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Crozant walks
Sédelle Valley, painters' workshop
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2.54 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Crozant (Creuse)
A hike/walk in a magnificent site that has inspired many Impressionist painters. Beautiful views of the Creuse valley.
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.
Grand Loop of the Creuse, Fresselines - Crozant
10.98 mi
+1,654 ft
-1,631 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fresselines (Creuse)
A long, fairly challenging circular route that takes you along or overlooking the Creuse, and also allows you to explore its tributary, the Petite Creuse. Monet painted these banks on numerous occasions, and with good reason! A walk best undertaken when the trees are still bare. IBP56
The five bridges over the Sedelle and the Échappée Verte
7.14 mi
+456 ft
-453 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lafat (Creuse)
Five crossings of the Sédelle, including one over the railway viaduct following the route of the disused Guéret-Saint Sébastien railway line. Can be done as two separate circular loops.
The painters' path in Fresselines
2.87 mi
+256 ft
-249 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Fresselines (Creuse)
This hike through the valley of painters allows you to discover a stretch of the Petite Creuse and Creuse rivers, as well as numerous viewpoints that have been a source of inspiration for many painters.
This is a family-friendly hike with numerous benches and tables, as well as information panels along the way explaining the paintings created in this part of the valley.
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
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.
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?
The Bois de Derrière
Tourist office
6.97 mi
+276 ft
-289 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bazelat (Creuse)
The Bois de Derrière route combines wide paths, lovely tracks and small, well-shaded roads. The hedgerow landscape is a major part of the charm of this easy walk. Ponds, wash houses, fords, ditches and wet pastures: although subtle, water is present throughout the landscape.
⚠️ Please note: engineering works are underway on the railway line between points (1) and (2). From the start (S/E): take the road to point (2), or go directly to point (3).
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.
La Roche aux Fées
3.79 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Once past the village with its rich architectural heritage (chapel, fountain, wash houses, etc.), this route takes you to the banks of the Petite Creuse, which you follow upstream along a shaded path overlooked by hillside woodland. From the Rocher des Fées cliff, the return to the agricultural plateau offers a sweeping panorama to the south.
Caesar’s Camp in Lignaud
2.76 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Lourdoueix-Saint-Pierre (Creuse)
Following in the footsteps of ancient Roman roads, this route takes you to the northern plateau of Lignaud, a village rich in traces of the past. You’ll walk through meadows, farmland and coniferous woodland, skirting the plots of the ‘Camp de César’, whose cadastral layout reveals the characteristics of a Roman camp. There is a significant amount of historic architecture in the heart of the village.
From Le Mas to La Cazine
6.12 mi
+443 ft
-430 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-Bridereix (Creuse)
A hike full of contrasts, alternating between sections on the plain and along the hillside. Unobstructed views, an intimate atmosphere and babbling brooks that gurgle more or less loudly depending on the season.
On the hills above Azérables
3.46 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Azerables (Creuse)
This short route takes you past the splendid buildings hidden away in the village of Azérables, before taking you up to higher ground to admire them once more, this time in their natural setting.
The Cours de la Fortune in Baraize
4.44 mi
+574 ft
-577 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Baraize (Indre)
Walk along the banks of the Fortune. A hilly route with views of the surrounding countryside. Blue signposts.
Les Combes de la Cazine
3.27 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Colondannes (Creuse)
A very refreshing route that takes you along the little Cazine stream through the woodland after crossing the heather moor at the start of the route.
An information board awaits you at the start of the route to help you discover this area, rich in flora and fauna that changes with the seasons.
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.
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.
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.
Étang de la Chaume
5.43 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Azerables (Creuse)
The vast Étang de la Chaume conceals little-known spots that this interpretive route invites you to discover as you walk along part of the shoreline and wander through the surrounding woods and heathland. Please be considerate of wildlife and anglers, and wear sturdy footwear in wet weather.
The Faille des Trois Provinces
5.19 mi
+492 ft
-486 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat (Creuse)
Cascading streams, mysterious places of worship and unexpected views set the scene for this short, fairly hilly route through the Versille countryside. You’ll pass from the Sédelle valley to the Chaudron valley, walking over the hills that form the geological fault line of the Marche fault. Where possible, do bring a smartphone to access the information provided along the route.
Towards the Bois Cornu
3.66 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Vareilles (Creuse)
Not far from Vareilles, this is a pleasant walk that takes you briefly into the woods in question. From here, it’s perfectly possible to venture as far as the shores of the nearby Étang de la Chaume.
The most beautiful paths in Abloux
7.01 mi
+449 ft
-466 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gilles (Indre) (Indre)
Hedgerows, forest, river, ponds, panoramic views... In short, you won’t get bored on this varied route, which reveals all the facets of the well-preserved landscape of southern Boischaut. You’ll enjoy yourself on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike, and if it’s hot, you can take advantage of a lovely spot for a swim in the river at Abloux itself.
Randoguide: Bridiers through the ages
5.24 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Souterraine (Creuse)
On the outskirts of La Souterraine, set off on this guided walk which, from antiquity to the end of the Middle Ages, brings to life the daily lives of our ancestors. Human settlement here has a long history, the evolution of which can be traced through the landscape.
From the shores of the Étang du Cheix to the sunken paths lined with boxwood, from the archaeological remains scattered throughout the countryside to the imposing silhouette of the castle, this excursion will transport you through time and across the ages.
The slopes of the Abloux in Chazelet
8.36 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chazelet (Indre)
A lovely walk starting from Chazelet, a village in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, offering the chance to explore the bocage landscapes of the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre in the Abloux valley, along a variety of small roads, paths and trails.