From the Maintenon perspective to the Mare aux Fées
Starts on the old royal hunting avenue that once led to the château and climbs to a fairy pond in the heart of the forest.
Photo: Claire Tenu – ONF
Distance
13.8 km
Time
4 h 25
Difficulty
Moderate
Start
Maison forestière de Maintenon, south of the château off the allée de Maintenon
Past
the Route du Petit Mont Chauvet, the Rocher de Bouligny and the Rochers Fourceau (GR 11), the Mare aux Fées, the Inspector's viewpoint and Mont Merle
Season
All year.
With children
Long; the first part follows the Sentier de la Perspective de Maintenon (ONF), which climbs the Petit Mont Chauvet for a view back over the town – a shorter option for families.
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