As for the ‘binges’

A walk starting from Aubinges towards the vineyards of Saint-Céols (the smallest commune in the Cher department) and Morogues. Part of these paths is used at night by the famous Bourges–Sancerre walk.
This route, situated at the foot of the Sancerre foothills, offers breathtaking views of the Berry countryside.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.97 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 318 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 318 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 922 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 633 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Aubinges (18220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.222115° / E 2.582299°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2423SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park opposite Aubinges Town Hall.

(S/E) Take the Route de Ruelle (towards Les Aix-d’Angillon, D133), keep left at the junction, then continue across the D46 to reach Ruelle.

(1) Turn left onto the Route de Croiche.

(2) Turn right towards the hamlet of Les Vincents. Drive straight through the Bois des Vincents. Turn left at the edge of the woods and continue for a few metres.

(3) Leave the path leading to La Grive on your left and take the path on the right, continuing straight on for 2 km, ignoring any roads or paths on either side. You will see the Château de Saint-Céols on your right

(4) At the junction, turn left. Carry straight on at the crossroads leading to the hamlet of Conques and the Croiche farm.

(5) Leave the path on your right that descends towards Morogues and turn left to reach the hamlet of Loye.

(6) Turn left and continue along the tarmac section, passing the Loye estate.

(7) Turn left, cross the ford and turn right at the first junction. Walk alongside the various lakes until you reach the D46.

(8) At the junction, carry on straight ahead and, after crossing the Colin, return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 673 ft - Town hall car park. Towards the - Colin (rivière) - Affluent de l'Yèvre
  2. 1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 656 ft - Ruelle, turn left towards Croiche
  3. 2 : mi 1.16 - alt. 663 ft - Turn right towards the Bois des Vincents
  4. 3 : mi 1.82 - alt. 715 ft - On leaving the woods, turn right towards La Grive
  5. 4 : mi 3.04 - alt. 909 ft - Junction at Pré Long, turn left
  6. 5 : mi 3.94 - alt. 833 ft - Junction: turn left towards Loye
  7. 6 : mi 4.22 - alt. 830 ft - The hamlet of Loye
  8. 7 : mi 4.5 - alt. 774 ft - End of the hamlet of Loye
  9. 8 : mi 5.27 - alt. 682 ft - Crossing the D46
  10. S/E : mi 5.97 - alt. 673 ft - Town hall car park

Notes

For your information: 2 km of tarmac, most of which is between (S/E) and (2).

Wear good walking boots (mid-cut to provide good ankle support) to avoid possible sprains when climbing on stony paths. Walking poles are also recommended.

Don’t forget to bring a drink to keep you hydrated. There are no water points along the route.

Worth a visit

Near the route, you can visit Maupas Castle in Morogues.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Patlaf
Patlaf

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk despite the fog, alternating between different landscapes of woodland, vineyards, ponds and streams

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Annie75012
Annie75012

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk through our beautiful Berry region – it’s really lovely to walk through part of the vineyards.

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steph7878
steph7878

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, easy morning walk – really lovely on this sunny autumn day. Thank you for these very useful descriptions, which help us explore the region’s trails.

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