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Châteaux and Villages of the Essonne Valley
A road cycling route starting from Saint-Cheron
A scenic route through historic villages and picturesque châteaux of the Essonne Valley.
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This round-trip cycling route takes you on a journey through the charming villages and historical châteaux of the Essonne Valley. Starting near Saint-Chéron, you will ride through beautiful landscapes and enjoy panoramic views of the valley. The route has a moderate difficulty level, with some undulating terrain and a total ascent of 538 meters over a distance of 74 kilometers. Along the way, you will encounter highlights such as the medieval village of Bruyères-le-Châtel, known for its well-preserved half-timbered houses, the quaint town of Fontenay-le-Vicomte, famous for its fortified castle, and the picturesque village of Boissy-le-Cutté. The highlight of the route is the charming village of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières, with its charming streets and historic church.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Saint-Cheron:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Breuillet](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/breuillet-5.webp)
![Image of Le Val-Saint-Germain](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/le-val-saint-germain-4.webp)
![Image of Bruyères-le-Châtel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/bruyeres-le-chatel-5.webp)
![Image of Boissy-sous-Saint-Yon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/boissy-sous-saint-yon-5.webp)
![Image of Fontenay-lès-Briis](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/fontenay-les-briis-5.webp)
![Image of Briis-sous-Forges](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/briis-sous-forges-2.webp)
![Image of Égly](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/egly-5.webp)
![Image of Ollainville](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/ollainville-5.webp)
![Image of Étréchy](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/ile-de-france/etrechy-4.webp)