Ferra Botanica, le vélorail de la Ferté-Gaucher

Ferra Botanica in La Ferté-Gaucher

In the heart of a sensitive natural area, just an hour from Paris, indulge in some family fun on the rails of the Ferra Botanica!

  1. What to see and do
  2. Getting active
  3. Bike
  4. Ferra Botanica in La Ferté-Gaucher

Description

Together with family or friends, discover a breathtaking 13-km route by rail-bike!

Biking and lots of fun in the countryside

The railbike, also known as a draisine, or rail-cycle, is a lightweight vehicle that moves on rails and is powered by the muscular strength of its occupants, who pedal it like a bicycle. The successful combination of bike and train, humans and nature, delivers a thrilling experience!

Thanks to the electric assistance, you can pedal at your own pace, along a straight, flat and easy course.
Ferra Botanica involves a fun outdoor activity and a journey through the sensitive natural area of the Val du Haut Morin, scattered here and there with poetic and intriguing installations themed around plants and animals. Art lovers will appreciate this aesthetic scenery.

How does it work?
Each bicycle can accommodate 2 to 5 people. Only 2 people pedal, but there is the option to change drivers mid-route, so that everyone gets a chance to participate.

To reach the railbike starting point located in the old Lescherolles station, take the small tourist train that departs from the front of La Ferté-Gaucher Tourist Office (20 minute trip included in the railbike price).

You can also make the most of the warm summer evenings and come at night!

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Practical info

Access and contact

Hameau de Trotignon
Ancienne gare SNCF
77320 Lescherolles

    Days and opening hours

    From 06/04 to 03/11
    Departure times on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 2.15 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.15 pm and between 4.30 pm and 8.15 pm.
    Closed on Monday.
    Please arrive 20 minutes before each departure at the Tourist Office in La Ferté-Gaucher for the small train ride.

    Prices

    Group rate available for > 21 people.

    Prices:
    > For 1 rail bike for 2 to 5 people. (child included): weekdays €39, weekends, public holidays and bridges, and school holidays in zone C €46.
    > Small tourist train €2 per person. By reservation only.
    > Family offer for 2 cycle rails, 10 people. maximum (child included): €85.
     
    Meal Plan:
    > Ardoise Fertoise: from €15 per person.
    > Farm Plate: from €15 per person.
    > Vegetarian Plate: from €15 per person.
    > Sandwich formula: from €10 per person.
     
    > Night rates, groups and private parties. (Consult us)
     
    Reduced rate: Balad’Pass card, Special web rate.

    Facility

    • Toilets
    • Defibrillator

    Services

    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Booking obligatory
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
    • Available for private hire
    • Stroller-accessible

    Activities

    • Product tasting

    Tour

    Spoken languages

    • English
    • French
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    Hameau de Trotignon
    Ancienne gare SNCF
    77320 Lescherolles

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    • OTI Provins Tourisme, entre Bassée, Montois et Morin
    • O.Palisson