Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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After 33 m for 8 m

After 65.9 km for 14 m

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Start point

Train Station

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18.2 km

Carrière des Sablons Geological Site

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Beautiful area...

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19.5 km

LE PASSAGE

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No Downhill or Uphill - Both Ways

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20.6 km

Former quarry of Essonne, beautiful place steeped in history! to discover😃
It is nevertheless one of the first Geological site of Essonne with another small wagon located at the Butte du Puits Decauville 👍

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28.1 km

Small lake in the rocks

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Here we find a small water reservoir in the middle of the rocks. It is an ideal preserved site for a picnic or rest before resuming your hike.

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36.5 km

Aerial Takeoff Axis of the Parc naturel régional du Gâtinais français

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39.6 km

Glade and chaos

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A path dotted with sandstone rocks, flattened by man at the time of street paving, particularly in Paris. This makes for a remarkable site and in rainy weather, very popular …

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46.4 km

Col du Rendez-vous de Chasse

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The only pass of the Essonne

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51.3 km

Chamarande Viewpoint

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Great hike, pretty easy overall. There are 3 small, old difficulties on the Orléans road, cobblestones in all directions and some brambles. The climb to the church of Saint Yon, …

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65.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

10.5 km

9.64 km

5.68 km

5.38 km

679 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

18.3 km

10.7 km

4.07 km

1.88 km

314 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 27 February

12°C

5°C

37 %

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