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Indre walks
The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant
Visorando Member
10.15 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)
This beautiful hike allows you to discover Lake Éguzon, the steep slopes of the Creuse Valley covered with moors where heather, gorse and broom bloom, and the steep cliffs of the Fileuse rock with breathtaking views of the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle rivers and the Crozant fortress.The descent to Crozant follows the Sentier des Arts, a trail dotted with works carved into the local rock by five sculptors. Return via St-Jallet and the surrounding countryside.
Gargilesse circuit
9.64 mi
+863 ft
-869 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.
Ciron circuit, from the banks of the ponds to the banks of the Creuse
7.52 mi
+112 ft
-135 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ciron (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you to several ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, ending at the banks of the Creuse River with a beautiful view of the Château de Romefort.
From the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse
4.47 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Badecon-le-Pin (Indre)
This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Badecon-le-Pin, including some picturesque buildings, a superb view of the Pin loop formed by the Creuse river and the Roche-Bat-L'Aigue dam.
Please note: this walk is classified as easy, but two sections (4) and (5) may be difficult for young children or people with reduced mobility (see description and practical information)
Lancosme Forest, ponds and meadows
8.26 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Migné (Indre)
The trail runs under the cool shade of Brenne's largest forest, then crosses flower-filled meadows dotted with buttons and ponds. This is an introductory walk through a land of scents that also displays an extraordinary palette of colours!
Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond
6.06 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mézières-en-Brenne (Indre)
The Bellebouche Pond is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful bodies of water in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. A small part is reserved for water sports, but most of it is a natural site that you can admire at your leisure with binoculars from three observatories around the pond.
The Bagneux megalith tour
4.68 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bagneux (Indre) (Indre)
A pleasant walk through fields and woods, allowing you to discover some megaliths around the village of Bagneux in the Boischaut Nord region of Indre, notably the Pierre Couverte de Bué, a Neolithic dolmen classified as a historic monument.
Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier
6.45 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Nohant-Vic (Indre)
A lovely walk starting from the village of Vic, near La Châtre, which takes you through fields and woods to Saint-Chartier and its 15th-century castle, then to the beautiful village of Nohant and George Sand's house.
Discover the Anglin, from the ruins of Brosse to the Seillant Mill
6.14 mi
+748 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaillac (Indre)
This walk follows aPR® trail, allowing you to discover the ruins of Château de Brosse, near Chaillac in the Indre department, then the pretty village of Seillant, as you stroll along the refreshing banks of the Anglin river.
The Rosnay ponds along the hedges
5.90 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This walk takes you to several ponds around Rosnay, in the heart of the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The paths are often lined with hedges known as bouchures in this region.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
Circular around the Éguzon dam via the Cassecou footbridge
5.25 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This walk starts at the Éguzon dam power station and ends at Jarrige and its wash house. You will then discover Châteaubrun and the Fontaine des Seigneurs. Exceptional views await you at the Cassecou viewpoint, followed by the footbridge built for the 2024 Summer Olympics. You will walk along the banks of the Creuse before arriving at the foot of the imposing dam and ending at a viewpoint where you can admire it.
Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse
7.42 mi
+210 ft
-180 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontgombault (Indre)
This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.
Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray
6.30 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgivray (Indre)
This is a very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the different landscapes around the commune of Montgivray, from plateau to valley, ending along the Indre river and at the foot of the castle.
La Vauvre and its mills
3.84 mi
+318 ft
-292 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks along the banks of the Vauvre between the Mouches and Ribes mills.
Cluis route
4.77 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
In the heart of Brenne: the Village du Temple and its ponds
5.79 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
A walk in the heart of Brenne and its ponds. The hike takes you past numerous ponds. Don't hesitate to take a detour to the Étang de la Gabrière and Étang de Gabriau ponds.
Neuillay-les-Bois route
6.21 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Neuillay-les-Bois (Indre)
This lovely walk on the edge of the Brenne Regional Nature Park takes you through a variety of landscapes typical of this region: meadows, ponds and pleasant woodland.
Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné
6.72 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Migné (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.
Route through the vineyards of Reuilly and the Arnon meadows
8.89 mi
+289 ft
-299 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Reuilly (Indre) (Indre)
This is a beautiful walk that allows you to discover Reuilly and its surroundings, through vineyards, fields and meadows.
Small streets, panoramic views and the banks of the Creuse in Argenton
4.89 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre)
Admire Argenton from the Bonne Dame viewpoint, stroll through its narrow streets, climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the Merle Blanc, and take a leisurely walk along the banks of the Creuse river.
Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne
10.17 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Luant (Indre)
A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
From castles to mills around Sainte-Sévère
10.06 mi
+837 ft
-863 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre (Indre)
This beautiful hike allows you to discover the village of Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, mentioned in the works of George Sand and revealed by filmmaker Jacques Tati in his film "Jour de Fête". The route winds through the hilly surroundings of this village, discovering ancient castles and mills, amidst pleasant pastures and crossing numerous streams.
Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube
7.32 mi
+472 ft
-459 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mérigny (Indre)
The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.
Route to discover the surroundings of Le Pêchereau
9.33 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Pêchereau (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover the commune of Le Pêchereau, which borders Argenton-sur-Creuse.
Starting from the old town hall, it takes you to the new one in the beautiful Château de Courbat, then along the Creuse river, up to the heights overlooking the valley, through woods and meadows, and finally to Grand Pêchereau, the highest part of the town.
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Cuzion route: from water to light
7.68 mi
+902 ft
-912 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This hike allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Cuzion, the Chéron moor, part of the Creuse gorges that you overlook at La Roche-Bat-en-l'eau, then you follow the river to the impressive Éguzon dam and its power station.The return journey takes you to La Jarrige and its beautiful wash house, down to the mysterious Fontaine des Seigneurs, then up to the intriguing Château de Châteaubrun and the sculptures of its current owner.
"Loup y es-tu?" in Luzeret
6.80 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Luzeret (Indre)
A lovely walk exploring the forests of Luzeret, a village bordering the Brenne Regional Nature Park, where wolves once roamed alongside humans.
Castles, keeps and sunken lanes around Tendu
4.53 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
This beautiful hike offers views of Prunget Castle and Mazière Castle. It takes you along beautiful sunken paths and through valleys. Yellow markings.
Family walk around Éguzon-Chantôme
6.22 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Éguzon-Chantôme (Indre)
Having grown up in Éguzon until I was ten before moving to Limoges, I still have fond memories of my escapades along the sunken lanes of this village in the former Marche region. In the realm of chestnut trees, ferns and Limousin cattle, let yourself wander, loiter and stroll through the bocage of dry stone walls and hollow-trunked trees. Try your hand at hunting the dahut as night falls. Rediscover your inner child by taking your time and letting your calves do the walking
Castles, wooden bridge and viaduct at Pont-Chrétien
5.51 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne with views of Château de Chabenet, crossing the Pont de Bois, returning through the countryside alongside the Bois de Chabenet.
Yellow markings.
The Blizon ponds
7.45 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This is a figure-of-eight route starting from the hamlet of Le Blizon, along a wide path through the Brenne ponds. A pleasant walk, partly shaded and dotted with viewing points.
Malicornay and its surroundings
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Malicornay (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rouvres-les-Bois (Indre)
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault
7.14 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.
Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay
6.21 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Douadic (Indre)
This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.
The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret
8.06 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montipouret (Indre)
This walk, at the gateway to the southern Boischaut, allows you to explore the surroundings of Montipouret via pleasant country lanes and small rural roads, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the Vallée Noire. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You can admire it halfway along the route, along with its bucolic grounds surrounded by the Vauvre.
In the Châteauroux State Forest from the Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne
4.59 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
Hike in the Châteauroux State Forest, away from the main paths. The route follows almost exclusively the trails deep within the forest.
Oulches Route
7.81 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Oulches (Indre)
This pleasant walk, starting from the village of Oulches in the Brenne Regional Park, allows you to discover some lovely scenery in the valleys of the Brion, the Rio de la Noraie and the Étang du Pont stream, through woods and meadows (former Yellow hiking trail).
From one castle to another, starting from Le Tranger
9.38 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Tranger (Indre)
Overlooking and running alongside the Indre valley in its first section, this varied route will take you past three of the region’s most beautiful country houses as you make your way along.
Mosnacian walk
6.22 mi
+125 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme
8.05 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Gemme (Indre) (Indre)
This pleasant walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Sainte-Gemme, situated within the Brenne Regional Nature Park. It takes you through a variety of landscapes: fields and meadows, woodland and a pond.
Bouzanne Valley and keep
4.43 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne river and past its castles and keep.
Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings
4.77 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre)
This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.
The Salleron valley near Concremiers
6.12 mi
+315 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Concremiers (Indre)
This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)
The Bouzanteuil Valley
4.92 mi
+269 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chasseneuil (Indre)
Starting from Chasseneuil, a short walk along the River Bouzanteuil.
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
5.83 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
5.90 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bouesse (Indre)
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
The most beautiful paths in Abloux
7.01 mi
+449 ft
-466 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gilles (Indre) (Indre)
Hedgerows, forest, river, ponds, panoramic views... In short, you won’t get bored on this varied route, which reveals all the facets of the well-preserved landscape of southern Boischaut. You’ll enjoy yourself on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike, and if it’s hot, you can take advantage of a lovely spot for a swim in the river at Abloux itself.
More walks in Indre
Select an area below:
- Gargilesse-Dampierre
- Jeu-les-Bois
- La Berthenoux
- La Pérouille
- Le Magny
- Le Menoux
- Le Pêchereau
- Le Poinçonnet
- Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet
- Le Tranger
- Lignac
- Luant
- Luçay-le-Mâle
- Luzeret
- Lys-Saint-Georges
- Malicornay
- Mérigny
- Mers-sur-Indre
- Mézières-en-Brenne
- Migné
- Montgivray
- Montipouret
- Mosnay
- Moulins-sur-Céphons
- Neuillay-les-Bois
- Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
- Nohant-Vic
- Nuret-le-Ferron
- Orsennes
- Oulches
- Palluau-sur-Indre
- Paulnay
- Reuilly (Indre)
- Rosnay
- Roussines (Indre)
- Rouvres-les-Bois
- Saint-Gaultier
- Saint-Genou
- Saint-Gilles (Indre)
- Saint-Michel-en-Brenne
- Saint-Plantaire
- Sainte-Gemme (Indre)
- Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre
- Tendu
- Thenay
- Velles
- Vicq-Exemplet
- Vicq-sur-Nahon
- Villedieu-sur-Indre
- Vouillon