Essonne: 'Hikes for Everyone' at the Domaine de Chamarande

Attention all hiking fans and walkers who love heritage: on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the domaine départemental de Chamarande, in Essonne (91), opens its gates wide for a journée rando pour tous organisée by Rando Évasion 91 and the Comité de la randonnée pédestre de l'Essonne. A great opportunity to get some fresh air in good company, just an hour from Paris, in one of the largest public gardens in Île-de-France.

Nestled in Chamarande, this departmental estate is more than a green backdrop: it also houses an artistic center, the reserves of the Fonds départemental d'art contemporain (FDAC), and the Archives départementales de l'Essonne. In other words, between two bends of the trail, a complete heritage—historical, built, and scenic—unfolds before the eye. A hike that does as much good for the legs as it does for the imagination.

What hiking trails are available at the Domaine de Chamarande?

Several loops guided by certified instructors are on the schedule, designed to suit all levels and all preferences:

• 10 km – Start at 9:30 a.m., Fabrique car park, Domaine de Chamarande, Rue de Lardy
• 15 km at easy pace – Start at 9:30 a.m., Lardy train station car park, 8 Rue de la Roche qui Tourne, 91510 Lardy
• 15 km at a fast pace – Start at 8:45 a.m., Fabrique car park, Domaine de Chamarande
• 20 km – Start at 9:30 a.m., Lardy train station car park, 8 Rue de la Roche qui Tourne, 91510 Lardy
• 27 km – Start at 8:45 a.m., La Ferté-Alais train station car park, 91590
• Rando Santé 6 km – Start at 9:30 a.m., Fabrique car park, Domaine de Chamarande
• Nordic walking 10 km – Start at 9:30 a.m., in the park in front of the Rando Évasion 91 reception point (poles to bring; loan available on site)
• Initiation to Nordic walking – Start at 9:30 a.m., in the park in front of the Rando Évasion 91 reception point (pole loan available on site).

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Heads up: start times and meeting places vary depending on the chosen route, make sure to check the details when you register.

What are the picnic and aperitif like on the hiking day?

One of the day’s nicest moments is the midday gathering around a bag-packed picnic. All participants come together, regardless of their route, to catch their breath and share a friendly moment. Rando Évasion 91 serves up the aperitif to all walkers. In an eco-friendly approach, everyone is asked to bring their own reusable utensils: plates, cutlery, cups… A detail not to forget before heading out from home.

How to register for the hike at the Domaine de Chamarande?

Registration is set at €5 per person, and pre-registration is mandatory by 14 April 2026, directly online on the Rando Évasion 91 website. The event runs from 8 h à 17 h at the departmental domain of Chamarande, rue du Commandant Maurice Arnoux, 91370 Chamarande. The domain is accessible from Paris via the line N of the Transilien SNCF, Chamarande or Lardy stations.

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