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Bélâbre walks
Route in Brenne at Bélâbre: water, earth, air and fire
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5.59 mi
+276 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bélâbre (Indre)
Bélâbre, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park in the Indre department, enjoyed a period of prosperity in the 19th century thanks to these four elements used in its tile works, potteries and forges. Earth for raw materials (clay and ore), water to wash and moisten them and to generate energy, air to dry the moulded clay, and fire for firing. This walk offers you the chance, amongst other things, to discover some remnants of this past.
Meet at Aliénor d'Aquitaine, setting off from Lignac
5.68 mi
+180 ft
-174 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lignac (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you around the area near Lignac, as well as the beautiful castle and the picturesque village of Château Guillaume, which owes its name to William IX, father of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who built it in the late12th century.
Ciron circuit, from the banks of the ponds to the banks of the Creuse
7.52 mi
+112 ft
-135 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ciron (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you to several ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, ending at the banks of the Creuse River with a beautiful view of the Château de Romefort.
Oulches Route
7.81 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Oulches (Indre)
This pleasant walk, starting from the village of Oulches in the Brenne Regional Park, allows you to discover some lovely scenery in the valleys of the Brion, the Rio de la Noraie and the Étang du Pont stream, through woods and meadows (former Yellow hiking trail).
The Salleron valley near Concremiers
6.12 mi
+315 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Concremiers (Indre)
This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)
From chapel to bell tower on the Dunet side
6.94 mi
+407 ft
-430 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dunet (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you along beautiful paths and pretty little roads around the village of Dunet, south-west of Indre, in the southern Boischaut region. In addition to the typical hedgerow landscapes of this natural region, you can admire the beautiful bell tower of the 13th-century Saint-Martial church and the 12th-century chapel in Vouhet.Please note: the route has been temporarily modified between (10) and (11) (see Description and Practical Information sections)
The Rosnay ponds along the hedges
5.90 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This walk takes you to several ponds around Rosnay, in the heart of the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The paths are often lined with hedges known as bouchures in this region.
Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay
6.21 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Douadic (Indre)
This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.
"Loup y es-tu?" in Luzeret
6.80 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Luzeret (Indre)
A lovely walk exploring the forests of Luzeret, a village bordering the Brenne Regional Nature Park, where wolves once roamed alongside humans.
The tour of Villemort
7.59 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villemort (Vienne)
A easy route that circles the village of Villemort, passing by the Chökhor Ling monastic centre.
Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse
7.42 mi
+210 ft
-180 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontgombault (Indre)
This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.
Discover the Anglin, from the ruins of Brosse to the Seillant Mill
6.14 mi
+748 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaillac (Indre)
This walk follows aPR® trail, allowing you to discover the ruins of Château de Brosse, near Chaillac in the Indre department, then the pretty village of Seillant, as you stroll along the refreshing banks of the Anglin river.
Circuit de Roussines autour du bois de Chinan
8.73 mi
+289 ft
-302 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roussines (Indre) (Indre)
This hike is suitable for cycling (but it's really mountain biking), walking and horse riding.You can admire the majestic oak tree in Saint-Civran, which is several hundred years old, perhaps even a thousand.
Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube
7.32 mi
+472 ft
-459 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mérigny (Indre)
The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.
The Blizon ponds
7.45 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This is a figure-of-eight route starting from the hamlet of Le Blizon, along a wide path through the Brenne ponds. A pleasant walk, partly shaded and dotted with viewing points.
Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné
6.72 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Migné (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.
Lancosme Forest, ponds and meadows
8.26 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Migné (Indre)
The trail runs under the cool shade of Brenne's largest forest, then crosses flower-filled meadows dotted with buttons and ponds. This is an introductory walk through a land of scents that also displays an extraordinary palette of colours!