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Luçay-le-Mâle walks
The area around Luçay-le-Mâle and its castle
Visorando Member
9.10 mi
+279 ft
-302 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Luçay-le-Mâle (Indre)
This walk first takes you to the Étang de la Foulquetière. You then cross through magnificent woodland before returning to Luçay-le-Mâle via paths and small country lanes. You will then discover its heritage, notably its (private) château. Some sections follow the route of the Benjamin Rabier discovery trail.
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
10.04 mi
+479 ft
-492 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Faverolles (Indre) (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of Faverolles-en-Berry, a town on the northern border of the Indre department, and its heritage, such as its church, the troglodyte dwellings and cellars, as well as the ‘cliffs’ and tuffeau quarries.
The Nahon Valley, between Vicq-sur-Nahon and Langé
9.16 mi
+495 ft
-489 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vicq-sur-Nahon (Indre)
This hike starts in Vicq-sur-Nahon and takes you to the western hills overlooking the Nahon valley. It leads you to the Château de la Moustière and then the Château de Langé. You will then follow the Nahon river to climb the eastern hills. You will take part of the Benjamin Rabier discovery trail.
Exploring the village of Moulins-sur-Céphons and its surroundings
4.77 mi
+98 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Moulins-sur-Céphons (Indre)
This route takes you through the medieval village of Moulins-sur-Céphons, situated on the border of the Boischaut Nord and the Champagne Berrichonne, and allows you to explore the surrounding area.
Walk in Saint-Aignan
2.02 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aignan (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A walk through a pretty, typical village in the Cher Valley, with its tuffeau stone houses, some of which are half-timbered. The village is dominated by its imposing castle, whose courtyard and terraces offer beautiful views over the valley and the village rooftops. At its foot, the Romanesque collegiate church features remarkable capitals, wall frescoes and a large crypt.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rouvres-les-Bois (Indre)
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
The ‘Chemin des Caves et des Loges’ trail around Mareuil-sur-Cher
5.75 mi
+341 ft
-348 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
This locally well-known walk will take you on a tour of the countryside around Mareuil-sur-Cher. You’ll discover the quarries where the tuffeau stone was extracted, which was used to build the houses and later to age the wine.
You’ll pass through vineyards and farmland, with views over the Cher from the watchtowers and winegrowers’ tool sheds.
The return journey follows the banks of the Cher to complete this easy circular walk.
From the shores of the lake to the Chartreuse from Chemillé-sur-Indrois
Local authority
7.99 mi
+443 ft
-446 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chemillé-sur-Indrois (Indre-et-Loire)
In Chemillé-sur-Indrois, the vast lake cannot be seen at a glance. You will need to walk along it, then move away, explore the forest to discover a charterhouse, before finally returning and climbing up to get a better view. A route that will delight lovers of nature and heritage.
From the former Abbey of Saint-Genou to the châteaux of Palluau-sur-Indre
7.48 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genou (Indre)
This walk starts at the Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie in Saint-Genou and allows you to discover, amongst other things, the beautiful surrounding countryside, the banks of the Indre, the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the feudal (private) castle at Palluau-sur-Indre, the old cellars now inhabited by bats, and the small (private) château of La Joubardière.
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.
The Vernusse route starting from Bagneux
7.84 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bagneux (Indre) (Indre)
This walk starts atthe Church of Saint-Austrégésile (late 19th century) and takes you through the countryside around Bagneux. It passes through the Vernusse State Forest before reaching the two menhirs at Tréfoux.
The Bagneux megalith tour
4.68 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bagneux (Indre) (Indre)
A pleasant walk through fields and woods, allowing you to discover some megaliths around the village of Bagneux in the Boischaut Nord region of Indre, notably the Pierre Couverte de Bué, a Neolithic dolmen classified as a historic monument.
The Loches National Forest from Sennevières
7.90 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sennevières (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the small village of Sennevières, nestled in a valley at the edge of the Loches National Forest. A short walk through the Touraine countryside will take you to the former royal forest with its wide forest paths. You can stroll under the canopy of trees, in the shade of hundred-year-old oaks...
Le Chêne Girault from Saint-Hippolyte
5.23 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Indre-et-Loire) (Indre-et-Loire)
Leaving Saint-Hippolyte, you set off on a short loop through the countryside. After a short stretch beside the Indre, you'll wind your way through the fields to discover a number of hamlets, as well as the woods overlooking the village.
Montrichard Forest starting from Bourré
7.88 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bourré (Loir-et-Cher)
Start from the small village of Bourré, which was once a source of tuffeau stone for the construction of the Loire Valley châteaux. On the way back along the path, you overlook the village with a lovely view and pass by a few cave dwellings. Most of the route is through woodland, with a very easy, unchallenging route. At the start or end of the day, it is not uncommon to spot roe deer, does, foxes...
From Chambon to Bonneau, from the hillsides to the Indre Valley
8.78 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villedieu-sur-Indre (Indre)
This pleasant walk starts in the hamlet of Chambon, near Villedieu-sur-Indre, and follows the southern slope of the Indre Valley to the village of Bonneau, returning via the northern slope, with some lovely views.
In the Meadows of Longueville and the Woods of Marmagne
4.32 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Pruniers-en-Sologne (Loir-et-Cher)
Whether you are a nature lover or enjoy family outings, this route is for you.
With little elevation gain, accessible to all ages, this route can be enjoyed on foot or by bike.
At weekends, you will encounter many hikers.
Through woods, meadows and fields in Sainte-Gemme
8.05 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Gemme (Indre) (Indre)
This pleasant walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Sainte-Gemme, situated within the Brenne Regional Nature Park. It takes you through a variety of landscapes: fields and meadows, woodland and a pond.
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.
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.
Circular route around the port of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
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.
