Mazières - La Bruyère - Le Breuil

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Mazières is a village located north of Cinq-Mars, 30 minutes from Tours. The village centre has retained the charm of the villages of the Touraine region, where life was once devoted to agriculture and forestry. The route passes through the woods of the large neighbouring estates. There are views of the vast rural landscapes. The most charming section is undoubtedly the Breuil valley. A pleasant hike that is never monotonous.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.48 km
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    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 52 m
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    Descent: - 54 m
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    Highest point: 100 m
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    Lowest point: 56 m
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Old barn
Route du Breuil
Trogne tree
Trogne tree

Description of the walk

You can park in the village's main square. If you are travelling in a group with several cars, it is best to park at the stadium or in the car park next to the Calvary. Both of these locations are on the route.

(S/E) Turn your back on the town hall and head right towards Rue Paul Louis Courier D34. Cross at the pedestrian crossing to continue opposite. Pass in front of the stadium and continue straight ahead

(1) After passing the industrial buildings on your right, leave the road and take the forest path on the left at 28 Route de l'Aurore. Continue straight ahead to reach the Langeais à Mazières road (D 334).

(2) Cross carefully and follow the road to the right for about 50 metres, then take the first path on the left towards the abandoned Couléon farm. Continue straight ahead through the woods of the Château de la Bruyère, which you will see on your right. You will reach the Route de Cinq-Mars in Mazières (D 34).

(3) Be careful, this is a long straight stretch where cars drive fast. Cross over to continue opposite on Chemin du Mortier à Puits.
A little further on, pass in front of this old farm. Be careful, there are many deer in the area.

Continue straight ahead. Before reaching the road where the path splits into several branches, take the middle one. When you reach the road, turn right and cross the bridge over the Breuil.

(4) Turn left onto Chemin de Cutaisson. Continue straight ahead to reach Bois de Nousillet and follow the path that runs alongside the stream and then several ponds on your left.

(5) At the junction with the road, turn left and reach the road that runs alongside the Breuil property.

(6) Turn left. The signposts invite you to follow this long road to Mazières. We suggest an alternative route via La Foucaudière.

(7) Take Chemin le Bault on the left. Pass in front of the château to reach the hamlet of Le Bault. Go past the hangar and continue straight ahead. The path is not always very well maintained.

(8) At the fork, take the path on the right that climbs towards the hamlet of La Foucaudière. Continue straight ahead to reach the Velantan road.

(9) Turn right towards Mazières-de-Touraine.

(10) Continue straight ahead, pass the sewage treatment plant and join Rue du Général Chanzy.

(11) Turn left and continue straight ahead to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 91 m - Car park on the village's main square
  2. 1 : km 1.07 - alt. 100 m - Forest path on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.05 - alt. 98 m - D 334
  4. 3 : km 2.98 - alt. 95 m - D 34
  5. 4 : km 4.82 - alt. 56 m - Chemin de Cutaisson
  6. 5 : km 6.24 - alt. 69 m - Bellemazières road on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.12 - alt. 64 m - Crossroads, on the left
  8. 7 : km 7.59 - alt. 80 m - Chemin du Bault on the left
  9. 8 : km 8.29 - alt. 72 m - Fork, on the right
  10. 9 : km 8.86 - alt. 90 m - Velantan road
  11. 10 : km 9.58 - alt. 88 m - At the crossroads, continue straight ahead.
  12. 11 : km 10.23 - alt. 86 m - Rue du Général Chanzy, on the left
  13. S/E : km 10.48 - alt. 91 m - Car park on the village's main square

Worth a visit

After Le Mortier à Puits, follow a path that runs alongside fields and meadows. Some of the trees on your left are pollarded trees. They are easily recognisable by their very wide trunks and straight upper branches. These large branches were regularly cut for timber or firewood. It seems that they have not been cut for around fifty years.

Take the northern end of the valley road that starts in Cinq-Mars and goes up along Le Breuil with its charming tuffeau stone houses and troglodytic cellars. If you are leaving Mazières and need to return to Cinq-Mars, we recommend taking this small road.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 26370233

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk through woods, ponds and paths. Some beautiful houses. Don't forget the beautiful church on the way back. Pure joy.

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dominique cinq
dominique cinq

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with lots of forests.

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CSR
CSR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Easy hike mainly through woodland. Despite heavy rain in recent weeks, the path remained passable. Slightly hilly with numerous ponds and some beautiful houses along the route. Completed in 2 hours 15 minutes at a good pace.

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Garance
Garance

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the shores of Brazil. Very enjoyable in summer. It's a shame that there is so much tarmac road at the end, even if it is not very busy.

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Sébastien S.
Sébastien S.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A varied and enjoyable hike in an area close to Tours, yet very peaceful. Beautiful areas along the Breuil valley. Very clear route description, a slight hesitation between point 8 and La Foucaudière: no path marked on the IGN map, but the recommended trail was clearly visible, so no worries! It's a shame about the numerous fences along the paths, particularly in the Breuil valley... There was also a surprising sign after point 5 at the edge of the pond, in addition to the 'no entry' sign: 'Beware of vipers' – another way of discouraging hikers from leaving the path?!

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FREDMAR376
FREDMAR376

Hello
That's exactly right
You were lucky to do this hike in such beautiful weather
But the path behind La Bruyère must have been soggy
Have a good evening

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Géraud de BOISSET
Géraud de BOISSET

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk taken on a beautiful sunny winter morning. No topographical difficulties. Good forest paths and very small, quiet tarmac roads. Beautiful views of the châteaux of La Bruyère and Le Breuil. But the most charming part is between points 4 and 6 along the Breuil stream, passing a series of ponds.
A pleasant walk if you want to feel like you're "at the end of the world" without seeing anyone else and listening to the birds singing.

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kartavan
kartavan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The route is very well marked.
It's a shame I didn't see a single deer.
The end of the route on the road isn't great, but perhaps there was no other option.

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