Hiking
in SOUGERES-EN-PUISAYE

Le Viaduc de Druyes et la Vallée de Panama

Marked hike No. 11. This circuit takes you to the small village of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines, passing through wooded areas and cultivated areas. The return takes place on an old railway track. Between Les Roches and Pesselière, you can admire the cedars of Lavière and in Pesselières, the Sully as well as the remains of the old castle.

Route details

pedestrian
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Description

The starting point is on the Place de Pesselière, near the lime tree known as Le Sully. Parking possible in the area very close to the carpentry.

(D/A) Turning your back on the carpentry, take Rue du Tilleul facing south, direction Les Billards. Leave the 2 streets going to the right and left to continue on this small tarmac lane.

(1) In the hamlet of Les Billards, pass the calvary on the left, cross the D73 road and go up the street opposite.

(2) After traveling approximately 300 m, turn left. Continue straight on the asphalt road and continue along the path in the woods.

(3) Cross a small asphalt road, continue and pass cultivated plots.

(4) In sight of the hamlet of La Sauvin, turn left (towards the East). Journey through cultivated areas and into woods.

(5) Leave the Maupertuis farm on the left and turn right (direction South). Continue the path, turning east at one point. Several paths mentioned on the map no longer exist.

(6) Arrive at the hamlet of La Petite Poisse, continue straight on the tarmac road. Leave 2 roads on the right, pass hill 216 to reach a path on the left.

(7) Turn left on this path, it ends below the Druyes Viaduct.

(8) Join the old railway line on the left, the slope is a little steeper.

(9) On the right, the viaduct, opposite the connection point with a marked path, it is on the left that the route continues. The hike takes the old railway line towards the North-North/West. It passes under the D73 road, leaving Les Singes on the left.

(10) At this crossroads, an old gate guard house on the left and a path which goes around it will be a reference point for following the wider path almost opposite our arrival, but slightly offset to the left.

(11) With the houses and farms of the hamlet Les Roches on the left as a landmark, turn left. Keep facing west, cross the hamlet to the calvary at the exit of the village.

(12) At this crossroads of 4 roads, follow the one which goes to the left of the Calvary.

(13) Pass in front of the 3 Cèdres de la Lavière site and continue straight on. Arriving in Pesselière, opposite the carpentry, turn right into Rue du Tilleul, then turn left in front of the Sully lime tree.

(14) Return to Place de Pesselière (D/A).
DifficultyMediumDuration04h50Elevation88 mDistance16,1 km
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