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Louette and Chalouette in Chalo-Saint-Mars
Visorando Member
15.66 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,030 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Chalo-Saint-Mars (Essonne)
The route follows paths across plateaus, through forests and wetlands in the valley, along the Louette and Chalouette routes,the GRP® du Hurepoix, the platform of the former Saint-Hilaire SNCF railway line andthe GR®111. Contrast between the wide open spaces of the plateaus and the wetlands of the valley. Admire the avenue of cedars and sequoias, which are over 300 years old.
Medieval walk in Étampes
2.96 mi
+72 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
A former fortified royal town, Étampes boasts a superb heritage that this short urban walk invites you to discover, notably featuring four magnificent Gothic churches, including the Church of Saint-Martin with its bell tower leaning like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The Juine Hills starting from Saint-Martin-d'Étampes
8.12 mi
+472 ft
-466 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
This hike takes place mainly on the slopes of both banks of the Juine, with most of the route between fields and through woodland. Shortly before the end, you walk leisurely in the shade along the Juine and the Juineteau.
Louette and Chalouette between Étampes and Saint-Hilaire
9.51 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
After visiting the superb Saint-Martin Church with its leaning bell tower, you walk along the Chalouette and then along the hillsides on its right bank. Passing through the villages of Chalo-Saint-Mars and Saint-Hilaire adds some beautiful touches of heritage. The return journey is mainly along a greenway, close to the Louette.
La Forêt-le-Roi circular
7.34 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Forêt-le-Roi (Essonne)
On the border between Hurepoix and Beauce, this circular route alternates between paths through fields and woodland. Along the way, you will pass two villages with old churches and beautiful houses.
The heights and rivers of Étampes
5.00 mi
+236 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
This walk from station to station allows you to discover the heights of Étampes, with a beautiful view of the town, and to hike in the pleasant setting of the Louette and Chalouette valleys.
You can continue this hike by returning to the starting station (an additional 1.8 km) and take the opportunity to visit this small town, which is well worth a visit.
From Étampes to Étréchy through fields, woods and rocks
7.68 mi
+397 ft
-456 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
A hike that takes place on the slopes of the left bank of the Juine and on the plateau between the fields. The path through the Étréchy forest, between the boulders, is very pleasant.
Brières-les-Scellés - Étrechy circular route through fields and woods
7.03 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brières-les-Scellés (Essonne)
A beautiful hike through fields and woods, with no tarmac roads or houses (or almost none). Varied landscapes, valley, woods, forest, rocks, horse stud farm, pine forest, with lovely picnic spots. A great breath of fresh air!
The Templar Church of Moulineux and the Sainte-Apolline spring
5.61 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chalou-Moulineux (Essonne)
Starting from the headquarters of a former Templar commandery, this loop trail takes you to the source of the Chalouette River. The route is mostly cool and shaded, offering a glimpse of a rich heritage.
Short circular loops around Morigny-Champigny
4.99 mi
+384 ft
-377 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Morigny-Champigny (Essonne)
A sort of roller coaster, minus the thrills, with ups and downs through woods and fields. At the end of the route, the village of Morigny-Champigny offers a pretty wooded park, a small castle and the church of an ancient abbey.
La Garenne de Villemartin and the polisher of Notre-Dame des Prés
7.55 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morigny-Champigny (Essonne)
A circular route that alternates between ascents and descents in the undergrowth, crossing a cultivated plateau and walking through a residential area. A detour allows you to visit a Neolithic polisher.
Beauce or Hurepoix
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.74 mi
+243 ft
-259 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Granges-le-Roi (Essonne)
40 km from Paris, an unexpected valley. It marks the transition from the Beauceron plateau to the Paris Basin: this is the Hurepoix.
Between the Juine and the Marette
5.71 mi
+269 ft
-243 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saclas (Essonne)
After a course of barely 5 kilometres, the Marette flows into the Juine near the charming little lake of Saclas. This hike offers a route through the wooded valleys of these two rivers and across the cultivated plateau that overlooks them.
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
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 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 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 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.
Roinville-sous-Dourdan
4.35 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Roinville (Essonne) (Essonne)
A short route to discover the village and the surrounding countryside, for nature lovers.
Along the way, there are several beautiful viewpoints along the Orge river and a final stop at the Chateaupers farm.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
21.04 mi
+640 ft
-476 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
This stage is the last of the GR®1 and is over 30 km long. It crosses the western part of the Rambouillet Forest. The entire stage is through forest, except for the crossing of Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines. The route connects two towns with a rich history: Dourdan and Rambouillet. There are many straight lines on this route, which is mainly flat. There are a few notable ponds at the end of the route, such as the Étang de la Tour and the Étang d'Or.
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 slopes of the Éclimont
6.93 mi
+525 ft
-515 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Abbéville-la-Rivière (Essonne)
A hike where the paths between the fields of the Beauceron plateau alternate with the woods that cover the slopes of the Éclimont valley.
Dry grasslands and wetlands in the Éclimont valley
2.89 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Abbéville-la-Rivière (Essonne)
A short hike with contrasting landscapes. After walking across the Beauce plateau, you will discover dry grasslands dotted with small rocks. You will then walk through the Éclimont valley and its wetlands.
The Dourdan via Ouye abbey
8.40 mi
+528 ft
-551 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A lovely woodland walk with a cultural touch.
Following the Orge from Dourdan to Saint-Chéron
9.18 mi
+407 ft
-554 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station in the upper Orge valley, following the river. Discover the rich heritage of Dourdan town centre (fortified castle, 12th-13th century church, wash houses, etc.) as well as beautiful churches along the way.
Following the Orge
80.26 mi
+3,734 ft
-3,868 ft
10 days
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
The Orge river flows through the Essonne department, first from west to east and then diagonally from south-west to north-east. This route follows the valley as closely as possible, where it is accessible by train. The route alternates between paths along the river, including a promenade in the downstream section, passages through the undergrowth, residential areas and urban routes.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
13.31 mi
+440 ft
-318 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, crossing the Dourdan Forest, the Bois de Saint-Benoît, the Bois de Pinceloup and the southern part of the Rambouillet Forest. Several lakes adorn the route and the church of Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines adds a superb touch of heritage.
Forests of Saint-Arnoult and Dourdan via Sainte-Mesme
12.61 mi
+538 ft
-551 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
Discover Dourdan and its national forest.
The Orge Valley between the source and Dourdan
13.73 mi
+381 ft
-374 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A long walk through forests, ponds and the banks of the Orge river, passing through the beautiful villages of Sainte-Mesme and Saint-Martin de Bréthancourt. Includes a visit to Dourdan, which you cross via parks and walking trails along the Orge river or the old fortifications, avoiding the suburbs and their buildings.
In the Dourdan forest at the start of Les Fontaines Bouillantes
5.06 mi
+190 ft
-197 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
An easy walk to discover ponds, a beautiful lightning-struck tree and a beautiful viewpoint, all in the Dourdan National Forest, so the route is well shaded. The ground may be muddy in places in wet weather.
Around the Abbey of L'Ouÿe
7.24 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
The undergrowth is dotted with flowers in March and April and there are remarkable trees all along the route.
Along the River Orge around Sainte-Mesme
4.81 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Mesme (Yvelines)
A mostly shaded circular route that takes you through woodland and open countryside, where you’ll encounter charming Limousin cows, before following the course of the Orge river, crossing a small ford (or a footbridge).
At the sources of the Orge and in the Dourdan Forest
9.10 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Mesme (Yvelines)
The first part of the route follows the upper reaches of the Orge river in a very bucolic setting. The second part is on a cultivated plateau with extensive views. The end of the route is in the forest, with beautiful trees here and there.
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