Saint-Yon Church – Carouge Basin loop from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

France

Ile-de-France

Palaiseau

Sainte-Geneviève-Des-Bois

Saint-Yon Church – Carouge Basin loop from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

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Saint-Yon Church – Carouge Basin loop from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois

02:39

46.4km

320m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Wooden statue

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As you walk through the serene Parc de Lormoy, you will discover a fascinating collection of wooden sculptures scattered throughout the park. These unique works of art, made from fallen …

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Saint-Michel-sur-Orge basin

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The Saint-Michel-sur-Orge basin is a peaceful place surrounded by greenery, ideal for a walk or a relaxing break in the heart of nature. Located on the edge of the city, …

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3.28 km

Orge Riverbank Snack Bar

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Refreshment bar on the banks of the Barley positioned opposite the St Michel basin, ideal for a quiet drink or a short break on the walk along the banks of …

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18.2 km

Saint-Yon Church

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Very beautiful chapel, but there is a small dimension.

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18.2 km

Porte des Bourdeaux...

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The place takes its name from Saint-Yon, a Christian martyr beheaded by Roman soldiers on this hill. The church and the Porte des Bourdeaux are the remains of a village …

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20.7 km

Saint-Sulpice Church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières

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The church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières is a magnificent jewel. Located in the heart of the village, it occupies a strategic location, at the start of many hikes and trails in the forest.

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41.5 km

The Carouge basin is the point of convergence of the Orge, Blutin, Salmouille and Boële. The basin was dug in the 1970s to extract materials for road construction, and also to manage the floods of the Orge.

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