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Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes walks
The Petit Lupien Walk in Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes
Tourist office 
7.23 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes (Cher)
Saint-Loup-des-Chaumes is a village of three hundred inhabitants offering a picturesque walk along the banks of the Cher, where you can explore Prégirault Castle and its holiday cottages for a comfortable and invigorating stay surrounded by nature.This walk can be combined with Chavannes and/or Vallenay and Crézançay to extend the pleasure or switch to cycling.
La Crézançaynoise
Tourist office 6.30 mi
+115 ft
-118 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Crézançay-sur-Cher (Cher)
A walking trail that runs alongside the Cher river and offers a pleasant walk through the forest before returning to this small village of 58 inhabitants. You can also enjoy other nearby trails: Chambon, Saint-Symphorien, Vallenay, Saint-Loup-de-Chaumes and theGR®41.
The Chavannes Marshes
Tourist office 6.78 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chavannes (Cher)
A few beautiful old houses, an aerodrome right on the doorstep, an inn in the heart of the village, a lovely pond perfect for fishing and picnics, and a sensitive natural area... Here is an itinerary that invites you to get to know the village of Chavannes better.
The Washhouse Route in Venesmes
Tourist office 9.25 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Venesmes (Cher)
Home to one of the smallest vineyards in the Berry region, a family-run farm that has been in existence for over 75 years, and lovely paths to explore, Venesmes certainly has a lot to offer.
La Chambonnaise
Tourist office 5.52 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chambon (Cher) (Cher)
A charming home to Le Jacquin snails, the village of Chambon covers a large area.This walk takes you along lovely paths bordered by cultivated fields or pleasant meadows with charming little valleys.You can take the opportunity to fill your basket with snails in La Madeleine and with vegetables and meat in Les Charaquins.
Saint-Symphorien Circular Route
Tourist office 7.76 mi
+174 ft
-148 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Symphorien (Cher)
Saint-Symphorien is a lovely green setting with a lake that’s perfect for picnics and fishing.
The La Chambonnaise walk complements this hiking trail to offer you a full-day hike.
Route of the wine cellars and vineyards in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher
Tourist office 8.35 mi
+115 ft
-102 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Cher (Cher)
Nestled along the Cher, Châteauneuf-sur-Cher offers a walk punctuated by charming houses, rolling countryside, the majestic neo-Gothic Notre-Dame-des-Enfants basilica and the imposing 16th-century castle. You can even round off your visit by tackling the waves at the whitewater complex, with an hour of paddleboarding on the canal or a canoe trip on the Cher (booking required).
Les Loges de Vignolles in Serruelles
Tourist office 3.94 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Serruelles (Cher)
The Serruelles walk is a good warm-up before heading off to other nearby trails: Chavannes and its marsh, Saint-Loup des Chaumes or even Châteauneuf-sur-Cher and its Route des Loges de Vignes.You can combine this walk (Yellow Marker No. 7) with the Route des Loges de Vignes in Châteauneuf-sur-Cher (Yellow Marker No. 9).
La Celle - Noirlac Abbey
Tourist office 
4.13 mi
+82 ft
-167 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from La Celle (Cher) (Cher)
In Bruère-Allichamps, a stone topped with the French flag marks the geographical centre of France.Until the4th century, this stone showed Roman legions the right direction and bears the following inscription:Happy Augustus, Tribune for thethird time, Father of the Fatherland - Proconsul. Leagues: 14 from Bourges (Avaricum) 12 from Châteaumeillant (Mediolanum) 25 from Neris
From Meillant to La Celle
Tourist office 
5.08 mi
+171 ft
-151 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Meillant (Cher)
First stage of the hike from Meillant to the Tronçais Forest.
Meillant to Tronçais path
Tourist office 
38.05 mi
+1,070 ft
-896 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Meillant (Cher)
Leaving Meillant, you will pass through La Celle, Bruère, Saint-Amand-Montrond, Drevant, Colombiers, Coust and Charenton-du-Cher before finally reaching the Saint-Bonnet pond in the Tronçais forest (Allier).
Discover the heart of France and its landscapes, as well as Meillant Castle, Noirlac Abbey, Virlay Lake, the Berry Canal and the Marmande Valley.
Noirlac Abbey - Lake Virlay
Tourist office
4.84 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bruère-Allichamps (Cher)
On the banks of the Cher, Noirlac Abbey watches over its wooded countryside, which has been cultivated by Cistercian monks since the12th century.Still used for livestock farming, this area has retained its original landscape with its meadows surrounded by hedges. The hundred-year-old oak trees, wet meadows and ponds create a rare bocage landscape and protect 427 species.
Founded in 1150, Noirlac Abbey is one of the most complete Cistercian sites in Europe.Today, it is a cultural centre and meeting place.
The wooded fields near Lapan from Corquoy
Tourist office 9.31 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
Duration unknown
Moderate
Departure from Corquoy (Cher)
This route, which can be explored on foot or by mountain bike, starts at the Les Sablons de Corquoy Sensitive Natural Area before passing through woods, fields and forest.
L'Étang de Leday
Tourist office 5.92 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Montlouis (Cher)
Montlouis is a small village where you can enjoy a pleasant time at the Étang de Leday, whether for a picnic, a spot of fishing or simply to get some fresh air. Don’t miss the elegant façade of Montlouis’s Romanesque church, which boasts some real gems, and the cheeses from the de Chaussé family, right next to the lake.
Virlay - La Tranchasse
Tourist office 
7.09 mi
+43 ft
-33 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amand-Montrond (Cher)
In Saint-Amand-Montrond, Lake Virlay is a popular spot for walkers and sailing enthusiasts. The streets of Saint-Amand are perfect for a leisurely stroll and lead you to the Chemin de ronde de la Forteresse de Montrond. Follow the Canal de Berry and discover the Gallo-Roman theatre in Drevant and the Pont Canal de la Tranchasse.
Grand Tertre loop starting from Drevant
Visorando Member 5.83 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Drevant (Cher)
Climb up to the Grand Tertre, the last foothills of the Massif Central, which offers exceptional views of the Auvergne mountains on a clear day. Descend and follow the Canal de Berry before returning to the Petite Cité de Caractère of Drevant.
La Tranchasse - Coust Pond
Tourist office 
4.85 mi
+125 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Cher) (Cher)
Construction of the Canal de Berry began around 1808 on the initiative of Napoleon I and was completed in 1841. It took its current name, "Canal de Berry", in 1830. Its creation required, among other things, the installation of 115 locks, one every three kilometres. It consists of three branches that meet at Fontblisse, which is point 0. Many barges used to travel along it, transporting grain, wood and iron ore. The canal was decommissioned in 1955.