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Église Notre-Dame (Sermaise) walks
Circular between Saint-Chéron and Sermaise
Visorando member 
11.66 km
+180 m
-178 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chéron (Essonne) (Essonne)
A circular starting from a railway station, during which you climb and descend through woods and walk along the cultivated plateaus on both sides of the Orge valley, from where you can enjoy extensive views.
From Lardy to Dourdan
Visorando member 32.69 km
+403 m
-384 m
10h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
This stage of the GR®1 is one of the most difficult on this GR®. It is 32 km long and has an elevation gain of over 400 m. It is also one of the most beautiful. Starting from Lardy, this hike takes you past magnificent monuments such as the Church of Saint-Sulpice, the Church of Saint-Yon, the Church of Sermaise and the Château de Dourdan. There are other monuments to visit in this town. Most of the route is in the countryside, with several ascents and descents into the valleys. The route passes through numerous villages of varying sizes.
Following the Orge
Visorando member 
105.05 km
+946 m
-986 m
8 days
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
The Orge river runs through the Essonne department, first from west to east and then diagonally from south-west to north-east. This route follows the valley as closely as possible, where it is accessible by train. The route alternates between paths along the river, including a promenade on the last two stages, passages through woodland, residential areas and urban routes.
Walks near Église Notre-Dame (Sermaise)
Chemin Charles Péguy: Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan - Ablis
Association / Club / Walk leader 
26.05 km
+147 m
-72 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan (Essonne)
This route is the second of four sections of the Charles Péguy Trail: Lozère (Palaiseau) - Chartres via Dourdan. It follows in the footsteps of the poet Charles Péguy, who celebrated his two pilgrimages (made in 1912 and 1913, each lasting four days there and back) in a poem that remains famous to this day. This is the transition stage: from the valleys and rolling hills of Hurepoix to the Beauce plateau.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
Visorando member 33.86 km
+195 m
-145 m
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
This stage is the last of the GR®1 and is over 30 km long. It crosses the western part of the Rambouillet Forest. The entire stage is through forest, except for the crossing of Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines. The route connects two towns with a rich history: Dourdan and Rambouillet. There are many straight lines on this route, which is mainly flat. There are a few notable ponds at the end of the route, such as the Étang de la Tour and the Étang d'Or.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
Visorando member 
21.42 km
+134 m
-97 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, crossing the Dourdan Forest, the Bois de Saint-Benoît, the Bois de Pinceloup and the southern part of the Rambouillet Forest. Several lakes adorn the route and the church of Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines adds a superb touch of heritage.
From Étréchy to Dourdan through the fields and woods of Hurepoix
Visorando member 
22.58 km
+244 m
-208 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hilly route from station to station, mainly through farmland for the first two-thirds, then through more wooded areas. Beautiful churches and rural heritage can be found in the villages along the way. In Dourdan, the walk along the Orge river, the 12th-13th century church and the fortified castle provide a superb finishing touch.
From Étampes to Étréchy through fields, woods and rocks
Visorando member 
12.36 km
+121 m
-139 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
A hike that takes place on the slopes of the left bank of the Juine and on the plateau between the fields. The path through the Étréchy forest, between the boulders, is very pleasant.
The heights and rivers of Étampes
Visorando member 
8.05 km
+72 m
-81 m
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
This walk from station to station allows you to discover the heights of Étampes, with a beautiful view of the town, and to hike in the pleasant setting of the Louette and Chalouette valleys.
You can continue this hike by returning to the starting station (an additional 1.8 km) and take the opportunity to visit this small town, which is well worth a visit.
Following the Orge from Arpajon to Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois.
Visorando member 
13.63 km
+21 m
-31 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Arpajon (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, mostly following the Orge river or its secondary branch, the Grande Boële, and along a few large reservoirs. There is a rich heritage to discover, in Arpajon at the start of the hike and, as a highlight, at the Basilica of Longpont.
Ablis - Pont-sous-Gallardon
Association / Club / Walk leader 
15.42 km
+72 m
-104 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ablis (Yvelines)
This route is the third of the four sections of the Chemin Charles Péguy. It follows in the footsteps of the poet Charles Péguy, who made two pilgrimages to Chartres (in 1912 and 1913, each lasting four days there and back), celebrated in a poem that has gone down in history.
The route alternates between the landscapes of the Beauce region and other, more hilly and charming landscapes that you might not expect.
From Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
Visorando member 
18.18 km
+269 m
-204 m
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing for a very diverse route. Forest passages alternate with passages between fields. Water is abundant, with several rivers, the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre, and the Étangs de Montbrond in their green setting.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
Visorando member 
14.55 km
+294 m
-281 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, yo-yoing between the Yvette valley and the Saclay plateau, with a few fairly steep hills. After a mostly wooded route with some elevation, you cross Gif-sur-Yvette and then walk along a wetland area framed by two rivers. You climb back up onto the plateau, near the Paris-Saclay University campus. After visiting the old Troche quarry and walking along the edge of the plateau, you descend back into the valley.