Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne

A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 16.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 8 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 8 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 150 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 135 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Luant (36350)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.733336° / E 1.558021°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2126SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at Place de l'Église. Follow the yellow markings (route no. 34 PNR de la Brenne).

(S/E) Head south to the junction with the D20 and turn left towards Châteauroux, Rue de Verdun.

(1) When you reach the cemetery, turn right onto Route de la Croix de Faslay.

(2) In the hamlet of Croix de Faslay, turn left at the fork. At the small pond, turn right, cross the small road and continue straight ahead along the path for 1 km.

(3) Turn right onto the path to reach a reed bed and then a bare moor near Étang Duris. Take the wide path on the left to the pond's drain.
Go down the path that passes in front of the inn and joins the D80. Take it on the left for 20 metres.

(4) Turn right onto the path that leads to the Gué Pançay farm.

(5) After crossing the farm, take the path on the left.
When you reach the D30, turn left and continue along the road for 500 metres.

(6) Turn right onto the path that leads to a sheep farm. Continue straight ahead on a grassy path that goes around a meadow and then enters the Bois de l'Écot.

(7) At the crossroads, turn slightly left, heading north.
The path becomes a small road at the first houses of the hamlet of Fourchaud.

(8) At the crossroads, turn left and join the D20. Cross the bridge on the left.

(9) Turn right to go up the small road that leads to the Aiguillon farm, then to the hamlet of Buisson de la Brande.

(10) Take the path on the left, cross a small road (elevation 142) and continue along the path opposite.

(11) At the hamlet of Les Bonnets, take the path on the right.

(12) Turn left to see a Second World War memorial. Retrace your steps.

(12) Continue straight ahead to reach the hamlet of La Mardelle. Continue along the small road.

(13) At the next crossroads, turn left towards the Margotterie farm.

(14) Turn right after passing the last building. The path runs alongside meadows, then enters a wood, descending to Gué de Courroux and climbing back up to the hamlet of Les Pornins.

(15) Continue straight ahead on a small road.

(16) Continue straight ahead on the road at the junction with a path on the right.

(17) The small road joins the D80, which you should take to the right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 143 m - Church Square
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 144 m - On the right, Route de la Croix de Faslay
  3. 2 : km 0.68 - alt. 146 m - At the three-way junction, turn left.
  4. 3 : km 1.85 - alt. 147 m - Take the path on the right.
  5. 4 : km 2.83 - alt. 144 m - D80 on the left, then the path on the right.
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 145 m - On the left, after the farm
  7. 6 : km 5.24 - alt. 145 m - Path on the right leading to a sheep farm.
  8. 7 : km 7.38 - alt. 143 m - At the crossroads, take the left-hand path.
  9. 8 : km 7.67 - alt. 147 m - Road on the left towards the D20.
  10. 9 : km 8.2 - alt. 139 m - Cross the bridge and turn right.
  11. 10 : km 9.69 - alt. 140 m - After Buisson de la Brande, take the path on the left.
  12. 11 : km 10.73 - alt. 140 m - At Les Bonnets, take the road on the right.
  13. 12 : km 11.38 - alt. 141 m - On the left, a memorial monument on the way back.
  14. 13 : km 12.48 - alt. 141 m - After La Mardelle, turn left towards La Margotterie.
  15. 14 : km 13.43 - alt. 137 m - On the right, after the farm.
  16. 15 : km 15.42 - alt. 146 m - Continue straight ahead.
  17. 16 : km 15.92 - alt. 143 m - Leave the path on the right and continue straight ahead.
  18. 17 : km 16.07 - alt. 143 m - Turn right.
  19. S/E : km 16.37 - alt. 143 m - Church Square

Notes

Toilets and water point near the church.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Ed36
Ed36

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk

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Eric Martine
Eric Martine

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful walk, well-marked route.

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lea36
lea36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike with varied landscapes, the signposting is perfect but there are none at checkpoint 11. So be sure to turn right when you reach the farm's fork in the road.
No difficulties for beginners, ideal for a first long walk.

Enjoy your hike.

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randonneur36
randonneur36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk surrounded by nature, cow and sheep farms.

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gfomdu
gfomdu

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Perfect even in very hot weather 30°C

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment and best wishes for your future travels in the Indre region.

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maubeche
maubeche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful, very pleasant walk in the countryside
very relaxing given the scenery and the tranquillity of nature
Very good

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment.

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alven
alven

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I did this route in rainy weather, so I didn't take much time to look around.
The route alternates between roads and paths. The signage is very clear; just follow the yellow PR markings.

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