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Cluis walks
On the hills above Cluis
Visorando Member
9.44 mi
+551 ft
-558 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This walk takes you through the countryside on the eastern side of Cluis along small roads and pretty paths. You’ll discover part of the village’s historical heritage (17th-century market halls, the 12th-century Saint-Paxent Church and the ruins of Cluis-Dessous Castle dating from the 12th and 13th centuries) and catch a glimpse of the Bégeaudes quarry, where amphibolite and leptynite are mined.
In the heart of the Auzon Valley in Cluis
9.00 mi
+574 ft
-597 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
A lovely walk taking you through the southern part of Cluis, in the Auzon Valley, through the typical hedgerow countryside of the Boischaud region in the south of the Indre. You’ll finish the walk by passing beneath the impressive railway viaduct.
Cluis route
4.77 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
Gournay route
7.50 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gournay (Indre)
A pleasant walk following the FFRP-marked trails around the village of Gournay (Indre), offering the chance to explore the surrounding meadows and enjoy some lovely views.
From Bouzanne to the bocage: local circuit in Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
7.50 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Indre)
This hike offers a glimpse of the Bouzanne valley and the surrounding countryside of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, ending with a tour of the village's heritage, including the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of Saint-Etienne.
Malicornay and its surroundings
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Malicornay (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.
Route around the Château du Breuil-Yvain near Orsennes
9.71 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orsennes (Indre)
This route offers a blend of picturesque and unusual sights, including the ‘green cathedral’ of the Bois de la Bouige, the Chemin de la Fosse à l’Evêque and the impressive fortress of the Château du Breuil-Yvain (private).
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
5.90 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bouesse (Indre)
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
The ‘Sortilèges et Légendes’ route in Crozon-sur-Vauvre
6.83 mi
+505 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Crozon-sur-Vauvre (Indre)
This walk along narrow roads and beautiful paths allows you to explore a valley and a wild plateau, the perfect setting for a wealth of legends and spells...
Highlights include: the Church of Saint-Germain in Crozon-sur-Vauvre, the Bourdessoule mill and pond, the Lande stream and its footbridge made of large granite boulders, the Oak of Not (or Nau) and the Château de la Lande.
Discover sculpture in Saint-Plantaire
3.45 mi
+207 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)
Enjoy a walk in the village of Saint-Plantaire to discover the surrounding countryside while searching for the famous sculptures that are part of the commune's heritage. This route is part of the "À la rencontre de la sculpture" selection, a project aimed at promoting both the heritage and culture of Saint-Plantaire! Can you find them all?
Gargilesse circuit
9.64 mi
+863 ft
-869 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.
From the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse
4.47 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Badecon-le-Pin (Indre)
This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Badecon-le-Pin, including some picturesque buildings, a superb view of the Pin loop formed by the Creuse river and the Roche-Bat-L'Aigue dam.
Please note: this walk is classified as easy, but two sections (4) and (5) may be difficult for young children or people with reduced mobility (see description and practical information)
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
Creuse Valley south of Gargilesse
11.40 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,214 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
Circular route with a long return trip along the Creuse, on the heights then on the riverbank, passing by the Belvédère de la Roche-Bat-en-l'Eau.
Exploring the area around Tranzault
6.17 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Tranzault (Indre)
This pleasant walk follows an old route, allowing you to explore the rural surroundings of Tranzault in the Indre.
On the trail of the wolf in Mosnay
6.96 mi
+154 ft
-171 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
During the summer of 1878, a rabid wolf spread terror in Mosnay, claiming several human victims and causing the loss of livestock. Today, this walking trail and several wolf statues recount this story.
Mosnacian walk
6.22 mi
+125 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
Creuse Valley north of Gargilesse
6.92 mi
+646 ft
-653 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
A round trip along the Creuse, along the riverbank and then up to the heights offering beautiful views.
Cuzion route: from water to light
7.68 mi
+902 ft
-912 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This hike allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Cuzion, the Chéron moor, part of the Creuse gorges that you overlook at La Roche-Bat-en-l'eau, then you follow the river to the impressive Éguzon dam and its power station.The return journey takes you to La Jarrige and its beautiful wash house, down to the mysterious Fontaine des Seigneurs, then up to the intriguing Château de Châteaubrun and the sculptures of its current owner.
The mills of La Vauvre in the Land of George Sand
9.15 mi
+554 ft
-538 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks in the Vauvre Valley. Nature is bountiful and the Vauvre will enchant you with its soothing murmur. The diversity of the flora and fauna will delight enthusiasts.
La Vauvre and its mills
3.84 mi
+318 ft
-292 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassignolles (Indre)
Walks along the banks of the Vauvre between the Mouches and Ribes mills.
The area around Sarzay, from its castle to the Vauvre valley
9.27 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sarzay (Indre)
This walk in the southern Boischaut region allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around Sarzay and its magnificent 14th-century medieval castle, as well as the Sainte-Madeleine Fountain at Le Pondron and a lovely spot on the banks of the Vauvre in Vignonnet. The route is now called “In the footsteps of the Lord of Barbançois”, who founded the castle.
Following the Vauvre river towards Aigurande
6.74 mi
+440 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aigurande (Indre)
This walk initially winds its way through the Aigurand countryside along magnificent paths through woodland or flanked by hedgerows. Footbridges cross the meandering Vauvre. The return journey then follows the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway.
The village of Jorge Carrasco
0.35 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Menoux (Indre)
A walk to discover the Bolivian artist and his works, in the church and the studio.
On the Menoux hills
6.99 mi
+440 ft
-423 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Menoux (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover the charms of the village of Le Menoux and its surroundings, a place dear to the Bolivian artist Jorge Carrasco, who, amongst other things, created a magnificent decoration in the Church of Notre-Dame and spent his final days there. The hillsides you’ll walk through were once covered in vineyards and overlook the Creuse valley.
The rediscovered vineyards of Le Menoux
4.51 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Menoux (Indre)
Alongside the lovely panoramic views typical of the Val de Creuse region, this area also boasts the fascinating history of the Menoux vineyard. Once renowned for its “vin gris”, the vineyard appears to be enjoying a revival thanks to the efforts of a few enthusiasts.
Circular around the Éguzon dam via the Cassecou footbridge
5.25 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This walk starts at the Éguzon dam power station and ends at Jarrige and its wash house. You will then discover Châteaubrun and the Fontaine des Seigneurs. Exceptional views await you at the Cassecou viewpoint, followed by the footbridge built for the 2024 Summer Olympics. You will walk along the banks of the Creuse before arriving at the foot of the imposing dam and ending at a viewpoint where you can admire it.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
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.
Around Vost
6.33 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Following the old local tracks – the routes of the rural world of yesteryear – you’ll discover fords, streams, pastures and sunken lanes that criss-cross a green, undulating bocage landscape where water has shaped the terrain and influenced human activity, with lovely views of Vost Castle and its surroundings.
La Taille Minaud
4.04 mi
+98 ft
-85 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Circling the village, this circular route takes you along paths, through woodland and past small hamlets, dotted with local heritage sites, and offers lovely views of the village and its church.
La Font du Beau
13.85 mi
+699 ft
-682 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
This route showcases the diversity of the local landscapes: from the plateau on the edge of the Berry region to the streams of La Mitaine and Crachepot. It offers sweeping views of the Monts de Guéret and Saint-Vaury, the Aigurande plateau, Vost Castle and the surrounding hamlets, as you wind your way along sunken paths, through meadows and copses where small, lively, shaded streams meander. The route is dotted with wells and crosses,
Circular walk around the ponds at Mers-sur-Indre
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-187 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the area around Mers-sur-Indre, between the Indre and the Vauvre. It winds its way along paths and small roads through a network of hedgerows and varied meadows, landscapes characteristic of the southern Boischaut bocage. It ends amongst a number of private ponds.
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
5.83 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant
10.15 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)
This beautiful hike allows you to discover Lake Éguzon, the steep slopes of the Creuse Valley covered with moors where heather, gorse and broom bloom, and the steep cliffs of the Fileuse rock with breathtaking views of the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle rivers and the Crozant fortress.The descent to Crozant follows the Sentier des Arts, a trail dotted with works carved into the local rock by five sculptors. Return via St-Jallet and the surrounding countryside.
The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret
8.06 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montipouret (Indre)
This walk, on the edge of the Boischaut Sud, allows you to explore the area around Montipouret via pleasant country paths and small country lanes, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the ‘Vallée Noire’. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You’ll be able to admire it halfway along the route, along with its idyllic grounds bordered by the River Vauvre.
Family walk around Éguzon-Chantôme
6.22 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Éguzon-Chantôme (Indre)
Having grown up in Éguzon until I was ten before moving to Limoges, I still have fond memories of my escapades along the sunken lanes of this village in the former Marche region. In the realm of chestnut trees, ferns and Limousin cattle, let yourself wander, loiter and stroll through the bocage of dry stone walls and hollow-trunked trees. Try your hand at hunting the dahut as night falls. Rediscover your inner child by taking your time and letting your calves do the walking
Walk through the Arthon countryside
3.82 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
This short walk takes you on a tour of the Arthon countryside through meadows and ponds.
Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault
7.14 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.
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