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Vernou-sur-Brenne walks
The Vouvray vineyards and the Brenne valley
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11.19 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike through the vineyards on the heights of the Brenne valley.
Vineyards and heritage in Vernou-sur-Brenne
4.03 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vernou-sur-Brenne (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk through the village of Vernou-sur-Brenne and the vineyards of the Vouvray AOC. Along the way, there are several information panels about the village and wine growing.
Coteau de Montlouis and Île de Bondésir
2.83 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Montlouis-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The Île de Bondésir trail first winds its way through flora and fauna before reaching a meadow bordering the Loire. The route then climbs to the heights of the town to discover a chic neighbourhood and enjoy beautiful views from the top of the chalk cliff.
From the Cousse Valley to the Brenne
6.30 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chançay (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk near Chancay, exploring a lovely green setting with beautiful and varied landscapes, from hill to hill, covered in vineyards and woods. Towards the end of the route, you’ll cross a ford and traverse the Prairie plain with its ponds. A few castles from the Touraine region dot the route.
Between the hillsides of the Loire, the Forest of Amboise and the vineyards
7.35 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lussault-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
The route allows you to discover the Coudre valley, then hike through the Amboise Forest and finally through the vineyards of the Montlouis AOP appellation, before returning to the other side of the Coudre.
The Vouvray vineyards in Rochecorbon
10.77 mi
+620 ft
-614 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire)
A route to discover the Vouvray vineyards, with their winegrowers' houses and a few manor houses, on the heights of the Loire Valley.
The Nitray needle dam
9.48 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the banks of the Cher and in the countryside near Tours. Discover the village of Azay-sur-Cher, the Nitray needle dam and Beauvais Castle.
Between the river and the hillside in Azay-sur-Cher
6.63 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
After crossing the village via a pleasant footpath and then a rather hilly route, you will reach the Nitray needle dam and then return to the starting point along the banks of the Cher.
The Cher from one bridge to another in Azay-sur-Cher
6.58 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Hike along the banks of the Cher between countryside and châteaux. The starting point is on the square on the banks of the Cher in Azay-sur-Cher (left bank). The hike is marked in yellow. In the car park, there is an old wash house fed by a spring. Along the route, at Port de Chandon and Écluse de Nitray, there are information panels describing the port's activities.
Through the vineyards and cellars of Rochecorbon
5.85 mi
+328 ft
-335 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Rochecorbon (Indre-et-Loire)
Just upstream from Tours, the hillsides are covered with Vouvray vineyards. In the cliff that borders them, endless galleries provide the ideal refuge for the beautiful bubbles of the wine they house to flourish. This route allows you to wind your way between vineyards and cellars in an environment where the tuffeau stone gives each house the air of a palace.
Les trois châteaux et l'Oppidum Gallo-Romain à Amboise
4.90 mi
+276 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
This route takes you through both urban and rural areas, passing most of Amboise's historic sites: the Royal Castle, the Maison des Pages, the Gallo-Roman oppidum, Château-Gaillard and the Clos Lucé, all in less than two and a half hours.
Larçay Forest
10.11 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Avertin (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Saint-Avertin, a series of four circular routes allow you to discover the Parc des Brosses, the Forêt de Larçay, the landscaped cemetery and the Bois des Hâtes, beautiful green spaces to the east of the Tours conurbation.
Beautiful holiday resorts on the banks of the Cher
8.74 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Near Athée-sur-Cher, the banks of the Cher are dotted with beautiful houses of various periods and styles. These châteaux, manor houses and beautiful farms have mostly been converted into lodges, charming hotels or restaurants. We will leave the riverbank three times to discover three small valleys shaped by tiny tributaries of the Cher.
From the port of Chandon to Athée sur Cher
6.30 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Athée-sur-Cher (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk along the Cher and return via Athée sur Cher.
The Amasse valley
10.94 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Amboise (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the Ambroise river, the Amasse, a small tributary of the Loire which flows into the river here and which was developed from 1856 onwards to prevent flooding in the town during heavy rains.
Architectural heritage of Tours
9.87 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tours (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk to discover the architectural heritage of Tours. Must-see sites, but also pretty, discreet places that I have discovered over the years.
Remarkable trees in Tours
9.42 mi
+33 ft
-190 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tours (Indre-et-Loire)
The city of Tours has three trees and a garden classified as remarkable by the A.R.B.R.E.S. association (Arbres Remarquables: Bilan, Recherche, Études et Sauvegarde - Remarkable Trees: Assessment, Research, Studies and Preservation). Discover them on this walk, which will also introduce you to other beautiful trees in Tours and several small and large public gardens. The tram connects the starting and finishing points.
The banks of the Cher in Tours
8.60 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Tours (Indre-et-Loire)
Far from the city centre, take a stroll to discover the green spaces that dot the banks of the Cher Tourangeau.
A stroll through Saint-Cyr, through the green spaces and along the Loire
5.03 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
An urban stroll through the green spaces of Saint-Cyr and along the banks of the Loire.
The pleasure of being close to Tours and Saint-Cyr whilst feeling surrounded by nature.
From La Gloriette to Le Bout du Monde
25.42 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Tours (Indre-et-Loire)
A route to discover the west of Tours: the Gloriette plain, beautiful residences on the heights between Ballan and Savonnières, the village of Savonnières, the banks of the Cher and the banks of the Loire.
The Petites Choisilles valleys
9.71 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nouzilly (Indre-et-Loire)
The route is fairly hilly, often through woods, around the two Petites Choisilles streams. A passage on the heights offers a pretty view of the village of Nouzilly and its wooded hills.
Around the Nouzilly Pond
2.28 mi
+151 ft
-138 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Nouzilly (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk that begins along the Étang de Nouzilly and then takes you through numerous wooded areas.
The banks of the Échandon from Esvres
6.22 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk accessible to all, passing through pretty hamlets on the slopes of the Indre and in the Échandon valley.
The charming village of Esvres.
L'Echandon and Le Becquet
8.91 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover two streams, the Échandon and the Becquet, near where they join the Indre. Along the route, you will see some beautiful houses, a Gallo-Roman bridge and a Bollée windmill.
The Indre Valley between Esvres and Courcay
11.24 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Esvres (Indre-et-Loire)
This is an easy hike that allows you to discover the Indre valley from the heights before descending to the banks of the river. You will discover several villages.
Circuit des étangs, between Rouziers and Beaumont
6.47 mi
+236 ft
-217 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-la-Ronce (Indre-et-Loire)
This route through fields and forests will allow you to discover numerous ponds, as well as the Château de Rochefort and the charming hamlet of La Roche Bourdeil.
The banks of the Indre around the Montbazon keep
7.58 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montbazon (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover Monbazon under the gaze of the statue of the Virgin and Child perched on top of the 10th-century keep. The Indre Valley with its mills, castles, fortress and shops.
Moderator's warning on 23/09/2020: Please note! Private property issue in (3). See reviews dated 14/09/2020
The Beaumont-la-Ronce blackberry trail
10.31 mi
+295 ft
-276 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-la-Ronce (Indre-et-Loire)
Picking these delicious little berries provides the perfect excuse for a stroll through the fields and woods of this countryside in northern Touraine. Hamlets, mills and beautiful houses, ending with a lovely view of the village and its castle.