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Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne) walks
Following the Orge from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois to Athis-Mons
Visorando Member
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Ville du Bois, Nozay, Rocher de Saulx, Villejust
17.19 mi
+899 ft
-879 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Longpont-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A circular route of nearly 30 km, to be done by mountain bike (or on foot). The route is varied, featuring paths, woodland, open countryside, pebbles, sand, hills and descents: everything you need for a great time!
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.
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.
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.
Urban walk on the Coteaux d’Athis-Mons
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.
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