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La Villeneuve walks
La Villetelle route, through scenic countryside and along the builders’ path
Local authority
5.88 mi
+623 ft
-614 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from La Villetelle (Creuse)
This route, around ten kilometres long and without any particular difficulties, forms a circular route starting and finishing at the La Marchette pond in La Villetelle.
A route where you’ll discover magnificent landscapes and traditional Creuse architecture.
The route includes the Chamy-Murzeix Builders’ Trail, featuring information panels about Creuse stonemasons.
Parking is easy; there are picnic tables and a bakery/grocery shop in the village.
Chemin des Trois Communes starting from Chard
Tourist office4.62 mi
+486 ft
-509 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chard (Creuse)
The three-village trail will take you from the village of Chard to the village of Lioux-les-Monges, where you can enjoy beautiful views and visit the Jardin de la Cure. You will finish the hike by crossing the village of Châtelard. Hiking information sheet available from the Auzances tourist office (Place du Marché).
Circular loop via the Roman road to Néoux
Visorando Member
4.72 mi
+427 ft
-410 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Néoux (Creuse)
Starting from Néoux, this is a short, easy circular family walk along pleasant paths and part of a Roman road, the Sentier de César, through woods and meadows. The route is designed to avoid roads as far as possible.
The Étang Neuf at Montel-de-Gelat
3.42 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montel-de-Gelat (Puy-de-Dôme)
On the border of the Creuse department, you can enjoy a peaceful walk through unspoilt countryside featuring pastures and forests, before finally discovering the lovely 22-hectare Étang Neuf.
Walk around the Étang Neuf and its footbridges
2.18 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Montel-de-Gelat (Puy-de-Dôme)
Set off to explore L’Étang Neuf and its footbridges in a magnificent setting!
The Jean Guitton Trail in Champagnat
6.58 mi
+656 ft
-659 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Champagnat (Creuse)
This walk follows the paths once taken by Jean Guitton during his holidays in the Creuse at the Château de Fournoux. Hiking map available from the Auzances tourist office (Place du Marché).
Around the ponds near Flayat
4.27 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Flayat (Creuse)
During this walk, you will discover some of the many ponds in the commune of Flayat.
You are in a mushroom-rich area and the landscape is spectacular in autumn when the trees are ablaze with colour and reflected in the ponds.
The Rochers de Saint-Julien
2.69 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Dontreix (Creuse)
Set off to explore the Rochers de Saint-Julien in the heart of the mysterious Forêt de Drouille.
Auzances - La Mérodie
3.73 mi
+492 ft
-512 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Auzances (Creuse)
Set off to explore the town of Auzances and the village of La Mérodie. Hiking information sheet available from the Auzances Tourist Office (Place du Marché).
Champagnat Woods via the Croix du Loup
4.94 mi
+472 ft
-472 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Champagnat (Creuse)
Starting from the village, this circular route will take you to the Croix du Loup and allow you to explore the woods of Champagnat. On a clear day, you can see the Massif du Sancy and the Puy de Dôme.
Please note that this route is not signposted. So make sure you have the description with you.
Circular Coux in Auzances
2.52 mi
+213 ft
-220 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Auzances (Creuse)
A short, shaded circular loop between woods and meadows, hilly, consisting of very passable dirt tracks and very small roads used by locals. During the walk, you will pass a small pond with tables and benches. Horses may be present on the route.
Drouille woods circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
3.65 mi
+246 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Stroll through the Drouille Forest along small paths. Enjoy the magnificent undergrowth and admire several crosses along the way, including the imposing stone cross of Courdemanges.
La Vergnade circuit from Courdemanges (yellow markings)
7.67 mi
+617 ft
-633 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
Starting from Courdemanges, this is a magnificent, well-maintained walk through woodland. Note the recent restoration of an old weighbridge, magnificent views and the imposing Croix Tontus in the village of Courdemanges.
Arle Circuit (blue markings)
5.96 mi
+551 ft
-541 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Charron (Creuse) (Creuse)
A beautiful hike at the gateway to Auvergne, discovering the small heritage sites and landscapes of Creuse. Discover the flora and fauna of our countryside and stop at pretty viewpoints.
The Trois Tourtes du Sioulet from Herment
6.24 mi
+604 ft
-597 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Herment (Puy-de-Dôme)
A pleasant walk north of Herment, exploring the Sioulet Valley and the druidic site of Les Trois Tourtes. The varied route through a hedgerow-lined countryside combines meadows and woodland sections, making for a very natural and peaceful route.