Torail Circuit

Starting from Châteauneuf, point N°1 "place des marronniers". Cross the bridge known as the Roman bridge that overlooks the Sornin river.
Traverse the village of Saint Maurice les Châteauneuf, with a view of the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Maurice-les-Châteauneuf and its picturesque cemetery. During the summer season, you will push open its door to admire the organized exhibitions. Leave the D8, point N°2 to take the communal path, to your left you will see an old washhouse transformed into a garage. You will discover along your route the dry stone walls, the bocage, and the rich Brionnaise residences that are witnesses to the agricultural activity developed in the breeding of the Charolaise breed. Your walk will lead you to point N°3 "Ragot", N°4 at "La Chenauderie", then to "Verchères" and finally to "Noirards" point N°5.
At "Verchères", cross the small stream of Barres and then follow the Sornin until "Noirards", point N°5.
Cross the D987 towards Modeux and climb the other side of the valley up to "Bey" point N°6 towards Chassigny-sous-Dun, point N°7. There you will observe magnificent viewpoints of the Roannais mountains to your right and the mountain of Dun to your left. After crossing the village of Chassigny-sous-Dun, descend into the Mussy valley. Cross the D308 then the Mussy river and go up to the right towards "Montcarron", point N°8 and "la Cornerie", point N°9. As the seasons change, you will appreciate the diversity of viewpoints and the richness of our flora.
After crossing the D8, you will go to point N°10, towards the village of Tancon, where on the road, to the left, there are views of the villages of Saint-Igny-de-Roche and Coublanc and, on your right in the distance, Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy.
A little before Tancon, turn right and descend through the woods, until the terrace of the Romanesque church of Châteauneuf. Push open the door of the latter and let yourself be charmed by the architecture and serenity of the place. Upon exiting, facing you is the Château de la Magdeleine, a private property.
When descending by the "chemin du Torail" point N°11, do not leave without visiting Châteauneuf.