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Hérisson walks
Circular Hérisson via La Maugarnie
Visorando Member
8.37 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
This route will take you from the heights of the Croix de l'Ours to the Soulongis National Forest. Views overlooking the medieval village of Hérisson and numerous heritage sites punctuate this route.
Around Hérisson via the church of Chateloy
2.44 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
A short route starting in the pretty village of Hérisson at the foot of its castle ruins.
Paths and trails in the Tronçais Forest at Meaulne-Vitray
6.25 mi
+164 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This walk in the Tronçais Forest alternates between wide forest tracks and slightly grassy but well-cleared paths. You will pass the Begault logging site and observe the various stages of forestry operations.
In the Dreuille Forest in search of the Stone of the Four Priests
5.65 mi
+157 ft
-154 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Cosne-d'Allier (Allier)
A flat walk along unpaved forest tracks (known as ‘roads’), winding through hedgerows and state-owned woodland (oak forest).
On the heights of Meaulne-Vitray
4.50 mi
+272 ft
-246 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This walk follows local roads and paths accessible to most people. You will pass through the Tronçais National Forest and walk along the paths of the Bourbonnais bocage.
In memory of Nicolas Rambourg
Association / Club / Walk leader
14.86 mi
+482 ft
-472 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Vitray (Allier)
This beautiful walk will take you back to the rich industrial past of the Tronçais Forest. You will visit the forges at Morat and Tronçais, built by the Lorraine industrialist Nicolas Rambourg, and the four ponds (Saint-Bonnet, Morat, Tronçais, Saloup) that he created to power them. An industrial nod in the heart of France’s most beautiful oak forest.
Circular path and switchbacks from Meaulne to Urçay
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.
Les Pics in the commune of Urçay
4.66 mi
+331 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Urçay (Allier)
This walk offers panoramic views of the Cher Valley and the partially filled-in Berry Canal. Start from the car park at Urçay church.The route is partially marked with yellow lines.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet and Morat ponds
4.67 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
In the heart of the Tronçais Forest, a family walk along the ponds, navigating among the oak trees of the Colbert reserve.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of the Tronçais Forest
3.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
A short family walk around the Étang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of France's most beautiful oak forest, renowned among other things for its oak wood, which is highly sought after for the manufacture of barrels for the great vineyards. You will discover magnificent oak trees with perfectly straight trunks.
On the heights of Désertines
2.21 mi
+358 ft
-364 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Désertines (Allier)
A walk through the hills above the Montluçon basin to admire the view. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Biache district and see the oldest houses in the village.
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.
Connection from Montluçon station to Huriel
17.25 mi
+988 ft
-614 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Montluçon (Allier)
Access to the Sentier des Maîtres Sonneurs from Montluçon SNCF train station: this walking route connects Montluçon train station to Huriel via an additional stage to reach the Sentier des Maîtres Sonneurs. This route corresponds to thefirst stage of the GR®100, which connects Montluçon to Poitiers.
The Ricros tour
6.88 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Domérat (Allier)
This route is particularly well suited to Nordic walking. The asphalt sections are kept to a minimum and the quality of the surface on the tracks allows for movements that make the exercise very interesting. In addition, this hike is suitable in all seasons. The route is of course also suitable for classic hiking.
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.
From Bois de la Brosse to Bois de Languistre
4.84 mi
+200 ft
-207 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Lavault-Sainte-Anne (Allier)
Near Montluçon, this walk will allow you to discover one of the heritage sites of Lavault-Sainte-Anne: close to the route lies a former hospital (La Charité), which was bequeathed by Viscount Pailloux to the town at the start of the 20th century (for further information, see the town hall’s website).This walk is easy to follow as there is very little elevation gain, and it can be enjoyed in any season.
Huriel - Préveranges
19.28 mi
+1,060 ft
-712 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage7.
Huriel - Préveranges
26.87 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,322 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
Second stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail “In the Land of George Sand: In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais”.
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.
The wine-growing villages of the Huriel region
5.59 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
A nostalgic walk: you’ll explore a whole chapter of local history, with old vineyards and wine-growing villages dotted along the route.
Suitable for mountain biking, with a very technical section between (2) and (3).
The Saint-Martinien region
6.23 mi
+351 ft
-335 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
A bucolic walk: little streams, sunken paths, meadows and copses, typical of the Bourbonnais countryside
This route is suitable for mountain biking, but features a very technical descent from the (11).
From La Bartillatte to the church at Quinsaines
7.58 mi
+440 ft
-427 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
A hike over hill and dale that takes you from the Bartillatte valley and its famous Roman bridge to the distinctive church of Quinssaines, perched on its rock.
This route is suitable for mountain bikes.
It can easily be shortened (see map and practical information).
From the Roman bridge at Courtioux to the wind turbines at Savernat
6.31 mi
+449 ft
-453 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
A hike along the paths, but also through the history of human achievements. From the Roman bridge at Courtioux to the wind turbines at Savernat, you will travel through nine centuries. You can also admire two sunken lanes characteristic of the Bourbonnais bocage. If you are observant, you will see the tracks of our ancestors' iron-wheeled carts and wagons engraved in the granite of the lane leading down from La Chaux. Another return to our heritage.
Grand Tertre loop starting from Drevant
5.83 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Drevant (Cher)
Climb up to the Grand Tertre, the last foothills of the Massif Central, which offers exceptional views of the Auvergne mountains on a clear day. Descend and follow the Canal de Berry before returning to the Petite Cité de Caractère of Drevant.
Passing by Paulo's
5.24 mi
+538 ft
-561 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Quinssaines (Allier)
This short hike will take you from the Quinssaines plateau to the village of Font Claude. Magnificent views of the towns of Montluçon, Huriel and Domérat. On the way back to the starting point, you will pass one of the last working vineyards in the region at Peuroir.
The Croix des Oyardoux
6.22 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Prémilhat (Allier)
This walk, starting from Prémilhat church, is particularly well suited to Nordic walking, thanks to the quality of the paths. Along the way, you’ll come across the Croix des Oyardoux, restored in 2013 by Robert Perrot, which marks the junction of three former dioceses: Quinssaines, Teillet and Prémilhat.