Greenway along the Orge River

By bike, the green lung of the Orge south of Paris

The greenway along the Orge river promenade offers a rare escape into nature. at the gates of ParisLocated in the department ofEssonne, in the Île-de-France regionit follows the winding course of theBarley, a modest tributary of the Seine, This route, almost entirely safe, stretches for nearly 40 km on both sides of the river. It's an ideal outing. with your familythat we practice on foot or by bike, including in VAE thanks to an overall soft profile.

The unique aspect of the route lies in its nature of continuous linear park mixing green landscapes, wetlands, bodies of water and peaceful urban crossingsThe cycle path, made of compacted sand in long sections, winds close to the water and allows for observation of a biodiversity Surprisingly rich for a peri-urban environment. Before setting off, it is advisable to consult the map of the Orge promenade greenway to identify access points, services and any potential gaps.

From Athis-Mons, At the confluence with the Seine, the route crosses or runs alongside several major municipalities: Juvisy-sur-orge and its old town center, Villiers-sur-Orge with the remarkable passage through the heart of the hospital Perray-Vaucluse, Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, Leuville-sur-Orge and finally Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon, where the route ends in the town hall park. Among the sites to discover, the 18th century Belles Fontaines bridge, the reconstruction of the historical riverbed in Saint-Michel or the old railway lines of the Arpajonnais route testify to a discreet but fascinating heritage.

The Orge promenade is also part of a a wider network of soft mobility options, with possible connections to other local greenways and cycle links leading to the Seine Valley or EV 3 The Scandibérique, the pilgrims' cycle routeAn accessible, rejuvenating and exemplary route for local leisure activities. Ile-de-France.