Spirou route around the Buthiers leisure centre

Park in the car park at the Buthiers Leisure Centre, next to the bus park. Free water and toilets nearby.

(S/E) Cross the street called Chemin des Sables and take the path opposite.

(1) Pass Montée Infernale on a wooden pontoon: it climbs up the rocks and quails. Go to the crossroads, turn left onto the path that curves sharply to the right before coming out onto Chemin des Vaches.

(2) Cross over to take the path opposite. Keep left at each fork and you will reach Zone des Sables: it's not easy to walk on, but it's very pleasant.

(3) Continue along the path which heads north and then veers to the right, running parallel to the D52.

(4) Head left, then veer right a good hundred metres further on. Make two hairpin turns, then turn right and continue to the next crossroads.

(5) Turn left to approach the houses. Before you get there, turn right and continue to the next junction. Turn left at the hairpin bend and continue to another crossroads.

(6) Take the path on the left and then continue straight ahead to Rue du Vieux Puits. Continue for about 200 metres.

(7) Take the Passage Secret on the right . It's public property, so go down this cute little steep path, wondering if it's allowed, which it is since it's a GR®. Cross Rue du Château d'Eau, take the path opposite and then turn left at the next junction. Follow the path carefully to make a wide circular loop to the right and end up close to the edge of the forest.

(8) Take the path on the right as if you were turning back. Follow the path, which slopes further to the right before first turning left then right and approaching Rue du Château d'Eau to reach Les Rochers: the site is beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, and you'll want to climb.

(9) Continue to the left. Walk alongside theLeisure Centre: tree climbing park, barefoot trail, swimming pool, mini golf, etc.

(10) Turn left with your back to the Leisure Centre. Continue straight ahead to reach the abandoned path at (8).

(11) Turn right and start walking along the plain at the edge of the forest: you can see the Gâtinais plain and the pretty church of Buthiers. Once you can see the church, turn left, go straight ahead at the crossroads and reach the place where, in fine weather, you can admire Land Art

(12) Continue, turn right and reach a star-shaped crossroads. Take the second path on the left, then turn right about 50 metres further on. When you reach a crossroads near the Leisure Centre, turn left.

(13) Turn left again and continue straight ahead to reach the Route d'Auxy.

(14) Make a short first turn right then left to enter the Buthiers Outdoor and Leisure Centre. You will soon reach the car park (S/E).

Route around the Buthiers leisure island base. You will find water and toilets there, free of charge. Thank you, CR IDF.

All the landscapes of the Forest of Fontainebleau in a nutshell.

The Base and its activities.