Around Saint-Martin-du-Bois

A hike that takes you through dense undergrowth, vineyards, valleys and peaceful surroundings.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 71 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 75 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 62 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 15 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the town hall.

(S/E) Turn left for 150 metres, then at the fork after the bend, continue to the right. At the sharp bend to the right, leave the road and take the path opposite, which runs alongside a vineyard and then enters the undergrowth. At the end of the undergrowth, turn left along the vineyard to go up towards the hamlet of Dauvin. At the end, turn right then left along the woods to reach the D120E.

(1) Turn right for 200 metres until you reach the crossroads, then turn left.

(2) Take the first path on the right towards the undergrowth and arrive at the junction with a white path.

(3) Turn right, pass under the high-voltage power line and continue straight on to Petit Plessis.

(4) At this place, turn right, then left at the fork 100 metres further on. Turn onto the first path on the left, just opposite a beautiful Girondine house.

(5) Once you reach the road, turn right towards "Fourat".

(6) After the hamlet, turn left along the park onto the D120. Try to stay on the right-hand side, as the road is very busy and dangerous. If this is not possible, ride in single file. Turn onto the first road on the right, then right again onto the dirt track after the vineyard. Continue heading north-west.

(7) Just before passing under the high-voltage power line, turn left for 20 metres, then right. Follow the vegetation towards the grove.
At the road, turn left for 200 metres, then left again and finally right to go around the houses and avoid the crossroads.

(8) Back at the road, turn right towards Le Boucicaut, then immediately left at the Y-junction. The road continues as a track to Le Boucicaut. At the T-junction, turn left for about 100 metres, then right onto the track that takes you to the crossroads.

(9) At the four-way junction, take the path opposite to reach the main road. Then turn left to arrive at the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 36 m - Parking: Town Hall square
  2. 1 : km 1.5 - alt. 39 m - D12E, turn right
  3. 2 : km 1.81 - alt. 46 m - Right towards the undergrowth
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 31 m - Dirt track, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.55 - alt. 62 m - Petit Plessis, turn right...
  6. 5 : km 4.41 - alt. 38 m - Road, still on the right
  7. 6 : km 5 - alt. 26 m - Fourat, on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.3 - alt. 38 m - At the fork, turn left.
  9. 8 : km 7.01 - alt. 40 m
  10. 9 : km 8.12 - alt. 44 m - At the crossroads, turn right...
  11. S/E : km 8.89 - alt. 36 m - Parking: Town Hall square

Notes

Tables and benches are available.
IMPORTANT: this route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding 1:25,000 IGN map, but are not always shown on the reduced map.
We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your movements accurately.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
isèrevercors
isèrevercors

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, short walk, especially in uncertain weather. Encounter with our equine friends.

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HUM33
HUM33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

lovely walk in the sunshine

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the route via point 1 to the D 120E is not (or is no longer) possible because there is a fence (it would be easy to go under it, but we did not want to do so; moreover, if you take the path in the opposite direction from the D120E, you will see that it leads to a private property).
The passage between points 2 and 3 is not straightforward (there are many intersecting paths). Taking the path that branches off after the one indicated would be easier but less enjoyable (as it would avoid the shaded path, which we appreciated in the current heat).
A pleasant route in hot weather.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for your comments.
I'll say it again: my walks don't follow the markers!
However, we do very often 'borrow' them, but only partially, so don't follow the markers.
Bruno33500

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la purge 33
la purge 33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

enchanting but rather poorly signposted.

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vivoune
vivoune

Hello
Thank you very much for your reply. Perhaps I did not fully understand the initial explanations.
Kind regards
Vivoune

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Hello and thank you for your comments.
The advantage of routes that go off the beaten track is that you get to discover something new. The disadvantage is that you have to study the IGN map closely and ignore the markers you come across quite often, even if you follow them for a while...
The main thing is that the hike ended well!
I'll see if it's possible to slightly modify the description, which hasn't caused any problems so far.
Bruno 33500

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vivoune
vivoune

Thank you very much for your reply. I will wait for a response from the author of this hike.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Vivoune
I've just looked at the description and the map, and everything seems fine to me. So I don't know what to say to you. Perhaps the author can help.
In any case, you should not follow any yellow markings that are not mentioned in the description. The author clearly states that this route is off the beaten track.

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vivoune
vivoune

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello
We did this hike, but we had some trouble at the start. After leaving the road, we had trouble finding our way out of the undergrowth to turn left along the vineyard. Should we follow the yellow posts and come out onto a road? Luckily, we managed to reach point 2 quite by chance and were able to continue this lovely hike. Could you please provide some clarification as we are planning to do this hike with a group?
Thank you in advance.

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dubreuiljocelyne
dubreuiljocelyne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,

route completed in good weather with 4 adults
to be repeated with other people

Jocelyne 33910

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

I'm sorry, but this type of route is not accessible with a pushchair.
Firstly, it is almost 9 km long, and secondly, the paths are not always suitable for pushchairs.
Find walks on small, quiet roads and be careful as they are narrower!
Bruno33500

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famille alex
famille alex

Hello, I would like to know if it is accessible with a pushchair?
Thank you.

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willwhisky
willwhisky

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a lovely walk

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