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Paths and trails in the Tronçais Forest at Meaulne-Vitray
Visorando Member
6.25 mi
+164 ft
-144 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This walk in the Tronçais Forest alternates between wide forest tracks and slightly grassy but well-cleared paths. You will pass the Begault logging site and observe the various stages of forestry operations.
Paths through the two villages and forest tracks starting from Meaulne-Vitray
9.44 mi
+469 ft
-449 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
These two villages now form a single municipality. As you make your way from one village to the other, you’ll discover little-known paths that contrast with the wide, straight forest tracks of the Tronçais Forest. Nevertheless, these long forest tracks will surprise you with the varied landscapes offered by the Tronçais Forest at every stage of its management.
On the heights of Meaulne-Vitray
4.50 mi
+272 ft
-246 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This walk follows local roads and paths accessible to most people. You will pass through the Tronçais National Forest and walk along the paths of the Bourbonnais bocage.
In memory of Nicolas Rambourg
Association / Club / Walk leader
14.86 mi
+482 ft
-472 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Vitray (Allier)
This beautiful walk will take you back to the rich industrial past of the Tronçais Forest. You will visit the forges at Morat and Tronçais, built by the Lorraine industrialist Nicolas Rambourg, and the four ponds (Saint-Bonnet, Morat, Tronçais, Saloup) that he created to power them. An industrial nod in the heart of France’s most beautiful oak forest.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet and Morat ponds
4.67 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
In the heart of the Tronçais Forest, a family walk along the ponds, navigating among the oak trees of the Colbert reserve.
Tour of the Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of the Tronçais Forest
3.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais (Allier)
A short family walk around the Étang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais pond in the heart of France's most beautiful oak forest, renowned among other things for its oak wood, which is highly sought after for the manufacture of barrels for the great vineyards. You will discover magnificent oak trees with perfectly straight trunks.
Urçay circular starting from Le Vernet
6.84 mi
+472 ft
-453 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This circular walk will take you along hidden paths and through secluded hamlets – real hidden gems – in the communes of Meaulne, La Perche and Urçay.
Circular path and switchbacks from Meaulne to Urçay
9.73 mi
+531 ft
-558 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meaulne (Allier)
This long walk will take you through unexpected and sometimes surprising landscapes. It is an extended version of circular walks already on offer, such as: La Boucle du Vernet and La Boucle d’Urçay. The greenway, recently upgraded with cycle and footpaths, forms part of the route and lends a very special atmosphere to the end of the walk.
Les Pics in the commune of Urçay
4.66 mi
+331 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Urçay (Allier)
This walk offers panoramic views of the Cher Valley and the partially filled-in Berry Canal. Start from the car park at Urçay church.The route is partially marked with yellow lines.
Circular Hérisson via La Maugarnie
8.37 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
This route will take you from the heights of the Croix de l'Ours to the Soulongis National Forest. Views overlooking the medieval village of Hérisson and numerous heritage sites punctuate this route.
Around Hérisson via the church of Chateloy
2.44 mi
+226 ft
-220 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
A short route starting in the pretty village of Hérisson at the foot of its castle ruins.
Louis Bignon Park and Fortress Park in the village of Hérisson
2.61 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Hérisson (Allier)
The diversity of tree species is what gives Louis Bignon Park its charm: oaks, medlars, yews, spruces, cedars, maples, willows, alders, acacias, mahonias, Japanese cornelian cherries, birches, etc.
The remains of the fortress, perched on a rock, rise above the rooftops, overlooking the River Aumance, whose course naturally protects the fortified promontory.
From Isle-et-Bardais to Tronçais
13.11 mi
+636 ft
-643 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Isle-et-Bardais (Allier)
The first circular stage of the Grand Loop of the Ponds, a walk through the heart of the Tronçais Forest, starting at the Étang de Pirot and finishing at the Étang de Tronçais.
Coust Pond - Charenton
Tourist office
5.04 mi
+305 ft
-233 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Cher) (Cher)
The commune of Coust is located south of the Cher, on the border between Berry and Bourbonnais in the Chignon valley. In the past, the stream fed a large pond between Pied de Coust and the church. It turned the wheels of the mills at Touzelles and Petit Paris before reaching the Rouchat mill. In the past, this stream was essential for Saint-Amand as it fed the moats of Montrond Castle and then those of the Saint-Amand-sous-Montrond enclosure.