A grassy path around Courmemin

The route offers a glimpse of the architectural and natural riches of the commune of Courmemin, and more broadly of the Sologne region: half-timbered houses in the village, Sologne farms, deciduous and coniferous forests, and numerous ponds.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.87 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 46 ft
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    Descent: - 46 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 364 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 295 ft

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Description of the walk

Start at the car park on the D120 (Rue François Ier).

(S/E) Turn right onto Rue François Ier to leave the village and cross the Nizeron.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left onto Chemin de l'Idée. Pass through the residential area and turn right onto the grassy path. Pass the crossroads, then the ponds.

(2) At the intersection with the paved road, turn right and pass La Pilourdière. The path quickly becomes grassy. Walk along the Étang de Vilmande.

(3) At the intersection, turn right and cross the paved road. Pass the cheese dairy and continue to the intersection of three paths.

(4) Turn left, cross the paved road and then cross the footbridge over the stream. Ignore the various paths until you cross a road (D63).

(5) Follow the stabilised road opposite marked "la Baronnerie". This road, which becomes private, should be quickly abandoned in favour of a grassy path that continues along it.

(6) Pass a pond on your right, take the grassy path on the right, which you should leave when it becomes tarmac, turning right again. Again, ignore the various access points on either side to reach a tarmac road near La Vaudelleri and take it to the right.

(7) Leave the tarmac path and take the grassy path on the left. Turn right at the T-junction, pass the pond on your right, cross the tarmac path, then veer slightly to the left.

(8) At the junction with the D63, turn left and walk to the village to find the car park at the starting point on the right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 318 ft - Car park located on the D120
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 318 ft - Turn left onto Chemin de l'Idée.
  3. 2 : mi 1.21 - alt. 331 ft - Turn right onto the tarmac path.
  4. 3 : mi 1.7 - alt. 331 ft - On the right after the pond
  5. 4 : mi 2.27 - alt. 322 ft - Turn left at the intersection.
  6. 5 : mi 3.2 - alt. 341 ft - Crossing the D63
  7. 6 : mi 3.84 - alt. 358 ft - Grassy path on the right
  8. 7 : mi 4.98 - alt. 338 ft - Grassy path on the left
  9. 8 : mi 5.59 - alt. 315 ft - Turn left onto the D63.
  10. S/E : mi 5.87 - alt. 318 ft - Car park located on the D120

Notes

The walk is almost entirely on soft grassy ground, but this can be flooded in winter.

Worth a visit

Things to see in Courmemin:

- 13th-century Saint-Aignan Church (Angevin Gothic style).
- Half-timbered houses (late 15th - early 16th century).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you, Bionat, for this initiative.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Louis

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bionat
bionat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

As I’m familiar with the two Courmemin routes, and to extend the route a little, I decided to combine them.
Start on the “Chemin Herbeux” route to point 3, where you join the “En passant par Vaulien” route at point 8, which you then follow in the opposite direction from point 8 back to point 3. You then finish on the “Chemin Herbeux” route from point 5 to the finish.
This route is 12.8 km long.
Given the heavy rains this winter, and despite the arrival of spring, several sections are still quite muddy.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you, Pierre. It just goes to show that we mustn't lose hope!

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pierre1er
pierre1er

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. Every corner of the forest is a marvel.
The paths are well maintained, cleared of undergrowth, the grass is cut and there are almost no ruts from forestry or agricultural machinery. There are still a few dream paths
And above all, there are no fences to block the path. This seems to be a general idea throughout the department of 41, and Loiret would do well to take inspiration from it.
Delighted

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gaudron marie jo
gaudron marie jo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

pleasant walk through woods and along well-marked paths on the plains

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you and enjoy your next hike.
Jean-Louis

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Lucylvain
Lucylvain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We had very little time for a walk one morning. Thank you for this suggested route, which we followed up to point 4 before reaching the village of Courmemin via the GR.
We will do the full circular loop next time.
Very pleasant paths, without any difficulty.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Is the description unclear at the end of the route?
Jean-Louis

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hnp3m
hnp3m

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Please note the marking towards the end.

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Jean-Louis Pinault
Jean-Louis Pinault

Thank you for your comments,
Jean-Louis

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jandbdugas
jandbdugas

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike taken at the end of September in cloudy but mild weather (perfect for walking)
The map provided by Randovision matched the signposts along the trail very well
Beautiful Sologne houses, two or three lovely ponds and the village of Coursemin, which we quickly passed through but which had some particularly typical buildings!
A lovely hike, recommended for families as it is an easy route!

Joël

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pruniers
pruniers

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,
The combination of the staff map and the road book is superb.
The paths are very well maintained.
There aren't enough ponds on this route...
Yours sincerely
M.D.

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