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La Croix-en-Touraine walks
From the banks of the Cher to the Moulin des Aigremonts
Visorando Member
6.56 mi
+584 ft
-577 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Croix-en-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Quai de Bellevue, explore the banks of the Cher as you pass through Les Grandes Fontaines – a protected nature reserve – before visiting the Moulin des Aigremonts (open to visitors for part of the year). Then explore the characteristic streets of the town centre.
Civray-de-Touraine
7.34 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Civray-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A varied route typical of the Cher and Loire regions, passing through farmland, vineyards and forests.
On the banks of the Cher and at Chenonceau Castle
5.63 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire)
The commune of Chenonceaux, famous for its world-renowned château, has many other treasures to offer. This easy hike invites you to discover them.
Please note: hikers have informed us that the Chenonceaux bridge over the Cher river is undergoing repairs until 15 June 2019. The walk as described will therefore not be possible during the first quarter of 2019. Please check before setting off.
Chenonceaux Castle circular - vineyards - banks of the Cher
16.47 mi
+230 ft
-236 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Chenonceaux (Indre-et-Loire)
Ah, Chenonceaux! Without a doubt my favourite château. Exploring the surrounding area is a real pleasure, with vineyards, peaceful villages and the banks of the Cher. Very peaceful, even if there are a few hills, but it's for a good cause: views that are well worth seeing and seeing again. Hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended. Lunch breaks are available in Chenonceaux, Bléré or Saint-Georges-du-Cher.
From the port of Chandon to Athée sur Cher
6.30 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the Cher and return via Athée sur Cher.
Beautiful holiday resorts on the banks of the Cher
8.74 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Near Athée-sur-Cher, the banks of the Cher are dotted with beautiful houses of various periods and styles. These châteaux, manor houses and beautiful farms have mostly been converted into lodges, charming hotels or restaurants. We will leave the riverbank three times to discover three small valleys shaped by tiny tributaries of the Cher.
On the lands of Diane de Poitiers
11.94 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chisseaux (Indre-et-Loire)
Discovery of the Cher valley near Chenonceaux. Magnificent view of the Château de Chenonceau from the left bank of the Cher.
Les trois châteaux et l'Oppidum Gallo-Romain à Amboise
4.90 mi
+276 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
This route takes you through both urban and rural areas, passing most of Amboise's historic sites: the Royal Castle, the Maison des Pages, the Gallo-Roman oppidum, Château-Gaillard and the Clos Lucé, all in less than two and a half hours.
Between the hillsides of the Loire, the Forest of Amboise and the vineyards
7.35 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lussault-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The route allows you to discover the Coudre valley, then hike through the Amboise Forest and finally through the vineyards of the Montlouis AOP appellation, before returning to the other side of the Coudre.
The Amasse valley
10.94 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the Ambroise river, the Amasse, a small tributary of the Loire which flows into the river here and which was developed from 1856 onwards to prevent flooding in the town during heavy rains.
Circular route around the port of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
Local authority
3.12 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant, easy route, ideal for a stroll, a walk, a run or a mountain bike ride.
Route of the beautiful mansions at the heart of the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
5.41 mi
+295 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
A large car park is available for cars and motorhomes at the start of this walk through the vineyards and hamlets, which will take you on a journey through the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher from Gallo-Roman times, through the Middle Ages, right up to the present day.
The Mills and Vineyards Route in Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
7.97 mi
+299 ft
-289 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
This route lies at the heart of vineyard landscapes. Vine growing was already the main industry in the Middle Ages, and these ‘clairet’ wines were enjoyed throughout France. The wines were transported by boat from the port of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher. The numerous vineyard huts or shelters remind us of how winegrowers organised their work in days gone by. These served as places of rest and shelter for the workers and their horses, who toiled from dawn until dusk.
The Cher and the vineyards at Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
15.50 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, the walk takes you past the port, the chain ferry, the Gueule du Rio and the old wash house. It continues past the Château des Couldraies and the Moulin de Chézelles, then on to the Prieuré de la Chaise. The walk allows you to discover a few hamlets, such as Les Bruyères and La Chauverie, as well as Les Raimbaudières.
The Cher from one bridge to another in Azay-sur-Cher
6.58 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Hike along the banks of the Cher between countryside and châteaux. The starting point is on the square on the banks of the Cher in Azay-sur-Cher (left bank). The hike is marked in yellow. In the car park, there is an old wash house fed by a spring. Along the route, at Port de Chandon and Écluse de Nitray, there are information panels describing the port's activities.
Between the river and the hillside in Azay-sur-Cher
6.63 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
After crossing the village via a pleasant footpath and then a rather hilly route, you will reach the Nitray needle dam and then return to the starting point along the banks of the Cher.
The Nitray needle dam
9.48 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the banks of the Cher and in the countryside near Tours. Discover the village of Azay-sur-Cher, the Nitray needle dam and Beauvais Castle.
Coteau de Montlouis and Île de Bondésir
2.83 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montlouis-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The Île de Bondésir trail first winds its way through flora and fauna before reaching a meadow bordering the Loire. The route then climbs to the heights of the town to discover a chic neighbourhood and enjoy beautiful views from the top of the chalk cliff.
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.
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.
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.
La Fayette in the Indre valley towards Reignac-sur-Indre
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.
The Vouvray vineyards and the Brenne valley
11.19 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike through the vineyards on the heights of the Brenne valley.
Vineyards and heritage in Vernou-sur-Brenne
4.03 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through the village of Vernou-sur-Brenne and the vineyards of the Vouvray AOC. Along the way, there are several information panels about the village and wine growing.
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.
Roses and mills from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois
10.98 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Quentin-sur-Indrois, you can choose between two different loops. The first, towards Chédigny, will take you through the rolling countryside to discover the 1,000 rose bushes in this village, which has been awarded the Jardin Remarquable label. The other loop will allow you to discover the Indrois, its meanders, its mills and hidden monuments. But as the choice is difficult, you can also choose to do both loops since they are connected to form a single one!
From the Cousse Valley to the Brenne
6.30 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chançay (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk near Chancay, exploring a lovely green setting with beautiful and varied landscapes, from hill to hill, covered in vineyards and woods. Towards the end of the route, you’ll cross a ford and traverse the Prairie plain with its ponds. A few castles from the Touraine region dot the route.
In the heart of the woods from Tauxigny-Saint-Bauld
7.53 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tauxigny (Indre-et-Loire)
From the charming village of Tauxigny-Saint-Bauld, head into the countryside with this circular route. Cross a few fields and you will soon find yourself deep in the woods, following small paths and winding trails. Breathe in the fresh air – the Tauxigny countryside is good for you!
The small and large loops of the Échandon Valley from Tauxigny
10.60 mi
+292 ft
-285 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Tauxigny (Indre-et-Loire)
This loop connects the two villages of Tauxigny and Saint-Bauld. Starting from Tauxigny, you will set off into the Échandon valley to reach the village of Saint-Bauld. Water is omnipresent here, so keep an eye on the Échandon and its tributaries, which you will cross via footbridges and small bridges. Several surprising places are hidden near these waterways...
The Mill Trail from Tauxigny
4.45 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Tauxigny (Indre-et-Loire)
From Tauxigny-Saint-Bauld, set off on a short excursion along the Échandon to discover a valley dotted with mills and dominated by nature. And for the more dreamy among you, you'll even have the chance to gaze at the stars...
