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Saint-Désiré walks
St Agatha’s Chapel
Visorando Member
7.13 mi
+515 ft
-505 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Désiré (Allier)
This walk, which features some fairly steep terrain, will take you through the ancient heathland and then the steep-sided valley of La Queugne before reaching the top of the hill where the Chapel of Sainte-Agathe is situated.
Les Peux de Vesdun
6.29 mi
+361 ft
-358 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Vesdun (Cher)
The route, which partly follows theGR®41linking Tours (Indre-et-Loire) to Mont-Dore (Puy-de-Dôme), takes us along wide paths lined with hedgerows dominated by chestnut trees. A few kilometres along a tarmac road lead to the historic site of Peu de Vesdun. There is also a place of interest to see on the way back: the Forest of a Thousand Poets.
Culan - The Viaduct and "Roman" Bridge
Tourist office1.86 mi
+151 ft
-180 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Culan (Cher)
This route allows you to discover the old part of the village of Culan. On a clear day, you can see not only the château but also the surrounding countryside from the viaduct. A short route to discover throughout the seasons...
Around Lake Sidiailles
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.14 mi
+958 ft
-984 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sidiailles (Cher)
A superb walk around Lake Sidiailles on the border between the Cher and Allier departments.You can combine this walk with the tree-top adventure course at the Nature Aventure centre at Lake Sidiailles.
Mesples - Huriel
10.70 mi
+548 ft
-797 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mesples (Allier)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage 6.
La Croix Cordeau (Sidiailles) - Mesples
9.46 mi
+932 ft
-768 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sidiailles (Cher)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais, stage5.
Huriel - Préveranges
26.87 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,322 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
Second stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail “In the Land of George Sand: In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais”.
Huriel - Préveranges
19.28 mi
+1,060 ft
-712 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage7.
Huriel - Préveranges
19.24 mi
+1,073 ft
-725 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Huriel (Allier)
Hiking route: ‘In the footsteps of the master bell-ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais’. A circular variation of the Bocage Bourbonnais route.Route linking Huriel to Préveranges
The Ricros tour
6.88 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Domérat (Allier)
This route is particularly well suited to Nordic walking. The asphalt sections are kept to a minimum and the quality of the surface on the tracks allows for movements that make the exercise very interesting. In addition, this hike is suitable in all seasons. The route is of course also suitable for classic hiking.
Préveranges - Le Magny
31.87 mi
+1,952 ft
-2,513 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Préveranges (Cher)
Third stage of the GRAVEL or mountain bike route based on the walking trail "In the Footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers between Berry and Bourbonnais".
Préveranges - Sainte-Sévère
18.77 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,745 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Préveranges (Cher)
In the footsteps of the Master Bell Ringers, stage8.
Circular path and switchbacks from Meaulne to Urçay
9.73 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This long walk will take you through unexpected and sometimes surprising landscapes. It is an extended version of circular walks already on offer, such as: La Boucle du Vernet and La Boucle d’Urçay. The greenway, recently upgraded with cycle and footpaths, forms part of the route and lends a very special atmosphere to the end of the walk.
Urçay circular starting from Le Vernet
6.84 mi
+472 ft
-453 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This circular walk will take you along hidden paths and through secluded hamlets – real hidden gems – in the communes of Meaulne, La Perche and Urçay.
