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La Ferté-Gaucher walks
The January Fountain
Visorando Member
5.64 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Jouy-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the village of Jouy-sur-Morin and the surrounding countryside. A simple, pleasant walk along the country paths of Seine-et-Marne, which can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The Jouy-sur-Morin tour
6.37 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Jouy-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
This route will allow you to explore the surroundings of Jouy-sur-Morin, pass through a few hamlets in the commune and walk along the Grand Morin river.
From Chartronges to Champcenest through Brie
18.50 mi
+279 ft
-535 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferté-Gaucher (Seine-et-Marne)
The twentieth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, the second of three stages through Brie between Coulommiers and Provins, with two nights' accommodation in each place to make the most of the region. The stage is long but not difficult, with very little elevation gain.The stage is designed to follow directly on from the one coming from Coulommiers and precede directly the one going to Provins. But of course, there is nothing to stop you from dividing the route differently.
Route de Champgoulin via Chair aux Gens
5.11 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Jouy-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
This short hike will take you along the Grand Morin river, through the woods, where you can discover the abundant natural surroundings and a few typical hamlets.
The Priory of Verdelot circular route from Bellot
7.45 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route with varied landscapes, including woods, meadows and cultivated plateaus. There are some very pretty villages and beautiful churches to see along the way.
Petit Morin Valley – From Villeneuve-sur-Bellot to Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin
10.19 mi
+617 ft
-689 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
Along the meandering lower valley of the Petit Morin with its steep slopes, amidst meadows, wetlands, woods and farmland, you pass through several villages and hamlets boasting a fascinating history and heritage. Two detours up onto the heights of the Briard plateau offer a glimpse of the richness of its vast agricultural expanses.
Route de Saint-Denis-les-Rebais
4.76 mi
+285 ft
-276 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis-lès-Rebais (Seine-et-Marne)
This walk takes you through plains, woods and typical Briard villages. Lovely views of the Grand Morin valley. A bucolic stroll to be enjoyed without moderation.
Saint-Denis-les-Rebais circular via Chauffry
9.09 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-lès-Rebais (Seine-et-Marne)
You will pass from the Grand-Morin valley to the ridges of the hills that run alongside the river. Beautiful views, unusual discoveries, a countryside route in all its forms.
Little Briard Switzerland
Association / Club / Walk leader9.25 mi
+1,001 ft
-974 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
Nestled at the bottom of the Petit Morin valley, the villages of Villeneuve-sur-Bellot, Verdelot and Bellot are sheltered beneath the lush, sloping hillsides. Our trail invites you to discover this rural heritage, where some paths seem to come from another world – serene and in harmony with unspoilt nature.
Woods and countryside around Villeneuve-sur-Bellot
6.85 mi
+446 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike that climbs to the heights of the left bank of the Petit Morin before following the river. Along the way, there are two beautiful old churches. In the summer or spring sunshine, you will appreciate the shade provided by the many woods you pass through.
Chauffry route via the lake
10.55 mi
+659 ft
-653 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chauffry (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike will allow you to discover the countryside and architecture of Seine-et-Marne. There are pretty little hamlets to pass through. You are sure to enjoy this walk and all it has to offer.
Retourneloup and the Saint-Hubert Spring
8.27 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sablonnières (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you along very small roads and paths through fields and woods, climbing up to the plateau on the left bank of the Petit Morin before continuing along the bottom of the valley. The Source Saint-Hubert site is a great place to stop for some shade.
Petit Morin Valley - Montolivet and the Moulin de l'Oie
8.11 mi
+318 ft
-289 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montolivet (Seine-et-Marne)
A bucolic hike where paths through fields and woods alternate with small roads with very little traffic.
L'Emprunt walking trail
4.16 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Trétoire (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you along the route of the old railway line that used to run eastwards. Now disused and dismantled, the track is used as a hiking trail. Part of this walk also follows in the footsteps of the First World War in the Petit Morin valley.
Les Hauts de Verdelot
7.47 mi
+492 ft
-502 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verdelot (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike in a bucolic setting with varied landscapes. We start by climbing above the Petit Morin Valley and end the hike with a pleasant walk along this pretty river.
Around the village of Le Vézier
4.98 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Vézier (Marne)
A lovely little walk around the village of Le Vézier in the Marne. There are lovely views of the village nestled in the valley, as you’ll be walking at a higher elevation for much of the route. Well worth a visit – a pleasant walk.
The hillsides of Boitron
7.31 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boitron (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
This route allows you to explore part of the Petit Morin valley between Boitron and Sablonnière via shaded paths and trails along the riverbank. The heritage of the Brie region is revealed through the villages and hamlets you pass through. "Mezons" or Briard houses built of millstone, with walls jointed with coarse plaster, mills, wash houses, but also through unspoilt and bountiful countryside.
From Champcenest to Provins through Brie
17.12 mi
+200 ft
-417 ft
8h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Champcenest (Seine-et-Marne)
This is the twenty-first stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, and the last of the three stages through Brie between Coulommiers and Provins. It is still quite long but without any real difficulty.This stage completes the crossing of Brie, reaching Provins, whose iconic monuments (Caesar's Tower and the dome of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Quiriace) can be seen from afar in good weather, marking the destination of the stage!
Amillis route
3.84 mi
+157 ft
-141 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Amillis (Seine-et-Marne)
Circular route around the village of Amillis, located in the countryside 7 kilometres from Coulommiers. A route that passes through woods and along fields and meadows. Very quiet, rarely used paths with monuments to see.
The Butte de Doue and the Forest of Choqueuse
10.59 mi
+210 ft
-200 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-sous-Doue (Seine-et-Marne)
The Butte de Doue rises above the Plateau Briard and offers extensive views. With its 13th-century church, it is the central feature of this hike, which also includes a route through cultivated plains and along streams and a circular loop through the forest. There are many possible variations.
Medieval churches of Brie - Vendières and L'Epine-aux-Bois
5.75 mi
+282 ft
-305 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vendières (Aisne)
In the hills above the Petit Morin Valley, this is a rural route where you rarely lose sight of the massive bell towers of the former abbey church of Vendières or the partly ruined church of L'Epine-aux-Bois.
The Moulin de Coton circular loop from Orly-sur-Morin
9.45 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orly-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route on both banks of the Petit Morin. On the way there, you climb up to the plateau on the right bank and walk through meadows, woods and cultivated fields. On the way back, you follow the Petit Morin on its left bank, often along the edge of the woods. Two churches, a wash house and an old mill are worth seeing along the way.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin circuit via Biercy and Vanry
7.07 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the landscapes of Seine-et-Marne and walk through the Petit Morin Valley. A pleasant hike through countryside and woods, passing through several remarkable villages.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin is well worth a visit.
Views of Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin
6.18 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
In the rural setting of the Petit Morin valley, discover the whimsical and literary world of the artists who brought this village to life.
The heritage of Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin and Saint-Ouen-sur-Morin
4.67 mi
+335 ft
-331 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has seen music hall stars, singers and comedians pass through its various cafés and hotels. Saint-Ouen-sur-Morin offers a more noble past with the ruins of La Brosse Castle. This walk will allow you to immerse yourself in life as it once was, imagining the lively parties hosted by the owner of the Auberge de l’Œuf Dur et de l’Amour, or the lives of the village lords and popular traditions. Along the way, nature flourishes in all its splendour, offering travellers a true delight for the senses and the soul.
The hillsides of Jouarre and Biercy
8.68 mi
+354 ft
-371 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike on both sides of the Petit Morin valley, shortly before it joins the Marne. Varied landscapes in a region rich in heritage. A generally bucolic and peaceful setting.
The hills of Le Tillet
11.86 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,073 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
The history of millstone quarrying will accompany us throughout our walk, from the quarrying sites to the port of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, from where millstones were shipped all over the world.
From Jouarre to Nanteuil-sur-Marne
13.65 mi
+873 ft
-1,129 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Our Île-de-France itinerary continues along a verdant route, offering magnificent views along the Marne valley, set against a backdrop of historical and religious heritage.Saint-Colomban, on his journey into exile, favoured the more welcoming valleys; he followed the Marne then headed towards Metz via Reims; he continued his evangelisation through the Meuse valley, from the Rhine to Lake Constance, before setting off again for Italy, crossing the Alpine passes to stop at Bobbio.
Jouarre Abbey and the Dhuis Aqueduct
7.53 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Rich in heritage, Jouarre is a commune overlooking the Petit Morin shortly before it joins the Marne. This hike, which alternates between cultivated fields and woods, runs alongside the Etang de Péreuse and then offers a route with little elevation gain on the embankment of the underground Dhuis aqueduct. There are beautiful views of the Marne and Petit Morin valleys.
Following the Petit Morin
55.69 mi
+2,769 ft
-2,772 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Within the Ile-de-France region, the Petit Morin valley is a preserved area with a strong rural and agricultural character. This is not a multi-stage hike per se, but rather a collection of seven routes lasting between 3 and 4 hours, covering the small roads of this charming valley and communal paths where motorised vehicles such as quads and 4x4s are prohibited.
Circular route around Jouarre
12.48 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
From dark wooded hillsides to sun-drenched plateaus, you will appreciate the diversity of the landscapes where Jehan de Brie studied sheep farming and where the people of the Brie region shaped the land.