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L'Indre walks
The banks of the Indre around the Montbazon keep
Visorando Member
7.58 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montbazon (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover Monbazon under the gaze of the statue of the Virgin and Child perched on top of the 10th-century keep. The Indre Valley with its mills, castles, fortress and shops.
Moderator's warning on 23/09/2020: Please note! Private property issue in (3). See reviews dated 14/09/2020
The rose bushes of the Indrois
9.64 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In the Lochois region, Chédigny, the "Village of Roses", is the only village to be classified as a "Remarkable Garden". I invite you to discover it from Azay-sur-Indre, a small historic village located at the confluence of the Indre and Indrois rivers. The route passes through varied landscapes: woods, meadows and fields, floodplains, marshy areas and riverbanks.
Route Nohant-Vic via Saint-Chartier
6.45 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Nohant-Vic (Indre)
A lovely walk starting from the village of Vic, near La Châtre, which takes you through fields and woods to Saint-Chartier and its 15th-century castle, then to the beautiful village of Nohant and George Sand's house.
Route allowing you to discover the surroundings of Montgivray
6.30 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgivray (Indre)
This is a very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the different landscapes around the commune of Montgivray, from plateau to valley, ending along the Indre river and at the foot of the castle.
The Indre Valley between Esvres and Courcay
11.24 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
This is an easy hike that allows you to discover the Indre valley from the heights before descending to the banks of the river. You will discover several villages.
A circular starting from Courçay
7.34 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courçay (Indre-et-Loire)
From Courçay to Reignac along the banks of the Indre and crossing the Guignardière stream. Discover the mills and fountains as you walk up the Indre to Reignac.
The banks of the Échandon from Esvres
6.22 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk accessible to all, passing through pretty hamlets on the slopes of the Indre and in the Échandon valley.
The charming village of Esvres.
On the lands of the Marquis de La Fayette
9.69 mi
+299 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
In addition to three beautiful castles, two of which belonged to the Marquis de La Fayette, you will discover a ghost farm, a very old oak tree, a few mills, rocky outcrops, rivers, streams, a spring, a pond and a canal.
Old Cher Route (short version)
7.62 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bréhémont (Indre-et-Loire)
Between the Loire and Indre rivers, come and stroll along the old Cher river. You will follow paths through beautiful landscapes such as the "Les Bardeaux de l'Indre" nature reserve and the Port of Bréhémont.
L'Echandon and Le Becquet
8.91 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover two streams, the Échandon and the Becquet, near where they join the Indre. Along the route, you will see some beautiful houses, a Gallo-Roman bridge and a Bollée windmill.
Wild fountain, sacred fountain
10.14 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Ruan (Indre-et-Loire)
Isolated in a landscape reshaped by modern man, a wild fountain, an old oak tree, a stone cross, a forgotten castle, a sacred fountain, a wash house, an oratory, mills, all remnants of a bygone era.
To avoid a long stretch of road, see the alternative route from (11) to (14) in the Practical Information section.
From one castle to another, starting from Le Tranger
9.38 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Tranger (Indre)
Overlooking and running alongside the Indre valley in its first section, this varied route will take you past three of the region’s most beautiful country houses as you make your way along.
From Reignac-sur-Indre to Coursay (Kayaking in Indre-et-Loire)
3.37 mi
+10 ft
-16 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Here is the first part of a kayak/canoe trip between Reignac-sur-Indre and Veigné, in Indre-et-Loire. Paddling on the Indre is quite different from paddling on the Loire. It is a calmer river, its flora and fauna are more diverse and the space is more confined... Along this route, we’ll come across magnificent mansions, mills and small private estates.
Historical heritage and sensitive natural area of Loches
4.75 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Loches (Indre-et-Loire)
This walk offers a rich and varied overview of the significant historical heritage of Loches and Beaulieu-Lès-Loches, while also providing the opportunity to cross a sensitive natural area (classified as Natura 2000).
Stroll around Azay-le-Rideau
2.73 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Azay-le-Rideau (Indre-et-Loire)
In Azay-le-Rideau, if you don't have time to visit the château, the château grounds are open to the public between 5pm and 6pm. While waiting for this "happy hour", I suggest you take a stroll to discover this pretty little village.
Heritage walk in Loches
2.49 mi
+108 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Loches (Indre-et-Loire)
In the 15th century, the fortress of Loche symbolised royal power. On the other side of the Indre, the imposing abbey of Beaulieu-lès-Loche reigned over the souls of the people. While the course of the Indre remains peaceful, time has preserved only the magnificent buildings from this era, which you can discover as you walk along the route suggested here.
Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
10.95 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rigny-Ussé (Indre-et-Loire)
Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.
Chapelle de Vaudouan, banks of the Indre, Briantes from Montgivray
17.47 mi
+774 ft
-761 ft
Duration unknown
Easy
Departure from Montgivray (Indre)
Starting from Mongivray, ride around La Châtre, through the countryside, passing by the Vaudouan chapel, then following the banks of the Indre.
La Fayette in the Indre valley towards Reignac-sur-Indre
Local authority
9.20 mi
+194 ft
-171 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Reignac-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Reignac-sur-Indre or Azay-sur-Indre, this loop offers a beautiful variety of landscapes and lovely heritage surprises. Between the two villages, each dominated by a castle, you will walk through the green valley where the Indre flows, cross a forest where a majestic tree awaits you and stroll across the agricultural plateau.
On the Indre hillside from Perrusson
9.71 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Perrusson (Indre-et-Loire)
From the village of Perrusson, you will set off on a circuit along the eastern side of the Indre valley. The green meadows along the river will give way to fields and woods, dotted with hamlets and villages where life is good. Keep your eyes peeled, as the narrow streets and valleys sometimes hide some lovely surprises...
The Indre Valley from Chambourg-sur-Indre
8.05 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chambourg-sur-Indre (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from the village of Chambourg-sur-Indre, you will set off on a walk through the Indre valley. On sandy paths, you will follow the river through meadows and poplar groves, then criss-cross the woods that stretch between the Indre and Indrois valleys. Under the trees, with your feet on the sand and your eyes on the water... discover the Chambourg countryside!
Préveranges - Le Magny
Association / Club / Walk leader31.87 mi
+1,952 ft
-2,513 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Préveranges (Cher)
Third stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail "In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais".
Gravel-MTB-Horse Riding Route: In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers
130.07 mi
+7,287 ft
-7,336 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Châteaumeillant (Cher)
The Maîtres Sonneurs walking trail between Berry and Bourbonnais, reworked for use by gravel cyclists and mountain bikers, with GPSFor gravel riding, the stages (50 to 60 km) can be combined for the fittest riders, making for around 100 km per day. It is a circular route, so you can start from any village along the trail; for horse riders, plan for 8 stages
Very difficult