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Velles walks
Velles route: La Bouzanne and its open-air theatre
Visorando Member
6.37 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Velles (Indre)
This unpretentious walk allows us to discover the Vellois countryside and beautiful views of the Bouzanne.
Walk through the Arthon countryside
3.82 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
This short walk takes you on a tour of the Arthon countryside through meadows and ponds.
Arthon walk, from the Étang de la Garde to the Étang du Moulin Sault
7.14 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
A lovely walk along pleasant wooded paths and small roads that wind through the countryside surrounding the village of Arthon, with beautiful views over several ponds.
In the Châteauroux State Forest from the Chapelle Bonne-Dame du Chêne
4.59 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Arthon (Indre)
Hike in the Châteauroux State Forest, away from the main paths. The route follows almost exclusively the trails deep within the forest.
Mosnacian walk
6.22 mi
+125 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mosnay (Indre)
This route allows you to explore the village of Mosnay and its surroundings.
Luant route, at the gateway to Brenne
10.17 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Luant (Indre)
A pleasant walk that allows you to discover the town of Luant and its surroundings, at the gateway to the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
Bouzanne Valley and keep
4.43 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Tendu (Indre)
A lovely walk along the Bouzanne river and past its castles and keep.
The Chemin de César starting from Bouesse
5.90 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bouesse (Indre)
This unpretentious walk starts at the foot of Bouesse Castle and the church, taking you through the surrounding countryside and past the Étang de Fontpart.
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.
Route through the countryside around La Pérouille
5.89 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from La Pérouille (Indre)
La Pérouille is a small village situated on the edge of the Brenne Nature Park. This walk allows you to explore the surrounding countryside starting from the Étang communal de la Roche.
Entre forêt et étangs au départ de l'Étang de Berthommiers
5.98 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Poinçonnet (Indre)
This is a pleasant route for hiking, running or mountain biking around the Étang de Berthommiers and Étang des Deux Frères lakes in the Châteauroux Forest.
Jeu-les-Bois route
5.19 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jeu-les-Bois (Indre)
This is a pleasant walk starting from the village of Jeu-Les-Bois (Indre), which takes you along small roads, paths and trails through fields, meadows and forests around the Étang de Lys-Saint-Georges lake.
The covered wooden bridge at Chabenet
3.36 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Pont-Chrétien-Chabenet (Indre)
A walk, exclusively on very small roads, there and back, to discover the only covered wooden bridge in France.
The Bouzanteuil Valley
4.92 mi
+269 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chasseneuil (Indre)
Starting from Chasseneuil, a short walk along the River Bouzanteuil.
Malicornay and its surroundings
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Malicornay (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the surroundings of the village of Malicornay, situated on a hill, with a few views of the Boischaut countryside south of the Indre.
Lys-Saint-Georges route
5.68 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
Mainly following paths marked by the FFR, this route starts from the medieval castle of Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre) and allows you to discover its surroundings and various viewpoints.
Between the Gourdon and the Bouzanne
7.23 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lys-Saint-Georges (Indre)
According to legend, Lys-Saint-Georges owes its name to Philip Augustus and Richard the Lionheart, who are said to have reconciled in this village. Combining the Lily of France and Saint George, the patron saint of England, we get Lys-Saint-Georges. Its 14th-century castle, the remains of an ancient fortified castle with eleven towers, was restored and then altered in the 19th century. This castle belonged to Bertrand du Lys and was purchased in 1430 by Jacques Cœur. It has belonged to the Count of Reviers for over a century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neuillay-les-Bois route
6.21 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Neuillay-les-Bois (Indre)
This lovely walk on the edge of the Brenne Regional Nature Park takes you through a variety of landscapes typical of this region: meadows, ponds and pleasant woodland.
From Bouzanne to the bocage: local circuit in Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre
7.50 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre (Indre)
This hike offers a glimpse of the Bouzanne valley and the surrounding countryside of Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, ending with a tour of the village's heritage, including the magnificent 12th-century Basilica of Saint-Etienne.
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)
Cluis route
4.77 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cluis (Indre)
This is a lovely walk to discover the village of Cluis and its surroundings, including Saint-Paxent Church, the remains of its feudal castle and its viaduct.
Walk through the Diorse countryside
6.75 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Diors (Indre)
This walk allows you to explore the area around the village of Diors, starting from Fourches in the Indre. You will be able to see the White Cross War Memorial, the ruins of the (private) castle and the restored chapel.