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2.34 mi
+62 ft
-59 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Châteauroux (Indre)
Châteauroux, set to host the shooting events at the 2024 Olympic Games, is the capital of South Berry. Boasting a wealth of unexpected heritage, ranging from the medieval to the contemporary, Châteauroux reveals its character through its churches, Château Raoul and the Cordeliers Convent... Its cobbled streets often lead to peaceful gardens, and the meandering River Indre is never far away, flowing freely through the heart of a town with a well-preserved environment, where it feels good to take your time.
Entre forêt et étangs au départ de l'Étang de Berthommiers
5.98 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Poinçonnet (Indre)
This is a pleasant route for hiking, running or mountain biking around the Étang de Berthommiers and Étang des Deux Frères lakes in the Châteauroux Forest.
Walk through the Diorse countryside
6.75 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Diors (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the area around the village of Diors, starting from Fourches in the Indre. You will be able to see the White Cross War Memorial, the ruins of the (private) castle and the restored chapel.
In the Châteauroux State Forest from the Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne
4.59 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
Hike in the Châteauroux State Forest, away from the main paths. The route follows almost exclusively the trails deep within the forest.
Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault
7.14 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.
Walk through the Arthon countryside
3.82 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
This short walk takes you on a tour of the Arthon countryside through meadows and ponds.
Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne
10.17 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Luant (Indre)
A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
Velles route: La Bouzanne and its open-air theatre
6.37 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Velles (Indre)
This unpretentious walk allows us to discover the Vellois countryside and beautiful views of the Bouzanne.
From Chambon to Bonneau, from the hillsides to the Indre Valley
8.78 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villedieu-sur-Indre (Indre)
This pleasant walk starts in the hamlet of Chambon, near Villedieu-sur-Indre, and follows the southern slope of the Indre Valley to the village of Bonneau, returning via the northern slope, with some lovely views.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
The wind farm, the Liennet stream and the Bommiers forest in Vouillon
7.05 mi
+131 ft
-112 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouillon (Indre)
This is a walk off the marked trails that allows you to explore the surroundings of the small village of Vouillon, notably its impressive wind farm, the Liennet stream at Boisramier and part of the beautiful Bommiers state-owned forest.
Neuillay-les-Bois route
6.21 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Neuillay-les-Bois (Indre)
This lovely walk on the edge of the Brenne Regional Nature Park takes you through a variety of landscapes typical of this region: meadows, ponds and pleasant woodland.
Route through the countryside around La Pérouille
5.89 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Pérouille (Indre)
La Pérouille is a small village situated on the edge of the Brenne Nature Park. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside starting from the Étang communal de la Roche.
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
Bouzanne Valley and keep
4.43 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne river and past its castles and keep.
Mosnacian walk
6.22 mi
+125 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
5.90 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bouesse (Indre)
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
5.83 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
Circular walk around the ponds at Mers-sur-Indre
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-187 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the area around Mers-sur-Indre, between the Indre and the Vauvre. It winds its way along paths and small roads through a network of hedgerows and varied meadows, landscapes characteristic of the southern Boischaut bocage. It ends amongst a number of private ponds.
Castles, keeps and sunken lanes around Tendu
4.53 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
This beautiful hike offers views of Prunget Castle and Mazière Castle. It takes you along beautiful sunken paths and through valleys. Yellow markings.
Exploring the area around Tranzault
6.17 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Tranzault (Indre)
This pleasant walk follows an old route, allowing you to explore the rural surroundings of Tranzault in the Indre.
The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret
8.06 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montipouret (Indre)
This walk, at the gateway to the southern Boischaut, allows you to explore the surroundings of Montipouret via pleasant country lanes and small rural roads, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the Vallée Noire. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You can admire it halfway along the route, along with its bucolic grounds surrounded by the Vauvre.
The Bouzanteuil Valley
4.92 mi
+269 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chasseneuil (Indre)
Starting from Chasseneuil, a short walk along the River Bouzanteuil.
The covered wooden bridge at Chabenet
3.36 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)
A walk, exclusively on very small roads, there and back, to discover the only covered wooden bridge in France.
Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings
4.77 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre)
This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.
Castles, wooden bridge and viaduct at Pont-Chrétien
5.51 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne with views of Château de Chabenet, crossing the Pont de Bois, returning through the countryside alongside the Bois de Chabenet.
Yellow markings.