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Sancerre walks
Between the Sancerre vineyards and the Loire by bike
Visorando Member
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 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.
A circular loop at the foot of Sancerre, starting from Amigny
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.59 mi
+276 ft
-276 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sancerre (Cher)
Walk organised by the Parents’ Association of Sancerre’s state schools, starting from Amigny. A short, easy walk through the Sancerre vineyards.
Loop at the foot of Sancerre
8.06 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,161 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sancerre (Cher)
Hike through the vineyards, with beautiful views of the Loire.
Through the Sancerre vineyards between Verdigny and Sury-en-Vaux.
7.08 mi
+761 ft
-741 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Verdigny (Cher)
A hike that takes place mainly among vineyards and offers beautiful panoramic views of Sancerre and its surrounding countryside. Numerous wayside crosses, two wash houses and the village of Sury-en-Vaux, with its beautiful old houses and church, add a touch of heritage to the route.
Hike designed by the Grand Sancerrois Tourist Office.
In the heart of the Sancerre vineyards - Chavignol and its surroundings
6.95 mi
+764 ft
-764 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verdigny (Cher)
During this hike, you will almost always have a view of the entire vineyard and Sancerre. Depending on the season, you will see the pruning of the vines or the grape harvest. You will pass by the highest "peaks" in the region.
Between the vineyards and the Loire in Tracy
Tourist office
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.
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.
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.
From vine to wine in Pouilly
7.90 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pouilly-sur-Loire (Nièvre)
A signposted route to discover everything there is to know about the Pouilly wine appellations.
The short dog walk in Bannay
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).
Bissiols d'en Bas - Préberne - Les Doisnes
7.27 mi
+325 ft
-354 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Savigny-en-Sancerre (Cher)
Hike along sunken paths and through undergrowth, cross streams and return via the village of Savigny.
Let's go for a walk in the woods
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.).
Through the Berry hedgerows
8.06 mi
+656 ft
-673 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vailly-sur-Sauldre (Cher)
A beautiful route for appreciating the landscapes of the Pays Fort. Moving from sunken paths hidden beneath hedgerows (known as ‘bouch’tures’) to open grassy tracks with views of the rolling hills of the Sancerrois offers walkers a variety of wild landscapes typical of the Sologne region of the Berry.
Old stone buildings and sunken lanes in the Pays Fort
8.41 mi
+548 ft
-554 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vailly-sur-Sauldre (Cher)
A rolling bocage landscape, typical houses in black and ochre sandstone, and a pyramid-shaped barn – a walk to reconnect with unspoilt nature.
Walk around Morogues
4.99 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Morogues (Cher)
The suggested ride around Morogues will allow you to discover the different landscapes of this area: passing through vineyards, with views of the Berry countryside or the Sancerre region.
It is a hilly route without any major difficulties that can be covered by mountain bike.
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.
Fléchers Circular
2.86 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Barlieu (Cher)
A short and pleasant walk in the countryside near Barlieu.
La Villéon discovery trail in Puisaye
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.