Lys-Saint-Georges – Château de Sarzay loop from Châteauroux

France

Centre-Val de Loire

Lys-Saint-Georges – Château de Sarzay loop from Châteauroux

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Lys-Saint-Georges – Château de Sarzay loop from Châteauroux

09:01

139km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 56.6 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 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, …

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12.4 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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13.0 km

Lys-Saint-Georges

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The castle is surrounded by a moat and was built in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries on the remains of an earlier fortress, of which only the 13th century …

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33.6 km

Ford on the Gourdon🤗

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Ford without difficulty except for a little mud on the way in and out. Nothing to get your feet wet.

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39.8 km

Château de Sarzay

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Sarzay fortress was built in the 14th century.

It originally included the stately home, the chapel, 38 defense towers, 2 perimeter walls covering 5 hectares and 3 drawbridges.

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56.6 km

Le Bois de Vavret

Forest

67.0 km

Forêt des Encheur

Forest

90.8 km

At approximately 12 hectares, this lake is larger than you might initially think.

Many visitors don't realize that it's especially popular with anglers. Carp, pike, and whitefish: you'll find it all.

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