Civray-de-Touraine

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A varied route typical of the Cher and Loire regions, passing through farmland, vineyards and forests.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 73 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 73 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 126 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 63 m
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Crossroads with the D81
Village church
Vineyards
Hunting rendezvous

Description of the walk

Departure from the Salle des Fêtes in Civray-de-Touraine.

(S/E) From the roundabout, turn right down Rue d'Ambroise, follow the D40 towards Chenonceaux for about 100 metres, then turn left onto Rue des Caves until you reach the fork.

(1) Follow the small road that climbs to the right towards the plateau. At the top, after the hunting lodge on the right, turn left at the crossroads and stay on the tarmac road. Pass the junction with a path.

(2) Leave the road at a left-hand bend, continuing straight ahead on the dirt track and entering the forest. Continue along this lane until you reach a barrier, which you go around

(3) Take the next lane on the left, Grande Allée de Chisseaux. Follow this lane until you reach another barrier near a crossroads.

(4) Turn left.

(5) Once you have left the forest, continue straight ahead towards the D81, which you can see.

(6) Cross and continue straight ahead towards La Chevrolière. At the crossroads, go straight ahead until you reach the first path on the left.

(7) Follow this path down towards a stream. After a short, gentle slope, the path leads to a new, wider path.

(8) Turn right towards the hamlet of La Chevrolière. When you reach the entrance to the hamlet, turn left once, then after 50 metres, turn left again, leaving Rue de la Pinetterie on your right.

(9) After walking along a fenced-in meadow, take a path that opens up on the right and leave it at the first crossroads you come to, turning left. You will reach a new path. Take it to the right for about 50 metres, then turn left.

(10) When you reach a small tarmac road at a place called La Bossurière, cross it and continue straight ahead on the path that crosses vineyards and leads to a new road opposite a transport company. Continue along this road to the right for about 800 metres.

(11) Leave the road and take a path on the left to reach the D81. Turn right and head for the Salle des Fêtes, the end of the route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 69 m - Salle des Fêtes
  2. 1 : km 0.83 - alt. 77 m - Fork in the road, to the right
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 121 m - Bend, straight ahead on the dirt track
  4. 3 : km 3.64 - alt. 126 m - Grande allée de Chisseaux, on the left
  5. 4 : km 5.01 - alt. 126 m - Crossroads, on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.88 - alt. 125 m - Exit the forest.
  7. 6 : km 6.88 - alt. 117 m - Crossing the RD 81
  8. 7 : km 7.76 - alt. 109 m - Leave the road on the left
  9. 8 : km 8.48 - alt. 110 m - Crossroads, on the right
  10. 9 : km 9.44 - alt. 104 m - Leave the road on the right
  11. 10 : km 10.29 - alt. 102 m - Tarmac road, take the path opposite
  12. 11 : km 11.12 - alt. 91 m - Leave the road and take the path on the left
  13. S/E : km 11.81 - alt. 69 m - Salle des Fêtes

Worth a visit

Chenonceaux Castle 2 km away.
Amboise and its château 10 km away.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Alexandre brossier
Alexandre brossier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a good walk of at least 3 hours through woods, fields, etc. No particular difficulties

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C.BRUN
C.BRUN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with the hiking club "Les Balades Esvriennes". All participants were very satisfied with the hike.

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YanDut
YanDut

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I really enjoyed this route, even though it's not spectacular. A beautiful walk through the forest with great views of the valley on the way back.
The start is perhaps a little tedious: 2.3 km on a small uphill road before reaching the forest paths.

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VIOT37
VIOT37

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A hike without much interest... lots of tarmac, long and monotonous forest paths.
However, there is a very beautiful finale above the village on the edge of the vineyards.
No signposts, so don't forget your map and/or GPS!

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thierry.beux
thierry.beux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In hot weather, do the route in the opposite direction.
A bucolic route, with paved sections that are rarely used by vehicles.
Head into the forest until you reach the crossroads of the old oak tree and the six paths.

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grandin
grandin ★

Betty Delattre
Neither Visorando nor the author are responsible for the marking and maintenance of the trails. Markings are often included in the description when they exist on the ground, but otherwise, the description and map are supposed to be sufficient.
Visorando does not mark the suggested walks

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juju2cv
juju2cv

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant, easy hike suitable for families. No signposts on the trail

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Betty Delattre
Betty Delattre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

not very good signage, too old
needs improvement

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dennez55
dennez55

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A beautiful hike in the sunshine between vineyards and forest, despite long straight stretches in the forest. The map is well designed as there are few or no signposts on the ground. Be sure to visit the village church at the end of your hike.

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leobourges
leobourges

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Perfect description, lovely walk, thank you.

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lydiebernard2229
lydiebernard2229

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

beautiful 180° view
arrival opposite the driveway to Chenonceau Castle.
very easy hike.

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baboune57
baboune57

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good parish-specific to Brittany hike and excellent description.
Three of us did it and really enjoyed it.
Well done!

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severinette
severinette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike between culture and forest. A pleasant, rolling route because it is flat. Great for stretching your legs!
It took me 2 hours and 40 minutes, including breaks

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