Around Hérisson via the church of Chateloy

A short route starting in the pretty village of Hérisson at the foot of its castle ruins.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 69 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 67 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 255 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 193 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Hérisson (03190)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.507654° / E 2.710375°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2427SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park under the trees along Quai de l'Aumance.

(S/E) Walk north along this quay to reach the crossroads and turn slightly right to follow Avenue Marcellin Simonnet until you reach the church, which you will go around on the left.

(1) Take the stairs and continue up the Chemin de la Maison Rouge. At the next intersection, follow the Chemin le Taribari on the right (along the way, pass a first path on your left and a second on your right).

(2) At this intersection with a paved road, continue left to the hamlet of Chateloy and take the opportunity to visit the church.

(3) Enter the cemetery for a view of the Aumance valley. After your visit, retrace your steps to the crossroads and turn right onto the road until the next intersection, then continue straight on Route Saint-Gobin until it intersects with Rue des Cueils.

(4) Follow this road towards the village of Hérisson, along the Aumance river, until you reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 194 m - Quai de l' - Aumance (rivière) - Affluent du Cher
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 204 m - Church of Hérisson
  3. 2 : km 1.62 - alt. 237 m - Turn left onto the tarmac road
  4. 3 : km 1.99 - alt. 233 m - Church of Chateloy
  5. 4 : km 3.27 - alt. 196 m - Rue des Cueils
  6. S/E : km 3.93 - alt. 194 m - Quai de l'Aumance

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 3562807

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike!

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michelmarieandree
michelmarieandree

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike starting from the village of Hérisson, passing by the church of Châteloy and its beautiful murals. The return to Hérisson offers beautiful views of the Aumance River and the village.

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CEMILIA18
CEMILIA18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I extended the hike to make a 10 km route, returning to the Châteloy site! I have known this site for many years and am always amazed by the magnificent views along the route. I introduced this exceptional area to my mountain biking and hiking friends. It was an instant success. The sun was shining, and I received countless photos they had taken! Hérisson truly deserves its title as the third favourite village of the French.

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Duallirap
Duallirap

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful discovery of this easy-to-access, medium-length route. Beautiful views of Hérisson and the Aumance Valley. Worth doing again...

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jackie03
jackie03

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk.
It's a shame that the church in Chateloy was closed.

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valerie.dubosclard
valerie.dubosclard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, beautiful scenery

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ms03
ms03

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, on the way back to the banks of the Aumance, we crossed the river and continued on the Oiseaux trail.
The two added together are fantastic! Kind regards, MS

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Karine2309
Karine2309

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, peaceful walk away from it all; very pleasant.
However, the signage on site is not great.

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bernica
bernica

I haven't done this hike yet, but I plan to in the near future.
However, having used your documents for a few outings, I can say that they are very reliable and clear.
Thank you.

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