Around Trilport

A varied hike between the Montceaux forest and the Dhuys aqueduct.
Beautiful views of the Meaux countryside.

Beautiful trees along the way (centuries-old oaks in the Montceaux forest and a beautiful black alder on the way up to Montceaux-les-Meaux).

Best avoided in wet weather, as the Dhuys aqueduct can become quite muddy...

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.57 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 115 m
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    Descent: - 107 m

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    Highest point: 159 m
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    Lowest point: 46 m

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Description of the walk

Depart from Trilport station, accessible either by train (Transilien line P, exit via the station building on the side of track 2) or by car (park in the car park on the side of the building in front of Trilport station, or along Rue du Bac).

(S/E) With your back to the station, walk away along Avenue de la Gare. Turn right onto Rue Aveline and follow it for about 100 metres. At the next crossroads, turn right and then immediately left onto Rue du Bac, which descends towards the Marne (look for the red and whiteGR® markings).
N.B. From Rue du Bac, walk downhill to reach the banks of the Marne.

(1) Turn left along the Marne; the route follows theGR® markings. Pass under the bridge of the road coming from Meaux.

(2) About 300 metres after this bridge, theGR® turns left and climbs back up to Trilport, which it crosses through the middle of a residential area. It emerges in open countryside and climbs the hillside in an almost straight line (ignore the paths branching off to the right). It then joins a road where you will find the Dhuys aqueduct (sign).

(3) Take the path on the left over the aqueduct, following theGR®14. TheGR® winds along the hillside, crosses a small road, and then joins the road climbing from Trilport to Montceaux-les-Meaux.
La Dhuys continues straight ahead, but follow theGR® markings to the right and enter Montceaux-les-Meaux.

(4) Take the first street on the left, which leads to the church.

(5) In front of the church, take the road on the left which leads to the cemetery after 500 metres.

(6) At the cemetery, continue on theGR® trail, which veers to the right and stays on the edge of the woods. After about 1 km, theGR® trail veers sharply to the right in the middle of the fields and passes in front of a farm enclosure (known as Le Montcoupet). At the next crossroads, take the first path on the left which goes downhill and then, after 100 metres, take the path that goes downhill to the right. This will take you to a crossroads with several GR® trails.

(7) At this crossroads, take theGR®11 trail(which is once again the Dhuys aqueduct) to the left, which soon enters the woods.
The path winds through the woods, remaining level for 2 km.
Follow the markings carefully...

(8) Leave the Dhuys and turn right onto the Route du Cerf (not marked on the trees, it is the first straight path you come across).
After 500 metres, theGR® turns left and then joins a road which you take to the right and follow to the junction with the D603.

(9) Cross the road (carefully) and continue straight on to the Carrefour du Chêne au Roi: a beautiful beech tree and a beautiful centuries-old oak tree.

(10) Continue along theGR® trail, turning slightly right onto Route d'Allemagne.
At the next crossroads, turn left ("GR®11accès" on the maps). At this point, theGR®11continues straight ahead, so leave it, while theGR®11accès leads back to Trilport. Shortly before the railway line, theGR® turns left, then right at the next crossroads.

(11) The path then crosses the railway tracks and continues straight ahead to Carrefour de la Marche (car park).

(12) Take the first path on the left, then the first path on the right. At the end of this path, turn left, then 200 metres further on, turn right.
TheGR® then joins a diagonal path which you take to the left.

(13) At the end of the previous path, near the railway line, turn right. TheGR® follows the railway line at a distance. Continue along Chemin d'Armentières until you reach Rue du Général de Gaulle, where you turn left.

- To reach the station: Immediately after, take a path that branches off to the left and leads to the station.
- To reach Rue du Bac: Take the first street on the right, which is Rue du Bac.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 61 m - Gare de Trilport
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 47 m - Bank of the - Marne (la)
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 46 m - We leave the banks of the Marne
  4. 3 : km 3.36 - alt. 120 m - Dhuys Aqueduct
  5. 4 : km 5.65 - alt. 154 m - Branch line in Montceaux-les-Meaux
  6. 5 : km 6.04 - alt. 159 m - Church of Montceaux-les-Meaux
  7. 6 : km 6.66 - alt. 142 m - Montceaux-les-Meaux Cemetery
  8. 7 : km 8.35 - alt. 122 m - Crossroads of several GR
  9. 8 : km 10.44 - alt. 127 m - Leaving the Dhuys
  10. 9 : km 11.81 - alt. 117 m - Intersection with the D603
  11. 10 : km 12.78 - alt. 98 m - Carrefour du Chêne au Roi
  12. 11 : km 14.61 - alt. 75 m - Bridges over railway lines
  13. 12 : km 15.31 - alt. 83 m - Carrefour de la Marche
  14. 13 : km 16.79 - alt. 80 m - Near the railway line
  15. S/E : km 18.57 - alt. 60 m - Gare de Trilport

Worth a visit

Dhuys Aqueduct (source: Wikipedia):

The aqueduct is an underground structure that captures part of the water from the Dhuis (or Dhuys), a small river in the Marne and Aisne regions that is around 20 kilometres long. The total length of the aqueduct varies according to different sources, between 129.6 km and 131.162 km. It has a gentle slope: starting at an altitude of 128 metres, it descends only 20 metres to an altitude of 108 metres at its end, giving a slope of 0.10 metres/km, which is sufficient for the water to flow by gravity alone. Its average flow rate is 22,000 m³/day.

In places, the structure consists of a masonry conduit 2.20 metres high and 1.80 metres wide, with a footprint of 10 metres wide. Many plots of this footprint are owned by the City of Paris. The aqueduct is operated by the Eau de Paris water authority and the Syndicat des eaux de la Brie water board.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 21 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 26503409

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike taken on a beautiful September day, following several days of rain.
No mud problems along the way.
The hike is very nice, very pretty, very varied, between the riverbank, fields, forest... not completely flat, not completely perpendicular, not completely straight, but not difficult either, except for the length. It was a Friday and we didn't meet anyone on the hike, except at the beginning and end, when we were a stone's throw from Trilport (mostly people walking their dogs) - the rest of the time, nada.

Between points 3 and 4, at the "difficult" section indicated just before point 4, the passage was narrow but open: at the entrance to the "difficult" section, the "road closed" sign had been moved to the side of the path, and at the exit, the barriers were open for pedestrians (see photos). So no problem there. The path between the two was perfectly fine, perhaps a little bumpy? In any case, we got through without any problems.

In Montceaux-lès-Meaux, we stopped to visit the ruins of Montceaux Castle - €5 per person for a self-guided tour, if the owner is there - which was the case for us (there may be visiting hours or days, I don't know). Otherwise, you can't see them very well without going inside.

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alex.itrouille
alex.itrouille
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, we did it backwards, but it was still very beautiful. The landscapes are very varied, with forests, fields, villages and streams. We did it at the end of April, and the undergrowth was carpeted with magnificent bluebells.
Be aware that there is a problem in Montceaux-les-Meaux: the path that crosses the Dhuys aqueduct is closed. We had to shorten the hike a little and reach Trilport via a road, which was a shame. Otherwise, this hike, which we discovered via FFRandonnée, was a very pleasant surprise. It is accessible from Trilport station, which is 5 minutes from Meaux and 35 minutes from Paris. Thank you!

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Mabebalo
Mabebalo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This route can easily be shortened if necessary, as there is a lot of mud on the Dhuys aqueduct at this time of year.

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Chrisauber
Chrisauber

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The perfect circuit to get back into shape after the festive season

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BD4-1993
BD4-1993

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Superb views. With varied undergrowth, the route is partially shaded. Pay attention to the "somewhat sparse" signage.

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BRUNO1
BRUNO1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, varied through the countryside and forest.

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Audrey_C
Audrey_C

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant places to visit. Several types of landscapes, which is nice.

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palexmaclo
palexmaclo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

end the walk with a short visit to the Marche botanical trail. Great!

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marau2
marau2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Varied landscapes, very pleasant hiking
Monceau les Meaux is a wonderful surprise

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yanimarie
yanimarie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For the Walking section of Cyclo Sport in Pantin 93500.
A very beautiful route completed by 14 people. We reversed the proposed walking direction, which, in our opinion, improves the landscape and the gradualness of the elevation gain.

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CTremblin
CTremblin

Circuit not completed

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phil77165
phil77165

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very pleasant, slight hesitation on arrival at Monceau les Meaux.

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bbruno10@orange.fr
bbruno10@orange.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike in sunny weather through varied landscapes between the banks of the Marne, the plains and the forest
Explore the village of Montceaux with its castle and the Pelissier house at the top of the village

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panache93150
panache93150
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

one of the most enjoyable hikes I have ever done.
a real pleasure.

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Bernard D2.
Bernard D2.

Hello,
Thank you for your comment!

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