RandoBren'Festival - The Brenne Hike
Hiking, mountain biking, and concerts in the heart of the Brenne Regional Natural Park
2026
About RandoBren'Festival
RandoBren'Festival — edition 2026
39th edition of the Randonnée de la Brenne and the RandoBren'Festival, from August 7th to 9th, 2026. Three days of non-competitive hiking (on foot, mountain biking, horseback riding or carriage driving) and open-air concerts in the heart of the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, starting from the Bellebouche leisure center in Mézières-en-Brenne.
39th Randonnée de la Brenne: the adventure continues
The 39th edition of the Randonnée de la Brenne will take place from August 7th to 9th, 2026, starting from the Bellebouche leisure center in Mézières-en-Brenne. For three days, walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders, and carriage drivers will explore the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne and its landscapes of ponds, moors, and forests at their own pace. This is a friendly and non-competitive hike (no ranking or timing), accessible to all, with stages to choose from according to each person's level.
The stages are punctuated by musical refreshments, stops by the ponds, and nature points animated by specialists in the fauna and flora of the Brenne. In the evening, the RandoBren'Festival takes over with dinners and open-air concerts for festive evenings in the heart of the Land of a Thousand Ponds.
Highlights RandoBren'Festival 2026
- 39th edition of this historic event
- 3 days of hiking in the Brenne Regional Natural Park
- Accessible on foot, by mountain bike, on horseback, and by carriage
- Musical refreshment stops
- Discoveries of nature, heritage, and traditions
- RandoBren'Festival concerts each evening
Prices RandoBren'Festival 2026
Practical information — RandoBren'Festival
Practical Information
Access
The start and finish are at the Bellebouche leisure center, in Mézières-en-Brenne (36290).
- By car: From Châteauroux (45 km), take the D925 towards Mézières-en-Brenne, then follow the signs for Bellebouche.
Registration
Registration is online via a Google form or on HelloAsso. It is recommended to register in advance.
Estimated Prices
- Day (meals included): approximately €45 to €50
- 2 days: approximately €100
- 3 days: approximately €150
Contact
Association La Randonnée de la Brenne
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 54 38 12 24
Website: www.randonnee-de-la-brenne.fr
The largest multi-day hike in Berry
Since 1986, the Randonnée de la Brenne has been showcasing the natural and heritage riches of the Brenne Regional Natural Park, nicknamed the 'Land of a Thousand Ponds'. Organized by about a hundred passionate local volunteers, this three-day multi-day hike starts from the Bellebouche leisure center in Mézières-en-Brenne for a journey through landscapes of ponds, heathlands, and forests.
Accessible to all, by all means
The event is open to all levels and all modes of transport: on foot, by mountain bike, on horseback, or by carriage. Hikers cover stages of 32 to 35 km per day, with the option of a half-stage. Mountain bikers can cover between 32 and 90 km per day depending on their level. The entire route is marked and secured by the association's volunteers.
Musical stops and nature discoveries
What makes the Randonnée de la Brenne unique are its musical refreshment stops: along the route, musicians welcome hikers for moments of conviviality. The stages are also punctuated by nature discoveries, heritage, and local traditions, led by nature guides and local enthusiasts.
The RandoBren'Festival: the party after the hike
Every evening, after the day's efforts, it's time for celebration! The RandoBren'Festival offers open-air concerts at the Bellebouche leisure center. A festive and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed, with a varied musical program that brings together hikers and local residents for unforgettable evenings under the Brenne stars.
A commitment to the territory
The association 'La Randonnée de la Brenne', with its 70 volunteers, works to promote the Brenne region. Since the first edition in 1986, the ambition has always been to showcase the beauty of Brenne through a sporting, cultural, and festive event. The event contributes to the tourist dynamism of Mézières-en-Brenne and the Regional Natural Park.
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RandoBren'Festival in brief
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