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Sainte-Gemmes walks
The Houzée from Malignas
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 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
Visorando Member 
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.
The Grand-Pierre and Vitain Valleys Nature Reserve
Visorando Member 
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.
Walking trails in La Ville-aux-Clercs: Red route
Visorando Member 
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.
The wash houses and mills of Suèvres
Visorando Member 
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.
Heading back up towards the source of the Tronne
Visorando Member 
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.
Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire or the memory of a port
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Between Beauce and Perche from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir
Association / Club / Walk leader 
12.10 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cloyes-sur-le-Loir (Eure-et-Loir)
Located between Beauce and Perche, at the crossroads of the Loir Valley and the Route du Blé, Cloyes-sur-le-Loir is a sleeping beauty on the banks of the Loir. This pretty town combines modernity and heritage. The hike takes you through the countryside with its valleys, forests and rolling hills, which are sure to charm you.
A path, a school: Les Lavoirs
Visorando Member 
6.06 mi
+49 ft
-66 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Avaray (Loir-et-Cher)
Walking and hiking trails winding along the hillside above the Loire floodplain between Lestiou and Avaray. An excuse to discover two pretty little villages on the Loire, it also offers the surprise of six wash houses in just five kilometres. Very discreetly located, you have to take the time to look for them: the walk then becomes a treasure hunt with well-hidden treasures. The commune of Lestiou has two, while Avaray has four, including one oval wash house.
The Cisse Valley in Molineuf
Visorando Member 
4.59 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Molineuf (Loir-et-Cher)
A walk in the Cisse valley with its natural spaces and woodlands! Peaceful and quiet!
The landscapes in Molineuf are strongly structured by the Cisse river and by wooded hillsides overlooking the valley with its more or less steep slopes. Several mills punctuate the course of the river and reinforce its presence.
From Huisseau-sur-Cosson to Saumery
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
The Yerre Valley
Tourism professional 11.03 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-sur-Yerre (Eure-et-Loir)
The Yerre river approaches, accompanied by scents and sounds that it seems to have carried from the depths of the forest, before flowing along the edge of the Perche region and joining the Loir river above Cloyes.
Circular walk around Saint-Pierre Chapel in Vouvray and the ponds
Visorando Member 6.40 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Douy (Eure-et-Loir)
Walk starting from the car park at Douy church to explore Courgain Mill, situated at the bridge over the Loir. The route then passes near a castle at La Boulidière, descends along the road between the ponds and then follows a path towards the Vouvray footbridge to the old wash house and Saint-Pierre Chapel. The return journey follows the same route for part of the way, then veers off to skirt the ponds of the Basse Plaine, where you can spot coots and grey herons. The end of the walk leads to another bridge over the Loir, then past the Château du Prieuré before returning to Douy church.
From Chambord to La Chaussée-le-Comte
Visorando Member 
9.74 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chambord (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
This beautiful hike begins with an approach to the Château de Chambord along the left bank of the Cosson, then leaves the Chambord park to join the Chaussée le Compte before returning to it. The route offers beautiful views of one of the most beautiful châteaux in the Loire Valley, while winding its way through cultivated fields, woods and the vegetation associated with the Cosson, known as "ripisylve".
Chambord Castle and its lost paths
Visorando Member 
5.68 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chambord (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
This walk in the grounds of Chambord begins by approaching the château along the left bank of the Cosson, continues along a small path winding through the forest and finally returns to the starting point via the right bank of the Cosson and the Pont Saint-Michel, offering a final, unforgettable view of the château.
From the vineyards to the Bois de Boulogne from Mont-Près-Chambord
Visorando Member 
5.97 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mont-près-Chambord (Loir-et-Cher)
A varied route that begins near the natural swimming area, where the water is purified without the use of chemicals, then winds its way through the vineyards before crossing the Forêt Domaniale de Boulogne with its majestic trees and long, straight avenues, ideal for spotting large wild animals.
A royal day out in Chambord
Visorando Member 17.79 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Chambord (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely walk through the Chambord and Boulogne forests in the heart of Sologne.
In the Forest of Boulogne
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bracieux (Loir-et-Cher)
The walk leads into the heart of the Boulogne Forest. Separated from the Chambord estate in 1523 by order of François I, its main purpose is the production of high-quality oak. It is the perfect habitat for does, stags and wild boars, which can be spotted from the long, straight avenues. Best enjoyed in summer to make the most of the forest’s coolness.
Bois de Boulogne and heritage
Visorando Member 
8.56 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bracieux (Loir-et-Cher)
Setting off from Bracieux, a pretty village torn between its typical Solognot heritage and its royal history directly linked to the Château de Chambord, nature offers some lovely surprises in the Forêt de Boulogne, where the flora and fauna are particularly rich.
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