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Mauchamps walks
The Belvédère and the Château de Chamarande
Visorando Member
4.99 mi
+269 ft
-282 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chamarande (Essonne)
A short hike with a slight elevation gain and two distinct sections. The first part takes place in the Bevéldère Forest, which is dotted with rocks. The belvedere offers a sweeping view of the valley. The second part takes place in the Domaine de Chamarande, with its Louis XIII-style château and numerous canals and ponds.
From the church of Saint-Yon to that of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
5.15 mi
+400 ft
-423 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yon (Essonne)
A mainly forest route with two beautiful heritage sites: at the start, the charming church of Saint-Yon and a Gallo-Roman ruin, and halfway along the route, the superb Gothic church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières.
Through woods and fields around Villeconin
7.77 mi
+515 ft
-512 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Souzy-la-Briche (Essonne)
A bucolic hike where passages through woods alternate with passages between fields. Two castles, a beautiful church and a ruined medieval tower reveal themselves along the way.
The northern hills of Étréchy
2.95 mi
+269 ft
-279 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
During this walk, which alternates between open plains and copses, you will see the Virgin Mary, old quarries and another little surprise.
From Étréchy to Dourdan through the fields and woods of Hurepoix
14.03 mi
+801 ft
-682 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hilly route from station to station, mainly through farmland for the first two-thirds, then through more wooded areas. Beautiful churches and rural heritage can be found in the villages along the way. In Dourdan, the walk along the Orge river, the 12th-13th century church and the fortified castle provide a superb finishing touch.
From Étréchy to Lardy via the hillsides on the left bank
10.69 mi
+433 ft
-384 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This walk from station to station leaves the Juine valley and climbs higher. After leaving the small town of Étréchy, the first part of the walk takes place mainly amongst cultivated fields. From the village of Mauchamps, the route becomes more varied and runs partly through woodland. There are several beautiful churches to see in Étréchy, Mauchamps and Torfou, not to mention the superb church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières, for which a detour is suggested.
From Étréchy to Saint-Chéron, from the Juine to the Orge through the Hurepoix
15.96 mi
+955 ft
-971 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
Thirty-first stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, linking Étréchy in the Juine Valley to Saint-Chéron in the Orge Valley, via the Renarde Valley. It winds its way through the Hurepoix and the southern edge of the Beauce, offering varied landscapes, from plateaus to valleys and fields to forests. It is notable for its numerous ascents and descents between plateaus and valleys.
From Étréchy to Lardy via the Juine Valley
6.83 mi
+174 ft
-164 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This walk, which takes place mainly on tarmac roads, forms a transitional stage in this journey along the Juine. Passing through a few pretty villages, two old mills, a beautiful church and a geological curiosity add to the charm of this route.
Circular route around the Rémarde ponds
6.34 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A lovely, easy little walk that takes you along the River Orge, through two of Breuillet’s parks and offers several views of a string of ponds along the River Rémarde. A varied route with plenty of shade, easily accessible by RER.
Between the Orge and the Renarde
8.74 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A heritage walk in a bucolic setting, in the heart of the Hurepoix. Climb the Butte de Saint-Yon and the Bois des Roches, follow the Orge and Renarde rivers, and discover the charming church of Saint-Yon and the superb church of Saint-Sulpice.
Short circular loop between Breuillet and Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
6.73 mi
+531 ft
-518 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hike starting from a railway station (with car park for motorists), the destination of which is the superb church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières. Along the way, you will walk through fields, meadows and woods, and the route is enhanced by pretty rivers and an old water mill.
From Lardy to Ballancourt via the Marais d’Itteville
8.92 mi
+33 ft
-135 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
The final stretch follows the River Juine to its confluence with the River Essonne, which is, however, not accessible. The route alternates between built-up areas and paths through fields and woods. The Marais d’Itteville, with its ponds, reed beds and birdwatching hides, is the highlight of this walk.
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.
Coteaux de la Juine departing from Lardy
7.79 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
A walk on the hillsides on both banks of the Juine, alternating between cultivated fields and undergrowth. You'll discover a rich heritage along the way, including a dolmen, castle, old mill, farm buildings and beautiful houses.
Old villages of Auvers-Saint-Georges and Saint-Fiacre and the Butte du Puits
9.59 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Auvers-Saint-Georges (Essonne)
This loop allows you to discover the old villages of Saint-Fiacre and Auvers-Saint-Georges (in the same commune), the hillsides and the magnificent and little-known site of the Butte du Puits.
Allow 16 km and 5 hours, including time spent at the site