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Janaillat walks
Les trois puys de Villard
Visorando Member
6.06 mi
+407 ft
-407 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Janaillat (Creuse)
Les paysages sur la vallée de la Creuse sont stupéfiants et variés. Vous verrez des cours d'eau, des forêts, le Moulin de Villard qui fonctionne encore, des vielles maison et des vaches (en saison). Bref un condensé de Creuse en une seule randonnée.
Mont de Transet and La Chaise à Thauron
Tourist office
3.22 mi
+305 ft
-299 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Thauron (Creuse)
This 5 km route, which links two villages, mainly follows very old rural paths, cleaned by volunteers from the Pierres et Nature de Thauron association: two recent forest tracks, created for the exploitation of conifer plantations, and a tarmaced communal road, which has a long history.
Through the Thaurion Gorges
4.27 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Thauron (Creuse)
Starting from Thauron, this is an easy walk that takes you along a small section of the magnificent Thaurion Gorges, then into the countryside.
In the footsteps of Martin Nadaud
5.82 mi
+876 ft
-856 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Soubrebost (Creuse)
Starting from the Martinèche car park, Martin Nadaud, the most famous mason in the Creuse, invites you to follow the paths of his childhood to discover the built and natural heritage of the commune of Soubrebost in half a day.
Maquis of the Bois du Thouraud in Maisonnisses
5.95 mi
+630 ft
-650 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Maisonnisses (Creuse)
A pleasant little commemorative walk starting from Les Châtres or Maisonnisses, exploring the Bois du Thouraud and the site of the first Creuse maquis, in memory of the maquisards who fell on 7 September 1943, and the upper reaches of the Gartempe near its source, the Pierre Fade.
Short circular loop from Savennes via Reillat
4.22 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Savennes (Creuse)
A short, easy walk, ideal for families. There are a few roads to take at the start, but the rest of the route is mainly along paths or tracks.
It’s also a chance to discover the little church in Savennes, with its sky-blue ceiling and peaceful atmosphere… if you can find the key to get in… (*)
Along the Mourne to the Roches Mazuras
7.40 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bourganeuf (Creuse)
The first part of the circuit takes you along La Mourne, a lively little river with numerous waterfalls and cascades. The second part takes you through the Faux-Mazuras forest, and the third part finally takes you to the top of the Roches Mazuras, in a corner of moorland, where you can enjoy unobstructed views.
Walk in the Chabrières Forest
3.56 mi
+282 ft
-282 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Guéret (Creuse)
A family-friendly walk with plenty of sections through woodland. It takes you first to the Chabrières pond and ant hill (with information boards), then to the arboretum at the end of the walk.Yellow-marked walk: route managed by the Monts de Guéret Community of Communes.
Les Pierres Civières
4.20 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-le-Guérétois (Creuse)
Hike in the Maupuy massif above Guéret. This route will allow you to discover magnificent views and the old granite quarries.
The hike is partly marked with yellow signs managed by the Monts de Guéret Tourist Office.
Circular route starting from the Parc aux Loups in Chabrières
4.28 mi
+640 ft
-646 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Savennes (Creuse)
This hike allows you to explore the northern slope of the Chabrières massif with numerous passages through the undergrowth and a passage near the Parc au Loups.
The Poirier Waterfall
6.09 mi
+446 ft
-440 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-le-Château (Creuse)
This is an opportunity to discover a rather secret path leading to the impressive Poirier Waterfall. Here, the Thaurion becomes a bubbling river that bounces off large granite boulders. This walk will also take you across two footbridges over the Thaurion, between twin ponds, along paths through woods and undergrowth, and across meadows.
Le Puy de Gaudy
4.26 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Feyre (Creuse)
Between Guéret and Sainte-Feyre, this is a short, easy hike that allows you to discover the oppidum and the beautiful panorama from the summit of Puy de Gaudy.
Along the Béraude via La Roche Branlante
12.87 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,217 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Chérignat (Creuse)
Explore the banks of the Béraude, a little-known river. This walk also takes you through the Epagne Forest, a listed site with soil that is unique to the region. Almost at the end of the route, the Roche Branlante, once again by the water’s edge, will amaze many.
Ponsat Dolmen Route
3.84 mi
+295 ft
-292 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-la-Pouge (Creuse)
Discover the historic sites and points of interest in the commune of Saint-Georges-la-Pouge on this pleasant walk through forests and wetlands. A tour of some of the wonders that abound in the Creuse.
Tour des Trois Cornes
6.97 mi
+755 ft
-755 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vaury (Creuse)
This hike will take you to the Trois Cornes with its many viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
The first part takes you around the foot of the Trois Cornes, leading you to the statue of Saint Valéry, then you will discover the various peaks from which you can observe the surrounding countryside before descending to the Étang de la Valette.
Here and there through Sous-Parsat
6.49 mi
+646 ft
-630 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Sous-Parsat (Creuse)
Starting from Sous-Parsat, this hike offers the opportunity to admire the amazing frescoes and stained glass windows of the village's Saint-Thomas Church, to stop at Mareilles in front of the "cylindrical" fountain and its pretty basin, and to walk through the undergrowth or across the bocage.
Circular des Bordes and Catheraud
Association / Club / Walk leader5.26 mi
+682 ft
-663 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Jabreilles-les-Bordes (Haute-Vienne)
This is a fairly steep and challenging ride for horses. It is fairly easy for riders, especially if they are comfortable with long climbs... Pretty scenery around Les Retouillères. It can be done in either direction, with the biggest climb being on the way to Catheraud on the Puy de Jabreilles side. The paths are quite rocky, so it's best to walk at a steady pace on this ride. The small roads you ride along are quiet, lined with trees and have beautiful verges.
Tour of Donzeil via the Étang du Moulin
6.96 mi
+489 ft
-495 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Donzeil (Creuse)
An easy route, following tracks, paths and short stretches of road, often shaded, allowing you to discover various hamlets in the Donzeil area.
Circular loop from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles to the Augerolles waterfalls
10.06 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,470 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles (Creuse)
A circular route starting from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles that also allows you to discover the Cascades d'Augerolles site. This hike passes through meadows, woods, forests and the areas around the waterfalls. A few panoramic views, streams and a plank bridge complete the picture. It should be noted that the roads, where there are any, are forest roads, some paved and some unpaved, but in any case very little used.
Around Saint-Georges-la-Pouge
6.75 mi
+387 ft
-407 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-la-Pouge (Creuse)
A gentle, family-friendly walk through flowering meadows, woods and undergrowth, taking a Roman road on the return journey. You pass through hamlets, admire the gardens, and follow footpaths, tracks or small roads. You’ll encounter cows, horses, chickens, and even a few dwarf goats.
The Champs de Pierres and Augerolles waterfalls
1.51 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
0h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pardoux-Morterolles (Creuse)
At the gateway to the Millevaches plateau, set off on a walk punctuated with information panels to discover a 50-hectare listed natural site.
From Fursac to Paulhac
5.45 mi
+489 ft
-492 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Fursac (Creuse)
Discover the charming village of Paulhac, with its Templar Commandery (Gothic church and chapel).
Banize and Thaurion, the enchanters
5.02 mi
+348 ft
-318 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chavanat (Creuse)
The banks of the Banize and Thaurion are truly enchanting! A visual treat that slows down your average speed: it's impossible not to stop repeatedly to contemplate the course of these two rivers, the balanced granite boulders or the mini waterfall that wants to play the big one.
La Pierre Folle in Saint-Priest-la-Feuille
2.11 mi
+131 ft
-144 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Priest-la-Feuille (Creuse)
Here is a short, easy route, at the centre of which stands a fabulous megalith, complete with its inevitable array of curses and frightening legends. The route consists of tracks, a stretch of road and a path, and is combined with a fitness trail between the dolmen and the village.
The Glénic Viaduct Passage
10.17 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Glénic (Creuse)
A route to admire the Glénic viaduct from above before taking the tracks and sunken paths through woods and meadows.
Grande Cazine Pond
5.37 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Noth (Creuse)
The Cazine ponds walking guide was produced in partnership with the Conservatoire d'Espaces Naturels and the local association A4P. It highlights the exceptional heritage around two ponds currently undergoing ecological conversion. The pleasant route alternates between distant views and the immediate surroundings of these wetlands. If possible, bring a smartphone with you to access the information provided along the route.
Haute Faye route
5.91 mi
+827 ft
-823 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
Discover the local heritage (crosses, fountains, wells...) and the skills of our ancestors.
the Devil’s Channel
1.82 mi
+246 ft
-236 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Royère-de-Vassivière (Creuse)
A fairly family-friendly hike. The outward journey is downhill along a bucolic stream, through a lush, almost tropical deciduous forest. The return is more austere, through a mysterious, moss-covered coniferous forest.