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Indre-et-Loire walks
On the banks of the Cher and at Chenonceau Castle
Visorando Member
5.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire)
The commune of Chenonceaux, famous for its world-renowned château, has many other treasures to offer. This easy hike invites you to discover them.
Please note: hikers have informed us that the Chenonceaux bridge over the Cher river is undergoing repairs until 15 June 2019. The walk as described will therefore not be possible during the first quarter of 2019. Please check before setting off.
Heritage and Forest in Avon-les-Roches
6.66 mi
+272 ft
-282 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avon-les-Roches (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk through fields, woods and vineyards, discovering the rich heritage of the Touraine region: a church, the ruins of a collegiate church, troglodyte dwellings, wash houses, tuffeau stone houses... and even a "solar farm".
Circuit des étangs, between Rouziers and Beaumont
6.47 mi
+236 ft
-217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-la-Ronce (Indre-et-Loire)
This route through fields and forests will allow you to discover numerous ponds, as well as the Château de Rochefort and the charming hamlet of La Roche Bourdeil.
The banks of the Indre around the Montbazon keep
7.58 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montbazon (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover Monbazon under the gaze of the statue of the Virgin and Child perched on top of the 10th-century keep. The Indre Valley with its mills, castles, fortress and shops.
Moderator's warning on 23/09/2020: Please note! Private property issue in (3). See reviews dated 14/09/2020
Le Puits du Pain and La Fuie de Roncé
6.21 mi
+292 ft
-282 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Panzoult (Indre-et-Loire)
Between woods and vineyards, this is a fairly short hike that offers beautiful architectural heritage.
The Petites Choisilles valleys
9.71 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nouzilly (Indre-et-Loire)
The route is fairly hilly, often through woods, around the two Petites Choisilles streams. A passage on the heights offers a pretty view of the village of Nouzilly and its wooded hills.
On the lands of Diane de Poitiers
11.94 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chisseaux (Indre-et-Loire)
Discovery of the Cher valley near Chenonceaux. Magnificent view of the Château de Chenonceau from the left bank of the Cher.
The rose bushes of the Indrois
9.64 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In the Lochois region, Chédigny, the "Village of Roses", is the only village to be classified as a "Remarkable Garden". I invite you to discover it from Azay-sur-Indre, a small historic village located at the confluence of the Indre and Indrois rivers. The route passes through varied landscapes: woods, meadows and fields, floodplains, marshy areas and riverbanks.
Hillsides, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and river in Chinon
4.48 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This beautiful and varied route takes you past a hillside of troglodyte houses, through some of the most beautiful plots of the Chinon vineyards - Le Clos de l'Olive, Le Clos Guillot, Le Chêne Vert, Le Coteau de Noiré - and back through the woods along a small stream that flows into the Vienne.
Along the Breuil stream
10.64 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cinq-Mars-la-Pile (Indre-et-Loire)
From Cinq-Mars-la-Pile to Mazière-de-Touraine, follow a beautiful stream, the Breuil, which flows through beautiful meadows and feeds numerous ponds.
Short circular in the Bois Gibert
3.40 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Ballan-Miré (Indre-et-Loire)
Forest walk on the outskirts of Ballan-Miré.
In the land of basket makers
9.58 mi
+561 ft
-564 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villaines-les-Rochers (Indre-et-Loire)
I invite you to discover a remarkable village in Touraine, Villaines-les-Rochers, the village of basket makers. A varied itinerary takes you through the hamlets of the village, rich in troglodyte houses where many active basket makers live, the Château du Petit Boulay and the surrounding countryside, rich in streams and woods.
Architectural heritage of Tours
9.87 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tours (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk to discover the architectural heritage of Tours. Must-see sites, but also pretty, discreet places that I have discovered over the years.
Between the river and the hillside in Azay-sur-Cher
6.63 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
After crossing the village via a pleasant footpath and then a rather hilly route, you will reach the Nitray needle dam and then return to the starting point along the banks of the Cher.
In the land of Rabelais
4.82 mi
+266 ft
-236 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Seuilly (Indre-et-Loire)
From Seuilly to Cinais, this walk with its valleys, woods, moors, panoramic views and famous character François Rabelais offers a very varied stroll. Walk in the footsteps of the famous writer.
Route from Pont-de-Bresme to Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
4.88 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk through forest and fields.
Yellow markings (only in one direction, no markings in the opposite direction).
Beautiful holiday resorts on the banks of the Cher
8.74 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Near Athée-sur-Cher, the banks of the Cher are dotted with beautiful houses of various periods and styles. These châteaux, manor houses and beautiful farms have mostly been converted into lodges, charming hotels or restaurants. We will leave the riverbank three times to discover three small valleys shaped by tiny tributaries of the Cher.
Old Oak Tree Route
8.02 mi
+361 ft
-390 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cheillé (Indre-et-Loire)
A route in the Azay le Rideau region, in the Chinon forest and then on the heights of the Indre valley. Don't miss: two beautiful residences and the remarkable oak tree at Cheillé church.
On the heights of Luynes
12.18 mi
+367 ft
-374 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Luynes (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful walk through fields, woods and hamlets. Some very beautiful residences, a few old mills in the Bresme valley and a Roman aqueduct.
Circular Saint-Roch via La Pinsonnerie
6.67 mi
+66 ft
-39 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Roch (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk through fields and forests around Saint-Roch. This walk largely follows Saint-Roch footpath no. 1. The alternative route is between point (3) and point (7).
The Veude, its banks and hillsides, and the Saint-Louis Chapel
5.50 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champigny-sur-Veude (Indre-et-Loire)
A peaceful walk along the Veude river, then up the hillsides for a panoramic view, before visiting the remarkable Saint-Louis Chapel.
Civray-de-Touraine
7.34 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Civray-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A varied route typical of the Cher and Loire regions, passing through farmland, vineyards and forests.
Lake Rillé
5.23 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rillé (Indre-et-Loire)
Near the village of Rillé, set off to explore the lake and ride along its shores to admire the superb landscapes, fauna and flora, and why not hop aboard a century-old steam train!
Vineyards and heritage in Vernou-sur-Brenne
4.03 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through the village of Vernou-sur-Brenne and the vineyards of the Vouvray AOC. Along the way, there are several information panels about the village and wine growing.
The Indre Valley between Esvres and Courcay
11.24 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
This is an easy hike that allows you to discover the Indre valley from the heights before descending to the banks of the river. You will discover several villages.
A circular starting from Courçay
7.34 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courçay (Indre-et-Loire)
From Courçay to Reignac along the banks of the Indre and crossing the Guignardière stream. Discover the mills and fountains as you walk up the Indre to Reignac.
The banks of the Échandon from Esvres
6.22 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk accessible to all, passing through pretty hamlets on the slopes of the Indre and in the Échandon valley.
The charming village of Esvres.
Route de l'Étang de l'Île
10.63 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Parc des Grillets, this pleasant hike across the plateau takes us through fields and forests to the island pond (Mazières). There is a beautiful viewpoint and on the way back, we will take the mill road through the Breuil valley before returning to the plateau and our starting point.
Moderator's note added on 16/08/2021: Problem with aggressive dogs and owners at Le Chaslet, even though the path is communal. See comments at the bottom of this page.
La Choisillette route in Charentilly
4.20 mi
+141 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Charentilly (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through fields and forests, with a few troglodytes along the way.
Les trois châteaux et l'Oppidum Gallo-Romain à Amboise
4.90 mi
+276 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
This route takes you through both urban and rural areas, passing most of Amboise's historic sites: the Royal Castle, the Maison des Pages, the Gallo-Roman oppidum, Château-Gaillard and the Clos Lucé, all in less than two and a half hours.
The Assay Pond
7.06 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Assay (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful hike through the Touraine countryside, where fields alternate with woods, culminating in a pond where many birds nest.
The Amasse valley
10.94 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the Ambroise river, the Amasse, a small tributary of the Loire which flows into the river here and which was developed from 1856 onwards to prevent flooding in the town during heavy rains.
Saint-Épain - Cave dwellings
8.43 mi
+223 ft
-226 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Épain (Indre-et-Loire)
This walk, in the commune of Saint-Épain, takes you through the Manse Valley with its troglodyte caves and passages near the Montgoger National Forest.
Passing through Gué aux Moines
4.36 mi
+46 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Braye-sous-Faye (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
Across fields and through woods above the Lys Valley
6.04 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Ruan (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from the Manoir de Vonnes, cross plateaus and undergrowth on the right bank of the Indre.
A priory, Calder's studio and the hillside above the Indre valley offer beautiful views of Saché.
On the lands of the Marquis de La Fayette
9.69 mi
+299 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In addition to three beautiful castles, two of which belonged to the Marquis de La Fayette, you will discover a ghost farm, a very old oak tree, a few mills, rocky outcrops, rivers, streams, a spring, a pond and a canal.
Discover Chinon
4.38 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the beautiful architectural heritage of Chinon, as well as the banks of the Vienne, the Île de Tours, the troglodyte dwellings on the hillsides and a foray into the vineyards that also contribute to the reputation of this charming little town.
The Vouvray vineyards and the Brenne valley
11.19 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike through the vineyards on the heights of the Brenne valley.
The Cher from one bridge to another in Azay-sur-Cher
6.58 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Hike along the banks of the Cher between countryside and châteaux. The starting point is on the square on the banks of the Cher in Azay-sur-Cher (left bank). The hike is marked in yellow. In the car park, there is an old wash house fed by a spring. Along the route, at Port de Chandon and Écluse de Nitray, there are information panels describing the port's activities.
Along the Vienne between Trogues and Pouzay
4.83 mi
+121 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trogues (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, first between fields and then along the Vienne, with two castles and some beautiful farmhouses along the way.
Between the plateau and the banks of the Cher, starting from Villandry
2.86 mi
+131 ft
-148 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Villandry (Indre-et-Loire)
This short walk, accessible to all, allows you to discover the variety of landscapes surrounding the charming village of Villandry. You will pass some very pretty old houses, go around the château and its gardens, take some pretty paths lined with hedges and then pass through a small wood before ending your walk along the Cher river. All this in just under an hour!
Old Cher Route (short version)
7.62 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bréhémont (Indre-et-Loire)
Between the Loire and Indre rivers, come and stroll along the old Cher river. You will follow paths through beautiful landscapes such as the "Les Bardeaux de l'Indre" nature reserve and the Port of Bréhémont.
The Nitray needle dam
9.48 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the banks of the Cher and in the countryside near Tours. Discover the village of Azay-sur-Cher, the Nitray needle dam and Beauvais Castle.
Through the vineyards and cellars of Rochecorbon
5.85 mi
+328 ft
-335 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire)
Just upstream from Tours, the hillsides are covered with Vouvray vineyards. In the cliff that borders them, endless galleries provide the ideal refuge for the beautiful bubbles of the wine they house to flourish. This route allows you to wind your way between vineyards and cellars in an environment where the tuffeau stone gives each house the air of a palace.
L'Echandon and Le Becquet
8.91 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover two streams, the Échandon and the Becquet, near where they join the Indre. Along the route, you will see some beautiful houses, a Gallo-Roman bridge and a Bollée windmill.
Mazières - La Bruyère - Le Breuil
6.51 mi
+171 ft
-177 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mazières-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
Mazières is a village located north of Cinq-Mars, 30 minutes from Tours. The village centre has retained the charm of the villages of the Touraine region, where life was once devoted to agriculture and forestry. The route passes through the woods of the large neighbouring estates. There are views of the vast rural landscapes. The most charming section is undoubtedly the Breuil valley. A pleasant hike that is never monotonous.
Larçay Forest
10.11 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Avertin (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Avertin, a series of four circular routes allow you to discover the Parc des Brosses, the Forêt de Larçay, the landscaped cemetery and the Bois des Hâtes, beautiful green spaces to the east of the Tours conurbation.
Landscapes of Touraine around Cléré-les-Pins
9.42 mi
+46 ft
-43 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cléré-les-Pins (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through peaceful countryside, across meadows, fields and woods.
Old stones, troglodytes and forest at the start of Crissay-sur-Manse
10.45 mi
+568 ft
-571 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crissay-sur-Manse (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Crissay-sur-Manse, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, this route invites you to discover wash houses, the ruins of a collegiate church and, on the hillside, the famous troglodytes, cavities dug out to extract tuffeau stone for building the châteaux and houses of the Loire Valley.
More walks in Indre-et-Loire
Select an area below:
- Amboise
- Assay
- Athée-sur-Cher
- Avon-les-Roches
- Azay-le-Rideau
- Azay-sur-Cher
- Azay-sur-Indre
- Ballan-Miré
- Beaulieu-lès-Loches
- Beaumont-la-Ronce
- Bossay-sur-Claise
- Bourgueil
- Braslou
- Braye-sous-Faye
- Bréhémont
- Bridoré
- Candes-Saint-Martin
- Chambourg-sur-Indre
- Champigny-sur-Veude
- Chançay
- Charentilly
- Château-Renault
- Chaumussay
- Chaveignes
- Cheillé
- Chemillé-sur-Indrois
- Chenonceaux
- Chinon
- Chisseaux
- Cinq-Mars-la-Pile
- Civray-de-Touraine
- Cléré-les-Pins
- Courçay
- Courcoué
- Crissay-sur-Manse
- Cussay
- Dolus-le-Sec
- Esvres
- Faye-la-Vineuse
- Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu
- La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin
- La Croix-en-Touraine
- Le Louroux
- Ligré
- Loches
- Lussault-sur-Loire
- Luynes
- Luzé
- Mazières-de-Touraine
- Montbazon
- Montlouis-sur-Loire
- Notre-Dame-d'Oé
- Nouzilly
- Panzoult
- Perrusson
- Pont-de-Ruan
- Reignac-sur-Indre
- Richelieu
- Rigny-Ussé
- Rillé
- Rivière
- Rochecorbon
- Saint-Avertin
- Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
- Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire
- Saint-Épain
- Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
- Saint-Hippolyte (Indre-et-Loire)
- Saint-Jean-Saint-Germain
- Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois
- Saint-Roch
- Sennevières
- Seuilly
- Tauxigny
- Tavant
- Tours
- Trogues
- Vallères
- Vernou-sur-Brenne
- Villaines-les-Rochers
- Villandry