Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings

This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
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    Descent: - 24 m

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    Highest point: 147 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 123 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) The start and finish are located at the FFRP trail signpost near the junction of the D8 and D23, on the outskirts of the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons. The main trail markings are blue (in addition to the yellow-red markings ofthe GRP®).
Head south to join the D8, then follow it westwards into the village. Follow it along Rue Rechaussat on the right to cross the village.

(1) Continue to the junction with the small road leading to La Coutanderie.

(2) Turn right then left to take a grassy path which joins a tarmac road at the hamlet of Les Ajoncs; follow this straight on.

(3) At the next crossroads, turn left to join the D8. Cross it carefully and take a small road almost opposite. After 500m, take the grassy path that climbs slightly to the left across the fields. Continue westwards towards the next junction.

(4) Turn left at the end of the path, then join a wide, stony, white track which takes you to the Minières farm. Continue along a small road for 300m.

(5) Turn sharply right onto a grassy path that runs alongside the Étang Joulin. After 500m, turn left and continue straight on up the path. The path then becomes suitable for vehicles and joins another path; take this one on the left to reach the D23. Follow it for 10 metres to the right, then turn left towards the hamlet of La Pierre. At the end of the small road, turn right then head down a small path on the left.

(6) At the next crossroads, take the path on the left towards the dolmen, which you will see 200m further on. Continue north-east for 800m.

(7) Cross the small road you come to and take the path opposite that climbs up through the fields. 700m further on, the path turns left and joins another path; take this one to the right. You will then come to a narrow lane; take this to the left until you reach the town hall.

(8) Cross the D23 and take Rue du Puits Sale opposite: you will see the Oppidum on your right after 60m, then you will come back onto the D8.

(1) Turn right onto it. Quickly turn right into a small alley: you will see the remains of a tower from the medieval castle on your right, built into a house, followed by an old well. You will reach Place de l’Église and the wooden house. Walk past the church along an alley heading west and rejoin the D8 to return to the junction with the D23, which you should take to the left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 123 m - FFRP sign at the junction of the D23 and D8 - Céphons (rivière) - Affluent du Nahon
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 126 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.69 - alt. 130 m - Turn right towards La Coutanderie
  4. 3 : km 1.2 - alt. 139 m - Turn left towards the D8
  5. 4 : km 2.58 - alt. 146 m - Turn left
  6. 5 : km 3.35 - alt. 133 m - On the right, a grassy path running alongside the - Etang Joulin
  7. 6 : km 4.94 - alt. 135 m - Turn left towards the dolmen
  8. 7 : km 5.87 - alt. 134 m - Crossing a small road
  9. 8 : km 7.19 - alt. 127 m - Crossing the D23
  10. S/E : km 7.68 - alt. 123 m - FFRP sign at the junction of the D23 and D8

Notes

Toilets and drinking water near the church.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
marc.gautier
marc.gautier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and enjoyable walk. Ideal for the start of the season or getting back into it after lockdown!!!

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niessou
niessou

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello, following our hike on 6 May, we were a bit disappointed because there are no signposts along the D23; you have to find your own way. What’s more, we didn’t see any dolmens at all,

At the end of the walk, we were practically attacked by a large dog that wasn’t on a lead or tied up; this dog belonged to people who were in a caravan

So, we were disappointed with this hike, but we’ll go on others because your website is great # * #

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment. It’s true that during the hunting season, certain walks are best avoided...
All the best

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gegedrums
gegedrums
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Everything went well until we reached point 4, where we had to turn back because of the hunters (the gunshots were quite a sight).
So we did the walk in the opposite direction up to point 6, then came back via the road. It works out to be the same distance.
So avoid doing the walk on Sundays during the hunting season.
A very pleasant walk

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lolo36
lolo36

Thank you for your comment; I’m delighted that you enjoyed the walk.

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kl36
kl36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk between northern Boischaut and the Champagne region of the Berry.

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lolo36
lolo36
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Thank you for your comment!
I’m delighted that you enjoyed the walk.

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17tatout36
17tatout36

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you, LOLO, for this route through the unexpected scenery at the edge of the Champagne Berrichonne plains. As a bonus, we saw flocks of grey cranes, pheasants and roe deer, all under a bright sun. An easy route with points of interest and beautiful scenery.

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