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Saint-Gilles (Indre) walks
The most beautiful paths in Abloux
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7.01 mi
+449 ft
-466 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gilles (Indre) (Indre)
Hedgerows, forest, river, ponds, panoramic views... In short, you won’t get bored on this varied route, which reveals all the facets of the well-preserved landscape of southern Boischaut. You’ll enjoy yourself on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike, and if it’s hot, you can take advantage of a lovely spot for a swim in the river at Abloux itself.
The slopes of the Abloux in Chazelet
8.36 mi
+495 ft
-495 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chazelet (Indre)
A lovely walk starting from Chazelet, a village in the Brenne Regional Nature Park, offering the chance to explore the bocage landscapes of the Boischaut-Sud region of the Indre in the Abloux valley, along a variety of small roads, paths and trails.
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.
The Cours de la Fortune in Baraize
4.44 mi
+574 ft
-577 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Baraize (Indre)
Walk along the banks of the Fortune. A hilly route with views of the surrounding countryside. Blue signposts.
"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.
Ceaulmont, in the footsteps of a poet
10.05 mi
+561 ft
-591 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ceaulmont (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the area around Ceaulmont. Passing through meadows, woods and hedges, it takes you from Les Granges to Chenet beach, via La Pierre à la Marthe, the Château de la Prune and Saint-Saturnin Church. This rural landscape was a source of inspiration and exploration for a man who loved nature: the poet Maurice Rollinat.
Creuse Valley north of Gargilesse
6.92 mi
+646 ft
-653 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
A round trip along the Creuse, along the riverbank and then up to the heights offering beautiful views.
Family walk around Éguzon-Chantôme
6.22 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Éguzon-Chantôme (Indre)
Having grown up in Éguzon until I was ten before moving to Limoges, I still have fond memories of my escapades along the sunken lanes of this village in the former Marche region. In the realm of chestnut trees, ferns and Limousin cattle, let yourself wander, loiter and stroll through the bocage of dry stone walls and hollow-trunked trees. Try your hand at hunting the dahut as night falls. Rediscover your inner child by taking your time and letting your calves do the walking
Creuse Valley south of Gargilesse
11.40 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,214 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
Circular route with a long return trip along the Creuse, on the heights then on the riverbank, passing by the Belvédère de la Roche-Bat-en-l'Eau.
Cuzion route: from water to light
7.68 mi
+902 ft
-912 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This hike allows you to discover the surroundings of the village of Cuzion, the Chéron moor, part of the Creuse gorges that you overlook at La Roche-Bat-en-l'eau, then you follow the river to the impressive Éguzon dam and its power station.The return journey takes you to La Jarrige and its beautiful wash house, down to the mysterious Fontaine des Seigneurs, then up to the intriguing Château de Châteaubrun and the sculptures of its current owner.
Gargilesse circuit
9.64 mi
+863 ft
-869 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gargilesse-Dampierre (Indre)
A very pleasant walk to discover the beautiful village of Gargilesse, its eponymous river and the banks of the Creuse.
The village of Jorge Carrasco
0.35 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Menoux (Indre)
A walk to discover the Bolivian artist and his works, in the church and the studio.
From the heights of Badecon-le-Pin to the banks of the Creuse
4.47 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Badecon-le-Pin (Indre)
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)
Circular around the Éguzon dam via the Cassecou footbridge
5.25 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cuzion (Indre)
This walk starts at the Éguzon dam power station and ends at Jarrige and its wash house. You will then discover Châteaubrun and the Fontaine des Seigneurs. Exceptional views await you at the Cassecou viewpoint, followed by the footbridge built for the 2024 Summer Olympics. You will walk along the banks of the Creuse before arriving at the foot of the imposing dam and ending at a viewpoint where you can admire it.
Small streets, panoramic views and the banks of the Creuse in Argenton
4.89 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre)
Admire Argenton from the Bonne Dame viewpoint, stroll through its narrow streets, climb the stairs to enjoy the view from the Merle Blanc, and take a leisurely walk along the banks of the Creuse river.
Stroll around Argenton-sur-Creuse
1.23 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Argenton-sur-Creuse (Indre)
A walk through the old town, along the banks of the Creuse and up to the Chapelle de la Bonne-Dame.
Route to discover the surroundings of Le Pêchereau
9.33 mi
+466 ft
-459 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Pêchereau (Indre)
This walk allows you to discover the commune of Le Pêchereau, which borders Argenton-sur-Creuse.
Starting from the old town hall, it takes you to the new one in the beautiful Château de Courbat, then along the Creuse river, up to the heights overlooking the valley, through woods and meadows, and finally to Grand Pêchereau, the highest part of the town.
Discover the Anglin, from the ruins of Brosse to the Seillant Mill
6.14 mi
+748 ft
-758 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaillac (Indre)
This walk follows aPR® trail, allowing you to discover the ruins of Château de Brosse, near Chaillac in the Indre department, then the pretty village of Seillant, as you stroll along the refreshing banks of the Anglin river.
The Fileuse rock and the Arts trail, from Fougères to Crozant
10.15 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Plantaire (Indre)
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.
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)
On the hills above Azérables
Tourist office
3.46 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Azerables (Creuse)
This short route takes you past the splendid buildings hidden away in the village of Azérables, before taking you up to higher ground to admire them once more, this time in their natural setting.
Sédelle Valley, painters' workshop
2.54 mi
+279 ft
-285 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Crozant (Creuse)
A hike/walk in a magnificent site that has inspired many Impressionist painters. Beautiful views of the Creuse valley.
Étang de la Chaume
5.43 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Azerables (Creuse)
The vast Étang de la Chaume conceals little-known spots that this interpretive route invites you to discover as you walk along part of the shoreline and wander through the surrounding woods and heathland. Please be considerate of wildlife and anglers, and wear sturdy footwear in wet weather.
The Bois de Derrière
6.97 mi
+276 ft
-289 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bazelat (Creuse)
The Bois de Derrière route combines wide paths, lovely tracks and small, well-shaded roads. The hedgerow landscape is a major part of the charm of this easy walk. Ponds, wash houses, fords, ditches and wet pastures: although subtle, water is present throughout the landscape.
⚠️ Please note: engineering works are underway on the railway line between points (1) and (2). From the start (S/E): take the road to point (2), or go directly to point (3).
Castles, wooden bridge and viaduct at Pont-Chrétien
5.51 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne with views of Château de Chabenet, crossing the Pont de Bois, returning through the countryside alongside the Bois de Chabenet.
Yellow markings.
The five bridges over the Sedelle and the Échappée Verte
7.14 mi
+456 ft
-453 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lafat (Creuse)
Five crossings of the Sédelle, including one over the railway viaduct following the route of the disused Guéret-Saint Sébastien railway line. Can be done as two separate circular loops.
Castles, keeps and sunken lanes around Tendu
4.53 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
This beautiful hike offers views of Prunget Castle and Mazière Castle. It takes you along beautiful sunken paths and through valleys. Yellow markings.
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).
