Around Moulins-sur-Yèvre

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 18 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 18 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 158 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 140 m

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Description of the walk

Park in front of the town hall or church.

(S/E) Head towards Nohant-en-Goût, turning right at the three-way junction. Pass the cemetery and continue along this road.

(1) Turn left just after Le Puits de Safran farm and continue straight ahead on this path.

(2) Just before the bridge over the Tripandre, turn onto the path, leaving the stream on your left. Follow the path for about 800 metres.

(3) Go up to the right on the path through the fields until you reach the road.

(4) Take the tarmac road to the left for a few metres, then take the first path to the right. Walk for 500 metres, then turn right onto the path and continue for about 1,200 metres.

(5) Take the path on the right for about 500 metres, then take the path on the left to the tarmac road.

(6) Turn right and continue towards the centre of Moulins-sur-Yèvre for about 1 km, then turn left to reach the finish (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 140 m - Parking available at the church or town hall, near the - Ouatier (rivière) - Affluent de l'Yèvre
  2. 1 : km 1.35 - alt. 147 m - The Safran Well
  3. 2 : km 2.12 - alt. 141 m - Bridge over the La Tripande
  4. 3 : km 2.77 - alt. 141 m - Path on the right through the fields
  5. 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 151 m - Road junction
  6. 5 : km 4.96 - alt. 154 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 6.09 - alt. 144 m - Road on the right towards Moulins-sur-Yèvre
  8. S/E : km 7.04 - alt. 140 m - Parking available at the church or town hall.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.2 / 5
User 24738239

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Hello,
The first part of the hike, which passes close to the river, is very pretty. The second part will appeal to those who enjoy walking through fields.
This hike is suitable for children on bicycles.
Be careful on certain sections, which may be muddy after rain.
Enjoy your hike!

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fprach
fprach
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A route for the whole family, mainly through fields. The section along the stream is nicer, but it's short...

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FranoiseR
FranoiseR

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Hello
There were four of us on this hike, which was of no interest to us as there was nothing to discover and I found that it lacked explanations.
Towards the end, we must have misjudged the 500 metres or 1,200 kilometres because we came back the same way we left. I don't think we were given enough landmarks. We are used to going on hikes with the more detailed maps produced by the Berruyers cycle tourists. However, I have recorded a few Visorando routes in Creuse and Indre, and as soon as we are allowed to go more than 10 km, we plan to use your routes and not dwell on this disappointment.
I will let you know as soon as we do another one.
Best regards

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Nala18
Nala18

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very easy route for beginners to hiking. It's impossible to get lost on this trail. The section near the saffron well is very pleasant, especially in hot weather with La Tripande. The other section between the fields is less pleasant.
With the map in hand, it is possible to modify the route at the end. Worth doing again.

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Hublot18
Hublot18

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

pleasant walk through fields and part on tarmac road
Note: I couldn't find junction 3 to 4
nor coming from 5 (I did the hike in reverse): no path leading to the road
nor coming from 2 (I took the path before the Puits au Safran farm): no path leading from the one marked between 2 and 3
I even went back by car but didn't see any path either further on or leading to the road

never mind, the walk was nice with a little sun and lots of wind!
Thank you for your ideas, which lead me through nature with great pleasure
Best wishes to you all, and see you soon
Hublot18

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bruno.ran
bruno.ran

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with a welcome stop for lunch at the bar-restaurant at 8 Rue de l'Église, Café de la Place.

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bruno.ran
bruno.ran

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk with a welcome stop for lunch at the bar-restaurant 8 ue de l'église.

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lb18
lb18
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The first half of the route is pleasant, running alongside the Tripande River. The second half is less interesting, running through farmland.

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Jerloi
Jerloi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk in the Berry countryside, where you can spot deer and rabbits.
Between 3 and 4, we return to the road via a path between the fields (not across the fields).

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Domy18
Domy18

Thank you. Indeed, the area between the plots is not particularly interesting in terms of landscape. However, we have often encountered a few wild boars and, recently, a dozen deer.

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mouche12
mouche12

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A peaceful little walk near Bourges.
The part of the walk along the Tripande is very pleasant, it's a shame it's so short!
The rest of the walk takes you through farmland and isn't particularly interesting in terms of scenery.

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steph7878
steph7878

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Short Sunday morning hike. No difficulty. Hunters present, please be aware.

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Jean-Claude C.
Jean-Claude C.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk but a bit tricky to follow the directions. Luckily I had Google Maps!

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