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Carrefour du Houx walks
From Fontainebleau to Milly-la-Forêt through the forest.
Visorando Member
17.60 mi
+794 ft
-823 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-seventh stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting Fontainebleau-Avon station to Milly-la-Forêt, after crossing the forests of Fontainebleau and Trois Pignons due west, via Arbonne-la-Forêt between the two massifs. This stage requires an overnight stay in Milly-la-Forêt or the surrounding area before reaching Ballancourt the next day. There are a few hotels and guesthouses available in the vicinity.
Grand tour of Île-de-France in 34 stages on the GR®11
528.35 mi
+22,037 ft
-22,156 ft
34 days
Difficult
Departure from Paris
This marked GR® route around the Île-de-France region (with a few forays into neighbouring departments and regions) complements its "little brother", the GR®1, by forming a circular route around Paris, generally with a slightly larger radius.
It follows the same overall pattern: first, a radial section starting from Paris (more precisely from the Pont d'Austerlitz, near the former confluence of the Bièvre and the Seine), going up the entire Bièvre valley, then continuing to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, in the Yvelines. From there, it is a circular route that loops around the Île-de-France region, close to its borders with neighbouring regions.
The route passes through beautiful regions, often untouched by intensive urbanisation, regional nature parks and other protected natural areas, and takes in some architectural wonders.
Walks near Carrefour du Houx
Route of the 11 ponds in the Forest of Fontainebleau
18.42 mi
+719 ft
-764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover eleven ponds as you explore many iconic locations in the Forest of Fontainebleau: Gros Fouteau, Hauteurs de la Vallée de la Solle, Mare aux Ligueurs, Mare aux Bouleaux, Fontaine Sanguinède, Croix du Gand Veneur, Chaos d'Apremont, Mare aux Sangliers, Rocher Cuvier Chatillon, Mare aux Canards, à Dagneau, à Piat, Longues vallées, Rocher Canon, Mare aux Evées, aux Cerfs, Plaine de Bois-le-Roi, de Samois, Mare du Marchais, Samois-sur-Seine, Île du Berceau, la Tour Denecourt.
From Fontainebleau to Fontaine-le-Port via the Denecourt Tower
7.66 mi
+236 ft
-322 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
From one fountain to another... The first half of this hike from station to station takes you through the Forest of Fontainebleau, with its boulders, several fountains, the Roche Éponge and the Tour Dencourt, which offers a panoramic view. Then you follow the Seine, first to Samois with its numerous barges, then along the edge of the forest.
From Fontainebleau (train station) to Montigny-sur-Loing (train station) in a short day
9.12 mi
+449 ft
-433 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
A succession of beautiful, long, shaded and sunny paths between two rocky outcrops. Discover the natural diversity of the Fontainebleau Massif with minimal road crossings.
From station to station, from Fontainebleau to Bois-le-Roi
9.83 mi
+627 ft
-607 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy route on marked paths, passing several interesting points of interest: monuments, Roche Éponge, springs, Tour Dénécourt, Mares Froideau, Rocher Cassepot, Rocher Saint-Germain, Grotte aux Cristaux, Mare à Piat, Butte Saint-Louis and Petit Mont. Most of the route is in the shade, with beautiful trees.
In the heart of the Coquibus massif
11.88 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Arbonne-la-Forêt (Seine-et-Marne)
This long hike takes you on a fairly comprehensive tour of the magnificent Coquibus massif: heather-covered plateaus and water holes, deciduous woods, rocks, viewpoints, the Vanne aqueduct (sandstone steps), etc.
Station to Station: viewpoints in the Forest of Fontainebleau
14.68 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route through the Forest of Fontainebleau, starting from the SNCF stop in the forest and ending at Bois-le-Roi station. Viewpoints from Rocher Cassepot, Rocher Saint-Germain, Mare aux Sangliers perched on a plateau, Rochers d’Apremont, and Camp de Chailly. Beautiful trees, lovely landscapes, interesting rocks, rock shelters/bivouacs, natural tunnels, and a lovely day out in the countryside.
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Fontainebleau-Avon via Cassepot and Mont Ussy
9.33 mi
+325 ft
-351 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk accessible by train, which drops you off in the middle of the forest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). For the most part, you follow the Denecourt-Colinet trails, nicknamed the ‘blue trails’ because of the colour of their markings. At Rocher Cassepot and on Mont Ussy, the path winds its way through the rocks.
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Bois-le-Roi following the blue trails.
7.02 mi
+325 ft
-351 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike is accessible by train, which drops you off in the middle of the forest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). The route mainly follows the Denecourt-Colinet trails, nicknamed "blue trails" because of the colour of their markings. It winds through the undergrowth, far from the wide forest paths, and on several sections, it twists and turns among the rocks.
Station to station in the Forest of Fontainebleau: fountains and scenery
14.69 mi
+653 ft
-686 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular walk in the northern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau. It passes several viewpoints, ponds and “fountains”.
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Fontainebleau-Avon via the Rocher Saint-Germain
10.16 mi
+364 ft
-404 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike accessible by train, which drops you off in the middle of the forest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). The route mainly follows the Denecourt-Colinet trails, nicknamed the “blue trails” due to the colour of their markings. The path winds through the undergrowth, far from the wide forest lanes, and twists and turns amongst the rocks. At Rocher Cassepot, there are two beautiful spots offering sweeping panoramic views. The end of the hike takes you past several fountains.