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Bréhémont walks
Old Cher Route (short version)
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bréhémont (Indre-et-Loire)
Between the Loire and Indre rivers, come and stroll along the old Cher river. You will follow paths through beautiful landscapes such as the "Les Bardeaux de l'Indre" nature reserve and the Port of Bréhémont.
Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
Visorando Member 
10.95 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rigny-Ussé (Indre-et-Loire)
Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.
Old Oak Tree Route
Visorando Member 8.02 mi
+361 ft
-390 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cheillé (Indre-et-Loire)
A route in the Azay le Rideau region, in the Chinon forest and then on the heights of the Indre valley. Don't miss: two beautiful residences and the remarkable oak tree at Cheillé church.
On the heights of Azay-le-Rideau
Visorando Member 11.04 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vallères (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk through woods and fields, allowing you to discover a few hamlets and a lovely view of the Château de la Chatonnière.
The Châtelier circular starting from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular route above Saint-Benoît takes you through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests, before exploring a valley accessible to the most determined walkers.
It can be combined with the Téméraire circular loop to double the length of the route. In this case, it is recommended to tackle the Téméraire first, followed by the Châtelier.
The Téméraire circular at Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
Visorando Member 
4.92 mi
+302 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular walk takes you to the clearing where Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt is nestled, in the heart of the Chinon state-owned forest. It alternates between clearings, dense undergrowth and open woodland, and allows you to explore part of the Saint-Benoît nature trail.
Stroll around Azay-le-Rideau
Visorando Member 2.73 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Azay-le-Rideau (Indre-et-Loire)
In Azay-le-Rideau, if you don't have time to visit the château, the château grounds are open to the public between 5pm and 6pm. While waiting for this "happy hour", I suggest you take a stroll to discover this pretty little village.
Along the Breuil stream
Visorando Member 10.64 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cinq-Mars-la-Pile (Indre-et-Loire)
From Cinq-Mars-la-Pile to Mazière-de-Touraine, follow a beautiful stream, the Breuil, which flows through beautiful meadows and feeds numerous ponds.
Mazières - La Bruyère - Le Breuil
Visorando Member 
6.51 mi
+171 ft
-177 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mazières-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
Mazières is a village located north of Cinq-Mars, 30 minutes from Tours. The village centre has retained the charm of the villages of the Touraine region, where life was once devoted to agriculture and forestry. The route passes through the woods of the large neighbouring estates. There are views of the vast rural landscapes. The most charming section is undoubtedly the Breuil valley. A pleasant hike that is never monotonous.
Between the plateau and the banks of the Cher, starting from Villandry
Visorando Member 
2.86 mi
+131 ft
-148 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Villandry (Indre-et-Loire)
This short walk, accessible to all, allows you to discover the variety of landscapes surrounding the charming village of Villandry. You will pass some very pretty old houses, go around the château and its gardens, take some pretty paths lined with hedges and then pass through a small wood before ending your walk along the Cher river. All this in just under an hour!
Circular in the Colombian countryside
Visorando Member 9.37 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villandry (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful circular route to discover the habitat and nature around Villandry, through the highlands and along the banks of the Cher, with the option of visiting the confluence of the Cher and the Loire and, if you have time, the gardens and the château. The village was called Colombiers in the Middle Ages: the name of its inhabitants remains as a reminder!
In the land of basket makers
Visorando Member 9.58 mi
+561 ft
-564 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villaines-les-Rochers (Indre-et-Loire)
I invite you to discover a remarkable village in Touraine, Villaines-les-Rochers, the village of basket makers. A varied itinerary takes you through the hamlets of the village, rich in troglodyte houses where many active basket makers live, the Château du Petit Boulay and the surrounding countryside, rich in streams and woods.
Route de l'Étang de l'Île
Visorando Member 
10.63 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Parc des Grillets, this pleasant hike across the plateau takes us through fields and forests to the island pond (Mazières). There is a beautiful viewpoint and on the way back, we will take the mill road through the Breuil valley before returning to the plateau and our starting point.
Moderator's note added on 16/08/2021: Problem with aggressive dogs and owners at Le Chaslet, even though the path is communal. See comments at the bottom of this page.
Route from Pont-de-Bresme to Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
Visorando Member 
4.88 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk through forest and fields.
Yellow markings (only in one direction, no markings in the opposite direction).
Landscapes of Touraine around Cléré-les-Pins
Visorando Member 9.42 mi
+46 ft
-43 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cléré-les-Pins (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through peaceful countryside, across meadows, fields and woods.
Le Vieux-Bourg in Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
Visorando Member 
2.09 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk through meadows, heathland and woodland (with a few rural urban sections).
Relatively recent yellow markings throughout the route, in the direction shown on the map only (no markings for the opposite direction).
Hillsides, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and river in Chinon
Visorando Member 
4.48 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This beautiful and varied route takes you past a hillside of troglodyte houses, through some of the most beautiful plots of the Chinon vineyards - Le Clos de l'Olive, Le Clos Guillot, Le Chêne Vert, Le Coteau de Noiré - and back through the woods along a small stream that flows into the Vienne.
Heritage and Forest in Avon-les-Roches
Visorando Member 6.66 mi
+272 ft
-282 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avon-les-Roches (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk through fields, woods and vineyards, discovering the rich heritage of the Touraine region: a church, the ruins of a collegiate church, troglodyte dwellings, wash houses, tuffeau stone houses... and even a "solar farm".
Discover Chinon
Visorando Member 4.38 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the beautiful architectural heritage of Chinon, as well as the banks of the Vienne, the Île de Tours, the troglodyte dwellings on the hillsides and a foray into the vineyards that also contribute to the reputation of this charming little town.
Old stones, troglodytes and forest at the start of Crissay-sur-Manse
Visorando Member 
10.45 mi
+568 ft
-571 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crissay-sur-Manse (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Crissay-sur-Manse, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, this route invites you to discover wash houses, the ruins of a collegiate church and, on the hillside, the famous troglodytes, cavities dug out to extract tuffeau stone for building the châteaux and houses of the Loire Valley.
The Manse Valley from Crissay-Sur-Manse
Local authority 6.51 mi
+361 ft
-387 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crissay-sur-Manse (Indre-et-Loire)
Crissay-Sur-Manse, a charming village listed among "the most beautiful villages in France", invites you to discover its architectural heritage overlooking the peaceful landscapes bordered by the green Manse valley.
