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Walks and hikes through Loire Valley
Walks & hikes through Loire Valley
At 189 metres, the "Ronde de Céré" is the highest point in Touraine - obviously in a different class than the lofty summits of the Alps and the Pyrenees! In regards to the quantity of marked hiking trails, Touraine is however ranked among the top departments in France, with hundreds of kilometres of trails through our river valleys, vineyards and forests. Walking during a holiday in the Loire Valley is very pleasant, thanks to the weather which is often mild, and the flat landscape. With this in mind, why not plan a walking tour in Tours, or a walking tour elsewhere in Indre-et-Loire? Be sure to check the Loire Valley weather forecast before you head out.
Annual hiking events :
- Indre Valley hiking festival
- Hiking festival in southern Touraine
- "Vignes, vins et randos" festival (Vineyards, wine and hiking)
The "Balades en Touraine" collection (Hikes in Touraine)
The General Council of Indre-et-Loire (37), along with the Tourism Board and the Hiking Council are pleased to present you with a special collection of hiking trails.
G.R.3 and the Saint Martin trails
The G.R.3 trail (the Loire on foot trail) follows the natural course of the Loire river for nearly 1,250 kilometres, from its source at Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc (07) to its mouth at La Baule (44). In Touraine, the trail passes near several points of interest: Chinon castle, Azay-le-Rideau castle, Ambois (...)
