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De Lizy-sur-Ourcq à Crouy-sur-Ourcq par les vallons
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15.61 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,093 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Un itinéraire sportif qui permet de rallier Crouy-sur-Ourcq depuis Lizy-sur-Ourcq en découvrant les vallons des affluents de la rive gauche de l'Ourcq tout en traversant les villages qui les peuplent.
From Lizy-sur-Ourcq to Crouy-sur-Ourcq via the canal and the hillsides of Vendrest
9.55 mi
+387 ft
-377 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Varied landscapes, ranging from woodland to cultivated plains, and a pleasant walk along the Canal de l’Ourcq.
From Lizy-sur-Ourcq to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre via the Marne and its hillsides
10.46 mi
+623 ft
-604 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that takes you from the Pays de l'Ourcq to the Pays Fertois. After following the Ourcq and then the Marne rivers, you climb up past the churches of Tancrou and Jaignes with its polisher. You then follow the Ru de Rutel, climbing between fields, woods and orchards, before descending through the Bois départemental de la Barre and its discovery trail.
Along the Ourcq and the canal from Lizy
Association / Club / Walk leader7.43 mi
+49 ft
-46 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Hike to discover the confluence of the Marne and Ourcq rivers, as well as the canal development works that enabled the growth of inland waterway transport in the Ourcq region. A visit to the Villers-les-Rigault lift station will give you a glimpse into a world that is rapidly disappearing.
The Château de la Trousse and the banks of the Marne
12.10 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike alternates between climbing a cultivated plateau with extensive views and a pleasant walk along the Marne, the Ourcq and finally the Canal de l'Ourcq. There is beautiful heritage along the way, including the Château de la Trousse, the Montsoutin farm and the Church of Tancrou.
From Lizy-sur-Ourq to Changis-sur-Marne via the Ourcq and the woods
7.52 mi
+171 ft
-141 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike starting from Lizy-sur-Ourcq station, green and refreshing in summer as it follows shaded paths along the Ourcq river, then near the Marne, with a passage through the woods, before ending at Changis-sur-Marne station after a walk through the fields.
The bend in the Marne at the confluence with the Ourcq
13.63 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied hike alternating between paths along rivers, through fields and in forests.
The route passes through several pretty villages: Isles-les-Meldeuses, Mary-sur-Marne, Tancrou and Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux. The gently rolling terrain offers beautiful views of the Marne valley and the hillsides that line its meanders.
From Isle-les-Meldeuses to Meaux
12.15 mi
+299 ft
-341 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
Between Isle-les-Meldeuses and Meaux, along the Marne and the Canal de l'Ourcq, discover a corner of Île-de-France that is rich in nature, heritage and symbols. Shady paths, soothing rivers, nature reserve.
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.
The Montceaux Forest and the Ourcq Canal
12.89 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
Varied landscapes, through forests and fields, with a pleasant walk along the Canal de l'Ourcq.
Panoramic view of the Marne between Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux and Ussy-sur-Marne
9.02 mi
+325 ft
-351 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Changis-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
Our route offers the chance to observe the wildlife along the banks of the Marne, and the return journey provides views of the open landscapes of this valley. The route is accessible in winter, though there are a few muddy patches above Sammeron; there is the option to have a picnic at the tables at the river stop.
The Etangs du Grand Voyeux and the Trois Rivières
9.03 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Congis-sur-Thérouanne (Seine-et-Marne)
At the confluence of the Marne, Ourcq and Thérouanne rivers, the ponds and reed beds of the Grand Voyeux regional estate are home to a huge number of birds. The walk begins on the observation path of this protected natural site. It then hops along the River Thérouanne, along the Canal de L'Ourcq and the Canal de la Thérouanne, and ends along the Marne. Water and birds are the main attractions on this route!
The hillsides of the Marne starting from Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux
11.82 mi
+558 ft
-551 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux (Seine-et-Marne)
The Marne valley seen from the four cardinal points around Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux. Alternating forests, a source of coolness, and aerial views of the Omois.
A walk through the woodland of the Montceaux-les-Meaux State Forest
8.64 mi
+302 ft
-331 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Germigny-l'Évêque (Seine-et-Marne)
The route follows paths only, suitable for all walking styles and ideal for Nordic walking. Over 80 per cent of the route is through woodland. The route can be adapted as desired.
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.
In the millstone region around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
7.23 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
This route, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike, allows you to discover what made the millstone merchants of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre so prosperous, with their millstones renowned and exported all over the world. It winds through the former quarrying areas, where numerous information boards provide details. Along the way, you can enjoy views of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the entire Marne valley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Between Marne and Meulières in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
4.75 mi
+420 ft
-410 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
The ‘Between Marne and Meulière’ walk connects the Bois de la Barre with the Bois de la Bergette, which are preserved sites of the former Meulière stone quarries that made La Ferté-sous-Jouarre’s fortune.
In a bend of the Marne
12.93 mi
+584 ft
-587 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike forms a circular loop around a large bend in the Marne river. It passes through La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Chamigny, Sainte-Aulde and Luzancy. The route includes sections along the banks of the Marne and through woods and forests, as well as some beautiful views of the hillsides and the river.
The Marne Valley between the Ourcq Canal and Monceaux forest
12.43 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Trilport (Seine-et-Marne)
Hiking along a bend of the river Marne. The circuit follows along streams in its first part, then crosses part of the Montceaux forest. There are beautiful panoramic vistas at every break in the tree cover.
The lands of Chilperic from Trilport
9.37 mi
+102 ft
-75 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Trilport (Seine-et-Marne)
A varied and easy hike that will take you along the Marne to Poincy, through the former estates of Chilperic, a high-ranking Merovingian dignitary. It continues through Germigny l'Évêque and its château, which was much loved by Bossuet. It ends with a route to Trilport through the woods of Montceaux-les-Meaux, the hunting grounds of Gabrielle d'Estrée.
Around Trilport
11.54 mi
+377 ft
-351 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Trilport (Seine-et-Marne)
A varied hike between the Montceaux forest and the Dhuys aqueduct.
Beautiful views of the Meaux countryside.
Beautiful trees along the way (centuries-old oaks in the Montceaux forest and a beautiful black alder on the way up to Montceaux-les-Meaux).
Best avoided in wet weather, as the Dhuys aqueduct can become quite muddy...
From Trilport to Lizy-sur-Ourcq via the Chemin de Saint-Jean
10.28 mi
+299 ft
-312 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Trilport (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station through forests and along waterways. The first part takes us through the Montceaux National Forest. We then follow the Marne River before climbing up to a cultivated plateau. The last part runs along the Ourcq Canal and takes us to the confluence of the Marne and Ourcq rivers.
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 .
Northern circular of Crouy-sur-Ourcq
11.28 mi
+591 ft
-564 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike in the Omois region between Ourcq and Canal du Clignon will introduce you to the history of this region and its ancestral heritage. Crossing the Marais de Négando allows you to discover a natural setting, amidst the peat bogs and poplar groves of the Ourcq valley, where amphibians, dragonflies, butterflies and numerous water birds can be observed depending on the season.
Circular route to the south of Crouy-sur-Ourcq
11.57 mi
+682 ft
-686 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route through pretty hamlets and along the Ourcq Canal.
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Lizy-sur-Ourcq along the canal
9.96 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station, mainly along the towpath of the Canal de l'Ourcq. A circular route allows you to gain a little height and admire the church of May-en-Multien, built in the 12th century, up close.
Between the Ourcq and the Clignon
7.27 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Straddling three departments, this hike runs partly along the Ourcq Canal and its tributary, the Clignon Canal. You will also walk through fields and end with an original route through the Marais de Beauval and along the Rivière Ourcq, surrounded by dense vegetation that is home to many birds. A stroll through the village of Crouy-sur-Ourcq and the hamlet of Moisy, with their rich heritage, complete this very diverse hike.
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Isles-lès-Meldeuses between Ourcq and Marne
13.16 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Sixteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between Crouy-sur-Ourcq and Isles-Armentières-Congis stations in Seine-et-Marne. This stage, which is still relatively easy, continues the descent of the Canal de l'Ourcq - with a detour to the Multien plateau and the village of May-en-Multien - and continues along the Marne.
Along the Ourcq and Clignon rivers, exploring the Orxois region
14.47 mi
+581 ft
-561 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
This walk, which straddles three departments, offers the chance to discover the beautiful Orxois region, with its rich architectural and natural heritage: marshes, viewpoints, the Ourcq Canal, the Clignon Diversion Canal, Gesvres-le-Duc Castle, the Templar Commandery and much more besides...
Circular route around Jouarre
12.48 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Jouarre (Seine-et-Marne)
From dark wooded hillsides to sun-drenched plateaus, you will appreciate the diversity of the landscapes where Jehan de Brie studied sheep farming and where the people of the Brie region shaped the land.
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.
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.
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.
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