Trail of the 4 Ponds 2026

If you love nature that smells of moss, the forest that whispers, and the reflections of ponds that calm the mind, the Trail of the 4 Ponds in Chambon-la-Forêt (Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire) is going to catch your eye just the right amount 🌿.

Here, you come for a real breath of fresh air: rolling paths, shaded stretches, and little waterside spots that make you feel like you’re running through a postcard—without overdoing it, just enough to treat yourself 🏞️.

It’s up to you to choose your adventure: 9 km to have fun and head home with a smile, 15 km to go for the “a bit more, but not too much” version, or 21 km to take on a nice challenge and finish with the feeling that you’ve truly traveled on your own two legs 👟.

The little twist that makes all the difference: the four ponds are like natural visual breaks—just the thing to rekindle your motivation when you think “come on, a little more” (and then you catch yourself speeding up without even realizing it) 😄.

And after the effort, don’t pack it in right away: stay in the area for a mini escape. Take a trip to Orléans for a stroll along the Loire, head out to the Forest of Orléans for a peaceful walk, go see the Château de Chamerolles (in Chilleurs-aux-Bois) for a “sport & heritage” vibe, or treat yourself to a stop in Sully-sur-Loire and its château to end the day in full wow mode 🏰.

You come to run, you leave with your head full of images: four ponds, a vast forest, and a corner of France that makes you say “okay, I’m coming back.”