Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames walks

A hike through the vast open areas of the Briarde countryside with large rolling hills and views as far as the eye can see, followed by shaded areas in the valley and on the Grand Morin hillsides. Pieces of the architectural heritage along the way, churches, mills and wash-houses, make the trip that more worthwhile. The hike can be shortened to a 15 km walk, or split into two, one 8 km and the other 12 km (see useful information).

Between Villiers and Crécy, you walk along the hillsides through fields, meadows and small woods. Crécy-la-Chapelle offers views of its canal, beautiful old houses, the Church of Saint-Georges and the Moulin Saint-Martin, as well as a very pleasant walk along the Grand Morin.

Hike through the valleys and hillsides of the Marne and Grand Morin rivers, including sections along the Grand Morin side canal, the Dhuis aqueduct, the Marne river and the Meaux canal in Chalifert. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and discovery of some heritage sites in the villages you pass through.

A hike mostly along rivers with a connection by the slopes of the Grand Morin and Marne valleys offering beautiful views of the region. Crossing through some of the villages, including Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames and Quincy-Voisins, lets you explore some interesting elements of their architectural heritage.

A walk along the water, first along a canal and then along the Marne. The only elevation gain is at Côte Saint-Jacques, which the canal crosses via a tunnel. The outdoor sculptures near the Dhuys footbridge add a touch of heritage.

A walk from station to station linking the Grand Morin valley with the Marne valley. The route, which involves some elevation gain, often runs through fields. It follows the embankment of the Dhuys underground aqueduct for approximately 6 km, in two sections.

An original route from south to north, more rural than wooded, passing through interesting villages. The zigzag route makes it easy to shorten for those intimidated by the distance: we recommend cutting from point to point, which allows you to visit all the villages along the route, reducing the distance to less than 20 km. Only the aqueduct section would then be left out.The start and finish are accessible by bus from the Chessy-Marne-la-Vallée RER-TGV station, or by train.

Loop starting from the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle. Varied landscapes: fields, forests, villages and river, Grand Morin valley. Picnic in the village of Dammartin-sur-Tigeaux and return along the river.

This is an alternative to the walk “From Crécy-la-Chapelle station to Meaux station via Bouleurs and Boutigny”, which runs further east and allows you to visit the interesting village of Saint-Fiacre (church, wash house, picnic spot and restaurant), and to cross several fields of nearby oil wells. The first third mainly crosses cultivated areas, where the undulating plateau allows the eye to see quite far. You also pass through the villages of Sancy and Vaucourtois, with their respective churches and castles. The second part is much more varied, taking you along a section of the Dhuys Aqueduct, past the Meaux-Boutigny golf course, through the woods at the foot of Bois le Comte, and along the Marne before finishing with a quick (or longer, depending on your mood) visit to the old town centre of Meaux.

A circular route which, on the outward leg, follows theGR®1from Crécy-la-Chapelle to the Crécy Forest in the commune of Mortcerf. During the walk, you will cross the River Grand Morin several times.

Randonnée sympathique dans le Pays Créçois, à partir de Voulangis, en passant par trois villages, le long du Grand Morin et en croisant le Ru de la Biche, avec quelques parties boisées et des terrains agricoles traversés.

Discover a beautiful region with stunning views of the meandering Marne river and a few interesting sights: the Louis Braille Museum and Château de Coupvray, the Chalifert Canal vault and locks, and the Dhuis sculpture garden.

Discover the largest urban nature park in the Île-de-France region. The trail winds along a bend in the Marne River, through ponds and woods that are home to many birds, and passes along the towpath of the Ourcq Canal.

This wide-open valley floor of the Grand Morin offers lovely views of the southern slopes, which are now wooded but were once vineyards, producing a light wine for the inhabitants of Paris.

A hike from station to station, marked by water and dotted with numerous bridges! After a stroll around the Grande Île in the heart of Meaux, the path between the ponds of the Parc Naturel du Pâtis is enchanting. The route then alternates between long stretches along the Canal de l'Ourcq and passages through the undergrowth, along the banks of the Marne or the Ourcq river.

A varied hike from station to station, following the underground Dhuys aqueduct. This route allows you to discover the Marne first, before taking forest paths and crossing pretty villages.

For centuries, the landscape of Villeneuve-le-Comte has been shaped by agricultural landscapes in a forest environment. Within a 2 km radius of the village centre, hiking trails allow us to discover the diversity and richness of these landscapes, which have been preserved to this day. This route is obviously intended for the inhabitants of the commune, who can complete the circular route in 3 hours, but there are also variants that shorten the route.

A beautiful circular route between two villages in the Brie region in the Forest of Crécy

Designed and developed by the municipality of Chauconin-Neufmontiers, this route pays tribute to the Moroccan soldiers who fought on the very spot where they were engaged in the early days of the Battle of Ourcq, from 5 September 1914, on the western front of the Battle of the Marne. A short memorial hike, mostly in woodland with extensive views over the cultivated plain dotted with a few witness mounds.

A memorial hike, covering the sites where the Battle of Ourcq was launched on 5 September 1914 and where the poet Charles Péguy was killed in action. The route mostly follows cultivated plains, offering the chance to spot hares and deer.

A short, easy walk between the N3 and the Marne.

A varied hike between the Montceaux forest and the Dhuys aqueduct. Beautiful views of the Meaux countryside. Beautiful trees along the way (centuries-old oaks in the Montceaux forest and a beautiful black alder on the way up to Montceaux-les-Meaux). Best avoided in wet weather, as the Dhuys aqueduct can become quite muddy...

A hike from station to station through forests and along waterways. The first part takes us through the Montceaux National Forest. We then follow the Marne River before climbing up to a cultivated plateau. The last part runs along the Ourcq Canal and takes us to the confluence of the Marne and Ourcq rivers.

A varied and easy hike that will take you along the Marne to Poincy, through the former estates of Chilperic, a high-ranking Merovingian dignitary. It continues through Germigny l'Évêque and its château, which was much loved by Bossuet. It ends with a route to Trilport through the woods of Montceaux-les-Meaux, the hunting grounds of Gabrielle d'Estrée.

Hiking along a bend of the river Marne. The circuit follows along streams in its first part, then crosses part of the Montceaux forest. There are beautiful panoramic vistas at every break in the tree cover.

The suggested loop alternates between passages near the Grand Morin through the countryside, woods and Briard hamlets with their carved stone houses. The entire route is accessible by train. For enthusiasts, there are many horses, particularly at the horse farm.

Country walk around Grand Morin and its villages.

A walk from station to station that starts on the edge of the forest. You then follow a maze of paths through the village of Tigeaux. The route continues across a cultivated plateau and then along the Grand Morin. The town of Crécy-la-Chapelle brings this walk to a close on a superb heritage note, highlighted by the Gothic-style collegiate church.

A hike from station to station that starts at the edge of the forest. You then cross a cultivated plateau before descending into the Grand Morin valley. The route ends between the river and canals.

A hike from station to station that takes us from the Morin rivers area to the Brie plateau. After a long stretch through the Crécy Forest, the route alternates between fields and woods, with beautiful heritage sites in Les Égrefins and in the centre of Tournan.

This circular allows you to enjoy the beautiful forests, mainly oak, of the Crécy Forest. Three-quarters of the route is in the woods, while the rest takes you through two charming villages, each with a remarkable castle and an elegant church. A few other points of interest are indicated, including the memorial to the poet Étienne Jodelle (1532-1573), a contemporary of the much better-known Pierre Ronsard. The forest was very lively when I visited (at the end of December): despite a large wild boar hunt in progress, I saw three deer (in three different places) and a fox. The GPX track can be very useful in the forest, given the various changes in direction.

A country walk in the Grand Morin valley, with the mills of Coude and Prémol. Note: actual elevation gain: approximately double the calculation, i.e. 260 m. Avoid in wet weather. Caution! The route has been modified at the Moulin de Prémol due to the removal of the footbridge over the railway line.

The route follows paths only, suitable for all walking styles and ideal for Nordic walking. Over 80 per cent of the route is through woodland. The route can be adapted as desired.