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Saint-Aignan (Loir-et-Cher) walks
Walk in Saint-Aignan
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.
The ‘Chemin des Caves et des Loges’ trail around Mareuil-sur-Cher
This locally well-known walk will take you on a tour of the countryside around Mareuil-sur-Cher. You’ll discover the quarries where the tuffeau stone was extracted, which was used to build the houses and later to age the wine.
You’ll pass through vineyards and farmland, with views over the Cher from the watchtowers and winegrowers’ tool sheds.
The return journey follows the banks of the Cher to complete this easy circular walk.
Route of exploration of the cellars and cliffs of Faverolles-en-Berry
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.
Montrichard Forest starting from Bourré
Start from the small village of Bourré, which was once a source of tuffeau stone for the construction of the Loire Valley châteaux. On the way back along the path, you overlook the village with a lovely view and pass by a few cave dwellings. Most of the route is through woodland, with a very easy, unchallenging route. At the start or end of the day, it is not uncommon to spot roe deer, does, foxes...
The area around Luçay-le-Mâle and its castle
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.
The Cher and the vineyards at Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
Starting from Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, the walk takes you past the port, the chain ferry, the Gueule du Rio and the old wash house. It continues past the Château des Couldraies and the Moulin de Chézelles, then on to the Prieuré de la Chaise. The walk allows you to discover a few hamlets, such as Les Bruyères and La Chauverie, as well as Les Raimbaudières.
Route of the beautiful mansions at the heart of the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
A large car park is available for cars and motorhomes at the start of this walk through the vineyards and hamlets, which will take you on a journey through the history of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher from Gallo-Roman times, through the Middle Ages, right up to the present day.
From the shores of the lake to the Chartreuse from Chemillé-sur-Indrois
In Chemillé-sur-Indrois, the vast lake cannot be seen at a glance. You will need to walk along it, then move away, explore the forest to discover a charterhouse, before finally returning and climbing up to get a better view. A route that will delight lovers of nature and heritage.
Circular route around the port of Saint-Georges-sur-Cher
A pleasant, easy route, ideal for a stroll, a walk, a run or a mountain bike ride.
The vineyard-filled Sologne region around Fougères-sur-Bièvre
Fougères-sur-Bièvre combines exploration of its historical and architectural heritage (castle, church, wash house) with its varied landscapes, and takes pride in its rich wine-growing tradition.
Short walk in the Cheverny Forest
A pleasant little walk in the southernmost part of the ‘landscaped’ forest of Cheverny.
Best done in spring or autumn, at dawn or dusk...
You will mainly follow dirt tracks and a short tarmac forest road for a few hundred metres. Red-and-yellowGRP® markings are present at the end of the route.
The Nahon Valley, between Vicq-sur-Nahon and Langé
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.
On the lands of Diane de Poitiers
Discovery of the Cher valley near Chenonceaux. Magnificent view of the Château de Chenonceau from the left bank of the Cher.
The banks of the Bièvre from Ouchamps
This lovely, easy walk, perfect for wildlife spotting, is ideal for families, taking in the banks of the Bièvre and its ponds, as well as varied landscapes including vineyards, woodland and farmland.
The Bernadettes Route
Monthou-sur-Bièvre, a village nestled amongst the vineyards of the Touraine appellation, boasts an abundance of gently rolling wooded areas that are a delight for nature lovers.
Circular route through the Cheverny vineyards starting from Chitenay
A walk through the Cheverny AOP vineyards, best enjoyed after the grape harvest to take in the autumn colours of the various plots, enhanced by the gently rolling hills.
Chitenay walk in the footsteps of Denis Papin
One of three walks created by the municipality of Chitenay and the French Hiking Federation.
The banks of the Loire from Candé-sur-Beuvron
Between theGR® de Pays de châteaux en châteaux trail and the banks of the Loire, this walk offers beautiful views of the river, as well as of the Cosson, and concludes at the 16th-century Château de la Borde in Candé.
The Loches National Forest from Sennevières
Discover the small village of Sennevières, nestled in a valley at the edge of the Loches National Forest. A short walk through the Touraine countryside will take you to the former royal forest with its wide forest paths. You can stroll under the canopy of trees, in the shade of hundred-year-old oaks...
On the lands of the Princess of Broglie
From Chaumont to Candé (an ideal spot for a picnic) along the banks of the Loire and its tributary, the Beuvron. The return journey takes you along a beautiful forest path, through fields and around the Domaine de Chaumont.
A grassy path around Courmemin
The route offers a glimpse of the architectural and natural riches of the commune of Courmemin, and more broadly of the Sologne region: half-timbered houses in the village, Sologne farms, deciduous and coniferous forests, and numerous ponds.
Via Vaulien from Courmemin
A lovely circular route rich in numerous buildings weathered by time—houses and farms from the Sologne of yesteryear—as well as landscapes typical of this region: sheep pastures, but also marshy areas, forests, hedgerows and ponds teeming with a wide variety of wildlife.
Loop around the ponds of Fontaines-en-Sologne
In the heart of the "wine-growing" region of Sologne, this route is mainly through forest, dotted with numerous ponds and offering some beautiful heritage sites.
Via Les Ogonnières
A ‘favourite’ hike that captures the authentic essence of Sologne, taking in the heritage treasures of the village of Fontaines-en-Sologne, the vast, shimmering ponds and the ancient, diverse forest, rich in flora and fauna.
Route in the countryside around Rouvres-les-Bois
A countryside walk around Rouvres-les-Bois, following paths and small roads through woods and fields.
Le Chêne Girault from Saint-Hippolyte
Leaving Saint-Hippolyte, you set off on a short loop through the countryside. After a short stretch beside the Indre, you'll wind your way through the fields to discover a number of hamlets, as well as the woods overlooking the village.
Route de la Besnerie in Monteaux
Short walk on the hillsides, along the vineyards.
In the heart of the Gâtine region from Bridoré
Leaving Bridoré, with its lake and impressive castle, you set off on a walk across the plateau overlooking the Indre valley. In the middle of the fields, the wide open spaces offer beautiful views of a castle in the distance or simply the green Indre valley.