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Villandry walks
Between the plateau and the banks of the Cher, starting from Villandry
Visorando Member
2.86 mi
+131 ft
-148 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Villandry (Indre-et-Loire)
This short walk, accessible to all, allows you to discover the variety of landscapes surrounding the charming village of Villandry. You will pass some very pretty old houses, go around the château and its gardens, take some pretty paths lined with hedges and then pass through a small wood before ending your walk along the Cher river. All this in just under an hour!
Circular in the Colombian countryside
9.37 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villandry (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful circular route to discover the habitat and nature around Villandry, through the highlands and along the banks of the Cher, with the option of visiting the confluence of the Cher and the Loire and, if you have time, the gardens and the château. The village was called Colombiers in the Middle Ages: the name of its inhabitants remains as a reminder!
Route from Pont-de-Bresme to Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
4.88 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Walk through forest and fields.
Yellow markings (only in one direction, no markings in the opposite direction).
Along the Breuil stream
10.64 mi
+512 ft
-502 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cinq-Mars-la-Pile (Indre-et-Loire)
From Cinq-Mars-la-Pile to Mazière-de-Touraine, follow a beautiful stream, the Breuil, which flows through beautiful meadows and feeds numerous ponds.
Route de l'Étang de l'Île
10.63 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from Parc des Grillets, this pleasant hike across the plateau takes us through fields and forests to the island pond (Mazières). There is a beautiful viewpoint and on the way back, we will take the mill road through the Breuil valley before returning to the plateau and our starting point.
Moderator's note added on 16/08/2021: Problem with aggressive dogs and owners at Le Chaslet, even though the path is communal. See comments at the bottom of this page.
Le Vieux-Bourg in Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny
2.09 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Chigny (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk through meadows, heathland and woodland (with a few rural urban sections).
Relatively recent yellow markings throughout the route, in the direction shown on the map only (no markings for the opposite direction).
On the heights of Azay-le-Rideau
11.04 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vallères (Indre-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk through woods and fields, allowing you to discover a few hamlets and a lovely view of the Château de la Chatonnière.
On the heights of Luynes
12.18 mi
+367 ft
-374 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Luynes (Indre-et-Loire)
A beautiful walk through fields, woods and hamlets. Some very beautiful residences, a few old mills in the Bresme valley and a Roman aqueduct.
The edge of Beauvais Wood
3.69 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ballan-Miré (Indre-et-Loire)
On the outskirts of Miré, this very pleasant, peaceful and easy route runs alongside woods and fields.
Louis Rimbault Walk in Luynes
5.40 mi
+246 ft
-236 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Luynes (Indre-et-Loire)
Set off on a surprising audio walk, devised by the association "L'Autre Terre Libérée", to discover Luynes through an original story. Discover the town and its surroundings through the unusual story of Louis Rimbault, who founded his "Terre Libérée" school of vegan practices in 1923. Take a stroll through the town, listening to eight sound bubbles that tell you this unusual story!
Short circular in the Bois Gibert
3.40 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Ballan-Miré (Indre-et-Loire)
Forest walk on the outskirts of Ballan-Miré.
Forests, streams and ponds of Mazière-de-Touraine
10.25 mi
+276 ft
-285 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mazières-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
A walk in the Gâtine region of Tours, with most of the route through woodland alongside small streams, featuring lovely lakes, beautiful homes and small châteaux.
Mazières - La Bruyère - Le Breuil
6.51 mi
+171 ft
-177 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mazières-de-Touraine (Indre-et-Loire)
Mazières is a village located north of Cinq-Mars, 30 minutes from Tours. The village centre has retained the charm of the villages of the Touraine region, where life was once devoted to agriculture and forestry. The route passes through the woods of the large neighbouring estates. There are views of the vast rural landscapes. The most charming section is undoubtedly the Breuil valley. A pleasant hike that is never monotonous.
Across fields and through woods above the Lys Valley
6.04 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Ruan (Indre-et-Loire)
Starting from the Manoir de Vonnes, cross plateaus and undergrowth on the right bank of the Indre.
A priory, Calder's studio and the hillside above the Indre valley offer beautiful views of Saché.
Stroll around Azay-le-Rideau
2.73 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Azay-le-Rideau (Indre-et-Loire)
In Azay-le-Rideau, if you don't have time to visit the château, the château grounds are open to the public between 5pm and 6pm. While waiting for this "happy hour", I suggest you take a stroll to discover this pretty little village.
Wild fountain, sacred fountain
10.14 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pont-de-Ruan (Indre-et-Loire)
Isolated in a landscape reshaped by modern man, a wild fountain, an old oak tree, a stone cross, a forgotten castle, a sacred fountain, a wash house, an oratory, mills, all remnants of a bygone era.
To avoid a long stretch of road, see the alternative route from (11) to (14) in the Practical Information section.