Hiking
in TOUCY

Circuit d'Arthé

Marked hike No. 76. This route starts from Toucy, birthplace of Pierre Larousse, grammarian, lexicographer and teacher of the 19th century. It offers multiple viewpoints and panoramas on ridge lines. The hollow paths which wind under a dense plant canopy create a romantic atmosphere that you will enjoy discovering. Then, at the bend of a path, you will fall under the spell of this magnificent building that is the Château d'Arthé.

Route details

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Description

Departure from the Place des Frères Genets car park.

(D/A) Enter the city center via the small street to the right of the store with large windows. Arrive at Rue Paul Bert, go straight on and go up Rue de la Poterne to arrive at Rue Lucile Cormier. Turn right to take this street, then immediately after, turn left up Rue Neuve.
Arriving in Rue Paul Defrance, turn left.

(1) Go up Rue des Montagnes on the right. Leave the library on the left hand, further up the high school on the right. Arrive on a side street (Avenue de Kusel).

(2) Cross the road to take the path opposite signposted Chemin d'Arthé. This route ends quickly along the way. Pass the right and left departures to reach a tarmac road. Take it on the left for about a hundred meters.

(3) Go down the path on the right which goes into the undergrowth. All lateral departures should be forgotten. A substantial alignment of pollarded trees (also called trognes, decornues, etc.) will serve as a guide to the Maurepas ford. After passing the latter, go back along the fields.

(4) At the exit onto the road, take it straight on to turn right in the curve. Cross this road, continue opposite on the superb ridge path.

(5) Pass in front of the main entrance to the Château d'Arthé. Continue straight on the tarmac road. cross the Bertheaux then the Laurents.

(6) At the crossroads which leads to Bergenne, go straight on. Reach the D48 cross road.

(7) Go right and immediately turn left onto the dirt path. Pass near market gardens and continue straight ahead. Reach the hamlet of Warriors. The path becomes tarmac. continue to find the start of the path on the right.

(8) Take it to join the cross road D48.

(9) Cross the road with caution to continue on the dirt road opposite. Continue to the side path and turn left

(10) Leave the path going off to the left and veer slightly to the right. Reach a road shortly after the transmission tower.

(11) Cross the road and continue straight on. Keep this main path, leaving all entrances on the right leading into groups of houses.

(12) At the tarmac, continue with the gymnasium on the left. At the cross street, go down to the left. Continue on this main axis which slaloms between the embankments (be careful however, this axis is used by cars). At the car park, continue downhill which brings you close to the church.

(1) Cross carefully and go down Rue du Marché for a few meters. Turn right to go up towards the church.
At the entrance stairs of this building, go back down the street on the left. At the end, turn right to enter a small square. Pass through the gap in the old ramparts and go down the flight of stairs which, after offering a beautiful view of Place Pierre Larousse, lead to this space. Cross successively Rue Verger, Rue Paul Bert to take Rue Colette on the left. At the crossroads with Rue Émile Genet, turn left and reach the car park (D/A).
DifficultyMediumDuration04h00Elevation158 mDistance12,3 km
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