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Les gros Monts walks
Paths and rocks in the Nemours Forest
Visorando Member
4.67 mi
+302 ft
-279 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
It’s lovely in late summer and early autumn thanks to the golden colours of the leaves and the mild temperatures. Take care on the first part of the route, as there are rocks and tree roots on the paths. You’ll pass a troglodyte cave bearing an inscription of a quote attributed to Saint-Exupéry: “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”, a viewpoint over the Loing Valley, the Pierre-le-Sault quarry, and the ‘sea of sand’ which you cross to get back to your cars. There are no significant technical difficulties, so it’s fairly easy, but the ground is littered with pine needles in places, so you need to take particular care on the downhill sections.
Walks near Les gros Monts
From station to station: Bagneaux-sur-Loing to Nemours via the Rochers de Beauregard
11.03 mi
+548 ft
-558 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bagneaux-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied walk, with the first third through a beautiful forest, then a landscape that gradually becomes more varied, with rocks strongly reminiscent of those at Fontainebleau. There is also a very beautiful plateau and large sandy hollows.
There is the option of a visit, en route, to the Museum of Prehistory and, towards the end of the route, the old town of Nemours with its castle, the branches of the Loing and its canal.
The paths and trails are mainly on well-drained sandy ground, so they are not muddy, even after rain. Most sections are well signposted,GR® or PR®.
From Nemours to Souppes-sur-Loing along the canal
8.76 mi
+118 ft
-108 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that mainly follows the towpath of the Canal Loing. Before reaching the canal, you cross a municipal park and a small maze of rocks. Along the way, the canal's surroundings become increasingly bucolic and reveal an interesting industrial heritage.
From Nemours to Montigny, following the Loing river closely.
9.35 mi
+131 ft
-66 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that starts along the Canal du Loing and the river that gave it its name. A circular hike around the Étang de la Clarette allows you to observe numerous birds before admiring the rich heritage of the commune of Grez-sur-Loing. The hike ends mainly through fields.
Poligny – Dordives Bridge via the GR®13
12.28 mi
+427 ft
-482 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poligny (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
On the way to Santiago de Compostela from Fontainebleau via theGR®®13, to join the Via Lemovicensis at Vézelay.
From Souppes-sur-Loing to Nemours via the Beauregards rocks
11.00 mi
+397 ft
-420 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, mainly through woodland. After climbing up a wooded valley and crossing a cultivated plateau, you follow a very winding route through rocky chaos that is every bit as impressive as that of the neighbouring Forest of Fontainebleau. Passing through the village of Poligny and the town centre of Nemours adds a lovely touch of heritage.
The Fusain Valley
8.01 mi
+151 ft
-161 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Souppes-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station starting in Souppes-sur-Loing, which follows the Canal du Loing past the leisure centre. A short detour to the former Abbey of Cercanceaux, passing through several locks, and arriving at Château-Landon, a charming medieval town perched high above the valley. Finally, head back towards the Ordives bridge and its ponds to return to Ordives station.
From Bourron-Marlotte to Bois-le-Roi through the Forest of Fontainebleau
18.17 mi
+725 ft
-679 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bourron-Marlotte (Seine-et-Marne)
A south-to-north traverse of the Forest of Fontainebleau, from station to station! The long route showcases all aspects of this vast forest: high forests of various species, heathland plateaus, ponds, sweeping views and, of course, rocky outcrops.
N.B. Due to the winding paths through the rocky sections, the distance and elevation gain are likely underestimated: expect around 30km and between 300 and 400m of elevation gain.
From Bourron-Marlotte to Montigny-sur-Loing via the Rocher des Étroitures
8.71 mi
+699 ft
-686 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bourron-Marlotte (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station in the south-east of the Forest of Fontainebleau. In addition to passing through two pretty villages, the start and end of this route follow good forest paths. In between, you follow trails that wind through rocky terrain, with several beautiful viewpoints, the lovely Mare aux Fées and the Grotte Béatrix.
From Bourron-Marlotte to Nemours via Dame Jouanne
14.00 mi
+558 ft
-577 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bourron-Marlotte (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, mainly through forest, crossing the rocky chaos of Maunoury, Dame Jouanne and Éléphant, which are every bit as impressive as those in the neighbouring Fontainebleau Forest. The village of Larchant, with its church and a few old houses, adds a superb touch of heritage.
From Montigny to Thomery via Long Rocher and Malmontagne
9.97 mi
+574 ft
-561 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Montigny-sur-Loing (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station through the eastern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau, which is not the most popular area of this forest. The forest trail alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through rocky terrain. Several viewpoints offer extensive panoramic views.