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Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye walks
L'étang de Moutiers depuis Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
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6.01 mi
+253 ft
-269 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From Colette's birthplace, discover the greenways, the village of Moutiers and the Moutiers pond, where a few water chestnuts still float.Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is listed as one of the "Cités de caractères de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté" (villages of character in Burgundy-Franche-Comté).
Colette Trail
3.69 mi
+292 ft
-318 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked Trail No. 1.This trail, dedicated to Colette, was opened in 1993 by pupils from the Collège Colette in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye.All along this path, everything evokes the stories of this writer, who was born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye in 1873. She described her native region so vividly – even though she used different names for the villages and characters – that every nook and cranny exudes the spirit of her literature.Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye is listed among the ‘Cités de caractères de Bourgogne – Franche-Comté’ villages.
Between Puisaye and Forterre: water and woodland
18.39 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,283 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
A tour of Puisaye in the land of Colette and the Potiers, through its picturesque villages, heritage and landscapes where land, water and forests meet.
L'Orme du Pont by bike from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye
7.73 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
After a brief incursion into the grounds of the Colette castle/museum and the passage at the foot of the Saracen tower, this walk continues through the countryside along the lanes of the Puisaye.
Sentier de la Folie
7.28 mi
+289 ft
-262 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked hike N°2.
A hike in the heart of the birthplace of Colette. Through woods and passing by ponds, often described in her work.
The Moutiers pond
8.43 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 3.From the church with its magnificent murals, pass the Gué Ricart, discover the Moutiers pond via the Marseillaise, then the undergrowth before reaching Saint-Sauveur, Pays de Colette and her birthplace.
The pond and heritage of Moutiers-en-Puisaye
5.71 mi
+217 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Starting from the village of Moutiers-en-Puisaye, cross the Loing, pass through woods, enjoy a beautiful view of the ruins of the old abbey and the pond, whilst discovering the local heritage.
L'Orme du Pont from Moutiers-en-Puisaye
5.69 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
An all-season trail in this region of Puisaye amid hedges (bouchures), heritage, and legends.
Three Lakes Route
7.45 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 44.Through woods and farmland, passing by ponds, discover the environments where the earth is shaped into artistic creations and pottery.
Moutiers en Puisaye and its ponds
6.93 mi
+394 ft
-387 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-en-Puisaye (Yonne)
From this old pottery village, discover the ponds and small paths that make Puisaye so charming. If you are keen on wildlife or landscape photography, you will be delighted. If you are discreet, you will be able to see many varieties of ducks on the ponds, as well as herons and egrets. Sometimes you may be surprised by the passage of deer or roe deer and even nutria along the Loing.
The source of the Loing
5.17 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Discover the sources of the Seine catchment area, wash houses and scenic viewpoints.
From the Côte de Labert to the bell tower
4.14 mi
+312 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
From the village, this path follows part of the ridges of the hill separating the two natural regions of Puisaye to the west and Forterre to the east.
On the Forterre side, the Moulin Buteau and the Source de la Pisserote
4.20 mi
+210 ft
-190 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
A historical and cultural route on the border between Puisaye and Forterre, with some beautiful views.
On the heights of La Pisserote
6.65 mi
+502 ft
-492 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding on the border between the Puisaye and Forterre regions. Beautiful heritage sites and interesting views.
Springs, fountains and wash houses
9.43 mi
+568 ft
-587 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Loing (Yonne)
Marked trail No. 7.A hike focusing on springs and wash houses. All these springs feed the Paris Basin via the water table and the Seine via the Loing. Superbly well-marked route (No. 7) with no damage to the natural environment (no more paint on trees, monuments or houses). This route can be done on horseback or by mountain bike (in the opposite direction if possible).
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