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Saint-Loup (Nièvre) walks
Let's go for a walk in the woods
Tourist office
4.97 mi
+285 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Loup (Nièvre) (Nièvre)
Discover the village of Saint-Loup-des-Bois, its inhabitants, the Saints-Lupéens, and the forests that surround it. You will pass by the Museum of Agricultural Machinery and Rural Life, which traces the history of agricultural machinery. In addition to these major collections in Europe, there is an astonishing and impressive collection of irons and a collection dedicated to woodworking trades (clog makers, coopers, wheelwrights, etc.).
The Vérinoise Circular
2.99 mi
+213 ft
-184 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vérain (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 34.
The village of Saint-Vérain, built on a hillside, was surrounded by fortified walls in the Middle Ages, making it one of the most powerful feudal cities in the region. Numerous remains bear witness to the city's importance, including ramparts, towers, gates, wells, a keep, etc.
La Villéon discovery trail in Puisaye
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.35 mi
+299 ft
-308 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bitry (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 61.Emmanuel de La Villéon (1848-1944) was a painter of Breton origin (Fougères, where he has his museum) who lived from 1900 to 1936 in a mansion in the hamlet of Salvard. An admirer of Monet, he adopted most of the characteristics of Impressionism.This route, now enhanced with panels featuring reproductions and commentary, allows visitors to rediscover some of the places painted by the artist, including certain characteristics of the Poyaudin bocage.
Circuit de La Chapelle aux Rois
8.91 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bitry (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 35.The commune of Bitry covers 1,746 hectares. The Ramois boundary marker is at an altitude of 326 metres, while the La Maloise river flows at the lowest point, 189 metres above sea level.Between the village and the hamlet of Les Beauchats, you can visit a chapel dedicated to Saint Marc and Saint Roc, which was restored in the 20th century.
The short dog walk in Bannay
Visorando Member
1.16 mi
+16 ft
-30 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Bannay (Cher)
For beginner walkers or those simply accompanied by their four-legged friends, enjoy this unspoilt site, close to the Cosne campsite in Bannay. Follow the Petite Promenade du Chien trail on foot (or by bike).
Along the banks of the Loire between the Port Aubry farm and Villechaud
4.87 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (Nièvre)
Walk along the banks of the Loire from the Ferme de Port-Aubry, passing through the woods of Villechaud.
Fortified House
5.54 mi
+223 ft
-210 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Marked walk No. 39From the16th-century castle at the very start of the route to the ruins of Maison Fort Castle, the route takes you past the ponds—the largest of which is the Étang de la Forge—and the Chemin du Tacot.
The Chemin Carriès
5.15 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 40
Taking this path is to step into the life and work of Jean-Joseph Carriès. This trail begins with the history of pottery and ends with a sunken path lined with works by ceramicists and the potters’ quarters in the village of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye.
Les Méandres de la Vrille
4.35 mi
+308 ft
-282 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye (Nièvre)
Waymarked walk N° 38
In the land of the potters, there is first and foremost the clay that serves as the raw material for the craftsmen, then the water that gushes out of the clay-silica or clay-limestone soils, depending on the geology of the subsoil in this area. But there's also the beauty of nature, with its landscapes, paths framed and even marked by these hedges and their sometimes mysterious, sometimes mischievous tadpoles. They are the source of some of the legends that live in the area.
The Path Along the Water
8.52 mi
+528 ft
-535 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-sous-Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked route No. 45.
The Year 5 and 6 class from Dampierre-sous-Bouhy has created a walking route for you. This route will allow you to discover the landscapes of Puisaye and its many water sources.
We wish you a lovely walk and hope you enjoy exploring this route as much as they enjoyed creating it.
It can be completed in its entirety or with two alternative routes (see ‘Practical Information’ section).
Walk in Donzy
4.06 mi
+36 ft
-43 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Donzy (Nièvre)
A leisurely walk to discover this pretty village in the Nièvre region, crossed by the River Nohain, which preserves traces of its history, in particular the ruins ofthe Church of Notre-Dame du Pré, as well as old mills, half-timbered houses and wash houses.
La grande escapade de Donzy
6.72 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Donzy (Nièvre)
From a village dotted along the River Nohain, to the boardwalk through the wetland, a stroll along a shaded fitness trail, the chance to admire the magnificent tympanum of Donzy-le-Pré Priory, the breathtaking view of the Bois de l’Éminence and a well-deserved break at the Cabets water point. The Donzy Grand Tour has everything to charm you!
Near the fortified castle of La Motte Josserand
7.52 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Perroy (Nièvre)
This route takes you back to the time of fortified castles and knights. Built on the marshy lands of Perroy, the Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful military constructions of the Middle Ages in the Nièvre region, with its famous adventurer Perrinet Gressard who acquired the seigneury in the 15th century.
Panoramic route starting from Bouhy
7.83 mi
+787 ft
-794 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouhy (Nièvre)
Marked trail No. 33.
Geologically, the commune of Bouhy belongs to the Forterre, a region neighbouring the Puisaye. Its village is at an altitude of 355 metres. For walkers in search of vast horizons, this dominant position gives this route its panoramic interest, to which is added the architectural interest of the many chapels encountered along the way.
Soumard Fountain in Saint-Andelain
5.13 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Andelain (Nièvre)
Set off to discover the traditional heritage of the wine-growing hamlets on the Saint-Andelain hill. Take the opportunity to visit the winegrowers of the Pouilly Fumé appellation and don't miss climbing to the top of the old water tower, now converted into a viewpoint, to see how far you've come and admire the view of the vineyards and the Loire.
Between the vineyards and the Loire in Tracy
4.54 mi
+262 ft
-272 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tracy-sur-Loire (Nièvre)
A walk that immerses you in the heart of the wine-growing landscapes of the Pouilly Fumé and Pouilly sur Loire AOCs. Bring your binoculars to observe the birds along the banks of the Loire.
The Loire Valley and the three viaducts
8.09 mi
+272 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Satur (Cher)
A short walk along the Loire and through the valley, then along the hillside through the vineyards of Sancerre, following the old railway line connecting Cosne-sur-Loire to Bourges.
Beautiful views of the river, the towns of Saint-Satur and Ménétréol, the town of Sancerre, the vineyards and the side canal.
Best done in spring or autumn.
Between the Sancerre vineyards and the Loire by bike
6.45 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Satur (Cher)
This walk takes you on a journey through the Sancerre vineyards and along the Loire. Starting from Saint-Satur, you’ll walk through the vineyards at the foot of Sancerre before reaching the Loire by bike by crossing the Canal Latéral.
This walk is easier than the one called “In the heart of the Sancerre vineyards – Chavignol and its surroundings”. The elevation changes are less significant. The final four kilometres are on flat ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.