Multi-activity family weekend in Fontainebleau Forest
In the heart of nature and with family: climbing, running, orienteering... A magical escape
Duration
2 days
Ideal seasons
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
rustique
Travelers
Family, With friends, Solo
The spirit of travel
Just a stone's throw from Paris, a magical weekend with the family in the magnificent Fontainebleau forest.
Climbing, hiking, exploration, prehistoric caves, plants and animals, games and an unforgettable night under the stars in a tipi : an enchanted break for young and old alike.
🌱 This trip has a reduced carbon footprint. By choosing it, you support sustainable tourism that respects nature, local territories and the local economy — a simple and committed approach, driven by our agency's human and professional values.
Highlights
The adventure region
Fontainebleau
Le massif de Fontainebleau , c’est le dépaysement accessible mais radical aux portes de la ville. En moins d’une heure de train de Paris, on change totalement d’univers. Ici, le gigantisme ce n’est pas celui des tours de la Défense ou le nombre de passagers dans un métro à l’heure de pointe, mais un
Discover Forêt de Fontainebleau →Day-by-day itinerary
The Secrets of the Magical Forest
We meet on Saturday morning at Nemours Saint Pierre station (1 hour 10 minutes from Paris Gare de Lyon) to meet Captain Sylvain and the other families. A short van transfer takes us to the heart of the medieval village of Larchant.
From there, we set off on foot, with a quick stop at the village's lovely bakery-café to start the day off right.
We begin our adventures with a walk through the beautiful Eléphant massif forest surrounded by sandstone boulders, white sand and Scots pines. Along the way we explore various caves, some of which bear traces of the hunter-gatherer artists who lived there nearly 10,000 years ago!
We have our meal under majestic trees sitting on soft moss carpets of different species.
The afternoon is dedicated to discovering climbing on blocks with extraordinary shapes and with appropriate equipment. From beginners to experts, from toddlers to teens and adults, there's something for everyone, all tastes and all levels.
A few outdoor games (molki, slackline, ball or frisbee) are available to finish the afternoon before heading to the bivouac site nearby.
Setting up tipis, installing sleeping areas, preparing meals with a large selection of organic and local products from the village and we're ready for a wonderful evening under the stars.
To the sounds of owls and other night birds, it will be time to drift off to sleep!
Buddies of the Woods, Friends of the Forests
After a night in the heart of nature we have breakfast at the bivouac with great products prepared by the wonderful team of young bakers and bakers from the village.
This morning Captain Sylvain sends us to explore the forest. After explaining how it works, off we go as a family, equipped with a compass and a map for an orienteering session in search of a few hidden gems in the heart of the forest. Comfortable quarry shelters, miraculous fountain, a giant piece of Gruyère cheese and even Mont Blanc!
Once we've all regrouped, we have our picnic on a plateau overlooking the massif.
For the afternoon, children and adults can choose their activities between discovering fauna and flora, building cabins or free play. The goal is to fully enjoy nature before returning to the city or at least to daily life.
The sun is setting on the horizon? Unfortunately that's a sign it's time to head back home! A short 15-minute van ride will take us back to St Pierre les Nemours Station for a joyful goodbye with the promise to stay in touch and come back for some fresh air in this vast forest!
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Price per person
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- The journey to the meeting point
- A local specialty from your place to share with the group
- Everything that is not explicitly mentioned as included
Included
- The Captain's Service
- The rental of climbing equipment: climbing shoes, mats and crash pads, crash pads (fall mats).
- Equipment rental for camping: tipis, ground mats, sleeping bags, sleeping bag liners, pillows, headlamps
- The loan of compasses, maps and books on fauna and flora.
- All meals
- Transfers from/to St Pierre les Nemours train station
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
Nos aventures ont lieu en France : une simple carte nationale d'identité (ou un passeport) en cours de validité suffit. Aucun visa ni formalité d'entrée, aucun vaccin obligatoire.
Gardez une pièce d'identité sur vous pendant le séjour. Les voyageurs venant de l'étranger vérifient leurs conditions d'entrée en France auprès des autorités de leur pays de résidence.
Nos micro-aventures se déroulent en France. Une assurance responsabilité civile et une couverture assistance / secours en montagne sont vivement conseillées — elles sont souvent déjà incluses avec une carte bancaire, une licence FFME / FFCAM ou votre assurance habitation.
Pour les départs à date fixe en petit groupe, pensez à une assurance annulation. En cas de doute, votre Captain vous oriente vers la couverture adaptée à l'activité (randonnée, bivouac, escalade, ski de randonnée…).
Your Captain – Captain Sylvain
Group size
- Minimum: 6 participants
- Maximum: 12 participants
Required level
- Physical effort: None
- Technical requirements: None
- Accessibility: From 5 years old if accompanied by an adult
Logistical details
Accommodation
8-person tipis with comfortable ground mats, sleeping bag liners, pillows and duvets. Dry toilets.
Meals
Breakfasts, picnics and dinners organic and/or local
Personal equipment to bring
sportswear for 2 days
backpack
warm jacket
waterproof jacket if weather is uncertain
sports shoes
water bottle
climbing equipment (shoes) or bivouacking gear (sleeping bag) personal if you have
- Departure confirmation: no later than 7 days before the stay date
- Confirmed departure: from 6 registrations
- Sales closure: up to 3 days before departure, subject to availability
9h43 - Nemours Saint Pierre Station (departure 8h20 Paris Gare de Lyon Station towards Montargis)
17h34 - Nemours Saint Pierre Station (arrival 18h43 Paris Gare de Lyon Station)
Chapka — Cap Explorer
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Let's talk about your adventure — Fontainebleau
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