Lion-Shaped Rock Formation – Apremont gorge loop from Barbizon

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Lion-Shaped Rock Formation – Apremont gorge loop from Barbizon

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Lion-Shaped Rock Formation – Apremont gorge loop from Barbizon

01:50

6.85km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Gâtinais français

Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 km

Apremont gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Here is a very nice passage of the Denecourt-Colinet trail n ° 6, which overhangs the forest and makes us walk on huge rocks.

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1.76 km

Very exciting rock formations at the Plières. Attention, sometimes very narrow passages (see picture 1) or little space for the feet (see picture 3). Regarding the latter information: absolutely wear decent shoes (have seen sandals).

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2.01 km

View of the Fontainebleau Forest from the Caverne des Brigands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here is another superb viewpoint over the forest of Fontainebleau, on the Barbizon side.

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2.15 km

Bandits' Cave

Highlight • Cave

La Caverne des Brigands was dug at Denecourt's request in 1844, in order to attract tourists! He then invents a story of brigands from scratch to arouse the curiosity of visitors.

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3.27 km

Bandits' Cave Chalet

Highlight • Restaurant

Comfortable forest path to relax in great greenery. After climbing between the rocks on the previous sections of the route, it is quite pleasant to relax and “run out”.

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4.37 km