Walk · 5.9 km
Photo: Fontainebleau Tourisme
Gorges de Franchard and the Antre des Druides
Fontainebleau at its wildest: a sandstone gorge of boulders, pines and heather, with a cave named after the druids.
| Distance | 5.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time | 1 h 50 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Start | Ermitage de Franchard car park, off the Route Ronde (D301) |
| Past | the Fontaine de l'Ermite, the Denecourt-Colinet trail no. 7, the Antre des Druides, the Roche qui Pleure |
| Season | All year, but avoid in wet weather – the rocks get slippery (Visorando). |
| With children | Good for adventurous children who like scrambling; wear shoes with good grip. |
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Checked on visorando.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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