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Bléré walks
Along the River Cher and via Chenonceau Castle, starting from Bléré
Visorando Member
10.09 mi
+79 ft
-75 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Croix-en-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A long route along both banks of the Cher, starting from Bléré. You’ll come across two needle weirs. By following part of the GR®41, you’ll explore the banks of the Cher, the little harbours where modern boats and old flat-bottomed barges are moored, the small summer bars and all the lively activity in summer. You’ll, of course, see the magnificent Château de Chenonceau from the opposite bank, the Touraine countryside and the shady woodland glades in summer.
From the banks of the Cher to the Moulin des Aigremonts
6.56 mi
+584 ft
-577 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Croix-en-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Quai de Bellevue, explore the banks of the Cher as you pass through Les Grandes Fontaines – a protected nature reserve – before visiting the Moulin des Aigremonts (open to visitors for part of the year). Then explore the characteristic streets of the town centre.
From one bank of the Cher to the other, starting from Bléré
5.26 mi
+223 ft
-174 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Croix-en-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A short, simple and very easy walk – it’s not a long trek, nor is it spectacular, but the setting is peaceful. You’ll discover what a needle dam is, if you’re not already familiar with one.
Between the countryside and the River Cher in Bléré
6.79 mi
+167 ft
-194 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bléré (Indre-et-Loire)
During this walk, discover the banks of the Cher and its beautiful country houses, Fontenay Castle, as well as the Touraine countryside and the Grandes Fontaines, a protected nature reserve.
Civray-de-Touraine
7.34 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Civray-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A varied route typical of the Cher and Loire regions, passing through farmland, vineyards and forests.
Chenonceaux Castle circular - vineyards - banks of the Cher
16.47 mi
+230 ft
-236 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire)
Ah, Chenonceaux! Without a doubt my favourite château. Exploring the surrounding area is a real pleasure, with vineyards, peaceful villages and the banks of the Cher. Very peaceful, even if there are a few hills, but it's for a good cause: views that are well worth seeing and seeing again. Hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended. Lunch breaks are available in Chenonceaux, Bléré or Saint-Georges-du-Cher.
On the banks of the Cher and at Chenonceau Castle
5.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire)
The commune of Chenonceaux, famous for its world-renowned château, has many other treasures to offer. This easy hike invites you to discover them.
Please note: hikers have informed us that the Chenonceaux bridge over the Cher river is undergoing repairs until 15 June 2019. The walk as described will therefore not be possible during the first quarter of 2019. Please check before setting off.
From the port of Chandon to Athée sur Cher
6.30 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the Cher and return via Athée sur Cher.
Beautiful holiday resorts on the banks of the Cher
8.74 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Near Athée-sur-Cher, the banks of the Cher are dotted with beautiful houses of various periods and styles. These châteaux, manor houses and beautiful farms have mostly been converted into lodges, charming hotels or restaurants. We will leave the riverbank three times to discover three small valleys shaped by tiny tributaries of the Cher.
On the lands of Diane de Poitiers
11.94 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chisseaux (Indre-et-Loire)
Discovery of the Cher valley near Chenonceaux. Magnificent view of the Château de Chenonceau from the left bank of the Cher.
Les trois châteaux et l'Oppidum Gallo-Romain à Amboise
4.90 mi
+276 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
This route takes you through both urban and rural areas, passing most of Amboise's historic sites: the Royal Castle, the Maison des Pages, the Gallo-Roman oppidum, Château-Gaillard and the Clos Lucé, all in less than two and a half hours.
Between the hillsides of the Loire, the Forest of Amboise and the vineyards
7.35 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lussault-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The route allows you to discover the Coudre valley, then hike through the Amboise Forest and finally through the vineyards of the Montlouis AOP appellation, before returning to the other side of the Coudre.
Between royal lands and wild waters: the tour of Île d’Or
2.78 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
A very pleasant walk along the banks of the Loire, exploring the Île d’Or. During this short walk, there are beautiful views of the Château d’Amboise, and you’ll discover the Chapelle Saint-Jean, a leisure and picnic area, and the site where the ‘Soldiers of the Empire’ hold their historical re-enactments.
The Amasse valley
10.94 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the Ambroise river, the Amasse, a small tributary of the Loire which flows into the river here and which was developed from 1856 onwards to prevent flooding in the town during heavy rains.
A circular starting from Courçay
7.34 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courçay (Indre-et-Loire)
From Courçay to Reignac along the banks of the Indre and crossing the Guignardière stream. Discover the mills and fountains as you walk up the Indre to Reignac.
From Reignac-sur-Indre to Coursay (Kayaking in Indre-et-Loire)
3.37 mi
+10 ft
-16 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Here is the first part of a kayak/canoe trip between Reignac-sur-Indre and Veigné, in Indre-et-Loire. Paddling on the Indre is quite different from paddling on the Loire. It is a calmer river, its flora and fauna are more diverse and the space is more confined... Along this route, we’ll come across magnificent mansions, mills and small private estates.
On the lands of the Marquis de La Fayette
9.69 mi
+299 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In addition to three beautiful castles, two of which belonged to the Marquis de La Fayette, you will discover a ghost farm, a very old oak tree, a few mills, rocky outcrops, rivers, streams, a spring, a pond and a canal.
La Fayette in the Indre valley towards Reignac-sur-Indre
Local authority
9.20 mi
+194 ft
-171 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Reignac-sur-Indre or Azay-sur-Indre, this loop offers a beautiful variety of landscapes and lovely heritage surprises. Between the two villages, each dominated by a castle, you will walk through the green valley where the Indre flows, cross a forest where a majestic tree awaits you and stroll across the agricultural plateau.