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Église Saint-Symphorien (Saint-Symphorien-le-Château) walks
Chemin Charles Péguy: overview
Association / Club / Walk leader
58.91 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,549 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
This marked route follows as closely as possible the path taken by Charles Péguy in 1912 and then 1913 from his home in Lozère (Palaiseau) to Chartres, via Dourdan.
The walking route is 94 kilometres long and is marked with blue and white signposts.
The trail was created by the Amitié Charles Péguy association. It received support from the Eure-et-Loir General Council. Visorando was responsible for its first publication on the Internet.
Ablis - Pont-sous-Gallardon
9.58 mi
+236 ft
-341 ft
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.
Walks near Église Saint-Symphorien (Saint-Symphorien-le-Château)
Chemin Péguy: Pont-sous-Gallardon - Chartres
14.10 mi
+266 ft
-177 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bailleau-Armenonville (Eure-et-Loir)
The last section, from Pont sous Gallardon to Chartres, is the highlight of the route. The Beauce plain appears flat, but its many undulations reveal and conceal the spires and nave of the cathedral in turn.
The Chemin Charles Péguy was created by the Amitié Charles Péguy with the cooperation of all the municipalities crossed and the support of the Eure-et-Loir Departmental Council.
From Rambouillet to Orgerus through the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests
Visorando Member
18.03 mi
+492 ft
-591 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
A south-north crossing of the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests, from station to station! The route, mainly through forest, is long and requires a good sense of direction for the first half. Several ponds and remarkable trees line the route.
From Rambouillet to Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, follow the GR®1 trail.
15.84 mi
+597 ft
-669 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
The Rambouillet Forest is one of the largest forests in the Paris region. This section ofthe GR®®1 trailallows you to explore the western part of the forest. It is full of charm and features remarkable sites such as the Chêne de la Pocqueterie oak tree, the Rochers d'Angennes rocks and the Pierre Ardoue stone. The route starts in a town with great cultural potential, including the Château de Rambouillet, the Hermitage, the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux Coquillages.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
13.31 mi
+440 ft
-318 ft
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.
Following the Orge from Dourdan to Saint-Chéron
9.18 mi
+407 ft
-554 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station in the upper Orge valley, following the river. Discover the rich heritage of Dourdan town centre (fortified castle, 12th-13th century church, wash houses, etc.) as well as beautiful churches along the way.
Following the Orge
80.26 mi
+3,734 ft
-3,868 ft
10 days
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
The Orge river flows 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 in the downstream section, passages through the undergrowth, residential areas and urban routes.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
21.04 mi
+640 ft
-476 ft
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.