Walking the GR11 in Forêt de Fontainebleau
Following Friday night’s chateau party, which wrapped up Italian week at INSEAD, Ben and I ventured out into the Forêt de Fontainebleau to walk part of the GR11. After being out until 5am the night before, we didn’t actually get started on the trail until around 3pm on Saturday, and then walked a very hungover slow 13 kilometers to the village of Veneux-les-Sablons. Unlike Sweden, you can only camp in designated grounds, with few options near the Forest of Fontainebleau. Aided by a map we bought at the tourist center in Fontainebleau, we found Les Courtilles du Lido, an excellent campground with spacious and private designated plots and a nice bathroom facility. While we had every intention of walking the same route back this morning, we ended up jumping on a morning train to give us the day to catch up on blogging work.
Tip for hiking GR11 in Fontainebleau: Buy a map.
Walking the GR11 in Forêt de Fontainebleau
Route de L’Inspecteur General
Intersection in Forêt de Fontainebleau (click for higher resolution)
Along the GR11
Viewpoint along the GR11
Along the GR11
Trails of the GR11
Camping at Les Courtilles du Lido
Campsites at Les Courtilles du Lido
Facilities at Les Courtilles du Lido
Les Courtilles du Lido reception & cafe
Breakfast outside Les Courtilles du Lido
The Seine by Veneux-les-Sablons
Flowers in Veneux-les-Sablons
Houses in Veneux-les-Sablons
Graffiti around Veneux-les-Sablons
