Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Essonne

Essonne

The Top 20 Attractions in Essonne

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Essonne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Essonne is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

Saclay Pond

Highlight • Other

Two very beautiful ponds on a road that takes you either to Saclay or to Jouy-en-Josas. The detour to this haven of peace is worth it.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Allée Royale

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A strada Biancha within reach of Paris! Quite a few people in fine weather. Start with the Senard forest which makes a good combo for lovers of small, very rolling gravel

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Fauvettes Viaduct

Highlight • Other

Magnificent viewpoint over the valley surrounded by greenery, accessible by "gravel" paths (roots and stones) through the wood or by "hiking / mountain biking" trails in the valley (it will …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Aérotrain Track – Greenway of the Pays de Limours

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Interesting crossing of the wood, however beware of the concrete studs that have been sawn in the middle of the track. This can be inconvenient to keep its trajectory. Little …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Bike park with many singles

Highlight • Other

Here we find a series of single trails ideal for having fun on a mountain bike. They are quite technical and will require good technique. Nothing prevents you from skipping some of them if you prefer a rather gentle ride.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Old cycle path in Sénart Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lost section in the middle of the Sénart forest, on an old track. Pleasant course among the trees, passable by non-gravel or mountain bikes.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Belle Image Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Shaded side and easy to do. On the other hand a lot of cars.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

The La Troche Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

The Troche quarry is today located in the very heart of the Eugène Chanlon Municipal Park, in Orsay-Palaiseau, in the Lozère (Palaiseau) district.
This is an old sandstone quarry, traces …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Château de Dourdan

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Dourdan is an old fortified castle dating from the 13th century. The remains stand in the former province of Hurepoix, the current town of Dourdan in the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Sequoia Avenue at Villeroy Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Very pretty path lined with giant sequoias.

A little history: the Mennecy sequoia avenue was planted in Villeroy park in 1887 at the request of the Darblay family, owner of …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Essonne

Seine to the Loire (GR 32) – Between Gâtinais and Beauce

Hiking Collection by

SimonWicart

Run in the Chevreuse Valley – Bures-sur-Yvette trails

Running Collection by

Nicolas Vergnaud

Natural beauty on Île-de-France – mountain biking around Paris

Mountain Biking Collection by

Fred Urrutia

In the heart of the Île-de-France countryside — 7 trails south of Paris

Running Collection by

Fred Urrutia

Walking around Ile-de-France in Paris – GR 1

Hiking Collection by

Fred Urrutia

Exploring the Seine on the Île-de-France – hike the GR 2

Hiking Collection by

Fred Urrutia

Most popular routes in Essonne

Running Trails in Essonne

Cycling in Essonne

Hiking in Essonne

Road Cycling Routes in Essonne

MTB Trails in Essonne

Easy hikes in Essonne

Gravel biking in Essonne

Waterfall hikes in Essonne

Mountain Hikes in Essonne

Most popular attractions in Essonne

Lakes

Castles

Natural Monuments

Bike Parks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Are you keen on exploring more awesome places nearby? Browse our guides:

Gâtinais Français

Explore more

Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:

The Top 20 Attractions in Essonne

Saclay Pond

Allée Royale

Fauvettes Viaduct

Aérotrain Track – Greenway of the Pays de Limours

Bike park with many singles

Old cycle path in Sénart Forest

Belle Image Hill

The La Troche Sandstone Quarry

Château de Dourdan

Sequoia Avenue at Villeroy Park

Other adventures in Essonne

Most popular routes in Essonne

Most popular attractions in Essonne

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️