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Barrage des Vives Eaux walks
From Melun to Ponthierry via the Vives Eaux dam
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8.09 mi
+69 ft
-118 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Melun (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station during which you spend most of the time along the banks of the Seine, either on small tarmac roads or on shaded footpaths. The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Melun and the church at Boissettes add a touch of heritage to this walk.
Walks near Barrage des Vives Eaux
From Boissise-le-Roi to Boutigny-sur-Essonne via the Chemin de l'École
17.05 mi
+492 ft
-436 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Boissise-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station showcasing the full diversity of southern Île-de-France! For the first two-thirds of the route, the path crosses back and forth over the River École, with its old mills and countless wash houses. You then wander across a plateau with its typical heathland landscape. The walk concludes with a route that is mainly through woodland. A castle and a few Romanesque or Gothic churches add to the rich heritage of this walk.
From Ponthierry to Corbeil, left bank, right bank
11.34 mi
+26 ft
-43 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry (Seine-et-Marne)
The first part of this walk from station to station follows the left bank of the Seine, keeping as close to the river as possible. You cross to the right bank after the Coudray lock and veer off slightly before rejoining the Seine on paths running alongside the water (the route may need to be adjusted depending on flood levels). The walk ends with a stroll through the historic centre of Corbeil, which boasts some beautiful heritage sites.
From Melun to Bois-le-Roi via the GR®1
9.74 mi
+384 ft
-328 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Melun (Seine-et-Marne)
This stage is the shortest on theGR®®1. It offers a chance to discover Melun’s historical heritage. With no elevation gain, it is ideal for families. This walk serves as a warm-up for the Forest of Fontainebleau, which will be more challenging to traverse. The walk can be divided into three sections: an urban first and third section passing through Melun, Vaux-le-Pénil, Chartrettes and Bois-le-Roi, separated by a short wooded stretch.
From Bois-le-Roi to Le Vaudoué
17.81 mi
+797 ft
-823 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bois-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
This stage of the GR®1 connects Bois-le-Roi to Le Vaudoué. It is the only stage that does not end at a train station. This hike is unique in that it crosses the Forest of Fontainebleau and its many beautiful rocks. There are several points of interest along this section, which is entirely forested: the tree at Carrefour des Longues Vallées, the rocks at Cuvier Chatillon, the viewpoint at Gorges d'Apremont and Gorges de Franchard (worth visiting if you don't mind walking a little further), as well as the Chapel of Prieuré Notre-Dame de Franchard and the church at Vaudoué.
Walk in the north of the Forest of Fontainebleau
7.02 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bois-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
From Bois-le-Roi to Fontainebleau, walk between forest and rocks far from the beaten track
A grand tour of the Fontainebleau Forest
11.73 mi
+545 ft
-538 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bois-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
The Fontainebleau Forest is one of the most beautiful forests in France thanks to its varied landscapes and, above all, its sandstone blocks. This hike, which passes through the Cuvier-Châtillon rocks, the Apremont gorges and the rocks of Mont Ussy, will allow you to appreciate all its beauty but also its fragility, due to both natural erosion and that caused by heavy human traffic, given its proximity to the Paris region.
From Bois-le-Roi to Boissise-le-Roi via the Mare aux Évées
10.61 mi
+62 ft
-180 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bois-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, the first half of which takes place entirely in the northern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau, with a passage through the rocky chaos of Rocher Canon and then to the mysterious Mare aux Évées. The route then becomes much more urban, passing through several residential areas. It finally ends on the Seine towpath.
The banks of the Seine from Le Plessis-Chênet to Évry
7.95 mi
+66 ft
-112 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Coudray-Montceaux (Essonne)
The banks of the Seine and the town of Corbeil have a rich historical and industrial past, which is highlighted on this walk. Among other things: Kings and Queens of France, famous figures, historical events, and prestigious industrial establishments. It is also a walk where, despite increasing urbanisation, nature and beautiful landscapes are still very much present.
From Mennecy to Corbeil-Essonnes via Robinson Park
8.16 mi
+102 ft
-135 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mennecy (Essonne)
This last stage of the journey along the Essonne offers many opportunities to play leapfrog with the river. It is obviously the stage with the most urban sections. The town of Corbeil-Essonnes reveals its rich religious, civil and industrial heritage.
From Fontaine-le-Port to Melun via the Cave locks
7.88 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-le-Port (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, in two stages. In the first part, you climb slightly and stroll along a narrow path offering beautiful views of the Seine. The stretch above the Cave locks can be a spectacular sight at high water. In the second, less varied section, you follow the Seine along a tarmac path where you can admire some ‘stunning’ houses dating from the Belle Époque.