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Villemort walks
The tour of Villemort
A easy route that circles the village of Villemort, passing by the Chökhor Ling monastic centre.
Abbey and Gartempe in Saint-Savin
This walk allows you to discover the village of Saint-Savin and the Gartempe valley. Beautiful views of the abbey. The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This hike follows the marked trails "La vigne aux moines" (yellow markings).
The Salleron valley near Concremiers
This walk in the Brenne Regional Nature Park will allow you to discover the Salleron valley near the village of Concremiers and the magnificent15th-century (private) Château de Forges, through a variety of bucolic landscapes.(This walk is not recommended during periods of heavy rain due to a ford: in such cases, follow the alternative route suggested in the "Practical Information" section)
Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube
The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.
Around Fleix
This route, starting from the charming little village of Fleix, will take you through the beautiful countryside near the town of Chauvigny, where the rail bike runs along the former railway line within the town. You’ll follow part of the old Roman road and will also be close to the Mareuil State Forest.
Walk in Fontgombault, from the left bank to the right bank of the Creuse
This very pleasant hike starts on the left bank of the Creuse River in Fontgombault. It takes you to the site of the Saint-Julien Chapel and its caves, which date back to the hermit Gombaud in the 11th century. The trail then runs along impressive limestone cliffs. After passing through the village of Le Village du Bois, you arrive at Lurais and its beach. You then cross to the right bank to reach Preuilly-la-Ville and the mysterious Bois des Dubes. Finally, you will discover the unmissable Fontgombault Abbey.
Between Gartempe and Anglin
A circular route that starts by following the Gartempe, mostly from a distance. You then head up its tributary, the Anglin, to reach the foot of the superb village of Angles-sur-l'Anglin. The return journey takes you through fields and woods.
Les Certeaux in Angles-sur-l'Anglin
A hike not to be missed! Walking along the banks of the Anglin, you will discover the village from the lower town viewpoint, then find yourself on a wooded, bucolic path, ending up at the superb Château des Certeaux!
The Val d'Angles and the Chemin Vert in Angles-sur-l'Anglin
A short walk through woods and fields.
Hike suggested by the Vienne General Council.
Route des étangs starting from La Puye
The ponds route will allow you to stroll along the banks of two ponds in the commune of La Puye that are almost a thousand years old.During your walk, you’ll be able to see the water ram and view the Fontevrist monastery at La Puye from various angles; it is now the mother house of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross.
Circular route through the Suin Valley at Pouligny-Saint-Pierre
A walk through the countryside around Pouligny-Saint-Pierre and the Suin Valley. The route alternates between fields, woods and hamlets. The section crossing the Suin valley after La Boudinière can be wet in autumn and winter, and may even be impassable without wellington boots following prolonged rainfall. The walk can also be started from the centre of Pouligny-Saint-Pierre by heading on foot towards Champ Cornu, then turning left instead of right on the return journey at the end of Rue Ernest Dupont.
Route in Brenne at Bélâbre: water, earth, air and fire
Bélâbre, situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park in the Indre department, enjoyed a period of prosperity in the 19th century thanks to these four elements used in its tile works, potteries and forges. Earth for raw materials (clay and ore), water to wash and moisten them and to generate energy, air to dry the moulded clay, and fire for firing. This walk offers you the chance, amongst other things, to discover some remnants of this past.
From the Gartempe to the Anglin via the plateau at Vicq
This pleasant hike takes you from the banks of the Gartempe to the outskirts of Angles-sur-l'Anglin via the plateau, passing by the superb Château de la Brosse.
Douadic Route: Le Suin, from limestone to clay
This walk takes you along paths and small roads through the countryside surrounding Douadic, a village situated in the Brenne Regional Nature Park. Among other things, you’ll discover the Suin Valley and the Étang de la Hire.