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Courléon walks
In the Courléon Forest
Tourist office
7.77 mi
+246 ft
-233 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon National Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Please take care during the hunting season
The Washerwomen’s Route
5.47 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon State Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Pleasetake care during the hunting season
Route du Black Castle
11.97 mi
+325 ft
-308 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vernoil-le-Fourrier (Maine-et-Loire)
For nature lovers, enjoy this walk in the heart of a dense forest rich in biodiversity.
Lake Rillé
Visorando Member
5.23 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rillé (Indre-et-Loire)
Near the village of Rillé, set off to explore the lake and ride along its shores to admire the superb landscapes, fauna and flora, and why not hop aboard a century-old steam train!
A circular walk through the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards
4.79 mi
+230 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bourgueil (Indre-et-Loire)
Surrounded by vineyards, Bourgueil offers an exceptional setting for lovers of wine, heritage and nature.
Discover our family trail starting from the Maison des Vins de Bourgueil (free parking).
We offer a 8km circular loop of signposted trails through the vineyards, suitable for all ages.
Finish with a visit to the Maison des Vins, where you can taste the appellation’s wines and/or grape juices.
A walk for history and nature lovers in Mouliherne
6.72 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouliherne (Maine-et-Loire)
This charming village is the starting point for a nature walk through unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and dotted with heritage sites.
Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
10.95 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rigny-Ussé (Indre-et-Loire)
Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.
Old Cher Route (short version)
7.62 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bréhémont (Indre-et-Loire)
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.
Between the Loire and the hillsides in Parnay
7.42 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Parnay (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route combining the Loire, vineyards, forest and troglodyte dwellings.
Please note: part of the route along the Loire is impassable in the event of flooding. Take care during the hunting season.
The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings
9.98 mi
+400 ft
-410 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A raised walkway showcasing the various attractions of the Saumur region: the Loire, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards alternating with wooded and marshy areas.
Please note that the trail is impassable in the event of flooding of the Loire and/or heavy rainfall.
From Montsoreau to Candes-Saint-Martin
2.18 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin are two villages that form a single settlement. They transcend regional boundaries, as the Loire and the hillside unite them.This route allows you to discover the terraced white houses along the river and the confluence with the Vienne.A walk best taken at sunrise to fully enjoy the light on the facades.
Please note: a recent update (June 2026) indicates a disruption to the route due to a landslide, likely above Candes-St-Martin (to be confirmed).
Circular around the vineyards around Souzay
5.07 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souzay-Champigny (Maine-et-Loire)
In the heart of the Saumur Champigny AOC, between vineyards, wines and troglodyte dwellings. Discover the village of Souzay, its heritage and the diversity of our Loire landscapes.
The circular Fontevraud Abbey starting from Montsoreau
10.11 mi
+614 ft
-594 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb circular hike allowing you to discover Montsoreau, Fontrevaud and Candes-Saint-Martin in their natural setting and localities located in remarkable sites. The circular hike is done anti-clockwise on the hillside to enjoy a pleasant route through the woods and panoramic views of the right bank of the Loire.
Between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau
11.72 mi
+531 ft
-515 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A circular loop exploring the troglodyte dwellings on the hillside between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau, alternating between sections through the vineyards of Souzay - Champigny, including the unusual "Clos Cristal", the tuffeau cliff shaped by man and erosion overlooking the Loire, the remarkable villages and their heritage, and the wild left bank of the Loire.
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
7.18 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route along the hillside through the vineyards. Home to a magnificent 14th-century Romanesque church and the Manoir de Morains, where Marguerite d'Anjou is said to have died. Dampierre-sur-Loire is also renowned as a commune in the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Please note: section along the Loire River impassable in case of flooding.
Vineyards, streets and the banks of the Loire in Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin
4.29 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Candes-Saint-Martin (Indre-et-Loire)
The walk starts from the peaceful ‘Panorama’ viewpoint in Candes, offering the chance to explore the two very popular tourist villages of Candes-Saint-Martin (Indre-et-Loire) and Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire), passing through the vineyards on the hillsides before descending to the banks of the Loire, then strolling through the narrow streets lined with tuffeau stone houses. The route takes you past the Château de Montsoreau, dear to A. Dumas, and the Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Martin in Candes.
Stroll in Saumur
4.20 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
This beautiful Loire city certainly deserves a more in-depth visit, here it is offered a short discovery loop, a good option for a stopover on a journey between Anjou and Touraine regions.
Around the Thouet in Saumur
4.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A short walk around the Thouet, ideal for families.
The Châtelier circular starting from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
4.38 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular route above Saint-Benoît takes you through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests, before exploring a valley accessible to the most determined walkers.
It can be combined with the Téméraire circular loop to double the length of the route. In this case, it is recommended to tackle the Téméraire first, followed by the Châtelier.
The Téméraire circular at Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
4.92 mi
+302 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular walk takes you to the clearing where Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt is nestled, in the heart of the Chinon state-owned forest. It alternates between clearings, dense undergrowth and open woodland, and allows you to explore part of the Saint-Benoît nature trail.