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Chisseaux walks
On the lands of Diane de Poitiers
Visorando Member
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.
Circular route around the port of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
Local authority
3.12 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant, easy route, ideal for a stroll, a walk, a run or a mountain bike ride.
Route of the beautiful mansions at the heart of the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
5.41 mi
+295 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
A large car park is available for cars and motorhomes at the start of this walk through the vineyards and hamlets, which will take you on a journey through the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher from Gallo-Roman times, through the Middle Ages, right up to the present day.
The Cher and the vineyards at Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
15.50 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, the walk takes you past the port, the chain ferry, the Gueule du Rio and the old wash house. It continues past the Château des Couldraies and the Moulin de Chézelles, then on to the Prieuré de la Chaise. The walk allows you to discover a few hamlets, such as Les Bruyères and La Chauverie, as well as Les Raimbaudières.
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.
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.
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.
Montrichard Forest starting from Bourré
7.88 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bourré (Loir-et-Cher)
Start from the small village of Bourré, which was once a source of tuffeau stone for the construction of the Loire Valley châteaux. On the way back along the path, you overlook the village with a lovely view and pass by a few cave dwellings. Most of the route is through woodland, with a very easy, unchallenging route. At the start or end of the day, it is not uncommon to spot roe deer, does, foxes...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roses and mills from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois
10.98 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois, you can choose between two different loops. The first, towards Chédigny, will take you through the rolling countryside to discover the 1,000 rose bushes in this village, which has been awarded the Jardin Remarquable label. The other loop will allow you to discover the Indrois, its meanders, its mills and hidden monuments. But as the choice is difficult, you can also choose to do both loops since they are connected to form a single one!
Route de la Besnerie in Monteaux
2.61 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Monteaux (Loir-et-Cher)
Short walk on the hillsides, along the vineyards.
The rose bushes of the Indrois
9.64 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In the Lochois region, Chédigny, the "Village of Roses", is the only village to be classified as a "Remarkable Garden". I invite you to discover it from Azay-sur-Indre, a small historic village located at the confluence of the Indre and Indrois rivers. The route passes through varied landscapes: woods, meadows and fields, floodplains, marshy areas and riverbanks.
On the lands of the Princess of Broglie
10.00 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chaumont-sur-Loire (Loir-et-Cher)
From Chaumont to Candé (an ideal spot for a picnic) along the banks of the Loire and its tributary, the Beuvron. The return journey takes you along a beautiful forest path, through fields and around the Domaine de Chaumont.
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.
The ‘Chemin des Caves et des Loges’ trail around Mareuil-sur-Cher
5.75 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
This locally well-known walk will take you on a tour of the countryside around Mareuil-sur-Cher. You’ll discover the quarries where the tuffeau stone was extracted, which was used to build the houses and later to age the wine.
You’ll pass through vineyards and farmland, with views over the Cher from the watchtowers and winegrowers’ tool sheds.
The return journey follows the banks of the Cher to complete this easy circular walk.
La Fayette in the Indre valley towards Reignac-sur-Indre
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.
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.
The Indre Valley from Chambourg-sur-Indre
8.05 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chambourg-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from the village of Chambourg-sur-Indre, you will set off on a walk through the Indre valley. On sandy paths, you will follow the river through meadows and poplar groves, then criss-cross the woods that stretch between the Indre and Indrois valleys. Under the trees, with your feet on the sand and your eyes on the water... discover the Chambourg countryside!
From the shores of the lake to the Chartreuse from Chemillé-sur-Indrois
7.99 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chemillé-sur-Indrois (Indre-et-Loire)
In Chemillé-sur-Indrois, the vast lake cannot be seen at a glance. You will need to walk along it, then move away, explore the forest to discover a charterhouse, before finally returning and climbing up to get a better view. A route that will delight lovers of nature and heritage.
Le Gué du Grain
5.47 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chambourg-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In the heart of a vast wooded area in the countryside of Chambourg-sur-Indre, you can set off on a 100% nature walk, mainly in the shade of the trees. A few steps across fields and through the hamlets of Chambourg will take you into the woods, where you may have the chance to spot a deer or other forest dwellers.
From the Cousse Valley to the Brenne
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.
The Bernadettes Route
8.83 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Monthou-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
Monthou-sur-Bièvre, a village nestled amongst the vineyards of the Touraine appellation, boasts an abundance of gently rolling wooded areas that are a delight for nature lovers.
The banks of the Loire from Candé-sur-Beuvron
7.65 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Candé-sur-Beuvron (Loir-et-Cher)
Between theGR® de Pays de châteaux en châteaux trail and the banks of the Loire, this walk offers beautiful views of the river, as well as of the Cosson, and concludes at the 16th-century Château de la Borde in Candé.
In the national forest via the Étang de Ferrière from Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu
6.17 mi
+141 ft
-154 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu (Indre-et-Loire)
After a quick tour of the village of Ferrière-sur-Beaulieu, with its old priory, you will set off on an excursion that takes place almost exclusively in the forest. And what a forest! The Loches National Forest, a former royal forest and favourite playground of the kings of France when they stayed in Loches. Sometimes on the wide avenues ofthe 19th century, sometimes on small paths, you will discover hidden sites in the middle of the woods, notably the Étang de Ferrière.
The banks of the Bièvre from Ouchamps
6.18 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ouchamps (Loir-et-Cher)
This lovely, easy walk, perfect for wildlife spotting, is ideal for families, taking in the banks of the Bièvre and its ponds, as well as varied landscapes including vineyards, woodland and farmland.
Fields and wind turbine circuit from Dolus-le-Sec
9.21 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dolus-le-Sec (Indre-et-Loire)
From the quiet village of Dolus-le-Sec, dotted with charming heritage sites, you set off on a walk through fields on a vast agricultural plateau. Follow the paths and let the wind guide you to the wind turbine, the symbol of the commune.