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Château de By walks
The Château de By and the grape walls of Thomery
Visorando Member
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike, which begins and ends in the forest of Fontainebleau, takes us on a journey to discover the painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) and the château where she lived and set up her studio. We then stroll among the old vine walls that made Thomery famous in its day. A footpath offers the opportunity for a picturesque walk along the banks of the Seine.
Walks near Château de By
From Thomery to Fontaine-le-Port via the Tour Denecourt and the Rocher de Samois
11.25 mi
+515 ft
-650 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station in the eastern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau. The route alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through the forest. You climb two hills topped by a tower dating from the late 19th century, the summit of one of which offers a sweeping panorama.
From Champagne-sur-Seine to Bourron-Marlotte via the Restant du Long Rocher
12.28 mi
+781 ft
-712 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Champagne-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, mainly through a section of the Fontainebleau Forest that is not among the most frequented. The forest route alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through rocky terrain. Before that, the crossing of Thomery offers beautiful heritage sites, including its grape walls and some beautiful views of the Seine.
The charm of the southern part of the Fontainebleau Forest
8.72 mi
+682 ft
-623 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
A day's hike to enjoy the charm of the southern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau, combining rocky trails, beautiful woodland paths and the historical interest of villages and small towns (Bourron-Marlotte, Veneux-les-Sablons).
From Moret-sur-Loing to Fontainebleau through the forest
17.27 mi
+640 ft
-617 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-sixth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting the Moret-Veneux-les-Sablons and Fontainebleau-Avon stations through the Fontainebleau Forest, bypassing the town of Fontainebleau. During this crossing of the forest, we will walk along wide shaded paths, steep trails through sandstone blocks, and a few interesting viewpoints.
From Moret-sur-Loing to Fontainebleau
8.49 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Hike in the Forest of Fontainebleau, with no difficulty except for a short steep climb, away from the busy paths and perfectly marked from start to finish.
From Vernou-sur-Seine to Fontainebleau via Saint-Mamès and Thomery
10.25 mi
+495 ft
-463 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied hike from station to station. The Chemin des Herces, high up, offers beautiful views of the Seine and the town of Saint-Mammès, where you will find a beautiful Romanesque church. After walking along the Seine, you stroll between the old vine walls of Thomery. You return to the banks of the Seine and the hike ends with a detour into the Fontainebleau National Forest.
From Fontainebleau to Milly-la-Forêt through the forest.
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.
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.