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Gare d'Urçay walks
Circular path and switchbacks from Meaulne to Urçay
Visorando Member
9.73 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This long walk will take you through unexpected and sometimes surprising landscapes. It is an extended version of circular walks already on offer, such as: La Boucle du Vernet and La Boucle d’Urçay. The greenway, recently upgraded with cycle and footpaths, forms part of the route and lends a very special atmosphere to the end of the walk.
Walks near Gare d'Urçay
La Tranchasse - Coust Pond
Tourist office
4.85 mi
+125 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Cher) (Cher)
Construction of the Canal de Berry began around 1808 on the initiative of Napoleon I and was completed in 1841. It took its current name, "Canal de Berry", in 1830. Its creation required, among other things, the installation of 115 locks, one every three kilometres. It consists of three branches that meet at Fontblisse, which is point 0. Many barges used to travel along it, transporting grain, wood and iron ore. The canal was decommissioned in 1955.
Coust Pond - Charenton
5.04 mi
+305 ft
-233 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Cher) (Cher)
The commune of Coust is located south of the Cher, on the border between Berry and Bourbonnais in the Chignon valley. In the past, the stream fed a large pond between Pied de Coust and the church. It turned the wheels of the mills at Touzelles and Petit Paris before reaching the Rouchat mill. In the past, this stream was essential for Saint-Amand as it fed the moats of Montrond Castle and then those of the Saint-Amand-sous-Montrond enclosure.
Charenton - Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais
7.02 mi
+322 ft
-190 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Charenton-du-Cher (Cher)
The Tronçais national forest is famous for the quality of its oak trees. It produces wood that is particularly prized for making barrels in which the finest French wines are aged. Its age and history make Tronçais the emblem of France's great national forests.
Virlay - La Tranchasse
7.09 mi
+43 ft
-33 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-Montrond (Cher)
In Saint-Amand-Montrond, Lake Virlay is a popular spot for walkers and sailing enthusiasts. The streets of Saint-Amand are perfect for a leisurely stroll and lead you to the Chemin de ronde de la Forteresse de Montrond. Follow the Canal de Berry and discover the Gallo-Roman theatre in Drevant and the Pont Canal de la Tranchasse.
From Isle-et-Bardais to Tronçais
13.11 mi
+636 ft
-643 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Isle-et-Bardais (Allier)
The first circular stage of the Grand Loop of the Ponds, a walk through the heart of the Tronçais Forest, starting at the Étang de Pirot and finishing at the Étang de Tronçais.
From Meillant to La Celle
5.08 mi
+171 ft
-151 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Meillant (Cher)
First stage of the hike from Meillant to the Tronçais Forest.
Meillant to Tronçais path
38.05 mi
+1,070 ft
-896 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Meillant (Cher)
Leaving Meillant, you will pass through La Celle, Bruère, Saint-Amand-Montrond, Drevant, Colombiers, Coust and Charenton-du-Cher before finally reaching the Saint-Bonnet pond in the Tronçais forest (Allier).
Discover the heart of France and its landscapes, as well as Meillant Castle, Noirlac Abbey, Virlay Lake, the Berry Canal and the Marmande Valley.
La Celle - Noirlac Abbey
4.13 mi
+82 ft
-167 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Celle (Cher) (Cher)
In Bruère-Allichamps, a stone topped with the French flag marks the geographical centre of France.Until the4th century, this stone showed Roman legions the right direction and bears the following inscription:Happy Augustus, Tribune for thethird time, Father of the Fatherland - Proconsul. Leagues: 14 from Bourges (Avaricum) 12 from Châteaumeillant (Mediolanum) 25 from Neris