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Poulaines walks
A walk through the Azel countryside
Visorando Member
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.
The Vernusse route starting from Bagneux
7.84 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
3h 45
Moderate
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.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rouvres-les-Bois (Indre)
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
The Nahon Valley, between Vicq-sur-Nahon and Langé
9.16 mi
+495 ft
-489 ft
4h 40
Moderate
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.
The Perry hike in Anjouin
8.04 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Anjouin (Indre)
This walk, suggested by the Chabris-Pays de Bazelle Community of Communes, allows you to discover the surroundings of Anjouin, passing near the Pierre Levée de Bellevue, then on the Perry, near the Château de la Roche, and ending at the Boulaye and the Maisons Rouges. The landscapes are typical of the northern Boischaut region of the Indre.
Fontguenand, in the valley of the Petit Rhône, a tributary of the Fouzon
7.46 mi
+151 ft
-148 ft
3h 35
Moderate
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.
The Fouzon Valley
9.70 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Outrille (Cher)
A pleasant walk through unpretentious countryside; do visit the Cocu Dolmen and the twisted bell tower at Saint-Outrille.
Countryside and vineyards in Lye
8.67 mi
+430 ft
-407 ft
4h 20
Moderate
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’.
The area around Luçay-le-Mâle and its castle
9.10 mi
+279 ft
-302 ft
4h 25
Moderate
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.
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 Buzerie ponds via La Grange au Rouge
5.00 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Langon (Loir-et-Cher) (Loir-et-Cher)
Discover the two small ponds at La Buzerie via La Grange au Rouge. A family walk, without any particular difficulty, mostly along forest tracks. The first pond is fenced off, but you can easily walk around the second one.
On the agenda: the tranquillity of the woods, birdsong, a few wild ducks and, if you’re lucky, some roe deer, a few horses grazing, and a breath of fresh air!
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
10.04 mi
+479 ft
-492 ft
5h 00
Moderate
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.
Chemin de la Minardière in Billy
Tourist office
7.33 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 25
Moderate
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.
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 village of La Montagne on the banks of the Cher
5.14 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-la-Prée (Cher)
A short hike in this village in Berry, also known as the "village of the Mountain" by locals. Its undulating paths will take you up to a hilltop overlooking a corner of the Berry Champagne region, where hedges, pollarded trees and copses mingle with agricultural plots. They will also take you down into "hell", passing through "paradise" on the way, to reach the wild banks of the Cher, where you can see some elements that bear witness to the village's history, all in a very rural setting.
The American camp at Paudy
8.02 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Paudy (Indre)
This walk through the Champagne plains offers a chance to explore the area around the village of Paudy. The paths through the fields and past the wind turbines take you close to the Volvault estate, where the world’s first flying school was established by the American Allies in 1917. You will then reach the hamlet of Vœu. The return journey to Paudy takes you past the village pond. Finally, you can admire the tower overlooking Paudy – one of the remains of the 12th-century castle – and Saint-Martin’s Church.
La Garenne Route No. 1: a short family walk around the Berry Canal
2.03 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Thénioux (Cher)
A short family walk along the waterways.
This short route takes in the Berry Canal and the River Cher, where you may have the pleasure of spotting a few swans that have made this stretch of water their home. This walk is very easy.
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.
Between the village and the woods at La Ferté-Imbault
8.08 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Imbault (Loir-et-Cher)
A lovely circular route between La Ferté-Imbault and Selles-Saint-Denis. Most of this circular route takes you through pretty woods and along a wide path in good condition. Suitable for cycling.