Méasnes walks

A fairly demanding long loop that allows you to walk along or above the Creuse and discover its tributary, the Petite Creuse. Monet painted these banks many times, and with good reason! This hike is best done when the trees are still bare. IBP56 rating

This beautiful hike allows you to discover Lake Éguzon, the steep slopes of the Creuse Valley covered with moors where heather, gorse and broom bloom, and the steep cliffs of the Fileuse rock with breathtaking views of the confluence of the Creuse and Sédelle rivers and the Crozant fortress.The descent to Crozant follows the Sentier des Arts, a trail dotted with works carved into the local rock by five sculptors. Return via St-Jallet and the surrounding countryside.

A hike/walk in a magnificent site that has inspired many Impressionist painters. Beautiful views of the Creuse valley.

A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.

This lovely walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Badecon-le-Pin, including some picturesque buildings, a superb view of the Pin loop formed by the Creuse river and the Roche-Bat-L'Aigue dam. Please note: this walk is classified as easy, but two sections (4) and (5) may be difficult for young children or people with reduced mobility (see description and practical information)

This hike offers a glimpse of the Bouzanne valley and the surrounding countryside of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, ending with a tour of the village's heritage, including the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of Saint-Etienne.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage9.

Starting from Mongivray, ride around La Châtre, through the countryside, passing by the Vaudouan chapel, then following the banks of the Indre.

This is a walking guide. The vast Étang de la Chaume lake conceals some little-known spots that this interpretive trail invites you to discover as you walk along part of the shore and wander through the surrounding woods and moors. Please be discreet towards the wildlife and fishermen, and wear good shoes in wet weather.

In the footsteps of the master bell ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage1.

In the footsteps of the master bell ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 3.

This route links La Motte-Feuilly and Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, allowing you to complete the secondary loops of the GRP® in the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers: Berry Romantique and Marche berrichonne (in the opposite direction)

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage2.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage4.

This walk allows you to discover the surroundings of Vicq-Exemplet through its "plain" and its large crops, which contrast with the usual bocage landscapes of the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre. In addition to the Romanesque church of Saint-Martin (13th century), which houses part of the work of Abbé Aymond, you can also see the remains of the former Priory of Bois l'Abbé.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage8.

This is a pleasant route for hiking, running or mountain biking around the Étang de Berthommiers and Étang des Deux Frères lakes in the Châteauroux Forest.

The trail runs under the cool shade of Brenne's largest forest, then crosses flower-filled meadows dotted with buttons and ponds. This is an introductory walk through a land of scents that also displays an extraordinary palette of colours!

The Bellebouche Pond is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful bodies of water in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. A small part is reserved for water sports, but most of it is a natural site that you can admire at your leisure with binoculars from three observatories around the pond.