Thanks to the activity of Geocaching, set off to discover Puisaye-Forterre, off the beaten track. Live a 2.0 adventure in beautiful and preserved nature in Burgundy. Explore exceptional, intimate and magical places with your GPS device and discover our hidden treasures with your tribe. Without a doubt, the best way to discover sometimes little-known places.
Discover Geocaching in Puisaye-Forterre
Here is a treasure hunt that mixes real and virtual, game and hiking! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of geocaching in the heart of Puisaye-Forterre. Find out how this fun activity allows you to go in search of hidden treasures while exploring the wonders of our territory.
La Puisaye-Forterre offers a playground accessible to all. Our routes are relatively easy, and suitable for families. The rating of geocaches, which expresses the level of difficulty, is generally low. This will allow you to practice this treasure hunt without any hassle, while discovering, thanks to precise GPS coordinates, unusual and magical sites. Our types of caches are varied and the objects and/or boxes to find are all different depending on the places to discover. Our routes have been carefully chosen to help you discover the hidden treasures of our destination. All you have to do is download the application and enjoy the adventure.
What is Geocaching?
Le geocaching is a hobby which consists of using GPS technology to search for or hide “caches” or “geocaches” in various locations around the world. A typical geocache consists of a small, waterproof and durable container, including a log of visits and sometimes one or more “treasures”, generally worthless trinkets. The principle is simple, if you find the object, you then leave it there or you replace it with another object.
How to find caches in Puisaye-Forterre?
It's simple. To view all the caches installed in Puisaye-Forterre or elsewhere in France, download the free Géocaching application from your Apple Store or Play Store.
Are there any geocaches suitable for families?
Yes. The Tourist Office has set up routes specially adapted for families with “easy” and varied caches departing from the villages of:
These are routes which offer around ten caches along a hiking circuit which makes a loop of approximately 5 to 7km. Ideal for spending half a day outside.
What are the most beautiful panoramas accessible via geocaching?
Geocaching can sometimes have some nice surprises in store for you. To enjoy exceptional views in Puisaye-Forterre, we recommend the Geocaching routes in the municipalities of Druyes-les-belles-fontaines and/or Taingy.
Can we practice geocaching in all seasons?
Yes, our caches are accessible 24 hours a day, day and night, all year round. However, choose sunny periods to benefit from the best possible conditions, most of our routes follow hiking trails.
Thematic routes in Puisaye-Forterre
Explore the iconic sites of our region while searching for geocaches hidden throughout the castles, mills, wash houses and other picturesque paths in Puisaye-Forterre. Geocaching is the 21st century version of treasure hunting! For the youngest, it's an opportunity to play adventurers, looking for an unusual cache. For teenagers, a good way to get them out... without disconnecting! And for older children, an original idea to return to childhood. Here are our 4 thematic routes:
01
Village of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
In the heart of the village, in sometimes unusual nooks and crannies, you will enjoy discovering one of the most beautiful villages in Yonne! 16 caches await you, from the castle to the viaduct, from the church to rue Basse, including the pleasant springs basin. A nice 6.61km course to do with the family.
02
In the footsteps of Colette in Saint Sauveur en Puisaye
From Saint Sauveur to Moutiers en Puisaye via La Bâtisse and Les Cagnats, 12 caches, sometimes unexpected, will take you to this pleasant village of Burgundy and its local heritage: washhouses, dovecotes, wine presses and without forgetting the famous trognes, these pruned trees with odd shapes. A 5.76km trail to do together!
03
On the Enseignes track in Taingy
In this pretty and pleasant little rural town in the heart of Forterre, in the 11th century there were more than sixty businesses and artisans between the town and the hamlets! Thanks to a tour of contemporary artists' signs highlighting this entire economic aspect of local history, you will go in search of the XNUMX caches! A short walk of around 4km.
04
Saint-Fargeau and its historic castle
Saint-Fargeau has a very rich cultural heritage. The castle of Saint Fargeau dating from the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th and 17th centuries. A parish church dating from the 13th century, classified as a historic monument. The Castle Farm and the Sound Adventure Museum. Discover a nice 7km course.
La Puisaye-Forterre, nature destination 1h30 from Paris
Immerse yourself in the heart of the preserved nature of Puisaye-Forterre by venturing on geocaching trails through the woods, breathtaking panoramas and peaceful ponds of our region. Discover a preserved nature just 1h30 from the city of Paris.
