Jeu-les-Bois route

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 27 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 28 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 184 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 156 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Jeu-les-Bois (36120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.672781° / E 1.795129°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2126SB, 2226SB
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Description of the walk

(S/E) The starting point is located at Place Bellevue, between the town hall, the school and the castle, at the foot of the FFR trail sign.

Head north-west along the path between the castle's outbuildings and the multimedia room, then turn right towards the church, which you can visit. Walk up the street, past the town hall, then turn left onto Rue Saint-Roch. At the next intersection, take the D12b towards Mers-sur-Indre, then turn right onto Chemin des Vergers.

Continue straight ahead for 400 metres, then turn left onto a carriageway (blue markings). Turn left at the next junction, rejoin the D12b and take it on the right until you reach a new intersection (cross).

(1) Continue following the blue markings and take the second road on the right towards the hamlet of La Faule. After 500 metres, leave the small tarmac road and continue straight ahead along a grassy path (blue markings).

(2) After 200m, turn left onto theGR®46, leaving the blue markings straight ahead. The path then becomes a trail that goes around a small hill and joins a path on the right. 100m further on, continue with theGR®46on the main path on the right, between a field and the edge of a wood.

After 400 metres, at a clearing, continue straight ahead, taking a path that winds through tall grass at first and then reaches a wider path after 200 metres.

(3) Leave theGR®46straight ahead and take the green-marked path on the right. After 150 metres, after a small gate, take the path on the right that crosses the meadows, from where you can see the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges in the distance. The path becomes a forest track and rejoins theGR®46at the edge of the woods.
Take theGR® on the right (red and whiteGR® markings and green FFR route markings) on a wide stony path, then, at a barrier, turn right and follow theGR® on a grassy path which then enters a wood.

(4) In a slight curve to the left, take a path on the right that leads to the edge of the pond and follow it until you reach the GR®. Continue to the right and return to the pond, where you can take a short break at a drain. Continue straight onthe GR®46and reach an intersection 300 metres after a small barrier.

(5) Turn left onto the blue and green marked path, leaving theGR® on your right.

(6) After 350 metres, leave the main path on your right and turn left onto the Chemin des Grosses Roches, which leads into a small wood and then to a clearing where there is a small observatory.

(7) Turn left at the intersection and go through an iron gate, continuing to follow the green and blue markings.

(8) After 500 metres, turn right at a new gate and follow the track until you reach the D74, which you take to the right and which takes you back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 184 m - Place Bellevue
  2. 1 : km 1.26 - alt. 178 m - At the intersection, take the second road on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.02 - alt. 174 m - Leave the blue markings for the GR.
  4. 3 : km 3.26 - alt. 171 m - Leave and follow the green markings on the right
  5. 4 : km 5.21 - alt. 170 m - Take the path on the right towards the - Étang de Lys Saint-Georges
  6. 5 : km 6.05 - alt. 173 m - Follow the green and blue markings on the left
  7. 6 : km 6.38 - alt. 176 m - Follow the green and blue markings on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 174 m - Observatory, on the left on the Green and Blue trail
  9. 8 : km 7.34 - alt. 156 m - Follow the green and blue markings on the right. Near the - Gourdon (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Bouzanne
  10. S/E : km 8.35 - alt. 183 m - Place Bellevue

Notes

The route sometimes crosses wet areas, so make sure you wear suitable footwear.
There is no drinking water except behind the town hall in Jeu-Les-Bois (public toilets).

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Lafalla
Lafalla

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a route we have done several times. It is varied, with ponds, woods and small paths, and is easy to follow with the app. In summer, it is often shaded. I highly recommend it.

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Félix D
Félix D

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike

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RicoLSL36
RicoLSL36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, deserted on this weekday in September, very little tarmac (around Jeu-Les-Bois), easy to access, the paths are in very good condition and fairly shaded.

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JoséBernard
JoséBernard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, with the chance to see deer!
However, there is nothing left of the Lys St Georges pond, only the reed bed remains.
Accurate description.

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Jean-claude Mercier
Jean-claude Mercier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Comment posted in September 2015. The reed bed is growing!
Hiking is still as enjoyable as ever

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Alex36
Alex36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A great hike, very enjoyable

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Peyroulet
Peyroulet

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant outing, despite some uncertainty regarding the direction

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Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

You should not rely on the blue markings, which are inadequate; but with the map and the detailed description, you cannot get lost.

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guy amartin
guy amartin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy and peaceful hike, 95% on paths and with excellent GPS tracking

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marchalombre3
marchalombre3
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy hike, the route is peaceful and wild. During my hike, the weather was rainy and I was able to admire many animals around the pond: grey cranes, ducks, herons, nutria, etc.
At the end of the trail, there is a small observatory. The route on the map is accurate.

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment, and we are delighted that you enjoyed it.

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kl36
kl36

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk where you can admire the Lys-Saint-Georges lake. We were even lucky enough to see some deer.

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for the comment and for clarifying the direction!

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alven
alven

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Route mapped under a beautiful blue sky. It follows paths and trails with little road travel.

The description states: "take the path to the north-east between the castle's outbuildings and the multimedia room"
This path is actually located to the north-west. The canteen is next to the multimedia room.

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Terence6
Terence6

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant hike, the area is very pretty, you don't expect to find an observatory there.

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