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Ligré walks
The Carroi Bon Air Dolmen and Sassay Castle
Visorando Member
6.86 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ligré (Indre-et-Loire)
On the southern edge of the Chinon vineyards, the route alternates between fields, woods and pretty hamlets. The church at Ligré, a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen and a Renaissance castle add superb heritage highlights to this walk.
The Washerwomen’s Walk in Rivière
3.03 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Rivière (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant little walk that allows you to discover a very pretty, typical village of the Touraine region.
The Assay Pond
7.06 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Assay (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful hike through the Touraine countryside, where fields alternate with woods, culminating in a pond where many birds nest.
The Veude, its banks and hillsides, and the Saint-Louis Chapel
5.50 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champigny-sur-Veude (Indre-et-Loire)
A peaceful walk along the Veude river, then up the hillsides for a panoramic view, before visiting the remarkable Saint-Louis Chapel.
Hillsides, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and river in Chinon
4.48 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This beautiful and varied route takes you past a hillside of troglodyte houses, through some of the most beautiful plots of the Chinon vineyards - Le Clos de l'Olive, Le Clos Guillot, Le Chêne Vert, Le Coteau de Noiré - and back through the woods along a small stream that flows into the Vienne.
Discover Chinon
4.38 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chinon (Indre-et-Loire)
This route allows you to discover the beautiful architectural heritage of Chinon, as well as the banks of the Vienne, the Île de Tours, the troglodyte dwellings on the hillsides and a foray into the vineyards that also contribute to the reputation of this charming little town.
The Church of Saint-Nicolas in Tavant and the Palet de Gargantua
5.17 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Tavant (Indre-et-Loire)
This short walk across fields starts at a beautiful Romanesque church featuring magnificent 11th-century frescoes and leads to a small dolmen in very good condition.
In the land of Rabelais
4.82 mi
+266 ft
-236 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Seuilly (Indre-et-Loire)
From Seuilly to Cinais, this walk with its valleys, woods, moors, panoramic views and famous character François Rabelais offers a very varied stroll. Walk in the footsteps of the famous writer.
Le Puits du Pain and La Fuie de Roncé
6.21 mi
+292 ft
-282 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Panzoult (Indre-et-Loire)
Between woods and vineyards, this is a fairly short hike that offers beautiful architectural heritage.
Short circular loop around Chaveignes
4.05 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chaveignes (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, through fields and in the shade of poplars, discovering gentle landscapes and some lovely heritage buildings.
A circular loop through the Richelais vineyards
4.83 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Courcoué (Indre-et-Loire)
A stone’s throw from the Cité du Cardinal, a short walk through the Richelais vineyards. The walk offers a varied route through the vineyards, through the woods or across the fields.
The Téméraire circular at Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
4.92 mi
+302 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular walk takes you to the clearing where Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt is nestled, in the heart of the Chinon state-owned forest. It alternates between clearings, dense undergrowth and open woodland, and allows you to explore part of the Saint-Benoît nature trail.
The Châtelier circular starting from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt
4.38 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt (Indre-et-Loire)
This circular route above Saint-Benoît takes you through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests, before exploring a valley accessible to the most determined walkers.
It can be combined with the Téméraire circular loop to double the length of the route. In this case, it is recommended to tackle the Téméraire first, followed by the Châtelier.
Heritage and Forest in Avon-les-Roches
6.66 mi
+272 ft
-282 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Avon-les-Roches (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk through fields, woods and vineyards, discovering the rich heritage of the Touraine region: a church, the ruins of a collegiate church, troglodyte dwellings, wash houses, tuffeau stone houses... and even a "solar farm".
Passing through Gué aux Moines
4.36 mi
+46 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Braye-sous-Faye (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
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.
Bois-Aubry Abbey
6.46 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Luzé (Indre-et-Loire)
A route through fields and woods to discover a superb Romanesque abbey situated in a secluded and peaceful setting. A visit to the ruins of this abbey can be combined with a tribute to the American actor Yul Brynner, who is buried there.
