Villabon › Bourges

🗺️ Stage Map

Walking Conditions

Sun exposure and terrain type over 26,1 km

Sun Exposure

Terrain

📖 Stage Description

From Villabon, the route slips towards Bourges across the great plains of the Cher, passing through arable landscapes of almost hypnotic character. The vast sky changes from hour to hour.

The approach to Bourges is gradual, through the suburbs and gardens. The silhouette of the Cathedral of Saint-Étienne — a masterpiece of French Gothic listed by UNESCO — emerges above the rooftops on the horizon.

Arrival in the capital of Berry is a landmark moment on the route: the cathedral, the ducal palaces and the medieval quarter offer a major cultural stopover.

📍 Villages and Waypoints

• 0km

  Villabon · Start · 183 m

  Gîte d'étape, fontaine.

  💧 Water🏕️ Hostel
• 20km

  Saint-Doulchard · 155 m

  Suburban commune of Bourges. All amenities.

  💧 Water🛒 Shops🍴 Restaurants
• 26,1km

  Bourges · End · 152 m

  UNESCO cathedral, Palais Jacques-Coeur. All amenities.

  💧 Water🛒 Shops🏕️ Accommodations🍴 Restaurants🚉 Gare

Estimated Time for You

Estimate your time based on your profile — Naismith rule.

⚠️ Practical Information

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  Terrain and difficulty

  Easy stage of 26,1 km · D+ 150 m · D− 181 m
  High point: 212 m · Low point: 129 m
• 💧
  Water points

  Villabon km 0 · Bourges km 27
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  Monuments and heritage

  Cathedral Saint-Étienne de Bourges, UNESCO (km 27) · Palais Jacques-Coeur (km 27)
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  Pilgrim resources

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