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Gournay route
Visorando Member
7.50 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gournay (Indre)
A pleasant walk following the FFRP-marked trails around the village of Gournay (Indre), offering the chance to explore the surrounding meadows and enjoy some lovely views.
Cluis route
4.77 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
5.90 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bouesse (Indre)
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
From Bouzanne to the bocage: local circuit in Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
7.50 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Indre)
This hike offers a glimpse of the Bouzanne valley and the surrounding countryside of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, ending with a tour of the village's heritage, including the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of Saint-Etienne.
Malicornay and its surroundings
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Malicornay (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.
Mosnacian walk
6.22 mi
+125 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
Exploring the area around Tranzault
6.17 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Tranzault (Indre)
This pleasant walk follows an old route, allowing you to explore the rural surroundings of Tranzault in the Indre.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
From the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse
4.47 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Badecon-le-Pin (Indre)
This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Badecon-le-Pin, including some picturesque buildings, a superb view of the Pin loop formed by the Creuse river and the Roche-Bat-L'Aigue dam.
Please note: this walk is classified as easy, but two sections (4) and (5) may be difficult for young children or people with reduced mobility (see description and practical information)
Route around the Château du Breuil-Yvain near Orsennes
9.71 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orsennes (Indre)
This route offers a blend of picturesque and unusual sights, including the ‘green cathedral’ of the Bois de la Bouige, the Chemin de la Fosse à l’Evêque and the impressive fortress of the Château du Breuil-Yvain (private).
Walk through the Arthon countryside
3.82 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
This short walk takes you on a tour of the Arthon countryside through meadows and ponds.
Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault
7.14 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.
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.
The village of Jorge Carrasco
0.35 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Menoux (Indre)
A walk to discover the Bolivian artist and his works, in the church and the studio.
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.
Velles route: La Bouzanne and its open-air theatre
6.37 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Velles (Indre)
This unpretentious walk allows us to discover the Vellois countryside and beautiful views of the Bouzanne.
The area around Sarzay, from its castle to the Vauvre valley
9.27 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sarzay (Indre)
This walk in the southern Boischaut region allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around Sarzay and its magnificent 14th-century medieval castle, as well as the Sainte-Madeleine Fountain at Le Pondron and a lovely spot on the banks of the Vauvre in Vignonnet. The route is now called “In the footsteps of the Lord of Barbançois”, who founded the castle.
Castles, keeps and sunken lanes around Tendu
4.53 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
This beautiful hike offers views of Prunget Castle and Mazière Castle. It takes you along beautiful sunken paths and through valleys. Yellow markings.
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.
Circular walk around the ponds at Mers-sur-Indre
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-187 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the area around Mers-sur-Indre, between the Indre and the Vauvre. It winds its way along paths and small roads through a network of hedgerows and varied meadows, landscapes characteristic of the southern Boischaut bocage. It ends amongst a number of private ponds.
Exploring the area around Mers-sur-Indre
5.83 mi
+433 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mers-sur-Indre (Indre)
This route (formerly marked blue) allows you to explore the Indre valley and the northern slopes of the village of Mers-sur-Indre.
Ceaulmont, in the footsteps of a poet
10.05 mi
+561 ft
-591 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ceaulmont (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the area around Ceaulmont. Passing through meadows, woods and hedges, it takes you from Les Granges to Chenet beach, via La Pierre à la Marthe, the Château de la Prune and Saint-Saturnin Church. This rural landscape was a source of inspiration and exploration for a man who loved nature: the poet Maurice Rollinat.
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?
Bouzanne Valley and keep
4.43 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne river and past its castles and keep.
The Moulin d'Angibault from Montipouret
8.06 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montipouret (Indre)
This walk, at the gateway to the southern Boischaut, allows you to explore the surroundings of Montipouret via pleasant country lanes and small rural roads, amidst the bocage landscapes that George Sand called the Vallée Noire. In her social novel, *Le meunier d’Angibault*, she describes the beautiful Moulin d’Angibault. You can admire it halfway along the route, along with its bucolic grounds surrounded by the Vauvre.
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.
In the Châteauroux State Forest from the Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne
4.59 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
Hike in the Châteauroux State Forest, away from the main paths. The route follows almost exclusively the trails deep within the forest.
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.
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.
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