Whether you are a passionate walker or simply looking for a refreshing getaway, the paths become an ideal playground in spring for communion with nature. Between the nature that flourishes, the trails that invite you to explore and the cultural heritage that is revealed, each step is an encounter with the renewed beauty of Puisaye-Forterre.

Top 5 Spring Hikes

The Seven Locks of Henry IV
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Les Sept Écluses d’Henri IV

Marked hike No. 72. A completely different way to discover the epic story of the construction of the Briare Canal! This hike takes us along part of the canal's water supply system and back along its old route to this extraordinary monument that is now called: the Seven Locks of Rogny. Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses…

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The Coulangeron washhouses
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Les Lavoirs de Coulangeron

Marked hike No. 6. The springs and wash houses without forgetting the Château and Chapelle de Chéry will be the most important heritage parts to discover for this outing. Throughout this route, there is an alternation between valleys and hills from which there are numerous viewpoints.

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Ocher wells trail in Diges
©Claude Nihouarn

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Sentier des puits d’ocre à Diges

Marked hike No. 114. Discovering the remains of the open-air ochre wells and mines, the Sauilly ochre factory and its drying shed.

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The Valley of the Donkeys
©Claude Nihouarn

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La Vallée des Ânes

Marked hike No. 28. Nice route between woods and plains. This route has been recognized and traced by the members of the local association “À Travers Champs”. It is completely marked with Yellow plaques, Black writing and Yellow arrows on a Red background. It can be traveled on horseback or mountain bike.

12km – see more

The Dracy Hills
©Arsène Jurman

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Les collines de Dracy

Marked hike No. 106. In the land of fruit trees, stroll from valley to hill. Sunken paths, springs, viewpoints and built heritage enhance this outing.

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All our hikes for Spring

Fruit trees in bloom offer a unique visual and olfactory spectacle. Spring takes us out of Winter in a invigorating atmosphere which makes us want to reconnect with outdoor activities. Admire this whiteness on the wild blackthorn. Discover our selection of more than 80 circuits to do in Spring.

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La Forêt du Sauvage

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Le Grand Chaloy

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Les jardins des déversoirs du Lac du Bourdon

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Les lavoirs et la chaume de Thury à cheval

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Petits et grands étangs de Puisaye

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Ferme de Blin – Vallée de la Druyes

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La Boucle Vérinoise

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Gués et patrimoine de Tannerre-en-Puisaye

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Circuit de l’eau et des bois

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La Vallée des Ânes

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Les Grands Horizons

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