Ponthierry towpath – The banks of the Seine loop from Ponthierry Pringy

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France

Ile-de-France

Melun

Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry

Ponthierry towpath – The banks of the Seine loop from Ponthierry Pringy

Hard

runners

Ponthierry towpath – The banks of the Seine loop from Ponthierry Pringy

02:22

22.9km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Gâtinais français

Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.21 km

La Prairie Malécot

Highlight • Natural

One of the 22 sensitive natural areas of Seine et Marne. On the banks of the Seine.

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5.22 km

Ponthierry towpath

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In the past, this towpath was used to bring boats up against the current. Today, they are perfect gravel tracks for cycling fun! Enjoy the views of the Seine.

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10.8 km

Known worldwide for housing the superb Vaux-le-Vicomte castle, Melun offers a pleasant and historic stopover. Built on one of the meanders of the Seine, the city is full of historical monuments dating from all eras.

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11.0 km

General Leclerc Bridge

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Here the struggles for liberation raged. A plaque reminds him.

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11.8 km

View of the Centre de Détention de Melun from Île Saint-Étienne

Highlight • Monument

11.8 km

The banks of the Seine

Highlight • River

Each corner of the banks of the Seine has its own charm. Sometimes we are closer to the water, sometimes we move away to gain more perspective. The fact is …

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

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