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A countryside walk in Briis-Sous-Forges
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3.88 mi
+82 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Briis-sous-Forges (Essonne)
A walk mainly through fields south of Briis-sous-Forges. This route starts in Briis-sous-Forges and passes close to Vaugrigneuse. It is an easy route.
Villages, Woods and Countryside of Hurepoix
10.27 mi
+302 ft
-331 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Forges-les-Bains (Essonne)
A very varied hike, showcasing the best features of the Hurepois, a small natural region in the south-west of the Ile-de-France. It starts with a few villages rich in heritage: churches, a castle, a keep, wash houses, etc. It continues through meadows with numerous horses. The hike ends with a very pleasant walk through the woods.
Circular route from Forges-les-Bains to Bois d'Ardeau
4.09 mi
+220 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Forges-les-Bains (Essonne)
The first part of the route follows a very quiet local road through horse pastures, then enters the forest along a sandy path where there are old trees, including a hollow one large enough to shelter a person. The surface is ideal if it has rained in the preceding days.
From the Bois du Marais to the Saint-Evroult warren via the two valleys
11.38 mi
+823 ft
-801 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
Starting from Le Marais, crossing La Rémarde, the Bois du Marais and L’Orge at Saint-Evroult, to Le Mesnil on the southern hillside, and returning via Sermaise to rejoin the Bois du Marais. A succession of woods, villages and the edges of farmland.
The Château de Courson
8.44 mi
+282 ft
-262 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
In the heart of the Hurepoix, a hike to discover the Château de Courson (16th-17th centuries) and the church of Saint-Maurice-Montcouronne (12th-16th centuries). A route through fields and woods, dotted with a few streams.
Rivers and castles in Hurepoix
7.95 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Germain (Essonne)
A hike on both sides of the Rémarde River, between meadows, fields and woods in the Hurepois region. There is a castle on the route and another at the start.
The Roche Turpin Forest
2.90 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Fontenay-lès-Briis (Essonne)
A beautiful deciduous forest. A pleasant walk on dry ground, mostly on wide paths. A very short walk, accessible to all, for a breath of fresh air in the morning or afternoon.
Around Saint-Chéron via the Madagascar quarries
8.73 mi
+682 ft
-689 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Chéron (Essonne) (Essonne)
A varied hike through beautiful old quarries, part of the village with its unique footpaths, and numerous wooded areas.
Plains and woods in Janvry
3.72 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Janvry (Essonne) (Essonne)
A short but pleasant walk through the plains and woods, passing through La Brosse.
The Castles of Janvry and Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Janvry (Essonne) (Essonne)
From the charming village centre of Janvry, a circular route to discover two 17th-century castles. A short hike through cultivated fields and woodland.
Breux-Jouy and Breuillet via paths, tracks and narrow streets
5.60 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,411 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Breux-Jouy (Essonne)
A pleasant, varied route, without any difficulty and with very little elevation gain, which you can reach by car or on the RER C line: river, hamlets, a small lake and residential areas, with shade and places to get refreshments, accessible when the forests are off-limits.
From Breuillet to Saint-Chéron via the Renarde Valley
12.20 mi
+892 ft
-837 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A lovely walk through woods and farmland, also passing numerous horse paddocks. An exceptional concentration of religious buildings (numerous churches and chapels, the highlight being the impressive Saint-Sulpice Church in Favières, a pilgrimage destination right up until the 20th century). You’ll also come across numerous castles, ranging from medieval ruins (Saint-Yon, Château de la Grange) to more modern and well-preserved examples (Le Segrez, Souzy-la-Briche, Villeconin).
Short circular loop between Breuillet and Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
6.73 mi
+531 ft
-518 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hike starting from a railway station (with car park for motorists), the destination of which is the superb church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières. Along the way, you will walk through fields, meadows and woods, and the route is enhanced by pretty rivers and an old water mill.
Between the Orge and the Renarde
8.74 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A heritage walk in a bucolic setting, in the heart of the Hurepoix. Climb the Butte de Saint-Yon and the Bois des Roches, follow the Orge and Renarde rivers, and discover the charming church of Saint-Yon and the superb church of Saint-Sulpice.
Circular route around the Rémarde ponds
6.34 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A lovely, easy little walk that takes you along the River Orge, through two of Breuillet’s parks and offers several views of a string of ponds along the River Rémarde. A varied route with plenty of shade, easily accessible by RER.
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