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Courcoué walks
A circular loop through the Richelais vineyards
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4.83 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Courcoué (Indre-et-Loire)
A stone’s throw from the Cité du Cardinal, a short walk through the Richelais vineyards. The walk offers a varied route through the vineyards, through the woods or across the fields.
Short circular loop around Chaveignes
4.05 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chaveignes (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, through fields and in the shade of poplars, discovering gentle landscapes and some lovely heritage buildings.
Bois-Aubry Abbey
6.46 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Luzé (Indre-et-Loire)
A route through fields and woods to discover a superb Romanesque abbey situated in a secluded and peaceful setting. A visit to the ruins of this abbey can be combined with a tribute to the American actor Yul Brynner, who is buried there.
Short circular loop around Luzé
5.23 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Luzé (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk that climbs from the village of Luzé, offering sweeping views. In terms of heritage, the church of Luzé and a few beautiful old farmhouses are well worth a visit.
Passing through Gué aux Moines
4.36 mi
+46 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Braye-sous-Faye (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
In the footsteps of Cardinal Richelieu
3.40 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Richelieu (Indre-et-Loire)
The town and the Château de Richelieu were built on the famous cardinal’s family estate. All that remains of the château is a wooded park and a few outbuildings. The town, on the other hand, has retained the architectural style of the first half of the 17th century. This walk through the town and the park offers the chance to discover this rich heritage.
The Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.19 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Braslou (Indre-et-Loire)
A short, predominantly woodland walk, peaceful and in cool shade.
(Warning) Do not undertake this walk until further notice. A path closure was reported in August 2020.
The Veude, its banks and hillsides, and the Saint-Louis Chapel
5.50 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champigny-sur-Veude (Indre-et-Loire)
A peaceful walk along the Veude river, then up the hillsides for a panoramic view, before visiting the remarkable Saint-Louis Chapel.
The Assay Pond
7.06 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Assay (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful hike through the Touraine countryside, where fields alternate with woods, culminating in a pond where many birds nest.
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
6.34 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.
Poulesse Castle and the Bois de Faye
4.71 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk to discover a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and a Romanesque-style collegiate church. The route follows field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
The Church of Saint-Nicolas in Tavant and the Palet de Gargantua
5.17 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tavant (Indre-et-Loire)
This short walk across fields starts at a beautiful Romanesque church featuring magnificent 11th-century frescoes and leads to a small dolmen in very good condition.
Along the Vienne between Trogues and Pouzay
4.83 mi
+121 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trogues (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, first between fields and then along the Vienne, with two castles and some beautiful farmhouses along the way.
Marmande Castle, starting from Mondion
5.30 mi
+262 ft
-279 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mondion (Vienne)
A short walk through fields and woods to reach a medieval castle, currently undergoing restoration, situated on a hilltop.
Belle Indienne Circular Loop
6.97 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.