To learn a new skill during your road trip in the Fontainebleau Forest, dog sledding is a surprisingly popular activity. Since snow is a rarity, the dogs of Fontainebleau loan data instead pull karts or scooters with wheels that are specifically designed to tackle the rough forest terrain.
In addition to enjoying a go-kart ride under the shade of the trees, you can also take a lesson to learn how to control and steer the dogs yourself. Prefer to keep your feet on the forest floor? Try a guided hike where a dog is attached to you to help you climb hills and steep paths.
The Sands of the Dog's Ass, a beach without sea
Yes, it is a strange name to call a sea of sand " the sands of the dog's ass ". In any case, it is an official name for this immense white sand beach without a sea. It is located in the middle of the Trois-Pignons forest.
The sand appeared thanks to the geological evolution of the place. 35 million years ago, a sea of warm water covered the region, depositing quartz on the bottom which then disintegrated into sand. The " Bilboquet du Cul du Chien " highlights a large isolated rock in the middle of the sandy beach.
If you want to hike in this area, follow the red trail " circuit des 25 bosses ". Once you reach the top, you will immediately see the cross of Lorraine and you will have a breathtaking view of the forest as well as the sea of sand from the top.
Fontainebleau can be visited all year round, but if you take into consideration the weather conditions , the cost of travel and school holidays , April is definitely the best time of year to go. August days are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.