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La Ferté-sous-Jouarre walks
The Bois de la Barre and the banks of the Marne
Visorando Member
7.75 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike that will introduce you to millstone extraction around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the banks of the Marne.
Between Marne and Meulières in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
Association / Club / Walk leader4.75 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
The ‘Between Marne and Meulière’ walk connects the Bois de la Barre with the Bois de la Bergette, which are preserved sites of the former Meulière stone quarries that made La Ferté-sous-Jouarre’s fortune.
Jouarre Abbey and the banks of the Marne
6.56 mi
+653 ft
-640 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A magnificent church, a Merovingian crypt, a Romanesque abbey and a monastery inhabited by Benedictine nuns. A route that will leave a lasting impression. Admire some beautiful views of the Marne Valley and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.
Around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
12.84 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk that takes us from the millstone quarries to Jouarre Abbey via the Brie plain and the Dhuis aqueduct.
In the millstone region around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
7.23 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
This route, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike, allows you to discover what made the millstone merchants of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre so prosperous, with their millstones renowned and exported all over the world. It winds through the former quarrying areas, where numerous information boards provide details. Along the way, you can enjoy views of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the entire Marne valley.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers, from Petit Morin to Grand Morin
16.29 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,217 ft
8h 35
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Eighteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Coulommiers stations. This stage, running roughly north-south, begins the crossing of Brie, culminating in the ascent of the Butte de Doue, which dominates the plateau. It also connects the two rivers named Morin, the Petit to the north and the Grand to the south.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers via the Butte de Doue
16.82 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,001 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A long hike from station to station that takes us from the Petit Morin Valley to the Grand Morin Valley via a hill overlooking the Briard Plateau, offering extensive panoramic views. A route with varied landscapes, including woods, cultivated fields and pastures on the hillsides. Charming streams and beautiful heritage buildings complete the picture.
In a bend of the Marne
12.93 mi
+584 ft
-587 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike forms a circular loop around a large bend in the Marne river. It passes through La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Chamigny, Sainte-Aulde and Luzancy. The route includes sections along the banks of the Marne and through woods and forests, as well as some beautiful views of the hillsides and the river.
Route starting from Jouarre
9.08 mi
+614 ft
-643 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Circular starting from Jouarre, passing through Courcelles-sous-Jouarre, the hamlets of Vanry, Biercy, and Romeny, a Benedictine abbey. In the9th and 10th centuries, the abbey was an important pilgrimage centre within the sphere of influence of Aachen, the capital of the Empire. In the 11th and 12th centuries, a fortified town developed around the monastery, giving rise to the present-day town of Jouarre .
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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