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Circular Boissy-le-Cutté via Villeneuve-sur-Auvers
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5.08 mi
+413 ft
-387 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Boissy-le-Cutté (Essonne)
This route between fields and woods will take you through the village of Villeneuve-sur-Auvers and lead you to a beautiful plateau in the commune of Boissy-le-Cuté.
Old villages of Auvers-Saint-Georges and Saint-Fiacre and the Butte du Puits
9.59 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Auvers-Saint-Georges (Essonne)
This loop allows you to discover the old villages of Saint-Fiacre and Auvers-Saint-Georges (in the same commune), the hillsides and the magnificent and little-known site of the Butte du Puits.
Allow 16 km and 5 hours, including time spent at the site
From Étréchy to Lardy via the Juine Valley
6.83 mi
+174 ft
-164 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This walk, which takes place mainly on tarmac roads, forms a transitional stage in this journey along the Juine. Passing through a few pretty villages, two old mills, a beautiful church and a geological curiosity add to the charm of this route.
From Étréchy to Saint-Chéron, from the Juine to the Orge through the Hurepoix
15.96 mi
+955 ft
-971 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
Thirty-first stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, linking Étréchy in the Juine Valley to Saint-Chéron in the Orge Valley, via the Renarde Valley. It winds its way through the Hurepoix and the southern edge of the Beauce, offering varied landscapes, from plateaus to valleys and fields to forests. It is notable for its numerous ascents and descents between plateaus and valleys.
From Étréchy to Dourdan through the fields and woods of Hurepoix
14.03 mi
+801 ft
-682 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hilly route from station to station, mainly through farmland for the first two-thirds, then through more wooded areas. Beautiful churches and rural heritage can be found in the villages along the way. In Dourdan, the walk along the Orge river, the 12th-13th century church and the fortified castle provide a superb finishing touch.
From Étréchy to Lardy via the hillsides on the left bank
10.69 mi
+433 ft
-384 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
This walk from station to station leaves the Juine valley and climbs higher. After leaving the small town of Étréchy, the first part of the walk takes place mainly amongst cultivated fields. From the village of Mauchamps, the route becomes more varied and runs partly through woodland. There are several beautiful churches to see in Étréchy, Mauchamps and Torfou, not to mention the superb church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières, for which a detour is suggested.
La Garenne de Villemartin and the polisher of Notre-Dame des Prés
7.55 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Morigny-Champigny (Essonne)
A circular route that alternates between ascents and descents in the undergrowth, crossing a cultivated plateau and walking through a residential area. A detour allows you to visit a Neolithic polisher.
The northern hills of Étréchy
2.95 mi
+269 ft
-279 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Étréchy (Essonne) (Essonne)
During this walk, which alternates between open plains and copses, you will see the Virgin Mary, old quarries and another little surprise.
The Belvédère and the Château de Chamarande
4.99 mi
+269 ft
-282 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chamarande (Essonne)
A short hike with a slight elevation gain and two distinct sections. The first part takes place in the Bevéldère Forest, which is dotted with rocks. The belvedere offers a sweeping view of the valley. The second part takes place in the Domaine de Chamarande, with its Louis XIII-style château and numerous canals and ponds.
Circular route via Orveau from Bouville
6.34 mi
+361 ft
-358 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouville (Essonne) (Essonne)
This hike, which is not particularly difficult, takes place mainly in the woods, which is very pleasant in summer.
Coteaux de la Juine departing from Lardy
7.79 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
A walk on the hillsides on both banks of the Juine, alternating between cultivated fields and undergrowth. You'll discover a rich heritage along the way, including a dolmen, castle, old mill, farm buildings and beautiful houses.
From Lardy to Dourdan
20.31 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,260 ft
10h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
This stage of the GR®1 is one of the most difficult on this GR®. It is 32 km long and has an elevation gain of over 400 m. It is also one of the most beautiful. Starting from Lardy, this hike takes you past magnificent monuments such as the Church of Saint-Sulpice, the Church of Saint-Yon, the Church of Sermaise and the Château de Dourdan. There are other monuments to visit in this town. Most of the route is in the countryside, with several ascents and descents into the valleys. The route passes through numerous villages of varying sizes.
Loop in the Gâtinais, along the Essonne, starting from Bouville
32.45 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,749 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Bouville (Essonne) (Essonne)
This mountain bike ride takes you through part of the Gâtinais region, with oak and pine forests to the north and rolling farmland typical of the Beauce region to the south. You will pass through several villages typical of the region and follow the Essonne valley, which is fairly unobtrusive but whose hillsides will give your calves a good workout.
La Butte Hébert
4.02 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from D'Huison-Longueville (Essonne)
This is a short 6.5km route combining two of the four routes suggested on the Huison-Longueville municipal website.
Huison-Longueville circular loop
5.53 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from D'Huison-Longueville (Essonne)
This route, in the heart of Gatinais Park, will allow you to discover the village with its restored wash house, 12th-century church and forest paths.
The Rocher Mignot and the Marais d'Itteville
8.09 mi
+269 ft
-285 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bouray-sur-Juine (Essonne)
Discover some geological and natural sites in the south of the Essonne department: a landscape of flat land, a sandpit and a vast marshland area that is home to many birds. This hike alternates between sections in the undergrowth, which are the most numerous, and sections between fields.
Short circular loops around Morigny-Champigny
4.99 mi
+384 ft
-377 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Morigny-Champigny (Essonne)
A sort of roller coaster, minus the thrills, with ups and downs through woods and fields. At the end of the route, the village of Morigny-Champigny offers a pretty wooded park, a small castle and the church of an ancient abbey.
From D'Huison to La Ferté-Alais, via the Essonne valley
9.73 mi
+459 ft
-456 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from D'Huison-Longueville (Essonne)
Follow paths and small roads from D'Huison-Longeville to La Ferté-Alais, meandering along the water’s edge, through villages and across the hillsides of La Ferté-Alais, passing the educational farm.
You pass through D'Huison, Cerny, La Ferté-Alais and Guigneville.
Brières-les-Scellés - Étrechy circular route through fields and woods
7.03 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brières-les-Scellés (Essonne)
A beautiful hike through fields and woods, with no tarmac roads or houses (or almost none). Varied landscapes, valley, woods, forest, rocks, horse stud farm, pine forest, with lovely picnic spots. A great breath of fresh air!
From La Ferté-Alais to Boutigny via the Charron and Miséry woods
8.73 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
A varied walk, from station to station. After the footpaths and the church at Cerny, the route becomes predominantly woodland. It winds through the Bois Charron and climbs up the hill of La Roche Cornue, dotted with boulders. After a pleasant walk through the Bois de Miséry, you return to the Essonne valley and its villages.
From La Ferté-Alais to Chamarande
9.27 mi
+679 ft
-597 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
From the Essonne Valley to the Juine Valley through woods and fields, passing by the Pierre Levée in Janville-sur-Juine and the Chamarande viewpoint.
A route almost entirely on paths with beautiful views in the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park.
From La Ferté-Alais to Étréchy, from Essonne to Juine
12.26 mi
+827 ft
-791 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
Thirtieth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, linking La Ferté-Alais, in the Essonne valley, to Étréchy, in the Juine valley, through the western part of the Gâtinais Français Regional Nature Park. It consists of continuing the crossing of the Essonne, between agricultural landscapes, small forest ranges and more imposing valleys. A relatively short stage without any major difficulties, before the next two, which will be a little longer.
From La Ferté-Alais to Mennecy via the ponds
10.80 mi
+66 ft
-135 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Ferté-Alais (Essonne)
This hike is certainly the most "aquatic" of those that can be undertaken along the Essonne. Indeed, numerous ponds punctuate the route: ponds for fishing or other forms of leisure; ponds and marshes that make up a protected natural area, a source of biodiversity and a place to observe wildlife.
From Étampes to Étréchy through fields, woods and rocks
7.68 mi
+397 ft
-456 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
A hike that takes place on the slopes of the left bank of the Juine and on the plateau between the fields. The path through the Étréchy forest, between the boulders, is very pleasant.
The heights and rivers of Étampes
5.00 mi
+236 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
This walk from station to station allows you to discover the heights of Étampes, with a beautiful view of the town, and to hike in the pleasant setting of the Louette and Chalouette valleys.
You can continue this hike by returning to the starting station (an additional 1.8 km) and take the opportunity to visit this small town, which is well worth a visit.
A circular route starting from Puiselet-le-Marais
5.06 mi
+413 ft
-410 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Puiselet-le-Marais (Essonne)
A short hike between Puiselet-le-Marais and Bouville through woods and fields. Superb views of the South Essonne countryside.
The Juine Hills starting from Saint-Martin-d'Étampes
8.12 mi
+472 ft
-466 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
This hike takes place mainly on the slopes of both banks of the Juine, with most of the route between fields and through woodland. Shortly before the end, you walk leisurely in the shade along the Juine and the Juineteau.
Louette and Chalouette between Étampes and Saint-Hilaire
9.51 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
After visiting the superb Saint-Martin Church with its leaning bell tower, you walk along the Chalouette and then along the hillsides on its right bank. Passing through the villages of Chalo-Saint-Mars and Saint-Hilaire adds some beautiful touches of heritage. The return journey is mainly along a greenway, close to the Louette.
Medieval walk in Étampes
2.96 mi
+72 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Étampes (Essonne)
A former fortified royal town, Étampes boasts a superb heritage that this short urban walk invites you to discover, notably featuring four magnificent Gothic churches, including the Church of Saint-Martin with its bell tower leaning like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Through woods and fields around Villeconin
7.77 mi
+515 ft
-512 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Souzy-la-Briche (Essonne)
A bucolic hike where passages through woods alternate with passages between fields. Two castles, a beautiful church and a ruined medieval tower reveal themselves along the way.
Valpuiseaux circular
8.82 mi
+433 ft
-440 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valpuiseaux (Essonne)
Through the valleys and hillsides of the Gatinais and across several beautiful villages, this hike takes you to two beautiful Romanesque churches and one of the best-preserved fortified castles in the Île-de-France region.
From the church of Saint-Yon to that of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
5.15 mi
+400 ft
-423 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yon (Essonne)
A mainly forest route with two beautiful heritage sites: at the start, the charming church of Saint-Yon and a Gallo-Roman ruin, and halfway along the route, the superb Gothic church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières.
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.
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.
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.
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