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Courçais walks
St Agatha’s Chapel
This walk, which features some fairly steep terrain, will take you through the ancient heathland and then the steep-sided valley of La Queugne before reaching the top of the hill where the Chapel of Sainte-Agathe is situated.
Mesples - Huriel
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 6.
La Croix Cordeau (Sidiailles) - Mesples
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage5.
Around Lake Sidiailles
Superb hike around Lake Sidiailles on the border between Cher and Allier.
You can combine this hike with the tree-top adventure course at the Nature Aventure du Lac de Sidiailles activity centre.
Culan - The Viaduct and "Roman" Bridge
This route allows you to discover the old part of the village of Culan. On a clear day, you can see not only the château but also the surrounding countryside from the viaduct. A short route to discover throughout the seasons...
Huriel - Préveranges
Second stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail “In the Land of George Sand: In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais”.
Huriel - Préveranges
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage7.
The Ricros tour
This route is particularly well suited to Nordic walking. The asphalt sections are kept to a minimum and the quality of the surface on the tracks allows for movements that make the exercise very interesting. In addition, this hike is suitable in all seasons. The route is of course also suitable for classic hiking.
Préveranges - Le Magny
Third stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail "In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais".
The wine-growing villages of the Huriel region
A nostalgic walk: you’ll explore a whole chapter of local history, with old vineyards and wine-growing villages dotted along the route.
Suitable for mountain biking, with a very technical section between (2) and (3).
From La Bartillatte to the church at Quinsaines
A hike over hill and dale that takes you from the Bartillatte valley and its famous Roman bridge to the distinctive church of Quinssaines, perched on its rock.
This route is suitable for mountain bikes.
It can easily be shortened (see map and practical information).
The Saint-Martinien region
A bucolic walk: little streams, sunken paths, meadows and copses, typical of the Bourbonnais countryside
This route is suitable for mountain biking, but features a very technical descent from the (11).
From the Roman bridge at Courtioux to the wind turbines at Savernat
A hike along the paths, but also through the history of human achievements. From the Roman bridge at Courtioux to the wind turbines at Savernat, you will travel through nine centuries. You can also admire two sunken lanes characteristic of the Bourbonnais bocage. If you are observant, you will see the tracks of our ancestors' iron-wheeled carts and wagons engraved in the granite of the lane leading down from La Chaux. Another return to our heritage.
Along the Bartillatte
This is a lovely, short and easy walk that will delight all lovers of unspoilt landscapes. In the heart of the Bourbonnais countryside, you will enjoy the small shaded paths winding along the streams.
Passing by Paulo's
This short hike will take you from the Quinssaines plateau to the village of Font Claude. Magnificent views of the towns of Montluçon, Huriel and Domérat. On the way back to the starting point, you will pass one of the last working vineyards in the region at Peuroir.
Connection from Montluçon station to Huriel
Access to the Sentier des Maîtres Sonneurs from Montluçon SNCF train station: this walking route connects Montluçon train station to Huriel via an additional stage to reach the Sentier des Maîtres Sonneurs. This route corresponds to thefirst stage of the GR®100, which connects Montluçon to Poitiers.