Around Palluau-sur-Indre

de fr

This is a pleasant walk that alternates between small country roads and paths through fields. It follows part of theGR®46 trailin the Valençay region.

Details

n°6632
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.58 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 430 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 423 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 568 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 335 ft
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

Ha Ha
Near the hiking trail
Château de la Joubardière

Description of the walk

Park in the square in the shade of the large trees opposite the town hall.

(S/E) Looking at the square, take the road on the left. Pass in front of the village hall and continue for about 1500m.

(1) Take the path on the left and follow it to the road. Here you will join theGR® de Pays de Valençay.

(2) Turn left, passing through the hamlets of La Buissonnière, La Joubardière and Le Château.

(3) After La Bourbonnerie, leave the road and take the path opposite (markedGR®) which turns left.

(4) At the crossroads, take the small road opposite and follow it.

(5) Leave it by turning right at the first intersection.

(6) At a place called La Vix, follow theGR® by turning left and continue straight on until you reach the D28f.

(7) Turn left and head towards Palluau-sur-Indre and the town hall square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 417 ft - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.94 - alt. 338 ft - Path on the left
  3. 2 : mi 1.42 - alt. 430 ft - GRP junction
  4. 3 : mi 2.24 - alt. 449 ft - GR signposted path
  5. 4 : mi 3.23 - alt. 548 ft - Calvary
  6. 5 : mi 3.77 - alt. 486 ft - Turn right at the intersection.
  7. 6 : mi 4.74 - alt. 499 ft - Place called La Vix
  8. 7 : mi 5.28 - alt. 446 ft - Junction with the D28f
  9. S/E : mi 6.58 - alt. 417 ft - Town hall car park

Worth a visit

Palluau Castle is open to visitors.
You can picnic by the water near the campsite.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
noguze
noguze

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Château de Palluau and its picturesque village are well worth a visit. It's a shame we can only drive around it. But we can always make up for it with La Joubardière...

Machine-translated

marc.gautier
marc.gautier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk through fields and forests. Hilly, very easy, a delight of colours at the beginning of February. And of course, animals...

Machine-translated

VIOT37
VIOT37

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Late January, alone on the route.
Very muddy paths, tiring.
However, a beautiful walk in the Indrois valleys.

Lots of large game.

Machine-translated

Terence6
Terence6

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful walk around Palluau/Indre
we walk a little on roads but without cars
Nice views of Berry, which can be so pretty

Machine-translated

japytou
japytou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello, I did this route under special conditions. In fact, I did it twice: once to reconnoitre in good weather and a second time because I was taking a group of disabled people accompanied by their instructors (the second time, the weather was awful). It is an easy route, perfectly suited to the people I was taking, who were keen to do this hike despite the rainy weather and icy wind. Being used to hiking, I think this route must be very pretty and worth doing in the spring, especially as I spotted some very pleasant spots...

Machine-translated

fortnoxe36
fortnoxe36

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very pleasant hike, with a bit of everything: tarmac (a little), dirt track, gravel, and a short stretch through woods.
Beautiful view of Palluau Castle.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking From the former Abbey of Saint-Genou to the châteaux of Palluau-sur-Indre

Visorando Member
De l'ancienne abbaye de Saint-Genou aux châteaux de Palluau-sur-Indre
↔7.48 mi ↗+223 ft ↘-223 ft ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Saint-Genou (Indre)
This walk starts at the Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie in Saint-Genou and allows you to discover, amongst other things, the beautiful surrounding countryside, the banks of the Indre, the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the feudal (private) castle at Palluau-sur-Indre, the old cellars now inhabited by bats, and the small (private) château of La Joubardière.

Walking From one castle to another, starting from Le Tranger

Visorando Member
D'un château à l'autre au départ du 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.

Walking Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme

Visorando Member
A travers bois, prairies et champs à 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.

Walking Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond

Visorando Member
Circuit autour de l'Étang de Bellebouche
↔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.

Walking Route through the Paulnay countryside

Visorando Member
Circuit dans la campagne de Paulnay
↔6.07 mi ↗+98 ft ↘-98 ft ◔2h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Paulnay (Indre)
A pleasant walk offering the chance to explore the countryside around the village of Paulnay, situated in the Boischaut Nord natural region, within the Brenne Regional Nature Park.

Walking From Chambon to Bonneau, from the hillsides to the Indre Valley

Visorando Member
De Chambon à Bonneau, des coteaux à la Vallée de l'Indre
↔8.78 mi ↗+102 ft ↘-105 ft ◔4h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Villedieu-sur-Indre (Indre)
This pleasant walk starts in the hamlet of Chambon, near Villedieu-sur-Indre, and follows the southern slope of the Indre Valley to the village of Bonneau, returning via the northern slope, with some lovely views.

Walking Circular Brenne in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne

Visorando Member
Boucle brennouse à Saint-Michel-en-Brenne
↔9.21 mi ↗+85 ft ↘-85 ft ◔4h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Saint-Michel-en-Brenne (Indre)
This walk near Saint-Michel-en-Brenne is a variation of route no. 60 proposed by the Brenne Regional Nature Park, entitled “Saint-Cyran-en-Brenne”.It follows small roads and paths, allowing you to discover, amongst other things, the Abbey of Saint-Cyran, built in the 7th century, and the bucolic, wooded landscapes of the Brenne, before leading to the Étang des Essarts observatory in the Chérine Reserve.

Walking Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings

Visorando Member
Découverte du village de Moulins-sur-Céphons et ses alentours
↔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.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.