This is a lovely run in central Châteauroux combining trails around Parc de Belle-Isle and Chenevieres Ecopark. It includes loops around two small lakes, public gardens, and some sections along the Indre River. For a longer run, combine with our Prairie Saint Gildas (Meadowland) route. Paths are mainly paved.
Belle-Isle Park. Google Street View
Start off Rue de l’Indre with a nice exploration of the trails around Jardin Public (Public Garden). There’s a running track at Stade Georges Birer. Just west of the stadium, continue with the 0.8 km loop around the Petit Lac de Belle-Isle. Then head north through Belle Isle Park. A loop of those trails is 1 km, but we run the east side first to then do the 1.4 km loop around the larger Lac de Belle-Isle. There are nice views of the water.
OPTION: The longer run includes a 3 km loop around Chenevieres Ecopark (which has 4 km of pleasant paths through open & wooded terrain and a short section along the Indre River). Access via a connector path on the east side of the lake.
Then, retrace your steps on the west side Belle-Isle Park path to the start.
This is a lovely run in central Châteauroux combining trails around Parc de Belle-Isle and Chenevieres Ecopark. It includes loops around two small lakes, public gardens, and some sections along the Indre River. For a longer run, combine with our Prairie Saint Gildas (Meadowland) route. Paths are mainly paved.
Belle-Isle Park. Google Street View
Start off Rue de l’Indre with a nice exploration of the trails around Jardin Public (Public Garden). There’s a running track at Stade Georges Birer. Just west of the stadium, continue with the 0.8 km loop around the Petit Lac de Belle-Isle. Then head north through Belle Isle Park. A loop of those trails is 1 km, but we run the east side first to then do the 1.4 km loop around the larger Lac de Belle-Isle. There are nice views of the water.
OPTION: The longer run includes a 3 km loop around Chenevieres Ecopark (which has 4 km of pleasant paths through open & wooded terrain and a short section along the Indre River). Access via a connector path on the east side of the lake.
Then, retrace your steps on the west side Belle-Isle Park path to the start.
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8 km (5 miles), including the Ecopark. Options for longer & shorter
A scenic, centrally located run in Châteauroux's other major green space. Mainly dirt trails around wetlands and along the Indre River. Lovely views, mainly open terrain. Can combine with our Bell-Isle route for a longer run.
5,000 hectare forest located 10 km south of Châteauroux is a great spot for running. Many km of wooded trails, from wider allée & cycle paths to narrower trails. Mix of paved & crushed stone. Several marked 'circuits' from 1 km to 7 km.
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8 km (5 miles), including the Ecopark. Options for longer & shorter
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