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Tour de Samois walks
The Rocher Saint-Germain and the Tour de Samois
Visorando Member
10.76 mi
+653 ft
-646 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This route connects two towers (the Tour Denecourt and the Tour de Samois) via relatively quiet trails, mainly the Denecourt-Colinet and Samoisiens trails.
From Thomery to Fontaine-le-Port via the Tour Denecourt and the Rocher de Samois
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.
Station to station in the Forest of Fontainebleau: fountains and scenery
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”.
Towards Samois from the Croix de Toulouse
6.14 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk taking you to the banks of the Seine from the Croix de Toulouse, following a varied route that sometimes runs along the edge of the forest. An opportunity to discover landscapes that may be unexpected, in a part of the forest relatively little visited by walkers.
In Django’s footsteps in Samois-sur-Seine
7.11 mi
+351 ft
-335 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Samois-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk to discover the charming village of Samois-sur-Seine, nestled between the Forest of Fontainebleau and the River Seine. This is the village where Django Reinhardt, the famous guitarist and creator of ‘gypsy jazz’, lived and died. Along the way, you can admire, along the banks of the Seine, a few “affolantes” – villas built by wealthy Parisians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Walks near Tour de Samois
From Fontainebleau-Forêt to Fontainebleau-Avon via the Rocher Saint-Germain
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.
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: ponds and boulders
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.
Station to Station: viewpoints in the Forest of Fontainebleau
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.
From the Barbeau Forest to Champagne-sur-Seine
10.97 mi
+584 ft
-531 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-le-Port (Seine-et-Marne)
The Barbeau State Forest, as you follow the PR® route, offers magnificent views of the Seine. A stop in Héricy, with its 13th-century church and historic centre near the riverbanks. Views of the Île aux Barbiers as you walk along the Seine. A short climb towards the Rocher de Samoreau via the GR®2, then a return via Champagne-sur-Seine station.
From Fontaine-le-Port to Champagne-sur-Seine via the hillsides on the right bank
11.07 mi
+538 ft
-495 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-le-Port (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station high up on the right bank of the Seine, offering beautiful views of the river and the nearby Forest of Fontainebleau. The first and last thirds of the hike follow paths that wind through the forest. In between, the route alternates between fields, woods and residential areas, with some interesting heritage sites.
From Fontaine-le-Port to Melun via the Cave locks
7.88 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-le-Port (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, in two stages. In the first part, you climb slightly and stroll along a narrow path offering beautiful views of the Seine. The stretch above the Cave locks can be a spectacular sight at high water. In the second, less varied section, you follow the Seine along a tarmac path where you can admire some ‘stunning’ houses dating from the Belle Époque.
From station to station, from Fontainebleau to Bois-le-Roi
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 to Milly-la-Forêt through the forest.
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.
From Fontainebleau (train station) to Montigny-sur-Loing (train station) in a short day
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.