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Vaires-sur-Marne walks
The Marne from Torcy to Neuilly-sur-Marne
Visorando Member
13.49 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Torcy (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
This part of the Marne Valley is home to the Vaires-sur-Marne Regional Leisure Centre and the Parc de la Haute-Ile in Neuilly-sur-Marne. Its appeal lies in the variety of landscapes dominated by the presence of water. The proposed route can be broken down into three hikes of different lengths (8km, 13km or 22km) depending on the time you have available. Even the shortest hike allows you to discover interesting sites.
Around Val Maubuée
8.95 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Noisiel (Seine-et-Marne)
Val Maubuée is one of the areas of the new town of Marne-la-Vallée. This walk takes you through the different areas that make up the town: apartment blocks, housing estates, parks and gardens, woods and forests, wetlands and ponds. There are beautiful views to enjoy along the way.
From Rentilly Park to Vallon de la Brosse
6.12 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the Domaine de Rentilly with its three distinct landscaped areas: the English-style park, the French-style perspective and the forest, then continue your hike through the agricultural lands of the Vallon de Bussy-Saint-Martin, passing by the Broce and Loy ponds.
From Rentilly Park to Ru de la Gondoire
12.79 mi
+344 ft
-374 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover some of the towns in the Val de Bussy (Ville Nouvelle de Marne-la-Vallée): Bussy-Saint-Martin with the Rentilly Cultural Park, Bussy-Saint-Georges with its footpaths and alleys reserved for pedestrians, Guermantes and its castle, Conches-sur-Gondoire and Gouvernes. The varied route alternates between countryside and urban areas where pedestrians have plenty of space.
The Ru de Bouillon, the Aqueduct of La Dhuis and the Marne
6.22 mi
+266 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pomponne (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you through the rural valley of Ru de Bouillon (in the commune of Pomponne). It continues on the heights of Thorigny-sur-Marne, notably along the Promenade de la Dhuis, and ends with a long stretch on the right bank of the Marne opposite Lagny-sur-Marne.
Along the banks of the Marne from Noisiel to Neuilly-Plaisance
7.07 mi
+13 ft
-197 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Noisiel (Seine-et-Marne)
A beautiful walk from station to station (RER line A) along the landscaped banks of the Marne. This walk can be done in either direction.
From Noisiel to Sucy-en-Brie via Bois St-Martin and Forêt Notre-Dame
14.10 mi
+105 ft
-262 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Noisiel (Seine-et-Marne)
An easy walk along very good paths or trails, with no significant elevation gain. The main attraction lies in passing through several beautiful, varied deciduous forests, whose most remarkable inhabitants are majestic oak trees. The oldest is at point (8). There are also a few castles along the route, and the church at Sucy, which is usually open and well worth a visit.The map shows several urban areas, but for much of these urban sections, the walk takes place along tree-lined avenues or through green corridors, making it easy to forget that you are ‘in town’.
From Lognes to Noisiel
7.13 mi
+207 ft
-180 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lognes (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you through the various parks and gardens, woods and ponds of Val Maubuée (Lognes, Torcy, Noisiel and Champs s/Marne), from station to station between Lognes and Noisiel.There are some beautiful views along the way, including ponds, the Menier chocolate factory and Noisiel Park.
Please note: check the opening times of Noisiel Park (see "Practical Information" below).Picnics are permitted in the park.
Ponds, lakes, the banks of the Marne: natural spaces in the heart of Marne-la-Vallée
17.06 mi
+322 ft
-282 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Lognes (Seine-et-Marne)
An easily accessible hike via the RER A, almost entirely on footpaths, trails or pedestrian routes. A highly flexible route: a circular 19 km loop, which can be shortened to 14 km or less thanks to several shortcut options, or extended to almost 30 km if you take all the suggested options.
Beautiful waterside scenery, with numerous birds, some remarkable trees and the listed architectural sites of the former Menier chocolate factory and the Ferme du Buisson.
From Noisiel to Saint-Maur via the Bois Saint-Martin
8.09 mi
+39 ft
-203 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Noisiel (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike in three very different parts. From Noisiel station to Yvris station, the route is mainly wooded and damp in places. Then you cross Le Plessis-Trévise, avoiding the main roads but remaining in a very urbanised area. Finally, you follow the paths and lanes of Champigny before walking along the Marne.
The Ferrières Forest from Torcy station
11.78 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Torcy (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
A beautiful forest walk, easily accessible from an RER station. Two beautiful ponds, a few pools, the impressive Allée des Séquoias and the Totems de Taffarette are among the points of interest along the route, not to mention the superb oak trees that inhabit many sections of this forest.
From Lagny-sur-Marne to Meaux
Association / Club / Walk leader
12.82 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lagny-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
The Chemin de Saint-Colomban leaves the built-up areas behind to take more rural paths dotted with typical Brie villages between Lagny and Meaux. The route crosses the pleasant countryside of Brie, running alongside the canals and banks of the Marne.
Marne loop around Thorigny and the Statues of La Dhuys
9.40 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Thorigny-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular walk from Lagny-Thorigny station, with a beautiful variety of landscapes. Beautiful view of the Marne valley from the cute little village of Carnetin. Chalifert tunnel and lock. And the exceptional Dhuys sculpture garden, which alone is worth the trip.
Circular route between Thorigny and Villevaudé via the Dhuys Aqueduct
10.11 mi
+623 ft
-623 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thorigny-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk starting from the banks of the Marne and leading, through fields and woods, to the pretty little village of Carnetin and its remarkable viewpoint. A third of the route follows the Dhuys Aqueduct. You cross the imposing trench dug to accommodate the high-speed rail link twice.
Along the Marne from Thorigny to Noisiel
6.69 mi
+197 ft
-26 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thorigny-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike dominated by water, with a long stretch along the Marne towpath and crossing two wetlands on boardwalks. After a nice touch of industrial heritage at the former Menier chocolate factory, you cross Noisiel Park on wide paths in search of some remarkable trees.
In the Bois de Montjay forest, passing by the Dhuys Aqueduct in Villevaudé.
4.99 mi
+184 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villevaudé (Seine-et-Marne)
Short walk in the Bois de Montjay and along the Dhuys Aqueduct. Montjay-la-Tour has been incorporated into the municipality of Villevaudé. The aqueduct is an underground structure that captures part of the water from the Dhuis (or Dhuys), a small 21.43 km long tributary of the Marne andAisne rivers, which flows into the Surmelin.
Around the Vallières Regional Forest
6.30 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Carnetin (Seine-et-Marne)
A short circuit to discover beautiful panoramic views of the Jablines outdoor recreation centre, the banks of the Marne and the Dhuis promenade in Dampmart.
From Bussy-Saint-Georges via Conches-sur-Gondoire and Rentilly Park
9.41 mi
+344 ft
-348 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bussy-Saint-Georges (Seine-et-Marne)
This is a circular route starting from the Bussy-Saint-Georges RER station. The landscape is varied, combining forests, fields, ponds, rivers and a few urban areas, not to mention the large Rentilly Park with its château, which hosts exhibitions, concerts and all kinds of cultural events.
Around Coubron
5.68 mi
+240 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Coubron (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A lovely walk that crosses part of the Bondy Regional Forest and then follows the Dhuys underground aqueduct, with beautiful views over Coubron.
The slopes of the Marne in Dampmart
6.15 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Dampmart (Seine-et-Marne)
After a long walk along the banks of the Marne, this walk takes you up the hillsides on the right bank to enjoy beautiful views of the valley to the east and the Butte de Montgé to the north.
Saint-Martin and Célie Woods Loop - Malnoue Castle and Ponds
7.04 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Discover the Bois Saint-Martin. This woodland, managed by the Île-de-France region, has been open to the public since October 2021. It spans three departments: Seine-Saint-Denis (Noisy-le-Grand), Val-de-Marne (Plessis, Trévise, Villiers-sur-Marne) and Seine-et-Marne (Émerainville). You will discover areas preserved for wildlife, large oak trees and the region's ponds.
The Marne loops via Carnetin
9.69 mi
+594 ft
-584 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dampmart (Seine-et-Marne)
A pleasant loop, mostly on dirt tracks, signposted from Dampmart, which takes you through the village of Carnetin and then along the Marne. On the banks of the Marne, you can observe local wildlife (squirrels, muskrats, moorhens, etc.). Discover the Vallières forest (beech trees) and the Dhuis aqueduct built under Napoleon. Beautiful views of the Marne valley.
Circular path in the Ferrières Regional Forest
8.89 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Collégien (Seine-et-Marne)
From Ferrières-en-Brie to Roissy-en-Brie, via Pontcarre, in the Ferrières Regional Forest.
Allée des Lions, Étang de Taffarette, Château de Ferrières, Pontcarré
6.87 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Collégien (Seine-et-Marne)
A half-day hike in the Ferrières Forest, starting with the majestic Allée des Lions, passing by the Étang de Taffarette and skirting the huge grounds of the Château de Ferrières. The second part may be a little muddy.
Between Chanteloup, Montévrain and Conches-sur-Gondoire via the Bois de Chigny
5.01 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chanteloup-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne)
A short family walk in the Gondoire Valley and Chigny Woods between Chanteloup-en-Brie and Conche-sur-Gondoire. Four kilometres from Lagny-sur-Marne, the village of Chanteloup-en-Brie is bordered by the Ru de la Gondoire and the Bois de Chigny. Its inhabitants have preserved its agricultural past through its market hall and the Ferme du Pavillon. Discover its history and heritage at Le Chant du Loup.
The Gondoire Valley between Chanteloup and Conches
Tourist office
4.53 mi
+184 ft
-200 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chanteloup-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the Vallée de la Gondoire by following the Ru de la Gondoire stream, passing through the towns of Chanteloup-en-Brie, Guermantes and Conches-sur-Gondoire. Discover the Halle des Rencontres, the Notre-Dame Church in Conches and the Parc des Cèdres.
From Noisy-le-Grand to Villiers-sur-Marne via the Arènes de Picasso
3.91 mi
+30 ft
-82 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A short urban walk taking us from Seine-Saint-Denis to Val-de-Marne. Along the way, the Arènes de Picasso with two buildings featuring cylindrical façades, residential areas and two public gardens.
From Noisy-le-Grand to Gagny and Mont Guichet
11.80 mi
+338 ft
-453 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-le-Grand (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A surprising walk which, on the map, looks very urban, but which, with very few exceptions, avoids tarmac roads. You’ll come across many remarkable buildings, passing from one green space to another – some landscaped (the Croissant Vert) and others wild (the Haute-Île) – and finish with a circular route along well-marked trails through the former gypsum quarries of Mont Guichet, which have been abandoned for decades.
The sprawling plain: from Le Plessis-Trévise to Chennevières-sur-Marne
Local authority
6.20 mi
+20 ft
-236 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Plessis-Trévise (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the often-overlooked treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
Tour of the Bois de Claye-Souilly and the Bois Fleuri
9.22 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Claye-Souilly (Seine-et-Marne)
Short circuit around Claye-Souilly and its shopping area, in the Bois de Claye and the Claye-Souilly Regional Forest. You can reach the Ourcq Canal, the Dhuys Aqueduct, the Papillon de la Prée Communal Park and its educational farm.
From Roissy-en-Brie to Ozoir-la-Ferrière via the Ferrières Forest
9.35 mi
+39 ft
-30 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Roissy-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, crossing the Ferrières Regional Forest and then the Armainvilliers National Forest. Wide paths alternate with more winding trails. There are a few ponds along the way.
Crossing Gagny
4.41 mi
+213 ft
-197 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Gagny (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A city route that takes you through several neighbourhoods of Gagny. Gustave Courbet Park, the Saint-Fiacre Aqueduct embankment and the Bois de l'Étoile Arboretum add touches of greenery and a few viewpoints.
Walk in the footsteps of Cosette
9.44 mi
+528 ft
-525 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vaujours (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This hike from Vaujours to the Moulin de Montfermeil, via the Promenade de la Dhuis and the Forêt de Bondy, often follows marked paths known as the Chemins de Cosette, in reference to Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, in which these places served as the setting for the meeting of the two main characters: Cosette and Jean Valjean.
Beyond this literary reference, the route, often along the upper reaches of the rolling hills, offers some very pretty views.
The Bondy Regional Forest from Vaujours
7.32 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vaujours (Seine-Saint-Denis)
This hike, starting from Vaujours, allows you to enjoy the attractions of the Bondy Regional Forest as well as beautiful landscapes over the Plaine de France to the north and the Marne valley to the south.
The Parc départemental du Plateau and the banks of the Marne
3.74 mi
+108 ft
-217 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Villiers-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
An urban route that first passes through a residential area and then runs alongside a commercial area. Crossing the Parc du Plateau, in several sections, allows you to enjoy some greenery and provides an opportunity to visit a few memorial sites. The walk ends with a pleasant stroll along the Marne and its islands.
Loop in the Ferrières and Armanvilliers forests
9.34 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pontcarré (Seine-et-Marne)
The forests of Ferrières and Armainvilliers are contiguous over a very long stretch from east to west. They form the largest wooded area in eastern Paris. It is a single humid forest with very little relief, dotted with ponds. It is renowned for mushroom picking. This hike allows you to discover the tree species that make up the forest: oak (sessile and pedunculate), ash, lime, maple, cherry, service, etc.
Short circular in the Plaine de la Goële east of the Beuvronne
6.75 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gressy (Seine-et-Marne)
Hike through vast cultivated land with scenery that changes colour with the seasons. The route, which is mainly open, offers beautiful views of the region, particularly of the Butte de Montgé to the north, thanks to the wide undulations of the terrain.
Circular route between the Marne and the Canal de l'Ourcq starting from Fresnes
5.33 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fresnes-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
A short, easy walk between the N3 and the Marne.
Triple circular loop north of Messy
11.33 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Messy (Seine-et-Marne)
Circular route north of Messy via Saint-Mesmes, Vineuil, Nantouillet and Juilly, its churches and a castle.
From Ozoir-la-Ferrière to Yvris via the Ferrières Regional Forest
10.59 mi
+46 ft
-59 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ozoir-la-Ferrière (Seine-et-Marne)
The Grande Randonnée trail, which crosses the massif from one side to the other, offers walkers idyllic scenes, such as the surroundings of the Mare du Cormier, or bucolic moments, such as chestnut picking! Within the Ferrieres and Armainvilliers forests, the route follows sections of the GRP® and PR® trails of the Briardes Valleys and Forests.
Sequoia Avenue - Ferrières and Armainvilliers Forests
9.83 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ozoir-la-Ferrière (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike takes you through the forests of Armainvilliers and Ferrières, where you can discover many species of trees and the Sequoia Avenue. The route then continues to the Taffarette Pond, where you can stop for a picnic in a relaxing and pleasant setting. See the old laundry room of the Château de Ferrières and its wash house, as well as the Church of Saint-Rémy. The route ends with a walk through the forest to Roissy-Brie station, following the Morbras.
From Ozoir-la-Ferrière to Tournan via the Armainvilliers Forest
8.73 mi
+36 ft
-66 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ozoir-la-Ferrière (Seine-et-Marne)
A two-part hike from station to station. First, you cross the Armainvilliers National Forest, on wide paths and then on a trail that winds through the undergrowth. The rest of the route takes you through fields, through the village of Favières and finally to the heritage sites of Tournan-en-Brie.
La Queue-en-Brie, Noiseau and Chennevières from Ormesson
8.75 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ormesson-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
The official title of the walk is: “Head in the clouds, feet on the green: Ormesson, LQB, Noiseau and Chennevières”.Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.