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Hiking in Essonne

135

routes

10.0 km

median distance

85 m

median elevation gain

It all happens in the valleys. Gif-sur-Yvette, Bures-sur-Yvette and Gometz-le-Châtel string along the Yvette, with the RER B running straight there and paths climbing the wooded slopes at once.

Chamarande and Méréville open onto the Juine and its historic parks: Méréville holds one of the most remarkable picturesque gardens of the 18th century, with imported rocks, cascades and follies.

The relief reaches a hundred metres between valley floor and plateau, enough for honest climbs and views over the meanders.

When to go — All year; autumn is the best season in the valleys, and winter stays walkable even as the slopes turn slippery.

OpenRando lists 135 hiking routes in Essonne. The median distance is 10.0 km, and most routes fall between 5.2 and 18.3 km — from an afternoon loop to a full day out.

On the climbing side, the median elevation gain is 85 m, and the most demanding routes exceed 222 m. Enough range to pick your effort by season and by form.

The most common starting points cluster around: Méréville, Bures-sur-Yvette, Gif-sur-Yvette, Chamarande, Gometz-le-Châtel, Champcueil. Every route comes with its GPX track, elevation profile and interactive map.

Longest routes in Essonne

  • Boucle Étang de la Geneste – Vallée de la Bièvre à Buc au départ de Bièvres28.4 km
  • Boucle Pin Laricio – Passerelle aménagée au départ de Les Bigarreaux27.9 km
  • Boucle Château de la Madeleine – Sentier des bords de l'Yvette au départ de La Hacquinière27.5 km

All routes in Essonne