Malicornay and its surroundings

This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 114 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 115 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 269 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 201 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the church square.

(S/E) Initially follow the yellow-marked route no. 1.
Head north-west on the D45 (Rue des Rossignols) towards Mosnay for 800m. At a place called La Rue, take the road on the right for 200m.

(1) Take the path on the left uphill, then turn right once you reach the top (elevation 262m).
Turn left twice at the following junctions and join a road at a small pond.

(2) Follow the road to the right (do not follow the yellow markings any further). At the crossroads, turn left.

(3) 50m further on, take the path on the right and follow the blue markings. Then turn onto the first path on the left.

(4) Take the road on the left (do not follow the blue markings any further).

(5) After 400m, past a small fountain, take a path on the right: you’ll rejoin the blue markings but in the opposite direction.
At the next junction, continue south and join the D45, which you cross carefully to follow the path opposite leading to the Étang du Fond Fougère.

(6) Continue south-west, following the yellow markings.

(7) At a pylon, carry straight on and stay on the main path which leads to the D48a.

(8) Take the road on the left, passing the imposing mast and then the water tower.

(9) After passing through the hamlet of La Font au Pot, take the small road down to the right.
At the end of the bend, take the path leading down to the right. Continue south-east and cross the D54 with care.

(10) At the next junction, turn left to head back up to Malicornay.
The path leads onto a street; turn left to return to the D54, which you follow to the right to return to the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 224 m - Church Square – Route Jaune 1
  2. 1 : km 0.76 - alt. 238 m - Path leading uphill to the left
  3. 2 : km 2.83 - alt. 234 m - Road on the right – end of yellow markings
  4. 3 : km 3.39 - alt. 219 m - Path on the right – blue markings
  5. 4 : km 4.7 - alt. 206 m - Road to the left – end of blue markings
  6. 5 : km 5.01 - alt. 213 m - After the fountain, take the path on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.68 - alt. 224 m - Étang du Fond Fougère - Yellow markings
  8. 7 : km 6.39 - alt. 230 m - Straight on to the pylon
  9. 8 : km 7.72 - alt. 263 m - Road on the left – pylons, water tower
  10. 9 : km 8.29 - alt. 262 m - First right after Font au Pot
  11. 10 : km 9.3 - alt. 222 m - Crossroads, turn left to head back up to Malicornay
  12. S/E : km 9.94 - alt. 224 m - Church Square

Notes

No particular difficulty.
No water source.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
jo36
jo36

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Mostly busy at weekends

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Michel GORGES
Michel GORGES

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Today's hike. The views are stunning, and there are plenty of paths, which makes for a very pleasant walk. The signposting is clear and precise – I have no complaints about this route
Thank you

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marchalombre3
marchalombre3
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The route is very well mapped out and the description is accurate. The first few kilometres are pleasant, but the rest is a bit monotonous. The walk offers some lovely views. Thank you!

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lolo36
lolo36
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Thank you for your comment, and especially for pointing out the viaduct – I hadn’t noticed it on my first visit!

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Jean-claude Mercier
Jean-claude Mercier
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely route along excellent hard-packed tracks.
Plenty of 360° views. Don’t miss the Cluis viaduct (south-east in the first section, altitude 262)
Picnic area at the Fond Fougère pond.
"Good" because it’s a bit short, set in somewhat monotonous countryside with no notable buildings.

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catbob
catbob
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

An easy, well-signposted route with paths that are quite damp at this time of year.

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