Nature Loisir Évasion: activities between the forest and the Loing

What does Nature Loisir Évasion offer?

Nature Loisir Évasion is the name used by Top Loisirs Nature Évasion, based in La Genevraye near Grez-sur-Loing. Top Loisirs appears in the Biosphere Reserve’s current directory of eco-actors. The company runs outdoor activities around the Loing and Fontainebleau Forest. Its website lists canoeing and kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, climbing, archery and navigation.

The exact programme depends on the season, location and type of group. Visit Nature Loisir Évasion for current departure points, included equipment, participation requirements and booking availability. Despite the two names, this is one provider.

Choose the activity that suits you

A canoe lets you see the area from the water. First decide whether you want independent hire, a route with a transfer or a guided outing. Ask where check-in takes place, where you leave the water and how the driver gets back. Water levels on the Loing and safety decisions can change the programme.

A mountain bike covers more ground, but a forest loop is not a gentle ride on a paved cycleway. Explain your experience, share each rider’s height so the bikes can be adjusted, and describe the kind of terrain you want. For a family, a shorter route with a well-adjusted bicycle is often the better choice.

Bouldering uses no rope, but it still needs preparation. A first session with an instructor teaches spotting, landing and sensible use of crash pads. Read our Fontainebleau climbing guide before choosing a sector.

Questions to ask before booking

• Do the activity start and finish at the same place?
• What age, swimming ability or fitness level is required?
• What clothes and shoes should we bring?
• Are the helmet, buoyancy aid, bicycle or crash pad included?
• What happens if weather, water level or a forest closure prevents the outing?

These questions prevent misunderstandings because the provider can answer for your date, your group’s ability and the conditions on the day.

Keep the rest of the day relaxed

After an activity on the Loing, leave time for Grez-sur-Loing or Moret-sur-Loing. A quiet walk and lunch can round out the day before an easy journey home. After climbing or mountain biking, do not add another demanding physical activity simply to fill the day.

If you are using public transport, work out the final journey between the station and meeting point before booking. Our Fontainebleau without a car guide covers the main connections, but follow the address sent by the provider.