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ClosureGR1 and GR13 in the Fontainebleau forest: burnt areas are closed by prefectoral order since the summer 2026 fires. Avoid the closed sectors. Details

GR13 stage 1 of 21

Stage 1: Fontainebleau → Villiers-sous-Grez

From Fontainebleau to Villiers-sous-Grez: 23.8 km, 200 m of ascent and 200 m of descent, or 5h30 – 6h30 of actual walking.

23.8 km200 m ascent200 m descent5h30 – 6h30High point 134 m Challenging day

Where to stay in Villiers-sous-Grez Stage 1 GPX

Challenging day.

Stage profile

0 m100 m200 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 kmRecloses 130 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Fontainebleau Start	0	88 m
High point	4.5	134 m
Recloses Village on the way	16.6	130 m
Villiers-sous-Grez Finish	23.8	78 m

Stage map

Where to stay in Villiers-sous-Grez

1 place to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

B&BLa Cerisaiekm 24.1 · 120 m off the GRWebsite · +33 1 64 24 23 71

Along the way

Accommodation along the stage, to shorten or lengthen the day.

Bivouac areaBivouac de la Faisanderiekm 6.8 · 120 m off the GR
GîteLe Bolet de Satankm 16.7 · 90 m off the GRWebsite · +33 6 32 92 86 78

Water points

2 water points listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 0 · km 2.7

Getting there by train

Near the start: Fontainebleau - Avon (100 m from the route), Vulaines-sur-Seine - Samoreau (2,500 m from the route)

Stage 1 GPX All the stages of the GR13