Circuit around Larchant

The very enjoyable scent of pine is everywhere. And the small sand dune that I would the "Little Dune of Pyla" is lovely.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.17 km
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    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 121 m
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    Vertical drop: - 120 m

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    Highest point: 117 m
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    Lowest point: 67 m

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Description of the walk

To reach the “Dame Jouanne-Maunoury" car park coming from "La Chapelle la Reine" take:
- D104 for 3.5 km, past the village of Besonville and over the motorway, then take the small road on the right which is 1 km from the motorway, this is Rue Dame Jouanne,
- 1.5 km after Rue Dame Jouanne turn right at the fork, and after 2 km you will arive at the Dame Jouanne car park facing Chalet Jobert (a hotel and restaurant).

Start the hike at Chalet Jobert.

(S) Take the westerly direction, the path opposite the cottage, follow the blue markings, the path is well marked, for 200 m. Just after the curve turn left for 100 m.

(1) At the junction, turn right on the road 450 m. At the T-junction, turn left and then right after 120 m.

(2) Turn right on Chemin de la Chapelle la Reine. After a hundred metres, turn left. Follow the blue markings for about 1 km.

(3) Turn right on Route de Blomont and follow the Blue markings for 1 km to be facing with “Mont Blanc”: a sand dune culminating at 112 metres.

(4) Continue on the Blue trail for 400 m. Turn left and, after 150 m turn right and continue for 220m (small hill).

(5) At the junction with the GR13 turn left (Red-White and Blue markings are superimposed).

(6) At the Grottes au Fer caves, head down the path to the right and follow the Blue markings for 1 km. Thus reaching the Rocher de l’Éléphant (so called because of its shape reminiscent of a pachyderm).

(7) Turn right on the GR13 (Red and White markings) for 100 m, turn left on the GR13 for 350 m and then right for a further 180 m. Turn left on Chemin la Chapel la Reine in Larchant and follow it for 150 m.

(8) Turn right on Chemin de Bois Hyver and follow id for approximately 200 m. Turn left and, after 200 m, leaving the Blue markings and follow the GR markings to the right for 400 m.

(1) Continue straight and, after a few hundred metres, turn right to return to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 76 m - Chalet Jobert
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 82 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 78 m - Chemin de la Chapelle La Reine
  4. 3 : km 2.08 - alt. 76 m - Route de Blomont
  5. 4 : km 3.12 - alt. 95 m - The "Mont Blanc
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 113 m - Junction with the GR13
  7. 6 : km 4.19 - alt. 82 m - Iron caves
  8. 7 : km 5.22 - alt. 80 m - Elephant Rock
  9. 8 : km 6.04 - alt. 68 m - Chemin de Bois d'Hyver
  10. S/E : km 7.17 - alt. 76 m - Chalet Jobert

Practical information

Physical fitness is a must because there is a passage that climbs from 30 m to 900 m between rocks, but the path is clear.

In the nearby area

Things to see:
- The Dune du Mont Blanc tough sandy climb.
- The Rocher de l’Éléphant is an excellent climbing area.
- Chalet Jobert, for a little rest and recuperation.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Isabelle 1234
Isabelle 1234

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A nice varied walk with quite a lot of dense vegetation in places, after the rains in June. The route is not always very precise, but the signs are very helpful. Well done to the people who suggested this walk!
To finish, a convivial break at the Dame Jouanne restaurant and bar.

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RV94800
RV94800

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Unless you have your nose glued to the GPS track, it's very difficult to follow the route. Following the blue track as sometimes indicated in the description is the best option.

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Youmino9172
Youmino9172
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely forest walk with a few technical sections but no major difficulties. Small, pleasant paths lined with broom. Numerous rock-climbing spots. An excellent lunch at the Auberge de la Dame Jouanne rounds off the hike. After lunch, don't forget to turn left out of the restaurant to see the Dame Jouanne rock, a 5-minute walk away.

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Carine69
Carine69

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk in the woods with some nice points of interest. We passed very few people.
The description was difficult to follow in places. We preferred to follow the GPS track directly. At times, the route deviated from the indicated track. Some paths had to be diverted. The GPS track means that we can retrace our steps, which is essential 😉

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fanfan
fanfan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello and thank you for this superb route.

We followed the blue markings throughout the route without any problems, you just have to be very careful.
To be on the safe side, we regularly checked our route against the original GPS track and found a few deviations.

At point 6, the descent to the right is a bit tricky and difficult, but not very long, so if you're careful, it's fine.
Between points 7 and 8 we continued to follow the blue markings, which took us away from the original route. Nothing to worry about if you remain vigilant and keep to the "handrail" markings. What's more, by following our route on the map, we were able to check that we were moving in the right direction.

Coming from Lorraine for the first time in the Forest of Fontainebleau, I'd like to thank the Visorandonneurs for offering these beautiful trails to visitors.

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Bernard.Dab
Bernard.Dab

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very nice walk, with the sun to boot. Very relaxing for the head, a little less so for the legs, but that's the main thing. Worth doing again.

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Anne Parle
Anne Parle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Great little tour, very pretty. I took a little diversions to see the fountain, but I can't remember how.
With the apps these days (and that goes for all the tours), the "turn left, turn right, well..." I followed the markings, but for the idea, it's good. I think it's one of the prettiest circuits in Fontainebleau.

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valerie45
valerie45

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very pleasant hike, we did a mix of the two.

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mariabaya
mariabaya

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk on a Sunday. There weren't too many people from point 1 to point 7. I used the live guidance on the Visorando app and fortunately because the description between point 3 and 4 to find the "Mont Blanc" is very incomplete and doesn't indicate that you have to climb through the undergrowth (no trace of a path) to get there. Similarly, around the Grottes au Fer (points 6 and 7), the path indicated was too steep and one of the group couldn't get down, so we had to find another path using the built-in GPS. Personally, I don't think you should just set off with a print-out of the description and map.

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look91
look91

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

nice route with the denecourt 19 loop towards dame jouanne+ la fontaine st mathurin to the south.terrain passable and not very slippery despite a lot of rain.

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TOF RUGBY
TOF RUGBY
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

I knew the area but had never done all these passages, well constructed for a 2-hour walk with a varied landscape. And as soon as the restaurants and bars reopen, don't forget to go to Chalet Jobert.

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fanizelie
fanizelie

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : May 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Interesting walk, but very busy...

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francoiserando
francoiserando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

There are no technical difficulties on this route, the main attraction being the particular shape of the rocks.
Great route to do with children, we took a break at the Rocher de l'éléphant (Elephant Rock)
a restful spot, with climbing observation.
Ideal for a day out with a picnic.

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Marie-Christine17
Marie-Christine17

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pretty walk, very well signposted (the blue route is very easy to follow). The scenery is varied and the Mont-Blanc is surprising.
However, be careful not to do it after a rainy spell or any other event likely to excite the mosquitoes - I got eaten (on a hot July morning)!

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bsolrol
bsolrol

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 28, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A great Sunday outing, with a few improvisations... and a fine meal at the Chalet Jobert at the end!

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