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Samoreau walks
Rocher de Samoreau, Fours du Roy and banks of the Seine
Visorando Member 
7.75 mi
+541 ft
-551 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Samoreau (Seine-et-Marne)
A rural hike that alternates between old villages, former quarries, forest and the banks of the Seine. The road that was previously used for the return journey has changed from a private road to a public road and is no longer suitable for walking, hence a significant change to the route.
Discover the islands of Samois-sur-Seine by canoe
Visorando Member 5.39 mi
+3 ft
-0 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Samoreau (Seine-et-Marne)
This route offers a circular trip on the Seine by canoe or kayak in the south of Seine-et-Marne. It is an easy route and allows you to discover the grand bourgeois mansions typical of the Val de Seine in the Norman style, the two islands of Samois-sur-Seine with their heritage steeped in history (an ancient Gallo-Roman bridge, an old station standing alone on Île aux Barbiers, etc.) and then the romantic and peaceful banks of the Seine at Samois, with their old houses built from local stone.
From Fontainebleau to Milly-la-Forêt through the forest.
Visorando Member 
17.60 mi
+794 ft
-823 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-seventh stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting Fontainebleau-Avon station to Milly-la-Forêt, after crossing the forests of Fontainebleau and Trois Pignons due west, via Arbonne-la-Forêt between the two massifs. This stage requires an overnight stay in Milly-la-Forêt or the surrounding area before reaching Ballancourt the next day. There are a few hotels and guesthouses available in the vicinity.
Circular Dénécourt around Fontainebleau-Avon
Visorando Member 8.80 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
Circular route along the Dénécourt trails, accessible by train. Visit to the Roche Éponge and the fountains. Beautiful views from the Dénécourt Tower and the two vantage points at Rocher Cassepot. A circular walk through the fascinating rocks of Mont Ussy. Enjoy the forest, walk amongst the rocks, and take in varied landscapes; a change of scenery just a stone’s throw from the city. An easy walk, almost entirely under the trees, on marked trails.
Fontainebleau forest: Croix du Calvaire, Denecourt Tower and Sponge Rock
Visorando Member 
4.53 mi
+351 ft
-341 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
It is a short, relatively easy circuit exploring some curiosities of the forest of Fontainebleau around the Avon SNCF train station, namely the views over the Croix du Calvaire, the Sponge Rock, Denecourt Tower and fountains. One could also call it the fountain circuit.
From station to station, from Fontainebleau to Bois-le-Roi
Visorando Member 
9.83 mi
+627 ft
-607 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy route on marked paths, passing several interesting points of interest: monuments, Roche Éponge, springs, Tour Dénécourt, Mares Froideau, Rocher Cassepot, Rocher Saint-Germain, Grotte aux Cristaux, Mare à Piat, Butte Saint-Louis and Petit Mont. Most of the route is in the shade, with beautiful trees.
From Fontainebleau (train station) to Montigny-sur-Loing (train station) in a short day
Visorando Member 
9.12 mi
+449 ft
-433 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
A succession of beautiful, long, shaded and sunny paths between two rocky outcrops. Discover the natural diversity of the Fontainebleau Massif with minimal road crossings.
From Fontainebleau to Fontaine-le-Port via the Denecourt Tower
Visorando Member 
7.66 mi
+236 ft
-322 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Avon (Seine-et-Marne)
From one fountain to another... The first half of this hike from station to station takes you through the Forest of Fontainebleau, with its boulders, several fountains, the Roche Éponge and the Tour Dencourt, which offers a panoramic view. Then you follow the Seine, first to Samois with its numerous barges, then along the edge of the forest.
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Fontainebleau-Avon via the Rocher Saint-Germain
Visorando Member 
10.16 mi
+364 ft
-404 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike accessible by train, which drops you off in the middle of the forest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). The route mainly follows the Denecourt-Colinet trails, nicknamed the “blue trails” due to the colour of their markings. The path winds through the undergrowth, far from the wide forest lanes, and twists and turns amongst the rocks. At Rocher Cassepot, there are two beautiful spots offering sweeping panoramic views. The end of the hike takes you past several fountains.
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Bois-le-Roi following the blue trails.
Visorando Member 
7.02 mi
+325 ft
-351 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike is accessible by train, which drops you off in the middle of the forest (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). The route mainly follows the Denecourt-Colinet trails, nicknamed "blue trails" because of the colour of their markings. It winds through the undergrowth, far from the wide forest paths, and on several sections, it twists and turns among the rocks.
Station to station in the Forest of Fontainebleau: fountains and scenery
Visorando Member 
14.69 mi
+653 ft
-686 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular walk in the northern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau. It passes several viewpoints, ponds and “fountains”.
Station to Station: viewpoints in the Forest of Fontainebleau
Visorando Member 
14.68 mi
+709 ft
-722 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route through the Forest of Fontainebleau, starting from the SNCF stop in the forest and ending at Bois-le-Roi station. Viewpoints from Rocher Cassepot, Rocher Saint-Germain, Mare aux Sangliers perched on a plateau, Rochers d’Apremont, and Camp de Chailly. Beautiful trees, lovely landscapes, interesting rocks, rock shelters/bivouacs, natural tunnels, and a lovely day out in the countryside.
Station to station in the Forest of Fontainebleau: ponds and boulders
Visorando Member 14.82 mi
+869 ft
-912 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Long but very nice hike station to station in the Forest of Fontainebleau. It goes through several viewpoints, ponds, little known corners, stunning scenery.
Mont Ussy, Rocher Cassepot and Tour Denecourt
Visorando Member 
9.33 mi
+463 ft
-446 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
The best of the Denecourt-Colinet trails nos. 1, 2 and 3 in a day's hike! The Croix d'Augas, the rocks of Mont Ussy, the Solle racecourse, the Rocher Cassepot, the Denecourt Tower, the Circuit des Fontaines, and return via the beautiful viewpoint of the Croix du Calvaire.
N.B. As is often the case with the Denecourt-Colinet trails, the automatic calculation underestimates the twists and turns in the rocks: allow for 17 km and 250 m of elevation gain, or 5 hours.
From Thomery to Fontaine-le-Port via the Tour Denecourt and the Rocher de Samois
Visorando Member 
11.25 mi
+515 ft
-650 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station in the eastern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau. The route alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through the forest. You climb two hills topped by a tower dating from the late 19th century, the summit of one of which offers a sweeping panorama.
The Château de By and the grape walls of Thomery
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike, which begins and ends in the forest of Fontainebleau, takes us on a journey to discover the painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) and the château where she lived and set up her studio. We then stroll among the old vine walls that made Thomery famous in its day. A footpath offers the opportunity for a picturesque walk along the banks of the Seine.
Le Rocher d'Avon, Le Petit Mont Chauvet and Le Rocher de Bouligny
Visorando Member 
9.97 mi
+525 ft
-551 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike in areas of the Fontainebleau Forest that are not among the most frequented. The forest trail alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through rocky outcrops and vegetation. There are a few points offering extensive views of the forest and the town of Fontainebleau and its castle.
On the corniche and along the banks of the Seine from Champagne-sur-Seine
Visorando Member 
6.11 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A loop offering beautiful views of the Seine and its valley! After an initial section in the forest, the trail follows a pleasant path along the riverbank, offering superb panoramic views. The hike ends on the banks of the Seine, with a picturesque passage on the small island of Basses Godernes.
From Champagne-sur-Seine to Bourron-Marlotte via the Restant du Long Rocher
Visorando Member 
12.28 mi
+781 ft
-712 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Champagne-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, mainly through a section of the Fontainebleau Forest that is not among the most frequented. The forest route alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through rocky terrain. Before that, the crossing of Thomery offers beautiful heritage sites, including its grape walls and some beautiful views of the Seine.
Route of the 11 ponds in the Forest of Fontainebleau
Visorando Member 
18.42 mi
+719 ft
-764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover eleven ponds as you explore many iconic locations in the Forest of Fontainebleau: Gros Fouteau, Hauteurs de la Vallée de la Solle, Mare aux Ligueurs, Mare aux Bouleaux, Fontaine Sanguinède, Croix du Gand Veneur, Chaos d'Apremont, Mare aux Sangliers, Rocher Cuvier Chatillon, Mare aux Canards, à Dagneau, à Piat, Longues vallées, Rocher Canon, Mare aux Evées, aux Cerfs, Plaine de Bois-le-Roi, de Samois, Mare du Marchais, Samois-sur-Seine, Île du Berceau, la Tour Denecourt.
From Maintenon to the Mare aux Fées
Visorando Member 
8.55 mi
+531 ft
-525 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Depart from the Maison Forestière de Maintenon for a 16 km walk.
A great tour of the east of Fontainebleau Forest.
Visorando Member 
13.35 mi
+912 ft
-899 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This quite long route allows you to discover exceptional sites such as the Rempart du Restant du Long Rocher ('the rampart of the remainder of Long Rock'), Béatrix Cave and Carrosse Rock. You will also go past magnificent viewpoints, rarely visited walkways and some beautiful ponds, typical of the forest.
Moret-sur-Loing par Loing et Seine au départ de Saint-Mammès
Visorando Member 6.98 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Visit the medieval town of Moret-sur-Loing coming from Saint-Mammès along the banks of the Loing. Return along the banks of the Seine. Check the opening hours of the Pont Loup museum.
Please note: on Sunday mornings, there is a market in the car park.
The route has been significantly modified to take into account various passages that have become unusable by pedestrians and to avoid walking along the railway line on the way back, without walking too much on tarmac.
The charm of the southern part of the Fontainebleau Forest
Visorando Member 
8.72 mi
+682 ft
-623 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
A day's hike to enjoy the charm of the southern part of the Forest of Fontainebleau, combining rocky trails, beautiful woodland paths and the historical interest of villages and small towns (Bourron-Marlotte, Veneux-les-Sablons).
From Moret-sur-Loing to Fontainebleau through the forest
Visorando Member 
17.27 mi
+640 ft
-617 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-sixth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting the Moret-Veneux-les-Sablons and Fontainebleau-Avon stations through the Fontainebleau Forest, bypassing the town of Fontainebleau. During this crossing of the forest, we will walk along wide shaded paths, steep trails through sandstone blocks, and a few interesting viewpoints.
From Moret-sur-Loing to Fontainebleau
Visorando Member 8.49 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Veneux-les-Sablons (Seine-et-Marne)
Hike in the Forest of Fontainebleau, with no difficulty except for a short steep climb, away from the busy paths and perfectly marked from start to finish.