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Urban walk on the Coteaux d’Athis-Mons
Visorando Member
7.63 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Savigny-sur-Orge (Essonne)
An urban route between Savigny-sur-Orge, Athis-Mons and Juvisy-sur-Orge. After a very urban first half, the second half follows paths between detached houses and buildings, roughly following the course of the River Orge.
From Juvisy to Choisy-le-Roi via Lac Montalbot
8.58 mi
+16 ft
-20 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Juvisy-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A walk that starts in the Port aux Cerises park, with its ponds and Neolithic menhir. You then walk alongside a large lake and cross an urbanised area. The final third of the walk takes place mainly on the towpath along the Seine.
The Port aux Cerises and the Château de Draveil
6.04 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Draveil (Essonne)
Draveil, the Port aux Cerises, the Château de Draveil (Paris Jardins) and the Château de Villiers (Town Hall) and the footbridges along the Seine with views of the marinas.Reminder: Paris Jardins is private property. Passage is tolerated, but please be discreet and respectful so that the estate remains open to visitors.
The Basilica of Longpont and the Templar Bridge of Balizy
8.78 mi
+233 ft
-203 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Starting from the town hall in Epinay-sur-Orge, this varied hike takes you along the banks of the Orge between Epinay and Longpont, to the 11th-century Basilica of Longpont and the Pont des Templiers de Balizy, the oldest bridge in the Île-de-France region and a remnant of a former 13th-century commandery.
From the Orge to the Yvette
6.28 mi
+151 ft
-177 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Hike around Epinay sur Orge (a small town south of Paris) from the train station of the RER C.It follows paths and quiet streets, heads through Bois des Templiers and follows the courses of three rivers: the Orge, the Rouillon and the Yvette. A trail through the Bois des Templiers with views of an old stone bridge with three arches of the ancient Templar Commandery of the eleventh century.
The Bois des Templiers
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.26 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Longjumeau (Essonne)
A short walk through the Bois des Templiers in Balisy.
Tour of the Orly cycle paths from Massy
17.82 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
I suggest doing the Orly circuit largely on cycle paths – physically separated from the road – partly on painted lanes at the side of the road, and with a few sections without a dedicated cycle path. With views of the fields, the runways and the aeroplanes. I do this at the weekend as an alternative to the Coulée Verte, which is too busy.
Montjean Park and the nurseries of the city of Paris from Fresnes
3.45 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Fresnes (Val-de-Marne) (Val-de-Marne)
This route allows you to discover the very peaceful Parc de Montjean from Fresnes. After a complete tour of the park, the return journey is along the nurseries of the City of Paris, partially marked by a small footpath along the Voie des Laitières.
The Grange du Breuil plain
1.75 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Short hike across the Grange du Breuil plain and the Bois des Templiers woods.
The Grand Sceaux de la Coulée Verte
Tourism professional9.69 mi
+308 ft
-285 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
This 15.5 km route starting from Antony station is easy to follow and invites you to discover Parc de Sceaux and the Coulée Verte in southern Paris on a charming sightseeing tour. Let yourself be surprised by the landscapes combining city and nature in the Coulée Verte and by the magnificent views from Parc de Sceaux.
Green corridors, parks and small streets in Antony
4.16 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
An urban circular route that favours wooded areas, runs alongside the Bièvre river for a while and avoids major traffic routes.
Over hill and dale in the Hauts-de-Seine
207.73 mi
+9,721 ft
-9,551 ft
43 days
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Although densely urbanised, the Hauts-de-Seine department offers wonderful opportunities for walkers, with a rich heritage and often a little elevation. This series of hikes, almost all of which are accessible by public transport, takes you on a journey of discovery through this department, avoiding major roads as much as possible and favouring footpaths and alleys, public parks and wooded areas.
Along the Seine from Choisy-le-Roi to Alfort
4.68 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Choisy-le-Roi (Val-de-Marne)
An urban walk that starts on the elevated quays and continues along the towpath, right by the river. After the confluence, the walk ends by following the Marne upstream for the final kilometre.
Adjust your route according to flood levels on the Seine or the Marne: see the practical information section.
Around the Yvette via Villebon and Saulx-les-Chartreux
5.85 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saulx-les-Chartreux (Essonne)
This route follows thePR®10and 13 trails and the Promenade de l'Yvette. It has been chosen to avoid as much as possible the busy roads crossing the Basses Roches district in Villebon. Only the crossing over the A10 motorway via the viaduct is unavoidable, but it is short (200 m) and the pavement is wide. The rest of the route is pleasant along the Promenade de l'Yvette, the paths in the plain and around the Étang de Saulx-les-Chartreux.
The Bassin, the Plaine and the Forest of Saulx
6.97 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saulx-les-Chartreux (Essonne)
A varied route in a peri-urban setting, along rivers and streams and the Bassin de Saulx, and in the heart of the Rocher de Saulx departmental forest.
Please note! Work around the Bassin de Saulx means that the route has been changed at the end: follow the suggested alternative route.
Between Villebon-sur-Yvette and Saulx-les-Chartreux, following the Yvette
8.37 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saulx-les-Chartreux (Essonne)
A very beautiful and fairly easy walk, stunning all along the Yvette, then a short steep climb on Rue des Bouleaux for 300 m and you’ll find yourself in the Gelles Departmental Forest. Overall, there’s very little walking on the road; it’s all on lovely paths, finishing around Lac de Saulx. You’ll see wild ducks and moorhens along the Yvette and also around the lake, along with swans and a few waders. If you like horses, you’ll also see several stud farms and occasionally riders. This is my Sunday jogging route.
From Massy to Palaiseau
3.35 mi
+115 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This third stage of the route serves as a transition between the official end of the green corridor and the Yvette valley. Although it is an exclusively urban route, by taking quiet paths it avoids the busiest parts of the bustling town of Massy.
Following the Orge from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois to Athis-Mons
8.52 mi
+184 ft
-269 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hike from station to station that constitutes the last stage of this route along the Orge River, ending at its confluence with the Seine. Although the area is highly urbanised, the walkway along the river, which takes us back and forth across it, often offers a bucolic setting.
Meet the Nobel Prize winners
6.02 mi
+384 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Greenery and culture abound on this hike from station to station (RER B) between Antony Croix-de-Berny and Sceaux. It passes through a veritable breeding ground for Nobel Prize winners. It takes in splendid parks, including Parc de Sceaux, Arboretum de Chatenay-Malabry, Vallée aux Loups and Parc Henri Sellier. It allows you to discover the places where no fewer than six Nobel Prize winners lived: Marie Curie, physics then chemistry, and Pierre Curie, physics with his wife, Frédéric and Irène Joliot-Curie, together for chemistry, Sully Prudhomme, literature, and Luc Montagnier, medicine.
Banks of the Seine and Sénart Forest
7.81 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Draveil (Essonne)
An easy hike that alternates between the Forest of Sénart, the banks of the Seine and some beautiful estates such as the Ermitage de Sénart, where Nadar lived, and the Parc du Grand Veneur in Soisy-sur-Seine.Please note the opening hours of the public garden. In addition, the park is closed during storms.
From Parc de Sceaux to Meudon Forest via Parc de la Vallée aux Loups
10.14 mi
+591 ft
-486 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A varied hike starting from Parc de Sceaux, passing through Parc de la Vallée aux Loups, the house of Chateaubriand, the garden cities of Plessis-Robinson with its allotments and river, which runs at the foot of the buildings. The hike ends with a walk through the forest of Meudon.
Tours and detours in Massy
5.90 mi
+148 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
Follow in the footsteps of historian Fustel de Coulanges and discover a city where large housing estates, business districts and detached houses coexist, where wide avenues alternate with urban paths and malls, and where ponds and green spaces are scattered throughout.
In the Forest of Sénart
8.64 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgeron (Essonne)
A forest route that alternates between wide paths under tall trees and winding trails in the undergrowth that require a good sense of direction. At the end of the route, a beautiful isolated pond is a great place to stop.
From Parc de Sceaux to Robinson
4.38 mi
+312 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A route between two RER B stations, most of which takes place within Parc de Sceaux, exploring its gardens and views, its water features and its lesser-known corners.
Parks and gardens along the Yerres
9.59 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crosne (Essonne)
This walk starts in Crosne, goes through the Grange Forest and then through the town of Yerres before reaching Park Caillebotte where the painter lived. The walk goes along the Yerres River and finishes by going alongside the communal gardens in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
Short circular of Rocher de Saulx
3.19 mi
+233 ft
-253 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saulx-les-Chartreux (Essonne)
Tour du Rocher de Saulx, a forest home to interesting flora and fauna to discover along the way.
In the footsteps of the T12
14.28 mi
+276 ft
-299 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This hike follows the route of the T12 tram-train, connecting Massy-Palaiseau to Évry-Courcouronnes, and allows you to discover a varied landscape combining urban areas, natural spaces and neighbourhoods undergoing rapid change. The route takes you along the greenway that runs alongside the T12, between Épinay-sur-Orge station and the Évry-Courcouronnes terminus, offering a pleasant and safe section for pedestrians and cyclists. This walk offers an immersion in the areas served by this new line, with opportunities to stop at the various stations to fully enjoy the local heritage and green spaces.
From Massy to Saint-Cyr-l'École via the Bièvre Valley
15.09 mi
+476 ft
-233 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
Second stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, from Massy to Saint-Cyr l'École, behind Versailles.This stage, more bucolic than the previous one, consists of continuing up the Bièvre river in its valley, where it is almost entirely in the open air. Arriving near its source in Guyancourt, the GR® leaves the valley and continues towards Saint-Cyr-l'École.
The Russian Cemetery, the Bois des Trous, the Donjon de Ste-Geneviève-des-Bois
3.90 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne) (Essonne)
This route, which is half urban and half forest, focuses on footpaths. Along the way, you can visit the Russian cemetery (no dogs allowed), see an elephant, cross the Bois des Trous, admire the majestic keep and its flower beds, and be sure to visit the miraculous cave of Sainte Geneviève... An easy walk and a good time guaranteed.
The secrets of Parc de Sceaux
5.43 mi
+164 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sceaux (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
Through the Parc de Sceaux, the castle and pavilions, ponds, gardens and more secret places.
The waterfalls are reopening after renovation. (August 2021)
Moderator's warning (April 2021): between the points (1) and (2), the waterfalls are under construction and the area is closed to the public. Reach the Bassin de l'Octogone via the Plaine de l'Orangerie and the alley that extends from it, then descend a large staircase on the right and follow a gravel path.
From Parc de Sceaux to the Bièvre Valley
13.52 mi
+702 ft
-715 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
This hike crosses Parc de Sceaux and the Verrières National Forest, then continues along the Bièvre, whose valley has been developed with numerous sports and leisure facilities. The presence of so many green spaces is surprising in an otherwise highly urbanised region.
Échappée Belle and Coulée Douce in the south of the Hauts-de-Seine
15.90 mi
+518 ft
-495 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
The heritage of southern Paris in a few turns of the wheel!This tour starts at Bourg-la-Reine station and takes you on a journey of discovery through the heritage treasures of the Hauts-de-Seine. Head to the old centres of Bagneux, Châtillon, Malakoff and Vanves to discover the soul of southern Paris.
From Haut Pileu to Île Saint-Amour
5.12 mi
+387 ft
-397 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
This route, comprising two circular loops starting from Palaiseau station, invites you not only to lose yourself deliberately in the many alleys and paths criss-crossing Palaiseau, but also to discover its unspoilt, natural side: watercourses, farmhouses, hedgerows, streams, and so on.
From the Yvette Valley to the Saclay Plateau
7.08 mi
+315 ft
-335 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
A hike from station to station that alternates between urban and forest passages. From the Yvette valley, we climb up to the Saclay plateau, where the university campus is constantly expanding. At the start of the descent, we visit an old sandstone quarry that has been converted into a climbing school.
From Palaiseau to Le Guichet via Vauhallan Abbey
6.26 mi
+381 ft
-404 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
A walk from station to station that climbs up to the Saclay plateau, offering a striking contrast between the cultivated fields criss-crossed with drainage ditches and the ever-expanding university campus. A varied route with its share of ascents and descents.
Grand tour de la Forêt de Verrières
7.95 mi
+676 ft
-646 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Verrières-le-Buisson (Essonne)
A beautiful, challenging hike with elevation gain, along trails and paths, away from the main forest roads. A good training route.
Be careful, this is a complex route that is relatively difficult to navigate.
If you are quiet enough, you may come across deer.
This route is best in summer (or all year round if you don't mind water and mud).
Circular route via the Forêt de la Grange, the Réveillon and Yerres valleys
13.00 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Limeil-Brévannes (Val-de-Marne)
This walk starts at the “La Végétale” station on Cable Car 1, crosses the Forêt de la Grange via the Château du Maréchal de Saxe and the Étoile de Bellevue, then follows the Végétale to Villecresnes, before following the courses of the Réveillon and the Yerres to reach Caillebotte Park, where the painter lived. The walk continues with the ascent of Mont-Griffon, the highest point in the area, before returning.
The Tower of Montlhéry and the Basilica of Longpont
6.53 mi
+358 ft
-387 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A hike that alternates between pleasant paths along the water's edge and urban passages. The Tower of Montlhéry, which offers a beautiful panorama, and the Basilica of Longpont, the destinations of this hike, are beautiful reminders of the Middle Ages in Île-de-France.
The Arboretum de la Vallée aux Loups
1.77 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Châtenay-Malabry (Hauts-de-Seine)
For tree and garden enthusiasts, a refreshing change of scenery just a stone’s throw from Paris! The arboretum features a vast number of species and a wide variety of landscapes. An enchanting detour via Île Verte completes the picture.
From Villejuif to Pont Neuf
6.32 mi
+69 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villejuif (Val-de-Marne)
This urban route will allow you to discover a small corner of the suburbs, cross the Bicêtre Hospital and end up at the Seine after passing through Parc Montsouris and the Jardin du Luxembourg, then a few old districts of Paris.
Paths and routes between Villejuif and Vitry
3.10 mi
+154 ft
-164 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Villejuif (Val-de-Marne)
This urban walk will allow you to discover some of the footpaths and pedestrian routes that wind through these two neighbouring districts of Vitry-sur-Seine and Villejuif.
From Créteil to Maisons-Alfort via the lake and the Juliottes neighbourhood
4.56 mi
+46 ft
-16 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
An urban route starting along Lake Créteil from its southern tip to its northern tip, set amongst lawns and reed beds. You then cross, via footpaths, the ‘Du Chou et des Épis’ neighbourhood, with its cylindrical tower blocks featuring original designs, and the University district. The end of the route takes you to Maisons-Alfort via the Juliottes neighbourhood.
Longpont-sur-Orge and its basilica
4.90 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A short, varied and easy hike. Streams, meadows, forests, housing estates and fields, and of course the basilica of Longpont, are the ingredients of this walk just a few kilometres from Paris.
In the footsteps of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Montlhéry
6.77 mi
+400 ft
-407 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
In 1465, Louis XI and Charles the Bold clashed at Montlhéry. This hike takes you to some of the historic sites in Essonne that witnessed this confrontation (Leuville, Montlhéry Castle, the battlefield, etc.). The return route takes you via Longpont Basilica.
Villagexpo circular in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
1.88 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A route, ideal for lockdown, along the footpaths of Villagexpo and the Allée de la Bouloie in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, within a one-kilometre radius of the Villagexpo, Genêts and Fontaine de l’Orme neighbourhoods.
From Robinson to Meudon via the Coulée Verte and the Sentier du Panorama
5.02 mi
+315 ft
-381 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sceaux (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short but very varied walk, featuring a succession of urban sections, a stretch of green corridor, a path offering a few sweeping views and a brief crossing of the Meudon Forest.
New urban planning, walk along the banks and through wooded parks in Plessis-Robinson
4.49 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sceaux (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
Discover "New Urbanism", where proximity and diversity are key, and the commune of Le Plessis-Robinson is a typical example. The Promenade des Berges has the feel of a "little Venice in the Hauts-de-Seine" and the four wooded parks you pass through add an undeniable touch of greenery to this urban route.
A nature walk through the ‘island towns’: from Créteil to Bonneuil-sur-Marne
Local authority
5.53 mi
+131 ft
-115 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
From Fontenay to Clamart via the greenway, parks and woods
5.79 mi
+331 ft
-318 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontenay-aux-Roses (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route that runs partly through public parks or woods, away from traffic! Each park has its own identity, and the town centres of Châtillon and Clamart add their own heritage touch.
A river, an aqueduct and a few parks between Arcueil and Fontenay
3.59 mi
+226 ft
-174 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cachan (Val-de-Marne)
Starting from Arcueil-Cachan station, you cross two parks and a bamboo grove, and walk along the Bièvre river and then the Loing and Lunain aqueduct. The route then crosses Bagneux and Parc François Mitterrand to return to Fontenay-aux-Roses station, the start and end of this long circular route through the inner suburbs of Paris.
Between Coulée Verte, urban area and Verrières Forest.
9.72 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
1h 27
Moderate
Departure from Fontenay-aux-Roses (Hauts-de-Seine)
This is a very pleasant cycling route as most of it is on cycle paths. In autumn, the colours are magnificent.The few climbs in the first part are manageable for average cyclists on this route, which is one of the least difficult ways to reach the Verrières Forest by bike. It is also a reasonable length for those who cycle less frequently, but the route through the forest can easily be extended.
A thousand and one activities by the water: from Créteil to Alfortville
9.30 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
Via the Coulée Verte towards the Chevreuse Valley
26.57 mi
+991 ft
-981 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Fontenay-aux-Roses (Hauts-de-Seine)
This route follows various types of paths: cycle paths, paths or trails suitable for cycling, streets and departmental roads.The landscapes vary between Coulée Verte, Vallée de l'Yvette (Basse-Vallée de Chevreuse), Saclay plateau and Bois de Verrières.Two hills of one to two kilometres make this approximately 40 km route "moderately difficult"; it therefore requires a minimum level of cycling experience.
The painted walls of Vitry-sur-Seine
5.12 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vitry-sur-Seine (Val-de-Marne)
Sometimes described as the French capital of street art, Vitry-sur-Seine boasts an impressive density and diversity of street art! This urban route from station to station allows you to discover a good number of these works, though it makes no claim to be exhaustive. A walk to be undertaken with your eyes wide open and your head turning in all directions!
Remarkable trees of the royal hunts of Sénart
12.37 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Évry (Essonne) (Essonne)
Some of these trees have probably seen the royal hunting parties pass by! This hike is partly like a treasure hunt. The remarkable trees are usually located a few dozen metres from the forest paths and require a little effort to discover. But the beauty of these specimens quickly makes you forget the difficulties. The route is further enhanced by passing close to two 18th-century castles.
From Etiolles to Port aux Cerises along the banks of the Seine
12.76 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Étiolles (Essonne)
Circular starting from the Coudray roundabout in Etiolles. Descend the Seine to the Port aux Cerises leisure centre in Draveil, passing by the Lac des Docks and the Ris-Orangis eco-neighbourhood, the Port aux Malades, the Port aux Dames and the Fosse aux Carpes. The return journey takes you through the Paris-Jardins neighbourhood of Draveil, the Sénart Forest and the Grand Veneur park in Soisy-sur-Seine.
Bonneuil-sur-Marne through the eyes of graffiti artists
1.51 mi
+33 ft
-7 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
The Verrières-le-Buisson Forest
3.97 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Châtenay-Malabry (Hauts-de-Seine)
Short, easy hike in the Verrières-le-Buisson Forest.
Almost like a treasure hunt in the west of Fontenay-aux-Roses
3.80 mi
+289 ft
-259 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fontenay-aux-Roses (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Fontenay-aux-Roses municipal archives have currently set up 32 historical markers focusing on people or places linked to the town. This urban route invites you to seek out these markers located in the western part of the town, whilst discovering the town’s various neighbourhoods.
It will be complemented by a route through the eastern part of the town.
This route can be done by bike, though it is best done in the opposite direction due to the slopes.
Almost like a treasure hunt in the east of Fontenay-aux-Roses
4.39 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontenay-aux-Roses (Hauts-de-Seine)
The Fontenay-aux-Roses municipal archives have installed 32 historical markers relating to people or places connected with the town. This urban walk allows you to explore different neighbourhoods of the town by seeking out all the historical markers in the eastern and lower parts of the town. Another walk describes the route taking in the markers located in the western and upper parts of the town.
At the confluence of the Seine and the Marne
3.88 mi
+20 ft
-52 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
A short walk that takes us to the point where the two main rivers of the Île-de-France region meet, two kilometres east of Paris. Numerous bridges, a dam and a lock on the Marne, a towpath and industrial heritage form the backdrop to this urban route.
Between Leuville-sur-Orge and Brétigny-sur-Orge
6.14 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Leuville-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A few kilometres from Paris, this refreshing hike takes you through the village of Leuville-sur-Orge, along a path that runs alongside the Orge river, and to the Carouge basin in Brétigny-sur-Orge.
Marne loop from Saint-Maur to Joinville
8.41 mi
+72 ft
-26 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
The commune of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés lies entirely within a bend in the Marne. This walk, from station to station, follows almost the entire length of this bend. It can be enjoyed in all seasons and showcases the river and its islands, the residential neighbourhoods along its banks and Charles Trénet, who lived here for part of his life.
From Corbeil to Ballancourt via Villeroy Park and the Fontenay Marshes
12.46 mi
+354 ft
-302 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
A walk from station to station starting in Vieux Corbeil (large mills, cathedral). After following the Seine, the route climbs before descending to Moulin Galant, then follows the Essonne. The walk concludes with a stroll through Villeroy Park, set in a wooded landscape, followed by an exploration of the Fonteanay Marshes and their birdwatching hides.
Following the Essonne
97.78 mi
+3,153 ft
-3,136 ft
10 days
Moderate
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
Named after Acionna, the Gallo-Roman goddess of rivers, the Essonne flows through the north of the Loiret department and the south of the Île-de-France region. The first five stages follow its course downstream, while the last four follow it upstream. These nine stages are accessible by train. One stage, which is not accessible by train, forms a circular route upstream. The route alternates between paths along the river, passages through woods and those across cultivated plateaus.
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.
From Saint-Maur to Créteil via a branch of the Marne and the tip of the lake
5.16 mi
+92 ft
-102 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
After a few passages and alleys in Saint-Maur, the lock and the Créteil bridge, you walk along a small branch of the Marne and stroll through the residential Ile Brise Pain. After crossing the Mont-Mesly district of Créteil, with its large, airy housing estates, you arrive at the tip of the lake, which is decorated with several water jets.