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Ruffec (Indre) walks
Explore Ruffec and its surroundings
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7.23 mi
+230 ft
-249 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ruffec (Indre) (Indre)
This walk starts at the foot of Saint-Martial Priory (11th and12th centuries), then follows the greenway (a former railway line) and, via small roads and paths (an ancient Roman road), reaches the Grandes Fourdines pond. It then crosses the Bois Jachère, through which the Saint-Victor stream winds its way, before returning to Ruffec, on the banks of the Creuse.
Ciron circuit, from the banks of the ponds to the banks of the Creuse
7.52 mi
+112 ft
-135 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ciron (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you to several ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, ending at the banks of the Creuse River with a beautiful view of the Château de Romefort.
The Rosnay ponds along the hedges
5.90 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This walk takes you to several ponds around Rosnay, in the heart of the Brenne Regional Nature Park. The paths are often lined with hedges known as bouchures in this region.
The Val d’Anglin in Mauvières
4.87 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Mauvières (Indre)
A lovely walk in Mauvières within the Brenne Regional Nature Park, offering the chance to explore the surrounding area, notably the hamlet of Villiers, which has preserved its historic buildings, and the Val d’Anglin, with a stunning view of the Château d’Aigues Joignant on the opposite bank.
Route in Brenne at Bélâbre: water, earth, air and fire
5.59 mi
+276 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bélâbre (Indre)
Bélâbre, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park in the Indre department, enjoyed a period of prosperity in the 19th century thanks to these four elements used in its tile works, potteries and forges. Earth for raw materials (clay and ore), water to wash and moisten them and to generate energy, air to dry the moulded clay, and fire for firing. This walk offers you the chance, amongst other things, to discover some remnants of this past.
Oulches Route
7.81 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Oulches (Indre)
This pleasant walk, starting from the village of Oulches in the Brenne Regional Park, allows you to discover some lovely scenery in the valleys of the Brion, the Rio de la Noraie and the Étang du Pont stream, through woods and meadows (former Yellow hiking trail).
Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay
6.21 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Douadic (Indre)
This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.
Circular route through the Suin Valley at Pouligny-Saint-Pierre
4.91 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pouligny-Saint-Pierre (Indre)
A walk through the countryside around Pouligny-Saint-Pierre and the Suin Valley. The route alternates between fields, woods and hamlets. The section crossing the Suin valley after La Boudinière can be wet in autumn and winter, and may even be impassable without wellington boots following prolonged rainfall. The walk can also be started from the centre of Pouligny-Saint-Pierre by heading on foot towards Champ Cornu, then turning left instead of right on the return journey at the end of Rue Ernest Dupont.
The Blizon ponds
7.45 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosnay (Indre)
This is a figure-of-eight route starting from the hamlet of Le Blizon, along a wide path through the Brenne ponds. A pleasant walk, partly shaded and dotted with viewing points.
The Salleron valley near Concremiers
6.12 mi
+315 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Concremiers (Indre)
This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)
Route discovery around some of the Brenne ponds near Migné
6.72 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Migné (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover some of the ponds in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, specifically around the village of Migné.
Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse
7.42 mi
+210 ft
-180 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontgombault (Indre)
This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.
Exploring the Abloux Valley in Prissac
5.39 mi
+282 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Prissac (Indre)
This walk takes you through the Abloux Valley, set amidst the hedgerow countryside of Prissac, in the southern Boischaut region of the Indre. Hedgerows surround the fields like a mosaic of greenery, whilst the higher ground is either cultivated or left as pasture.
On the slopes of the Creuse in Saint-Gaultier
4.74 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Rivarennes (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the hamlet of Les Chézeaux and its traditional houses, as well as the steep-sided valley of the Ruisseau des Chézeaux and the Côte des Nobles.
Lancosme Forest, ponds and meadows
8.26 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Migné (Indre)
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!
Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube
7.32 mi
+472 ft
-459 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mérigny (Indre)
The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.
Meet at Aliénor d'Aquitaine, setting off from Lignac
5.68 mi
+180 ft
-174 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lignac (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you around the area near Lignac, as well as the beautiful castle and the picturesque village of Château Guillaume, which owes its name to William IX, father of Eleanor of Aquitaine, who built it in the late12th century.
Circular Brenne in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne
9.21 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-en-Brenne (Indre)
This walk near Saint-Michel-en-Brenne is a variation of route no. 60 proposed by the Brenne Regional Nature Park, entitled “Saint-Cyran-en-Brenne”.It follows small roads and paths, allowing you to discover, amongst other things, the Abbey of Saint-Cyran, built in the 7th century, and the bucolic, wooded landscapes of the Brenne, before leading to the Étang des Essarts observatory in the Chérine Reserve.
"Loup y es-tu?" in Luzeret
6.80 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Luzeret (Indre)
A lovely walk exploring the forests of Luzeret, a village bordering the Brenne Regional Nature Park, where wolves once roamed alongside humans.
From chapel to bell tower on the Dunet side
6.94 mi
+407 ft
-430 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dunet (Indre)
This pleasant walk takes you along beautiful paths and pretty little roads around the village of Dunet, south-west of Indre, in the southern Boischaut region. In addition to the typical hedgerow landscapes of this natural region, you can admire the beautiful bell tower of the 13th-century Saint-Martial church and the 12th-century chapel in Vouhet.Please note: the route has been temporarily modified between (10) and (11) (see Description and Practical Information sections)
Bellebouche Pond and Vigneaux Pond
12.87 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mézières-en-Brenne (Indre)
A family cycle ride (hybrid bikes) to explore some of the ponds in the Brenne.
Circuit around the Bellebouche Pond
6.06 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mézières-en-Brenne (Indre)
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.
The Chéniers iron mines
7.10 mi
+548 ft
-525 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sacierges-Saint-Martin (Indre)
This walk is route no. 54 of the Brenne Regional Nature Park, which takes you along small roads and lovely paths to explore Chéniers, its surroundings and its mining heritage. Indeed, iron brought wealth to the village of Chéniers, so it’s no surprise that the earth and the houses are often red. Part of the route allows us to follow the traces left by ore mining, which dates back to Ancient Rome.
Circuit de Roussines autour du bois de Chinan
8.73 mi
+289 ft
-302 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roussines (Indre) (Indre)
This hike is suitable for cycling (but it's really mountain biking), walking and horse riding.You can admire the majestic oak tree in Saint-Civran, which is several hundred years old, perhaps even a thousand.