Stairway to the Sky – Saint Aubin forest loop from Gif-sur-Yvette
Stairway to the Sky – Saint Aubin forest loop from Gif-sur-Yvette
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Stairway to the Sky – Saint Aubin forest loop from Gif-sur-Yvette
06:36
24.1km
350m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 10.4 km for 68 m
Open as destination only: • Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-9:00 AM & 4:00 PM-7:30 PM (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.90 km
Stairway to the Sky
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3.24 km
Saint Aubin forest
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3.34 km
Forest Path Descent
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5.57 km
View of the Château de la Barrière
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6.92 km
Forêt départementale de la Tête-Ronde
Forest
8.10 km
Forêt domaniale de Port Royal
Forest
8.99 km
The Ors Mill
Highlight • Historical Site
9.19 km
Millstones of the Ors Mill
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for more information on the mill:
parc-naturel-chevreuse.fr/le-travailnement/equipements-du-parc/le-moulin-dors-chateaufort
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10.2 km
⛪✨Saint-Christophe de Châteaufort - Catholic Church
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22.2 km
Gourdillerie Biodiversity Area
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24.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.8 km
9.43 km
1.97 km
1.07 km
463 m
211 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.39 km
5.56 km
4.85 km
3.93 km
2.51 km
599 m
145 m
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Elevation
Highest point (160 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Weather
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Monday 18 May
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7°C
89 %
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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h
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