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Lye walks
Countryside and vineyards in Lye
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8.67 mi
+430 ft
-407 ft
4h 20
Average
Departure from Lye (Indre)
This walk in the northern Boischaut region of the Indre, on the border with the Loir-et-Cher, offers a chance to explore the area around the village of Lye. You’ll come across the Church of Notre-Dame (12th–16th century) and, in the distance, the Château de Saray (private), as you follow the Traîne-Feuilles stream. Narrow roads and paths will take you to the Lye vineyards, which form part of the Valençay and Val de Loire appellations, where you can admire the vineyard house ‘La Loge à Perrin’.
Fontguenand, in the valley of the Petit Rhône, a tributary of the Fouzon
7.46 mi
+151 ft
-148 ft
3h 35
Average
Departure from Fontguenand (Indre)
Fontguenand, a small village in the far north of the Indre department, on the border with Loir-et-Cher, is crossed by the Petit Rhône, a tributary of the Fouzon. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside, typical of the Boischaut-Nord region, from vineyards to cereal fields, passing by the little chapel at L’Epinat.
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
10.04 mi
+479 ft
-492 ft
5h 00
Average
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.
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.
Chemin de la Minardière in Billy
Tourist office
7.33 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 25
Average
Departure from Billy (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
This nature trail, listed under the Departmental Plan for Sites and Routes (PDESI), is representative, in its first section, of the Cher Valley with its open spaces of farmland and small woods, and in its second section, of the typical Sologne landscape with its forest of oaks and birches. It is particularly popular when the heather is in bloom.
The area around Luçay-le-Mâle and its castle
9.10 mi
+279 ft
-302 ft
4h 25
Average
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.
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 Mareuil-sur-Cher to Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, following the banks of the Cher
3.26 mi
+23 ft
-10 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Cher (Loir-et-Cher)
This unpretentious one-way route is an invitation to discover the banks of the Cher and admire one of the remains of the dams regulating the river, complete with its operational building. Partially shaded, it is particularly beautiful and the light is at its best if walked in the afternoon from 4.00 pm in summer. The town of Saint-Aignan is in talks with the riverside landowners to extend the path for the final kilometre and a half.
Journey time (there and back): 3 hours
The Nahon Valley, between Vicq-sur-Nahon and Langé
9.16 mi
+495 ft
-489 ft
4h 40
Average
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.
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.
The Vernusse route starting from Bagneux
7.84 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
3h 45
Average
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.
A walk through the Azel countryside
6.19 mi
+197 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Aize (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk through the countryside surrounding the village of Aize, situated in the northern Boischaut region of the Indre department.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 45
Average
Departure from Rouvres-les-Bois (Indre)
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
Montrichard Forest starting from Bourré
7.88 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
3h 55
Average
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...
Short walk in the Cheverny Forest
2.39 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Contres (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
A pleasant little walk in the southernmost part of the ‘landscaped’ forest of Cheverny.
Best done in spring or autumn, at dawn or dusk...
You will mainly follow dirt tracks and a short tarmac forest road for a few hundred metres. Red-and-yellowGRP® markings are present at the end of the route.
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.
The vineyard-filled Sologne region around Fougères-sur-Bièvre
6.24 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Fougères-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
Fougères-sur-Bièvre combines exploration of its historical and architectural heritage (castle, church, wash house) with its varied landscapes, and takes pride in its rich wine-growing tradition.
A grassy path around Courmemin
5.87 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Courmemin (Loir-et-Cher)
The route offers a glimpse of the architectural and natural riches of the commune of Courmemin, and more broadly of the Sologne region: half-timbered houses in the village, Sologne farms, deciduous and coniferous forests, and numerous ponds.
Via Vaulien from Courmemin
6.25 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Courmemin (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely circular route rich in numerous buildings weathered by time—houses and farms from the Sologne of yesteryear—as well as landscapes typical of this region: sheep pastures, but also marshy areas, forests, hedgerows and ponds teeming with a wide variety of wildlife.
The banks of the Bièvre from Ouchamps
6.18 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ouchamps (Loir-et-Cher)
This lovely, easy walk, perfect for wildlife spotting, is ideal for families, taking in the banks of the Bièvre and its ponds, as well as varied landscapes including vineyards, woodland and farmland.
The Bernadettes Route
8.83 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
4h 10
Average
Departure from Monthou-sur-Bièvre (Loir-et-Cher)
Monthou-sur-Bièvre, a village nestled amongst the vineyards of the Touraine appellation, boasts an abundance of gently rolling wooded areas that are a delight for nature lovers.
Crossing the Bonne Heure from Millançay
8.09 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 45
Average
Departure from Millançay (Loir-et-Cher)
Starting from Millançay, the walk takes in deciduous forests, ponds and sheep pastures set within an unspoilt landscape. A few trees, several hundred years old – survivors of the vast forest that once covered the Sologne – tell their story.