Montgivray walks

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

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, stage2.

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

Superb hike around Lake Sidiailles on the border between Cher and Allier. You can combine this hike with the tree-top adventure course at the Nature Aventure du Lac de Sidiailles activity centre.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage8.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage5.

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)

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

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.

In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 6.

In Bruère-Allichamps, a stone topped with the French flag marks the geographical centre of France.Until the4th century, this stone showed Roman legions the right direction and bears the following inscription:Happy Augustus, Tribune for thethird time, Father of the Fatherland - Proconsul. Leagues: 14 from Bourges (Avaricum) 12 from Châteaumeillant (Mediolanum) 25 from Neris

On the banks of the Cher, Noirlac Abbey watches over its wooded countryside, which has been cultivated by Cistercian monks since the12th century.Still used for livestock farming, this area has retained its original landscape with its meadows surrounded by hedges. The hundred-year-old oak trees, wet meadows and ponds create a rare bocage landscape and protect 427 species. Founded in 1150, Noirlac Abbey is one of the most complete Cistercian sites in Europe.Today, it is a cultural centre and meeting place.