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Aigurande walks
Following the Vauvre river towards Aigurande
Visorando Member
6.74 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aigurande (Indre)
This walk initially winds its way through the Aigurand countryside along magnificent paths through woodland or flanked by hedgerows. Footbridges cross the meandering Vauvre. The return journey then follows the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway.
La Font du Beau
13.85 mi
+699 ft
-682 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
This route showcases the diversity of the local landscapes: from the plateau on the edge of the Berry region to the streams of La Mitaine and Crachepot. It offers sweeping views of the Monts de Guéret and Saint-Vaury, the Aigurande plateau, Vost Castle and the surrounding hamlets, as you wind your way along sunken paths, through meadows and copses where small, lively, shaded streams meander. The route is dotted with wells and crosses,
Around Vost
6.33 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Following the old local tracks – the routes of the rural world of yesteryear – you’ll discover fords, streams, pastures and sunken lanes that criss-cross a green, undulating bocage landscape where water has shaped the terrain and influenced human activity, with lovely views of Vost Castle and its surroundings.
La Taille Minaud
4.04 mi
+98 ft
-85 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Circling the village, this circular route takes you along paths, through woodland and past small hamlets, dotted with local heritage sites, and offers lovely views of the village and its church.
The ‘Sortilèges et Légendes’ route in Crozon-sur-Vauvre
6.83 mi
+505 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Crozon-sur-Vauvre (Indre)
This walk along narrow roads and beautiful paths allows you to explore a valley and a wild plateau, the perfect setting for a wealth of legends and spells...
Highlights include: the Church of Saint-Germain in Crozon-sur-Vauvre, the Bourdessoule mill and pond, the Lande stream and its footbridge made of large granite boulders, the Oak of Not (or Nau) and the Château de la Lande.
Caesar’s Camp in Lignaud
2.76 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Following in the footsteps of ancient Roman roads, this route takes you to the northern plateau of Lignaud, a village rich in traces of the past. You’ll walk through meadows, farmland and coniferous woodland, skirting the plots of the ‘Camp de César’, whose cadastral layout reveals the characteristics of a Roman camp. There is a significant amount of historic architecture in the heart of the village.
La Roche aux Fées
3.79 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Once past the village with its rich architectural heritage (chapel, fountain, wash houses, etc.), this route takes you to the banks of the Petite Creuse, which you follow upstream along a shaded path overlooked by hillside woodland. From the Rocher des Fées cliff, the return to the agricultural plateau offers a sweeping panorama to the south.
Route around the Château du Breuil-Yvain near Orsennes
9.71 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orsennes (Indre)
This route offers a blend of picturesque and unusual sights, including the ‘green cathedral’ of the Bois de la Bouige, the Chemin de la Fosse à l’Evêque and the impressive fortress of the Château du Breuil-Yvain (private).
Discover sculpture in Saint-Plantaire
3.45 mi
+207 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)
Enjoy a walk in the village of Saint-Plantaire to discover the surrounding countryside while searching for the famous sculptures that are part of the commune's heritage. This route is part of the "À la rencontre de la sculpture" selection, a project aimed at promoting both the heritage and culture of Saint-Plantaire! Can you find them all?
The painters' path in Fresselines
2.87 mi
+256 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Fresselines (Creuse)
This hike through the valley of painters allows you to discover a stretch of the Petite Creuse and Creuse rivers, as well as numerous viewpoints that have been a source of inspiration for many painters.
This is a family-friendly hike with numerous benches and tables, as well as information panels along the way explaining the paintings created in this part of the valley.
Grand Loop of the Creuse, Fresselines - Crozant
10.98 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,631 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fresselines (Creuse)
A long, fairly challenging circular route that takes you along or overlooking the Creuse, and also allows you to explore its tributary, the Petite Creuse. Monet painted these banks on numerous occasions, and with good reason! A walk best undertaken when the trees are still bare. IBP56
On the hills above Cluis
9.44 mi
+551 ft
-558 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This walk takes you through the countryside on the eastern side of Cluis along small roads and pretty paths. You’ll discover part of the village’s historical heritage (17th-century market halls, the 12th-century Saint-Paxent Church and the ruins of Cluis-Dessous Castle dating from the 12th and 13th centuries) and catch a glimpse of the Bégeaudes quarry, where amphibolite and leptynite are mined.
In the heart of the Auzon Valley in Cluis
9.00 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
A lovely walk taking you through the southern part of Cluis, in the Auzon Valley, through the typical hedgerow countryside of the Boischaud region in the south of the Indre. You’ll finish the walk by passing beneath the impressive railway viaduct.
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.
A walk with Célestine in Chassignolles
2.08 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
This walk will take you in the footsteps of Célestine. It was in an uninhabited house in Chassignolles, a village in the heart of France, that the author discovered a hidden treasure one summer’s evening: seven letters in a small box. Dating from the 1860s, all but one are marriage proposals addressed to the innkeeper’s daughter, Célestine.
The mills of La Vauvre in the Land of George Sand
9.15 mi
+554 ft
-538 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks in the Vauvre Valley. Nature is bountiful and the Vauvre will enchant you with its soothing murmur. The diversity of the flora and fauna will delight enthusiasts.
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.
From Magny to Chassignolles, between heritage and pastureland
7.76 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Magny (Indre)
This walk starts in Le Magny and takes you along paths and small roads to Chassignoles, where you can visit the House of Traditions and Saint-Étienne Church (12th century). After taking the botanical trail, you’ll head down into the Couarde valley. Then it’s the climb back up to the Espace des Ossans and its fountains, ending at the foot of the Prieuré du Magny (11th century).
A route allowing you to explore the area around Le Magny
5.22 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Magny (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover the charms of Le Magny: the majestic 11th-century Saint-Michel Church and its Benedictine priory, the Saint-Rémy Fountain and the old washhouse, the Beauregard Gardens where old vineyard huts, ancient grape varieties and fruit varieties are preserved, and the meadows of the Couarde valley...
In the footsteps of the Maîtres Sonneurs: a circular tour in the heart of George Sand’s country
Association / Club / Walk leader44.15 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,624 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from La Châtre (Indre)
This alternative route allows you to cover the Indre section of the ‘Sur les Pas des Maîtres Sonneurs’ long-distance trail, between Berry and Bourbonnais.This 71 km circular route takes 4 days to complete; a 3-day alternative is possible: see Practical Information.
As this route is circular, you can start from any of the towns, depending on the availability of your chosen accommodation.
