Route around Parassy

On the border between Sancerre and Champagne Berrichonne, this route starts in Parassy and allows you to discover part of the vineyards of the famous Ménetou AOC. This route, which follows part ofthe GR®31, also offers a short climb to the Bois de Michavant, where you can admire Champagne Berrichonne dominated by Bourges Cathedral.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 154 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 160 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 348 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 207 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Parassy (18220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.23282° / E 2.54843°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2423SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park between the church and the town hall.

(S/E) Take the road on the left towards the cemetery and turn left at the crossroads in front of the cemetery, Rue Creuse.

(1) Turn left after the last house and take the path through the vineyards, then after 300 metres, turn right and walk downhill, keeping the vineyards on your left.

(2) Take the path on the left and, after about 350 metres, turn left and continue straight ahead.

(3) Cross the D12 and continue straight on towards Les Favaux.

(4) Cross the road and pass the Ruisseau de la Brosse ford.

In the event of heavy rainfall, it is not possible to cross the stream. Turn left and cross the hamlet of La Brosse to reach the start of the climb (GR®31).

(5) Turn left onto theGR®31(white and red markings).

(6) Head left, then after about 500 metres, turn right onto the climb that takes you to the D59. Turn left onto the road.

(7) Turn right and take the red and white marked path (GR®31): start of the climb over 1 km with a section at over 15% (8% average).

(8) At the top of the climb, turn left onto the path that descends towards Parassy.

(9) At the water collection station, turn left. At the access point to the hamlet of L'Ermitage, take the path on the right.

(10) Leave theGR®31and take the path on the left towards Maison Neuve.

(11) At the junction with the D59, turn right and continue to the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 264 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 244 m - Path to the vineyards
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 212 m - Path intersection
  4. 3 : km 2.42 - alt. 218 m - Crossing the D12
  5. 4 : km 3.69 - alt. 209 m - Intersection des Favaux
  6. 5 : km 4.04 - alt. 211 m - Crossroads with GR31
  7. 6 : km 4.88 - alt. 242 m - Crossroads after L'Oiselet
  8. 7 : km 5.98 - alt. 255 m - Start of the climb
  9. 8 : km 7.35 - alt. 341 m - Intersection of the Mountain
  10. 9 : km 8.35 - alt. 298 m - Intersection of the water collection station
  11. 10 : km 9.28 - alt. 252 m - End of the GR31
  12. 11 : km 9.46 - alt. 252 m - Intersection with the D59
  13. S/E : km 10.44 - alt. 264 m - Church car park

Notes

Wear good hiking boots (mid-height to support the ankle) to avoid possible sprains when climbing on stony paths.
Walking sticks are also welcome.
Don't forget to bring something to drink to keep you hydrated. There are no water sources along the route.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
loudy2017
loudy2017
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We are experienced hikers. It took us 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete this route.

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Sylale
Sylale

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to get back into it

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cassier antoine
cassier antoine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful, pleasant hike through rolling hills.

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mouche12
mouche12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk through the vineyards of Menetou Salon. Beautiful view over the Bourges plain.

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steph7878
steph7878

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk through the vineyards. Faster than indicated, completed in 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Thank you for this description, which allows us to discover the region.

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