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Le Poinçonnet and its forest – Châteauroux loop from Le Poinçonnet

Le Poinçonnet and its forest – Châteauroux loop from Le Poinçonnet

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Le Poinçonnet and its forest – Châteauroux loop from Le Poinçonnet

04:11

64.8km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Le Poinçonnet and its forest

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This small village not far from Chateauroux, Le Poinçonnet is a gateway to access an important nature center. Rich in trees, sometimes centuries old, with diverse flora and fauna, the forest is accessible for walks, by bike or on horseback, on its trails and via a forest road, part of which is closed to traffic, for make it suitable for walking.

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4.50 km

Ruins of Chateau de la Motte

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Only the castle hill remains but it is a must in the Poinconnet forest

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23.4 km

Old Railway Track

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An old railway line runs along here and the path is not suitable for bicycles.

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27.3 km

Pré de Boeuf Pond

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35.6 km

Indre crossing

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only at low tide, there is no bridge. in winter this is a dead end.

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58.0 km

Châteauroux

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Chateauroux is a medieval city that takes its name from a nobleman, named Raoul le Large, who had a castle built on the banks of the Indre. Over the centuries, the name changed from Château Raoul to Chateauroux.
This historic town is also home to a Cluniac abbey founded in 917, the surroundings of which can be visited by canoe.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

10.5 km

10.3 km

8.49 km

920 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

22.1 km

10.9 km

1.32 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 1 August

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Le Poinçonnet and its forest – Châteauroux loop from Le Poinçonnet

Le Poinçonnet and its forest

Ruins of Chateau de la Motte

Old Railway Track

Pré de Boeuf Pond

Indre crossing

Châteauroux

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