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Chançay walks
From the Cousse Valley to the Brenne
Visorando Member
6.30 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chançay (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk near Chancay, exploring a lovely green setting with beautiful and varied landscapes, from hill to hill, covered in vineyards and woods. Towards the end of the route, you’ll cross a ford and traverse the Prairie plain with its ponds. A few castles from the Touraine region dot the route.
Vineyards and heritage in Vernou-sur-Brenne
4.03 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through the village of Vernou-sur-Brenne and the vineyards of the Vouvray AOC. Along the way, there are several information panels about the village and wine growing.
The Vouvray vineyards and the Brenne valley
11.19 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike through the vineyards on the heights of the Brenne valley.
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.
Coteau de Montlouis and Île de Bondésir
2.83 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montlouis-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The Île de Bondésir trail first winds its way through flora and fauna before reaching a meadow bordering the Loire. The route then climbs to the heights of the town to discover a chic neighbourhood and enjoy beautiful views from the top of the chalk cliff.
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.
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.
The Vouvray vineyards in Rochecorbon
10.77 mi
+620 ft
-614 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire)
A route to discover the Vouvray vineyards, with their winegrowers' houses and a few manor houses, on the heights of the Loire Valley.
Between the river and the hillside in Azay-sur-Cher
6.63 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
After crossing the village via a pleasant footpath and then a rather hilly route, you will reach the Nitray needle dam and then return to the starting point along the banks of the Cher.
The Nitray needle dam
9.48 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the banks of the Cher and in the countryside near Tours. Discover the village of Azay-sur-Cher, the Nitray needle dam and Beauvais Castle.
The Cher from one bridge to another in Azay-sur-Cher
6.58 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Hike along the banks of the Cher between countryside and châteaux. The starting point is on the square on the banks of the Cher in Azay-sur-Cher (left bank). The hike is marked in yellow. In the car park, there is an old wash house fed by a spring. Along the route, at Port de Chandon and Écluse de Nitray, there are information panels describing the port's activities.
Through the vineyards and cellars of Rochecorbon
5.85 mi
+328 ft
-335 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire)
Just upstream from Tours, the hillsides are covered with Vouvray vineyards. In the cliff that borders them, endless galleries provide the ideal refuge for the beautiful bubbles of the wine they house to flourish. This route allows you to wind your way between vineyards and cellars in an environment where the tuffeau stone gives each house the air of a palace.
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.
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.
Circular oésienne of the Trot’Sentiers
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.49 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-d'Oé (Indre-et-Loire)
Following in the footsteps of the Notre-Dame-d’Oé walking club, enjoy a lovely walk to explore the area around the town, centred on Mazières Castle and its magnificent wooded park.
The Petites Choisilles valleys
9.71 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nouzilly (Indre-et-Loire)
The route is fairly hilly, often through woods, around the two Petites Choisilles streams. A passage on the heights offers a pretty view of the village of Nouzilly and its wooded hills.
Larçay Forest
10.11 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Avertin (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Avertin, a series of four circular routes allow you to discover the Parc des Brosses, the Forêt de Larçay, the landscaped cemetery and the Bois des Hâtes, beautiful green spaces to the east of the Tours conurbation.
Around the Nouzilly Pond
2.28 mi
+151 ft
-138 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Nouzilly (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk that begins along the Étang de Nouzilly and then takes you through numerous wooded areas.
The Tannery and 5 Mills Route starting from Château-Renault
8.13 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Château-Renault (Indre-et-Loire)
Hillside route along the riverbanks, on foot or by mountain bike. Some of the hill climbs are a bit steep. Take your time to enjoy the route.
