Is it possible to go hiking with only your Navigo pass as a passport? Absolutely, especially if you choose hiking routes that connect one station (Transilien, TER, or RER) to another. < /p>
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Since May 1999, the Gâtinais Français has been designated as a regional natural park. Spanning more than sixty municipalities and covering over 75,000 hectares, it sits in the southeast of the Île-de-France region, straddling the departments of Essonne and Seine-et-Marne.
Among the regional park’s must-see spots, the town of Chamarande stands out, famous for its grand park where you can go boating on warm days, the charming medieval village of Dourdan with its fortress open to visitors, the massif des Trois Pignons (a must for hikers seeking elevation)… Not to forget the picturesque village of Milly-la-Forêt where the Maison du dramaturge Jean Cocteau is located. A land of culture and heritage, the Gâtinais offers fine addresses but also beautiful walks to enjoy year-round. The plus: a portion of its territory is accessible by public transport, so go ahead and discover it!
From Lardy (RER C) to Étréchy (RER C), 17 km
From Chamarande (RER C) to La Ferté-Alais (RER D), 14.5 km
Around Étrechy, between pines and rocks, from Étrechy (RER C) to Boutigny (RER D), 25 km
Dourdan and its surroundings (RER C), 13km
The Forest of Dourdan (RER C), 10.8 km
If you love hiking and want to explore more regional natural parks or iconic forests in the Île-de-France region, don’t miss the rail-to-rail hikes in the Forest of Fontainebleau, the Chevreuse Valley, or the Vexin Français Regional Natural Park.
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