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Chemin Charles Péguy: Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan - Ablis
Association / Club / Walk leader 
16.19 mi
+482 ft
-236 ft
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.
La Butte de Tous Vents, Les Bois du Marais and Mal Acquis
Visorando Member 
11.13 mi
+479 ft
-495 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan (Essonne)
A rural and wooded route in the Hurepois region, with some beautiful views from the Butte de Tous Vents or the heights of Mal Acquis.
Passing through Vaubesnard and Bouc Étourdi
Visorando Member 
7.63 mi
+302 ft
-285 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan (Essonne)
A pleasant route offering varied landscapes through the woods and fields of the Hurepoix.
From the Bois du Marais to the Saint-Evroult warren via the two valleys
Visorando Member 11.38 mi
+823 ft
-801 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
Starting from Le Marais, crossing La Rémarde, the Bois du Marais and L’Orge at Saint-Evroult, to Le Mesnil on the southern hillside, and returning via Sermaise to rejoin the Bois du Marais. A succession of woods, villages and the edges of farmland.
Rivers and castles in Hurepoix
Visorando Member 
7.95 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
A hike on both sides of the Rémarde River, between meadows, fields and woods in the Hurepois region. There is a castle on the route and another at the start.
The Château de Courson
Visorando Member 
8.44 mi
+282 ft
-262 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
In the heart of the Hurepoix, a hike to discover the Château de Courson (16th-17th centuries) and the church of Saint-Maurice-Montcouronne (12th-16th centuries). A route through fields and woods, dotted with a few streams.
Circular route from Sermaise to Roinville, on either side of the Orge
Visorando Member 9.93 mi
+653 ft
-636 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sermaise (Essonne) (Essonne)
From Sermaise to Roinville via the GR®1 on the southern slope of the Orge, through woods and fields and a few hamlets, then back to Sermaise via the northern slope, to the edge of the Bois du Marais.
Roinville-sous-Dourdan
Visorando Member 
4.35 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Roinville (Essonne) (Essonne)
A short route to discover the village and the surrounding countryside, for nature lovers.
Along the way, there are several beautiful viewpoints along the Orge river and a final stop at the Chateaupers farm.
Around Saint-Chéron via the Madagascar quarries
Visorando Member 
8.73 mi
+682 ft
-689 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chéron (Essonne) (Essonne)
A varied hike through beautiful old quarries, part of the village with its unique footpaths, and numerous wooded areas.
The Angervilliers Forest
Visorando Member 
3.15 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Angervilliers (Essonne)
A short walk in a beautiful forest environment, perfect for getting some fresh air in the morning or afternoon. In the heart of the forest, a remarkable tree, the Gros Chêne (Big Oak), lives up to its name.
Forests of Saint-Arnoult and Dourdan via Sainte-Mesme
Visorando Member 
12.61 mi
+538 ft
-551 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
Discover Dourdan and its national forest.
Following the Orge from Dourdan to Saint-Chéron
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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 through woods and forests
Visorando Member 
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.
The Dourdan via Ouye abbey
Visorando Member 
8.40 mi
+528 ft
-551 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A lovely woodland walk with a cultural touch.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
Visorando Member 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.
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