As you wander through the streets, you’ll see medieval houses, wash houses, the old market hall, and you’ll often cross the Ruisseau du Bourdon.
The spillways of Lac du Bourdon
1.10 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
A short walk to explore the spillways of Lac du Bourdon, behind the dam commissioned in 1905. There are two spillways: the Rigole du Bourdon for the cold water at the bottom of the lake, and the Ruisseau du Bourdon for the surface water. The latter is laid out in “terraces”, creating waterfalls when the water is released. You’ll be lucky enough to see them if you visit at the right time. Otherwise, it’s still a very pretty spot! Read the safety information in the Practical Information section.
Walk in Ronchères
0.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 20
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
A short walk connecting the village’s two beautiful heritage sites: Saint-Fiacre Church, whose chancel vault features a beautiful mural depicting the four evangelists, and a lovely wash house built in the bed of the Ru de Septfonds.
La Haie Brûlée
4.57 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ronchères (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked walk No. 84
A hike through lush green countryside, starting from one of the villages in the Puisaye-Forterre mural network.
The gardens of the Lac du Bourdon spillways
6.21 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 85After a section through the woods and then in the open, the gardens below Lac du Bourdon offer a superb panorama of rows of spillways channelled by walls built of Puisaye sandstone. Then, following part of the lake, return to the bathing area and the car park.
Grand tour of Lake Bourdon
7.27 mi
+167 ft
-148 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Explore the lake, its ponds and feeding streams. Walk through the woodland along sandy paths or small roads. Beautiful views on both sides of the lake’s dam. This reservoir is the first in a long series upstream that feeds the Briare Canal.
La Coupure du Lac du Bourdon
2.76 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau (Yonne)
Marked route No. 86A short route combining part of the lake shore and sunken paths in the undergrowth. Depending on the water level of the lake, the shore may be preferable to the path.
Camerolle
5.62 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
Starting from the heart of the village, dominated by the spire of Saint-Privat Church, set off to explore the sunken paths and then the farmland dotted with flint, before returning – still amidst this man-made landscape – along the Rigole de Saint-Privé.
The Friends of Harpignies Trail
2.39 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Privé (Yonne) (Yonne)
A route focused on painting with Le Michel-Ange des Arbres. Around twenty representations of Henri Harpignies' paintings line this walk among the trees, sunken paths and viewpoints of Puisaye.Saint-Privé is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
The Wishing Tree at Boutissaint
4.54 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
As well as the wild animals roaming freely and exploring the park’s natural environment, this imposing oak tree with its low-hanging branches offers visitors the chance to mark their visit by tying a ribbon bearing a wish. It’s a deeply symbolic gesture that might just open the door to a wonderful legend.
P'ti Jean
6.96 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lavau (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 81.Wooded sections, rural and sunken paths, and small roads in the heart of the countryside make up the charm of this walk through the lands of the former Grand Treasurer of the Kingdom of France, Jacques Cœur.
Les Gallons
12.10 mi
+246 ft
-276 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lavau (Yonne) (Yonne)
Marked route No. 36.
A route south of Lavau featuring frequent fords, all of which have been improved, and numerous isolated farms or those grouped into small hamlets. The wooded sections are dominated by deciduous trees such as oak, slender hornbeam or pollarded hornbeam, and trees typical of wetland habitats such as birch, aspen, alder and willow...
Moutiers en Puisaye and its ponds
6.93 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From this old pottery village, discover the ponds and small paths that make Puisaye so charming. If you are keen on wildlife or landscape photography, you will be delighted. If you are discreet, you will be able to see many varieties of ducks on the ponds, as well as herons and egrets. Sometimes you may be surprised by the passage of deer or roe deer and even nutria along the Loing.
L'Orme du Pont from Moutiers-en-Puisaye
5.69 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
An all-season trail in this region of Puisaye amid hedges (bouchures), heritage, and legends.
Three Lakes Route
7.45 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 44.Through woods and farmland, passing by ponds, discover the environments where the earth is shaped into artistic creations and pottery.
The Moutiers pond
8.43 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 3.From the church with its magnificent murals, pass the Gué Ricart, discover the Moutiers pond via the Marseillaise, then the undergrowth before reaching Saint-Sauveur, Pays de Colette and her birthplace.
The pond and heritage of Moutiers-en-Puisaye
5.71 mi
+217 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Starting from the village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye, cross the Loing, pass through woods, enjoy a beautiful view of the ruins of the old abbey and the pond, whilst discovering the local heritage.
The Moulin Rouge and the Château du Fort
Tourist office
5.45 mi
+308 ft
-299 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Mézilles (Yonne)
Signposted route N°69.In this village, known for bric-a-brac, the sunken paths are all the rage! A guaranteed immersion in nature.Mézilles is one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" villages.
Le Ferrier de la Garenne - Tannerre-en-Puisaye
2.43 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Visit the Ferrier de Tannerre-en-Puisaye, one of the largest in France, dating back to Gallic times.
Fords and heritage of Tannerre-en-Puisaye
7.84 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
After crossing the various fords on the Branlin, passing through beautiful wooded moors and walking alongside hedges, the Ferrier de Tannerre reveals itself in the shade of this forest, which was exploited for its iron ore in Gallo-Roman times. Travel back in time and into a natural space that is still unspoilt!
The Tannerroise walk and the Moulin de Béon
4.10 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Tannerre-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
This lovely little hike offers some beautiful crossings. Ideal for enjoying yourself to the fullest with your family.
Treigny - Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
15.94 mi
+869 ft
-1,079 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
From castle to castle from the village of Treigny, taking in Ratilly and Guédelon, via Perreuse and its former barony, to reach Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines and the view of its fortified castle.
View of the Forterre
5.12 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Marked route No. 22.
Passing by the cathedral of Puisaye, a tour of the heights to discover vast horizons, alternating landscapes of large-scale farming and forests, dotted with springs. And then, Perreuse, a magnificent village with a rich history.
Water and Woods Hiking Trail
8.68 mi
+535 ft
-554 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Marked hike N°24.
Leaving from the fairground, you will walk along paths that have a mysterious past and are steeped in legends.
Guédelon’s Path
6.07 mi
+269 ft
-256 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Market circuit n°23.
In an hour walking, rendezvous in the 13th century, on a legendary path and meet the middle-age castles builders.
The Woods of Legends
7.14 mi
+417 ft
-436 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
A trail rich in heritage, featuring traditional pottery, Ratilly Castle – a former water tower now converted into an observatory and exhibition centre – and, of course, the sunken paths lined with hedges.
La Croix Saint-Jean
3.05 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Treigny (Yonne)
Marked route No. 21.A very pretty route for a short family hike, discovering the Vrille at the very beginning of the route with a ford crossing on the Pont des Canards, then, after the Croix Saint-Jean, another crossing on a stone bridge (the springs are a few hundred metres away). On the way back, you pass in front of the Saint-Symphorien church.
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