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Petit Morin (le) walks
The Abbaye du Reclus via Bannay and Belin
Visorando Member
6.36 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Talus-Saint-Prix (Marne)
This is a short hike with lots to discover: the Abbaye du Reclus, the Château de Belin and the Reclus dolmen. You will hike through woods and pastures where cows graze. There are no particular difficulties, but avoid this hike in wet weather.
Jouarre Abbey and the Dhuis Aqueduct
7.53 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Rich in heritage, Jouarre is a commune overlooking the Petit Morin shortly before it joins the Marne. This hike, which alternates between cultivated fields and woods, runs alongside the Etang de Péreuse and then offers a route with little elevation gain on the embankment of the underground Dhuis aqueduct. There are beautiful views of the Marne and Petit Morin valleys.
Jouarre Abbey and the banks of the Marne
6.56 mi
+653 ft
-640 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A magnificent church, a Merovingian crypt, a Romanesque abbey and a monastery inhabited by Benedictine nuns. A route that will leave a lasting impression. Admire some beautiful views of the Marne Valley and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin circuit via Biercy and Vanry
7.07 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the landscapes of Seine-et-Marne and walk through the Petit Morin Valley. A pleasant hike through countryside and woods, passing through several remarkable villages.
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin is well worth a visit.
The hillsides of Jouarre and Biercy
8.68 mi
+354 ft
-371 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike on both sides of the Petit Morin valley, shortly before it joins the Marne. Varied landscapes in a region rich in heritage. A generally bucolic and peaceful setting.
Les Hauts de Verdelot
7.47 mi
+492 ft
-502 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verdelot (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike in a bucolic setting with varied landscapes. We start by climbing above the Petit Morin Valley and end the hike with a pleasant walk along this pretty river.
The Priory of Verdelot circular route from Bellot
7.45 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route with varied landscapes, including woods, meadows and cultivated plateaus. There are some very pretty villages and beautiful churches to see along the way.
L'Emprunt walking trail
4.16 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Trétoire (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you along the route of the old railway line that used to run eastwards. Now disused and dismantled, the track is used as a hiking trail. Part of this walk also follows in the footsteps of the First World War in the Petit Morin valley.
Petit Morin Valley - Montolivet and the Moulin de l'Oie
8.11 mi
+318 ft
-289 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montolivet (Seine-et-Marne)
A bucolic hike where paths through fields and woods alternate with small roads with very little traffic.
The Saint-Gond Marshes
5.41 mi
+125 ft
-112 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oyes (Marne)
This hike allows you to explore a natural environment that is generally difficult to access, thanks to a well-maintained path between wet meadows and some beautiful viewpoints. A "nature" hike where the former Abbey of Saint-Gond adds a touch of heritage.
The Moulin de Coton circular loop from Orly-sur-Morin
9.45 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orly-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route on both banks of the Petit Morin. On the way there, you climb up to the plateau on the right bank and walk through meadows, woods and cultivated fields. On the way back, you follow the Petit Morin on its left bank, often along the edge of the woods. Two churches, a wash house and an old mill are worth seeing along the way.
Around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
12.84 mi
+689 ft
-676 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk that takes us from the millstone quarries to Jouarre Abbey via the Brie plain and the Dhuis aqueduct.
Views of Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin
Association / Club / Walk leader6.18 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
In the rural setting of the Petit Morin valley, discover the whimsical and literary world of the artists who brought this village to life.
La Ferme de la Grâce and Courbetaux
5.76 mi
+308 ft
-335 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Montmirail (Marne)
A short hike around the town of Montmirail. You will have the opportunity to discover the heritage of the surrounding area and the castle, which is an integral part of the town. This is a walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
The Bois de la Barre and the banks of the Marne
7.75 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike that will introduce you to millstone extraction around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the banks of the Marne.
Woods and countryside around Villeneuve-sur-Bellot
6.85 mi
+446 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike that climbs to the heights of the left bank of the Petit Morin before following the river. Along the way, there are two beautiful old churches. In the summer or spring sunshine, you will appreciate the shade provided by the many woods you pass through.
Retourneloup and the Saint-Hubert Spring
8.27 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sablonnières (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you along very small roads and paths through fields and woods, climbing up to the plateau on the left bank of the Petit Morin before continuing along the bottom of the valley. The Source Saint-Hubert site is a great place to stop for some shade.
Mécringes - Washhouse Route
4.25 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mécringes (Marne)
A short walk for the whole family, during which you’ll be able to follow the Petit Morin, see the Marne countryside and, above all, enjoy an extraordinary view of Montmirail and its castle, as well as the Champagne vineyards.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers via the Butte de Doue
16.82 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,001 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
A long hike from station to station that takes us from the Petit Morin Valley to the Grand Morin Valley via a hill overlooking the Briard Plateau, offering extensive panoramic views. A route with varied landscapes, including woods, cultivated fields and pastures on the hillsides. Charming streams and beautiful heritage buildings complete the picture.
The hillsides of Boitron
7.31 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boitron (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
This route allows you to explore part of the Petit Morin valley between Boitron and Sablonnière via shaded paths and trails along the riverbank. The heritage of the Brie region is revealed through the villages and hamlets you pass through. "Mezons" or Briard houses built of millstone, with walls jointed with coarse plaster, mills, wash houses, but also through unspoilt and bountiful countryside.
The heritage of Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin and Saint-Ouen-sur-Morin
4.67 mi
+335 ft
-331 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin (Seine-et-Marne)
Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has seen music hall stars, singers and comedians pass through its various cafés and hotels. Saint-Ouen-sur-Morin offers a more noble past with the ruins of La Brosse Castle. This walk will allow you to immerse yourself in life as it once was, imagining the lively parties hosted by the owner of the Auberge de l’Œuf Dur et de l’Amour, or the lives of the village lords and popular traditions. Along the way, nature flourishes in all its splendour, offering travellers a true delight for the senses and the soul.
Little Briard Switzerland
9.25 mi
+1,001 ft
-974 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
Nestled at the bottom of the Petit Morin valley, the villages of Villeneuve-sur-Bellot, Verdelot and Bellot are sheltered beneath the lush, sloping hillsides. Our trail invites you to discover this rural heritage, where some paths seem to come from another world – serene and in harmony with unspoilt nature.
The hills of Le Tillet
11.86 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,073 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
The history of millstone quarrying will accompany us throughout our walk, from the quarrying sites to the port of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, from where millstones were shipped all over the world.
From Jouarre to Nanteuil-sur-Marne
13.65 mi
+873 ft
-1,129 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Our Île-de-France itinerary continues along a verdant route, offering magnificent views along the Marne valley, set against a backdrop of historical and religious heritage.Saint-Colomban, on his journey into exile, favoured the more welcoming valleys; he followed the Marne then headed towards Metz via Reims; he continued his evangelisation through the Meuse valley, from the Rhine to Lake Constance, before setting off again for Italy, crossing the Alpine passes to stop at Bobbio.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers, from Petit Morin to Grand Morin
16.29 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,217 ft
8h 35
Very difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Eighteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Coulommiers stations. This stage, running roughly north-south, begins the crossing of Brie, culminating in the ascent of the Butte de Doue, which dominates the plateau. It also connects the two rivers named Morin, the Petit to the north and the Grand to the south.
Route starting from Jouarre
9.08 mi
+614 ft
-643 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Circular starting from Jouarre, passing through Courcelles-sous-Jouarre, the hamlets of Vanry, Biercy, and Romeny, a Benedictine abbey. In the9th and 10th centuries, the abbey was an important pilgrimage centre within the sphere of influence of Aachen, the capital of the Empire. In the 11th and 12th centuries, a fortified town developed around the monastery, giving rise to the present-day town of Jouarre .
From Isles-lès-Meldeuses to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre via the Dhuys Aqueduct
17.33 mi
+794 ft
-791 ft
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
Seventeenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between the Isles-Armentières-Congis and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre stations in Seine-et-Marne. This stage consists of a climb up the Marne valley, following its southern plateau (foothills of Brie). In addition, for more than half of the route, the GR® follows the route of the Dhuys Aqueduct, ensuring a well-levelled and therefore relatively easy path.
Paths of remembrance from the Great War
168.59 mi
+9,327 ft
-9,308 ft
27 days
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
This list includes several hikes that pay tribute to soldiers of all nationalities who fought in the First World War. More than a century later, certain remnants still bear witness to the appalling conditions in which they lived. In the list, these hikes are classified according to the front line, from north to south and then from west to east.
Petit Morin Valley – From Villeneuve-sur-Bellot to Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin
10.19 mi
+617 ft
-689 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Bellot (Seine-et-Marne)
Along the meandering lower valley of the Petit Morin with its steep slopes, amidst meadows, wetlands, woods and farmland, you pass through several villages and hamlets boasting a fascinating history and heritage. Two detours up onto the heights of the Briard plateau offer a glimpse of the richness of its vast agricultural expanses.
Following the Petit Morin
55.69 mi
+2,769 ft
-2,772 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
Within the Ile-de-France region, the Petit Morin valley is a preserved area with a strong rural and agricultural character. This is not a multi-stage hike per se, but rather a collection of seven routes lasting between 3 and 4 hours, covering the small roads of this charming valley and communal paths where motorised vehicles such as quads and 4x4s are prohibited.