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Les Roches du Père La Musique walks
From Ballancourt-sur-Essonne to La Ferté-Alais via Mondeville
Visorando Member
12.27 mi
+663 ft
-630 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne (Essonne)
Twenty-ninth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, linking Ballancourt-sur-Essonne to La Ferté-Alais. Although both towns are located in the Essonne valley, the proposed route passes through the plateau overlooking the valley on the east side, in the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park, to the charming village of Mondeville. The GR® then winds its way between valleys, forests dotted with sandstone boulders and agricultural plateaus. This stage is shorter than the previous ones but is not without its difficulties as it still covers steep sections of terrain similar to the Fontainebleau forest, particularly around Mondeville. The route also allows you to discover some unusual sights, such as the Roches du Père La Musique in Ballancourt.
From Milly-la-Forêt to Ballancourt-sur-Essonne through the Gâtinais region.
20.81 mi
+758 ft
-781 ft
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Milly-la-Forêt (Essonne)
This is the twenty-eighth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting Milly-la-Forêt to the Ballancourt-sur-Essonne train station after crossing the French Gâtinais region. It is designed to follow on fromthe previous stage coming from Fontainebleau, after a night's stay there.This stage begins in the École valley, which boasts a rich heritage: Milly-la-Forêt, Moigny-sur-École, Courances and its château, and Dannemois, dear to Claude François. It continues through the fields of the Gâtinais, then the ridges and sandstone plateaus of the Grands Avaux forest, ending at Ballancourt-sur-Essonne in the valley of the same name.The stage is very beautiful but very long, and undoubtedly the most physically demanding of all those on the GR®11, especially in its second part. However, it is possible to split it in two by staying overnight and/or shorten it in several places by simplifying it.
Grand tour of Île-de-France in 34 stages on the GR®11
528.35 mi
+22,037 ft
-22,156 ft
34 days
Difficult
Departure from Paris
This marked GR® route around the Île-de-France region (with a few forays into neighbouring departments and regions) complements its "little brother", the GR®1, by forming a circular route around Paris, generally with a slightly larger radius.
It follows the same overall pattern: first, a radial section starting from Paris (more precisely from the Pont d'Austerlitz, near the former confluence of the Bièvre and the Seine), going up the entire Bièvre valley, then continuing to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, in the Yvelines. From there, it is a circular route that loops around the Île-de-France region, close to its borders with neighbouring regions.
The route passes through beautiful regions, often untouched by intensive urbanisation, regional nature parks and other protected natural areas, and takes in some architectural wonders.
Walks near Les Roches du Père La Musique
From Ballancourt to La Ferté-Alais, the Itteville marshes and the Sanglier rock
8.20 mi
+381 ft
-354 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne (Essonne)
A walk from station to station that starts gently along the Essonne. Further on, the crossing of the Itteville marshes allows you to discover ponds and reed beds and admire the birds from the observation points provided. After passing an imposing menhir, you climb the Butte d’Itteville. You then reach the rocky outcrops of Le Sanglier. The walk ends with a stroll through the narrow streets of La Ferté-Alais.
From La Ferté-Alais to Mennecy via the ponds
10.80 mi
+66 ft
-135 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
This hike is certainly the most "aquatic" of those that can be undertaken along the Essonne. Indeed, numerous ponds punctuate the route: ponds for fishing or other forms of leisure; ponds and marshes that make up a protected natural area, a source of biodiversity and a place to observe wildlife.
From La Ferté-Alais to Chamarande
9.27 mi
+679 ft
-597 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
From the Essonne Valley to the Juine Valley through woods and fields, passing by the Pierre Levée in Janville-sur-Juine and the Chamarande viewpoint.
A route almost entirely on paths with beautiful views in the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park.
From La Ferté-Alais to Étréchy, from Essonne to Juine
12.26 mi
+827 ft
-791 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
Thirtieth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, linking La Ferté-Alais, in the Essonne valley, to Étréchy, in the Juine valley, through the western part of the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park. It consists of continuing the crossing of the Essonne, between agricultural landscapes, small forest ranges and more imposing valleys. A relatively short stage without any major difficulties, before the next two, which will be a little longer.
From La Ferté-Alais to Boutigny via the Charron and Miséry woods
8.73 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
A varied walk, from station to station. After the footpaths and the church at Cerny, the route becomes predominantly woodland. It winds through the Bois Charron and climbs up the hill of La Roche Cornue, dotted with boulders. After a pleasant walk through the Bois de Miséry, you return to the Essonne valley and its villages.
From Mennecy to Corbeil-Essonnes via Robinson Park
8.16 mi
+102 ft
-135 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mennecy (Essonne)
This last stage of the journey along the Essonne offers many opportunities to play leapfrog with the river. It is obviously the stage with the most urban sections. The town of Corbeil-Essonnes reveals its rich religious, civil and industrial heritage.
The banks of the Seine from Le Plessis-Chênet to Évry
7.95 mi
+66 ft
-112 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Coudray-Montceaux (Essonne)
The banks of the Seine and the town of Corbeil have a rich historical and industrial past, which is highlighted on this walk. Among other things: Kings and Queens of France, famous figures, historical events, and prestigious industrial establishments. It is also a walk where, despite increasing urbanisation, nature and beautiful landscapes are still very much present.
From Boutigny-sur-Essonne to Étréchy via Rocher Bizet
12.82 mi
+610 ft
-574 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Boutigny-sur-Essonne (Essonne)
A hike from station to station with a significant forest component. In addition to a viewpoint, Rocher Bizet offers views of its plateau landscapes, with heathland, ponds and outcropping rocks.
From Lardy to Dourdan
20.31 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,260 ft
10h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
This stage of the GR®1 is one of the most difficult on this GR®. It is 32 km long and has an elevation gain of over 400 m. It is also one of the most beautiful. Starting from Lardy, this hike takes you past magnificent monuments such as the Church of Saint-Sulpice, the Church of Saint-Yon, the Church of Sermaise and the Château de Dourdan. There are other monuments to visit in this town. Most of the route is in the countryside, with several ascents and descents into the valleys. The route passes through numerous villages of varying sizes.
Along the Seine from Corbeil to Juvisy
8.46 mi
+13 ft
-23 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
A walk from station to station with a relatively straightforward route, as it mainly follows the right bank of the Seine. Apart from the approach from the starting station and the approach to the finishing station, the route stays as close as possible to the river.