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Fontainebleau Castle – Gros Fouteau Road loop from Héricy

Fontainebleau Castle – Gros Fouteau Road loop from Héricy

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Fontainebleau Castle – Gros Fouteau Road loop from Héricy

05:19

73.5km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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 21, 2026

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Calvary Cross

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A first cross would have been erected here in the 17th century, then destroyed in 1793 during the French Revolution (like many symbols and religious buildings). It was rebuilt in 1805, briefly became a place of pilgrimage before being destroyed again in 1830. It was rebuilt in 1837. From here, there is a superb panorama over the forest of Fontainebleau.

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Fontainebleau Castle

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The Château de Fontainebleau, located about 60 kilometers from Paris, is a jewel of French architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 16th century, it was the favorite residence of many French kings and emperors. You can visit the magnificent state rooms, the richly decorated royal apartments and the formal gardens.

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Fontainebleau

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The royal castle of Fontainebleau (in French Château de Fontainebleau) is a mainly Renaissance and classical style castle, located in the center of the city of Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne), about sixty kilometers southeast of Paris, in France. The first traces of the Château de Fontainebleau date back to the 12th century. The last works were carried out in the 19th century.

An important place in the history of France, the Château de Fontainebleau was one of the residences of French sovereigns from François I (who made it his favorite residence) up to Napoleon III. Many kings have left their mark here in the construction and history of the castle, which is thus a witness to the different phases of the history of France from the Middle Ages onwards. Surrounded by a vast park and close to the forest of the same name, the castle is made up of medieval, Renaissance and classical elements. It bears witness to the encounter between Italian art and French tradition, expressed both in its architecture and in the interior decorations.

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Gros Fouteau Road

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The Gros Fouteau road, in the heart of the managed biological reserve of Mont Ussy and Butte aux Aires, offers an immersion in unspoiled nature. This forest path winds through wild and varied landscapes, where century-old trees, such as the majestic Gros Fouteau, stand proudly. Here, you can discover the richness of the local biodiversity, with green clearings and magnificent viewpoints of the surrounding hills.

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