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Bourges walks
Circular south of Bourges
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34.84 mi
+397 ft
-371 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bourges (Cher)
Starting from the water tower at Place Séraucourt, this is a pleasant circular of around 60 kilometres, with no particular difficulties.
Bourges: the old town and marshes loop
5.94 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bourges (Cher)
This walk combines a tour of the old town and its main points of interest (including the cathedral, the Palais Jacques Cœur, and streets and alleys lined with beautiful half-timbered houses) with the classic route through the Bourges marshes at the foot of the medieval town (with its many waterways and small market gardens developed since the 17th century). The route through the old town is a minimum loop for those in a hurry, but there's nothing to stop you zigzagging around it to discover little gems around every corner.
The Bourges Marsh
2.89 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Bourges (Cher)
This route allows you to discover the marsh, which has been shaped since 1640, when the city of Bourges sold part of its communal land to turn it into usable gardens.The marsh workers surrounded these marshes with outer ditches, dug inner ditches and established service roads.You will discover this work and these gardeners through a superb family walk.
Bourges – Saint-Just – Route No. 01 of the Tour de Bourges
19.35 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bourges (Cher)
Link No. 01. A connecting walk to the ‘Le Tour de Bourges’ route, taking in the Berry Canal and its old locks, which have unfortunately been decommissioned.
Around Moulins-sur-Yèvre
4.38 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Moulins-sur-Yèvre (Cher)
This route takes you past the saffron well, the saffron farm (visits by appointment) and then along a shaded section of the Tripande before climbing through the fields overlooking Moulins-sur-Yèvre. You may encounter deer here.
Walk around Morthomiers
3.02 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Morthomiers (Cher)
A short walk to fully enjoy nature and its biodiversity.
Around Soulangis
8.58 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Soulangis (Cher)
Located north-east of Bourges and on the edge of the Menetou-Salon vineyards, this walk takes you through the countryside around Soulangis.
Amidst apple trees and ponds in Saint-Palais
7.52 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Palais (Cher) (Cher)
A lovely circular route starting from Saint-Palais (Cher), a village known for its pottery market and apple orchards. It mainly follows paths through woodland and takes you through unspoilt countryside dotted with ponds.
Amidst the orchards and vineyards of Menetou-Salon
8.24 mi
+600 ft
-610 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Menetou-Salon (Cher)
During this walk, you can explore the Farges pond and the viewpoint, from the top of which you can admire the Church of Saint Pierre in Menetou-Salon. And, of course, our vineyards.
Follow the signposting marked with a bunch of blue grapes.
From the village to the Menetou-Salon pond
3.87 mi
+322 ft
-344 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Menetou-Salon (Cher)
Things to see: wash houses, fishpond, deer park, Étang de Farge, view of the castle and its vineyard, scenic spots, local heritage.
Follow the signs marked with a yellow bunch of grapes.
Route around Parassy
6.49 mi
+505 ft
-525 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Parassy (Cher)
On the border between Sancerre and Champagne Berrichonne, this route starts in Parassy and allows you to discover part of the vineyards of the famous Ménetou AOC. This route, which follows part ofthe GR®31, also offers a short climb to the Bois de Michavant, where you can admire Champagne Berrichonne dominated by Bourges Cathedral.
The wooded fields near Lapan from Corquoy
Tourist office9.31 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
Duration unknown
Moderate
Departure from Corquoy (Cher)
This route, which can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, starts at the Les Sablons de Corquoy Sensitive Natural Area before passing through woods, fields and forest.
Les Loges de Vignolles in Serruelles
3.94 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Serruelles (Cher)
The Serruelles walk is a good warm-up before heading off to other nearby trails: Chavannes and its marsh, Saint-Loup des Chaumes or even Châteauneuf-sur-Cher and its Route des Loges de Vignes.You can combine this walk (Yellow Marker No. 7) with the Route des Loges de Vignes in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher (Yellow Marker No. 9).
Around Morogues
8.15 mi
+712 ft
-735 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Morogues (Cher)
In the foothills of the Sancerre region, overlooking the Berry countryside, come and discover some of the Morogues vineyards that produce the renowned AOC wines of Ménetou-Salon.
This is also the starting point for the famous Morogues-Sancerre hike, which many people do at night and don't get to enjoy the scenery.
On the way back, depending on the weather, you may be able to see Bourges Cathedral and the Berry countryside.
Walk around Morogues
4.99 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Morogues (Cher)
The suggested ride around Morogues will allow you to discover the different landscapes of this area: passing through vineyards, with views of the Berry countryside or the Sancerre region.
It is a hilly route without any major difficulties that can be covered by mountain bike.
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