Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné

This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 13 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 13 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 105 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Migné (36800)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.716893° / E 1.316371°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2026SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Departure from the town hall.
(S/E) Head west on the RD27 towards Rosnay for 300 metres. Turn left onto the grassy path that runs alongside the campsite entrance. Follow the signs for "Étang Mouton".

(1) Turn right onto the gravel path heading north-west.

(2) Leave the gravel path and take the grassy path on the left (previous signpost). After running alongside the RD27, the path turns left towards the Marnières farm, which it goes around to reach Étang Mouton.

(3) Turn right onto the path that runs alongside the pond.

(4) Turn right onto the access road to the pond to reach the RD27. Cross it and take the grassy path opposite to the north. After the Étang Vieux, it leads to the RD46: go straight on along the small road leading to the hamlet of Les Bertrands and continue for 500 metres.

(5) In a slight left-hand bend in the road, take the path on the right, which is stony at first and then grassy.

(6) At the intersection of paths, take the one on the left. It will take you to a place called Peubreau, which you cross to reach the RD24. Cross it and take the path opposite that leads to the Planche à la Bonne and Grand Étang ponds.

(7) At the next intersection, turn right.

(8) Turn right twice more: the path will take you to the Françaisière farm.

(9) Continue south on the small road that joins the RD 27: take it on the right. Stay alert as this road is quite busy.

(10) Continue on the RD27 towards Migné and return to the Town Hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 109 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 108 m - On the right, the carriageway
  3. 2 : km 1.12 - alt. 108 m - On the left, the grassy path
  4. 3 : km 2.13 - alt. 108 m - Go around Étang Mouton on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.53 - alt. 107 m - Towards the RD 27 via the access road
  6. 5 : km 4.17 - alt. 118 m - Path on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.98 - alt. 121 m - Left-hand path
  8. 7 : km 6.55 - alt. 114 m - Path on the right
  9. 8 : km 7.12 - alt. 115 m - Twice to the right
  10. 9 : km 7.8 - alt. 116 m - La Françaisière: small road
  11. 10 : km 9.42 - alt. 117 m - RD 27 towards Migné
  12. S/E : km 10.81 - alt. 109 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Water point and toilets at Mouton pond

Some areas are wet and the grassy paths sometimes have ruts: wear high, waterproof shoes.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
sweetsmoke
sweetsmoke

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good, despite a few unmowed paths. Beautiful ponds along the route.

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MaryDou
MaryDou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk. The "étang mouton" signs are no longer legible at the start. The route was quite muddy, but we managed fine.
The last two kilometres were on tarmac and the last kilometre had a narrow verge.

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Lskn22
Lskn22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Interesting route.
Starting at marker 4 (Mouton pond), this allows you to leave your vehicle in the shade.
You can have a picnic at this pond.

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kl36
kl36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Thank you for this beautiful route. There are many ponds to discover along the way. We saw deer and a stag, as well as many birds on the ponds.

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jchbdn44
jchbdn44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Beautiful route. Interesting. Of course, the birds fly away very quickly, but hiking and taking photographs is complicated!
Encountered a hunt. Had a pleasant chat with the hunters (whom I do not condone). It's a shame that the route ends with a long stretch of tarmac on a somewhat dangerous road with no wide verges.
Best regards
J Ch B

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MONASTERE
MONASTERE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike where I used my binoculars for the first time... with a deer in the "big pond" (at 1 p.m.!) eating leaves from the trees! And I didn't count the herons, coots and other birds. It was amazing. The sun was beating down, but three-quarters of the paths are shaded. Only the last two kilometres on tarmac aren't much fun, but there's no way around it. Yes, it's worth doing again and again.

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment.
The entrance to the path leading to Mouton Pond is located at the campsite, which I don't think is too difficult to find.
However, the markings may no longer be visible in winter...
As for the return trip, I agree: that's the downside of this hike... but you have to get back somehow!
All the best

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philippe36
philippe36

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The initial route to reach Etang Mouton is difficult to find, with a lack of detail in the description and on the map. The rest of the hike poses no problems. The end of the route (more than a kilometre on a secondary road) is of no interest.

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lolo36
lolo36

You're welcome, it's my pleasure!
Thank you for your kind comment!

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gigi37
gigi37

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for the wonderful time spent on this route with views of the ponds, forest and birds.

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lolo36
lolo36
maubeche
maubeche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk in the middle of the Brenne
easy, well-marked route
Picnic tables available at the Mouton pond
Binoculars recommended to enjoy the wildlife around the ponds
Option to extend the distance by going via Lancosme?

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