Old Cher Route (short version)

Between the Loire and Indre rivers, come and stroll along the old Cher river. You will follow paths through beautiful landscapes such as the "Les Bardeaux de l'Indre" nature reserve and the Port of Bréhémont.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 4 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 42 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 34 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bréhémont (37130)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.29534° / E 0.35513°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1723ET, 1823SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

The start of the route is located at the picnic area, near Place du 8 Mai 1945 in Bréhémont.

Yellow markings

(S/E) Take Rue des Déportés on the left, towards the cemetery. Turn right at the stop sign, then immediately left. Cross the hamlet of Les Pierrons.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right onto Rue de la Marmelinière, then take the first path on the left. When you reach the embankment, turn right. Continue straight ahead for about 2.5 km. Continue until you reach the fifth road on the left (roads and tracks combined).

(2) Cross the Vieux Cher, then a field and a stream. Turn left twice and follow the banks of the Indre at Rouissoir à Chanvre. Note that Bréhémont is the former capital of hemp.

(3) Keep going straight ahead. Ignore two tracks on the left. Find a path to take on the right. Cross the Vieux Cher again to come to another bridge.

(4) Turn left onto the track and follow the Indre river to the road (D119). Please note that this is a busy road.

(5) Turn right, then left again before the bridge. First turn right then left at a stream. Continue straight ahead until you cross the same stream again.

(6) Keep left at the crossroads by the same stream. After crossing the bridge, turn left again until you reach the road (Route du Port Buron).

(7) Follow the path that runs alongside a stream. Continue until you reach the track.

(8) Head straight ahead. Continue to the road (D119) and cross it. At the intersection with the water treatment plant, turn right towards Lieu-dit des Foucaults.

(9) At the crossroads, cross Rue de la Marmelinière and take Rue des Foucaults opposite.

(10) At the end of the street, turn right onto Rue de la Perfetterie. Take the first left (Rue du Croissant).

(11) Once you reach the embankment, turn left onto Avenue du 11 Novembre. You can admire the port and the church opposite.

(12) Just before the church, turn left to return to Bréhémont Town Hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 38 m - Place du 8 Mai 1945
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 37 m - Les Pierrons
  3. 2 : km 3.43 - alt. 38 m - Le Vieux Cher (cours d'eau - affluent de la Loire)
  4. 3 : km 4.19 - alt. 37 m - Hemp drying shed
  5. 4 : km 5.91 - alt. 38 m - Pont Neuf - L'Indre
  6. 5 : km 7.11 - alt. 38 m - Route D119
  7. 6 : km 8.68 - alt. 38 m - Stream
  8. 7 : km 9.05 - alt. 39 m - Route du Port Buron
  9. 8 : km 9.83 - alt. 39 m - Track
  10. 9 : km 11.1 - alt. 36 m - Les Foucauts
  11. 10 : km 11.4 - alt. 37 m - Rue de la Perfetterie
  12. 11 : km 11.93 - alt. 42 m - Port
  13. 12 : km 12.18 - alt. 38 m - Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (Bréhémont)
  14. S/E : km 12.26 - alt. 38 m - Place du 8 Mai 1945

Notes

In Bréhémont, you will find all the amenities you need (bakery/grocery store, bar, restaurants, etc.).
You can also find other activities such as canoe and bicycle hire, or even SSV rides.
You can also enjoy the two campsites with swimming pools.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A circular walk offering a choice of different distances. A pleasant route on the outskirts of a village between the Loire and the old Cher, with accessible car parking in front of the start sign for the route and toilets available.

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Isab37
Isab37

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route that takes you back through the history of hemp cultivation along the banks of the Indre River.
End of the magnificent route along the banks of the Loire

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isabellebl
isabellebl

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike at the end of February after a wet winter, wearing walking shoes (with boots in my rucksack in case of need) on muddy paths, but it's fine. We enjoy beautiful landscapes along the banks of rivers, accompanied by birdsong.

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Clereric
Clereric

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike in February after a very rainy winter. In these conditions, it is essential to have good waterproof shoes to get through the muddy sections and parts of the route where the paths are slippery. Apart from that, it is a very nice walk between fields and riverbanks, accompanied by beautiful birdsong.

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Bruco
Bruco

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk.
For much of the walk, you can walk your dog off the leash in complete peace.

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No


A walk taken on a beautiful autumn morning. No topographical difficulties, as the route follows very good paths, including those of the Loire à Vélo cycle route. The route is very well signposted (with plenty of yellow markings). Very little tarmac. It's interesting to cycle between the Loire, the old Cher and the Indre. There are a few welcome benches around POI No. 3. Beautiful church in Bréhémont.

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