Circular Lunoterie Loop in Oyré

A picturesque village in a style somewhere between Poitou and Touraine, where you’ll notice the famous tuffeau stone and its slate or flat-tiled roofs! Beautiful views over the Guerche Forest, which you can then explore along magnificent paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.79 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 230 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 230 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 479 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 220 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Oyré (86220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.872387° / E 0.628509°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1825SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the square in front of the town hall.

(S/E) Head towards the town hall and take thefirst road on the left before the school. Continue along the road, passing the riding centre and the Lunoterie lodge.

(1) After the riding centre, cross the junction and go straight on along the grassy path. Pass through a small wood, then continue across the fields to the junction of three paths.

(2) Ignoring the path on the left leading to the Colombier farmstead, turn right and then immediately left onto the small path running along the edge of the woods until you reach the road (D75).

(3) Cross over to enter the forest and stay on the main path, continuing in the same direction until you reachthe third crossroads.

(4) Turn slightly left and follow the long lane straight ahead. Further on, keep to the right on the wide lane.

(5) Take a sharp right onto a smaller path lined with fir trees and broom. Turn left at the next path and follow it to the crossroads where you’ll see the signpost: Lunoterie No. 40.

(6) Turn left then follow the path straight on, lined with oak and holly, to the next crossroads.

(7) Continue straight on along the narrowest of the paths, which may be muddy in wet weather. Gradually leave the woods behind, ignoring the paths on the left, and head towards the farm buildings.

(8) Continue straight on, taking in the sweeping views of Oyré and the surrounding area. Head straight down, ignoring the paths on either side, pass through a small wood and continue to the road. Cross this junction with great care and head down towards Moulin Neuf.

(9) Turn left onto Route de Saint-Ustre towards the village centre. Keep to the left as you walk alongside the Ruisseau du Remilly and the stadium. At the stop sign, turn right, cross at the pedestrian crossing, then turn right towards the wash house. Walk alongside it, go up the small lane alongside the stream, then pass between the houses to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 249 ft - Car park, hike starting point sign
  2. 1 : mi 0.94 - alt. 404 ft - La Lunoterie
  3. 2 : mi 1.77 - alt. 423 ft - Colombier junction
  4. 3 : mi 2.13 - alt. 436 ft - D75
  5. 4 : mi 2.48 - alt. 449 ft - Crossroads, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 3.05 - alt. 443 ft - Crossroads, turn right
  7. 6 : mi 3.44 - alt. 472 ft - Signpost for La Lunoterie
  8. 7 : mi 3.93 - alt. 476 ft - La Guerche Forest, straight ahead
  9. 8 : mi 4.56 - alt. 443 ft - Farm buildings, opposite
  10. 9 : mi 5.36 - alt. 220 ft - Route de Saint-Ustre
  11. S/E : mi 5.79 - alt. 249 ft - Car park, start of the walk sign

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
nicole.l
nicole.l

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route: the start of the route follows a quiet country lane for about 1 km, then continues mainly through the forest along very well-maintained paths.

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Flomima
Flomima

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk
One section was closed but we managed to get through anyway
That section was littered with trees and some parts were quite tricky, but it was doable
Lovely view

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Grand Châtellerault
Grand Châtellerault

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to share your observations. The Grand Châtellerault urban area is particularly committed to promoting the local and natural heritage of our municipalities through its walking routes.
Our trail markers visit annually to maintain the signposting, and the local council takes action if there are any issues on the paths. We are sorry, but the weather this year has been harsh and the paths are particularly muddy.
As for the trees, we are taking the necessary steps with the local council to ensure they are dealt with as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you again on our walking routes.
Grand Châtellerault Urban Area, Tourism Department

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AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The difficulty level isn’t easy, but rather moderate. Let me explain: the muddy paths and fallen trees meant we had to take a detour. At point 2, we couldn’t reach Route 75, so thanks to a quick phone call, we took a short detour and – hey presto! – we were finally back on the right route. See you soon on other hikes

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Manue6311
Manue6311

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely, easy walk. It’s suitable for families.
The first part isn’t shaded at all, but the rest of the route is.

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