BV25-27 Fontainebleau

I’ve shared a few different routes to Fontainebleau over time, but I realized I hadn’t actually covered my classic route yet. While I’ve posted about a round trip, a longer option, and a more western variation, this time we’re going back to the original.

This route takes the usual way south, heading out along the Marne loop before climbing up out of Sucy-en-Brie. After making your way through the Sénart Forest, you continue along the eastern bank of the Seine as you head toward Melun. There, you cross over to the western bank for about 8 km before returning to the eastern side. Around the 90 km mark, you’ll be just a stone’s throw from Fontainebleau—but instead of heading straight in, the route detours to one of my favorite little village views and offers a bit more time in the forest before approaching the town from the north.

At 99 km, you’ll be greeted with a stunning view of Moret-sur-Loing from across the river, complete with its medieval bridge and character. It’s one of those places I can’t pass without snapping a photo. After soaking in the view and rolling through the village, you enter the forest for your final approach. There’s a great little climb with a few switchbacks, followed by a long, straight 5 km stretch—perfect for hammering it if you’ve still got something left in the legs.

The route passes by the château and offers several options to refuel before reaching the train station. Getting back to Paris is easy: just hop on Line R. With the new pricing, it only costs €2.50 and takes about 45 minutes to Gare de Lyon. You shouldn’t have any issues with bike space either.

If you haven’t explored Fontainebleau yet, this is a fantastic route. It’s shorter than some of my other options, but still incredibly scenic—and one I find myself repeating often.

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