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Sainte-Gemmes walks
A circular walk through the Perche and Haut-Vendômois regions starting from Rocheux
Visorando Member
6.53 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lignières (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from Rocheux and its imposing 13th-century castle – which was remodelled in the 19th century and later became the Château des Énigmes – this varied route takes you through wooded areas and pretty hamlets, whilst offering panoramic views of the Haut Vendômois.
In the plains of Rocé
5.49 mi
+66 ft
-72 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rocé (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, easy walk starting from the village of Rocé, set in beautiful woodland surroundings.
In the Perche Vendômois region from Fréteval
12.05 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fréteval (Loir-et-Cher)
Along this route, natural landscapes—rivers, woods and hedgerows—are enhanced by the undulating terrain, alongside historic monuments and remarkable ruins, such as the feudal castle of Fréteval, whose keep dates from 1100, and the Grisset Tower, the ‘cella’ of an ancient Gallo-Roman temple, unique in Northern Europe.
The Houzée from Malignas
6.48 mi
+253 ft
-266 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Crucheray (Loir-et-Cher)
Walk through the woods and along the Houzée valley with its beautiful mills. Very beautiful valley.
Le Chamort from Pezou
5.96 mi
+203 ft
-177 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pezou (Loir-et-Cher)
An easy, very pleasant walk through woods (pleasant in hot weather), across the plain and with a beautiful view of the Loir valley.
Short circular loop in Areines
4.65 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Areines (Loir-et-Cher)
Lovely views over the Vendôme area and the Loir Valley.
Lisle via the Loir
5.50 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Firmin-des-Prés (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant and easy walk on either side of the Loir.
From the Forest of Citeaux to the Forest of Marchenoir
5.85 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Autainville (Loir-et-Cher)
If you enjoy the forest in all seasons, the game-rich high forests, and don’t mind feeling a bit isolated, then this route is for you.
The Réveillon stream at Meslay
3.40 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Meslay (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A short walk starting from Meslay, passing the Château de Meslay, then following the Réveillon stream and winding through the village’s fields
The Étang Saint-Lubin and the Loir Valley as seen from Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle
8.57 mi
+381 ft
-361 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle (Loir-et-Cher)
In the Haut-Vendômois region, this route runs alongside the Loir valley, then winds its way through the shade of the banks of the Étang Saint-Lubin, takes a detour to the ruins of the feudal castle of Fréteval, before venturing through the fields, across a rolling landscape, to reach the pretty village of Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle.
The Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve
3.24 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Marolles (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, idyllic walk through the Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve. In a vast, slightly wooded wilderness, the route reveals a rich natural and archaeological heritage.
Circular walk starting from Rahart
6.94 mi
+108 ft
-128 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rahart (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely walk with plenty of sections through the woods.
Hiking is all about having ‘fun’, and even if it’s ‘customary’ to pass through the ‘desert’, don’t worry – you’ll always make it to the church.
La Ville-aux-Clercs walking trails: Yellow route
9.65 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
La Ville-aux-Clercs offers four walking routes that are also suitable for mountain biking. This is the longest one, passing by the Étangs du Milieu and the Étangs du Souci. (Geocaching on this route).
Walking trails in La Ville-aux-Clercs: Red route
6.49 mi
+164 ft
-141 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
La Ville-aux-Clercs offers four walking routes that are also suitable for mountain bikes: here is the Red route in the heart of the Perche Vendômois region.
Walking trails in La Ville-aux-Clercs: Blue route
6.00 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
Of the four walking routes on offer around La Ville-aux-Clercs, here is the Blue route.
The wash houses and mills of Suèvres
5.64 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
Suèvres, a former fortified town, is home to numerous springs and rivers which fostered the development of water mills from the Middle Ages onwards, powered by wheat from the Beauce region. Wash houses, mills and castles abound in this rich region of the Loire Valley.
From the Gaudinière Forest to the Gratteloup Valley
13.07 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Ville-aux-Clercs (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from the centre of Ville-aux-Clercs, set off to explore the ruins of the Château de la Gaudinière and the estate of the Duke of La Rochefoucault as you cross its woodland. Continue along the Gratteloup valley before returning to the village lake after catching a glimpse of the Chapel of Sainte-Radegonde.
A tour of the wash houses in Suèvres and the surrounding area
5.31 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Suèvres (Loir-et-Cher)
A short, very pleasant walk through the village of Suèvres, a former fortified town, and its surroundings. Numerous springs and rivers facilitated the construction of watermills as early as the Middle Ages.
Along the banks of the Loire, starting from Ménars
11.32 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Menars (Loir-et-Cher)
Here is a very varied route along the banks of the Loire. It will allow you to discover castles, churches, pretty little villages, wash houses and, of course, the banks of the Loire. Along these banks, you’ll sometimes walk along the flood defences and sometimes along the narrow paths that run right up to the river.
Along the Loire between Mer and Blois, left bank, right bank
29.77 mi
+141 ft
-167 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A circular cycle route – preferably on a hybrid bike – which mainly follows the ‘La Loire en Vélo’ cycle paths, on the left bank from Mer to Blois and then on the right bank from Blois to Mer. You cycle alongside the Loire for many kilometres, offering beautiful scenery as well as the chance to spot birds. The town of Blois, with its rich heritage, offers the chance for a stop to explore the sights and enjoy some local cuisine.
Along the Loire between Mer and Beaugency, left bank, right bank
26.94 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A circular cycle route, preferably on a hybrid bike, which largely follows the ‘La Loire en Vélo’ cycle paths, on the left bank from Mer to Beaugency and then on the right bank from Beaugency back to Mer. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Loire as well as the chance to spot birds. The section through the medieval town of Beaugency adds a superb touch of heritage.
A circular route to Talcy Castle starting from Mer
14.11 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
This relatively short road bike route offers the chance to visit the superb Château de Talcy and its vast, colourful garden. The route follows quiet roads that are relatively easy to cycle on.
A circular tour of Chambord Castle starting from Mer
25.18 mi
+223 ft
-249 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
Chambord Castle is one of the most famous castles in the Loire Valley. This route takes you to the castle by bike; a hybrid bike is ideal. You’ll mainly be cycling on dedicated cycle paths, alternating between tarmac sections and well-maintained tracks. There are plenty of shaded sections through the forest, and the route runs briefly alongside the River Loire. A few beautiful churches line this route.
Wandering through the narrow streets of Mer
4.86 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
Mer lies on, or almost on, the banks of the Loire. In the past, the bridge over the Loire linking Mer to Muides was called the Pont de Mer. Mer was once a fortified town, a large, enclosed market town smaller in size than it is today; the suburbs were not part of it. Inside the town walls, the layout was the same as it is today.
Most of the narrow streets have been preserved, and the former Hôtel-Dieu has taken the place of the Marché au Beurre.
Heading back up towards the source of the Tronne
5.82 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mer (Loir-et-Cher)
A small stream originates in a place called Bausdisson.
It flows through the town from north to south and joins the Loire after a journey of around twelve kilometres.
This small river, called the Tronne, gives the town of Mer a certain charm.
In fact, Mera means "marsh" or "place covered with water" in Latin, which is the origin of the name Mer.
Circular walk from the Chaussée Saint-Victor via the Pont Isolé
7.59 mi
+187 ft
-207 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chaussée-Saint-Victor (Loir-et-Cher)
Just upstream from Blois, this walk follows the terraces of the Loire, passing close to a remarkable site: the isolated bridge and its gardens.
Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire or the memory of a port
6.55 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher)
The route is varied, sometimes overlooking the Loire or running along its banks, sometimes taking forest paths or paths through fields. A superb opportunity to get some fresh air and relax while reliving a page of history.
The banks of the Loire from Saint-Claude-de-Diray
7.10 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Claude-de-Diray (Loir-et-Cher)
As soon as you leave the village of Saint-Claude-de-Diray, the walk takes you past vineyards belonging to the Cheverny AOC production area. It then follows the banks of the Loire, with the Château de Ménars, situated on the opposite bank, where the Marquise de Pompadour spent her final years. On the way back, the old viaduct with its many arches can be admired from every angle before the village bell tower comes into view on the horizon, signalling your arrival.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Saumery
4.94 mi
+98 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
This circular route offers varied landscapes, sometimes crossing the "Cheverny" vineyard, sometimes following the banks of the Cosson. It provides a feeling of well-being along the high walls covered with vegetation that surround the grounds of the Château de Saumery.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Nanteuil
6.55 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
This walk through vineyards and cultivated fields offers beautiful views of the Cosson river and the Château des Grotteaux, which is in a stunning location. Suitable for all seasons.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to La Chaussée-le-Comte
5.71 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Huisseau-sur-Cosson (Loir-et-Cher)
From vineyards to cultivated fields and through the woods, this walk offers beautiful views of the River Cosson, not to mention the region’s rich heritage. Suitable for all seasons.
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