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Draveil walks
The Port aux Cerises and the Château de Draveil
Visorando Member
6.04 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Draveil (Essonne)
Draveil, the Port aux Cerises, the Château de Draveil (Paris Jardins) and the Château de Villiers (Town Hall) and the footbridges along the Seine with views of the marinas.Reminder: Paris Jardins is private property. Passage is tolerated, but please be discreet and respectful so that the estate remains open to visitors.
From Juvisy to Choisy-le-Roi via Lac Montalbot
8.58 mi
+16 ft
-20 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Juvisy-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A walk that starts in the Port aux Cerises park, with its ponds and Neolithic menhir. You then walk alongside a large lake and cross an urbanised area. The final third of the walk takes place mainly on the towpath along the Seine.
Banks of the Seine and Sénart Forest
7.81 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Draveil (Essonne)
An easy hike that alternates between the Forest of Sénart, the banks of the Seine and some beautiful estates such as the Ermitage de Sénart, where Nadar lived, and the Parc du Grand Veneur in Soisy-sur-Seine.Please note the opening hours of the public garden. In addition, the park is closed during storms.
In the Forest of Sénart
8.64 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgeron (Essonne)
A forest route that alternates between wide paths under tall trees and winding trails in the undergrowth that require a good sense of direction. At the end of the route, a beautiful isolated pond is a great place to stop.
Urban walk on the Coteaux d’Athis-Mons
7.63 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Savigny-sur-Orge (Essonne)
An urban route between Savigny-sur-Orge, Athis-Mons and Juvisy-sur-Orge. After a very urban first half, the second half follows paths between detached houses and buildings, roughly following the course of the River Orge.
Parks and gardens along the Yerres
9.59 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crosne (Essonne)
This walk starts in Crosne, goes through the Grange Forest and then through the town of Yerres before reaching Park Caillebotte where the painter lived. The walk goes along the Yerres River and finishes by going alongside the communal gardens in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges.
From the Orge to the Yvette
6.28 mi
+151 ft
-177 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Hike around Epinay sur Orge (a small town south of Paris) from the train station of the RER C.It follows paths and quiet streets, heads through Bois des Templiers and follows the courses of three rivers: the Orge, the Rouillon and the Yvette. A trail through the Bois des Templiers with views of an old stone bridge with three arches of the ancient Templar Commandery of the eleventh century.
From Etiolles to Port aux Cerises along the banks of the Seine
12.76 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Étiolles (Essonne)
Circular starting from the Coudray roundabout in Etiolles. Descend the Seine to the Port aux Cerises leisure centre in Draveil, passing by the Lac des Docks and the Ris-Orangis eco-neighbourhood, the Port aux Malades, the Port aux Dames and the Fosse aux Carpes. The return journey takes you through the Paris-Jardins neighbourhood of Draveil, the Sénart Forest and the Grand Veneur park in Soisy-sur-Seine.
Remarkable trees of the royal hunts of Sénart
12.37 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Évry (Essonne) (Essonne)
Some of these trees have probably seen the royal hunting parties pass by! This hike is partly like a treasure hunt. The remarkable trees are usually located a few dozen metres from the forest paths and require a little effort to discover. But the beauty of these specimens quickly makes you forget the difficulties. The route is further enhanced by passing close to two 18th-century castles.
New Year's Eve at the abbey
6.91 mi
+197 ft
-194 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Brunoy (Essonne)
Circular route around the former Yerres Abbey (12th century) located at the confluence of the Yerres and Réveillon rivers. The start of the route follows the course of the Yerres to the abbey, then climbs through a highly urbanised area to the former Camaldolese monastery, before descending towards the Réveillon, which you follow to the confluence. The return journey takes you through Brunoy, past the Robert Dubois-Corneau Museum, Saint-Médard Church and finally the Perronet Bridge.
The Basilica of Longpont and the Templar Bridge of Balizy
8.78 mi
+233 ft
-203 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Starting from the town hall in Epinay-sur-Orge, this varied hike takes you along the banks of the Orge between Epinay and Longpont, to the 11th-century Basilica of Longpont and the Pont des Templiers de Balizy, the oldest bridge in the Île-de-France region and a remnant of a former 13th-century commandery.
Walk in the Forêt de la Grange from Yerres
3.94 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Yerres (Essonne)
A lovely short walk in the cool of the Forêt de la Grange, starting from the town of Yerres.
Along the banks of the Réveillon and the Yerres to the Servon ponds
12.91 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Yerres (Essonne)
A walk along the riverbank that follows the Réveillon upstream from its confluence with the Yerres. Alternating between woodland, urban parks, an old village and the countryside, almost the entire route offers views of the Réveillon.
Mills and Menhirs along the river Yerres
6.46 mi
+161 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Brunoy (Essonne)
This hike mostly takes place along the Yerres, a tributary of the Seine, and also includes a section in the Forest of Senart and an urban section. There you can enjoy the charm of this river and the beautiful houses around it, admire two ancient watermills and come cross no fewer than four standing stones along the way.
Along the Yerres and Réveillon rivers and through the Bois de la Grange
7.13 mi
+230 ft
-210 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brunoy (Essonne)
A pleasant walk along two rivers, the Yerres and the Réveillon. You completely forget the nearby urban environment.
From Brunoy to Combs-la-Ville
8.11 mi
+348 ft
-279 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Brunoy (Essonne)
A hike from station to station in a semi-urban environment, following paths through gardens and pleasant riverside trails.
The Bois des Templiers
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.26 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Longjumeau (Essonne)
A short walk through the Bois des Templiers in Balisy.
The Grange du Breuil plain
1.75 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Épinay-sur-Orge (Essonne)
Short hike across the Grange du Breuil plain and the Bois des Templiers woods.
Under the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges cable car
7.32 mi
+171 ft
-197 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Yerres (Essonne)
Starting from Yerres, this circular walk takes you through the La Grange forest, passing through the centre of Limeil-Brevannes and then Valenton. The return journey is mostly along the "Végétale", a greenway that passes under the C1 cable car linking Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Créteil.
The Russian Cemetery, the Bois des Trous, the Donjon de Ste-Geneviève-des-Bois
3.90 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne) (Essonne)
This route, which is half urban and half forest, focuses on footpaths. Along the way, you can visit the Russian cemetery (no dogs allowed), see an elephant, cross the Bois des Trous, admire the majestic keep and its flower beds, and be sure to visit the miraculous cave of Sainte Geneviève... An easy walk and a good time guaranteed.
Circular route via the Forêt de la Grange, the Réveillon and Yerres valleys
13.00 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Limeil-Brévannes (Val-de-Marne)
This walk starts at the “La Végétale” station on Cable Car 1, crosses the Forêt de la Grange via the Château du Maréchal de Saxe and the Étoile de Bellevue, then follows the Végétale to Villecresnes, before following the courses of the Réveillon and the Yerres to reach Caillebotte Park, where the painter lived. The walk continues with the ascent of Mont-Griffon, the highest point in the area, before returning.
Following the Orge from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois to Athis-Mons
8.52 mi
+184 ft
-269 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Essonne) (Essonne)
A hike from station to station that constitutes the last stage of this route along the Orge River, ending at its confluence with the Seine. Although the area is highly urbanised, the walkway along the river, which takes us back and forth across it, often offers a bucolic setting.
A town in the countryside: Tigery
7.22 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tigery (Essonne)
Tigery, a large agricultural village, is gradually becoming urbanised and encroaching on the rich farmland of Brie. This walk allows you to discover both sides of the village, then crosses fields and forest to reach the Ru des Hauldres, which you follow upstream to a wetland area with ponds, fauna and flora. The return journey takes you through a reed bed, then down the stream that winds through the Sénart National Forest to Lake Tigery.
Along the Seine from Choisy-le-Roi to Alfort
4.68 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Choisy-le-Roi (Val-de-Marne)
An urban walk that starts on the elevated quays and continues along the towpath, right by the river. After the confluence, the walk ends by following the Marne upstream for the final kilometre.
Adjust your route according to flood levels on the Seine or the Marne: see the practical information section.
From Corbeil to Ballancourt via Villeroy Park and the Fontenay Marshes
12.46 mi
+354 ft
-302 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
A walk from station to station starting in Vieux Corbeil (large mills, cathedral). After following the Seine, the route climbs before descending to Moulin Galant, then follows the Essonne. The walk concludes with a stroll through Villeroy Park, set in a wooded landscape, followed by an exploration of the Fonteanay Marshes and their birdwatching hides.
Following the Essonne
97.78 mi
+3,153 ft
-3,136 ft
10 days
Moderate
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
Named after Acionna, the Gallo-Roman goddess of rivers, the Essonne flows through the north of the Loiret department and the south of the Île-de-France region. The first five stages follow its course downstream, while the last four follow it upstream. These nine stages are accessible by train. One stage, which is not accessible by train, forms a circular route upstream. The route alternates between paths along the river, passages through woods and those across cultivated plateaus.
Along the Seine from Corbeil to Juvisy
8.46 mi
+13 ft
-23 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Corbeil-Essonnes (Essonne)
A walk from station to station with a relatively straightforward route, as it mainly follows the right bank of the Seine. Apart from the approach from the starting station and the approach to the finishing station, the route stays as close as possible to the river.
The Tower of Montlhéry and the Basilica of Longpont
6.53 mi
+358 ft
-387 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A hike that alternates between pleasant paths along the water's edge and urban passages. The Tower of Montlhéry, which offers a beautiful panorama, and the Basilica of Longpont, the destinations of this hike, are beautiful reminders of the Middle Ages in Île-de-France.
Montjean Park and the nurseries of the city of Paris from Fresnes
3.45 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Fresnes (Val-de-Marne) (Val-de-Marne)
This route allows you to discover the very peaceful Parc de Montjean from Fresnes. After a complete tour of the park, the return journey is along the nurseries of the City of Paris, partially marked by a small footpath along the Voie des Laitières.
From Créteil to Maisons-Alfort via the lake and the Juliottes neighbourhood
4.56 mi
+46 ft
-16 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
An urban route starting along Lake Créteil from its southern tip to its northern tip, set amongst lawns and reed beds. You then cross, via footpaths, the ‘Du Chou et des Épis’ neighbourhood, with its cylindrical tower blocks featuring original designs, and the University district. The end of the route takes you to Maisons-Alfort via the Juliottes neighbourhood.
Notre-Dame Forest and the Réveillon Valley, starting from Boissy-Saint-Léger
18.65 mi
+387 ft
-364 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
A relatively long but technically straightforward walk in a peri-urban area, taking you through the Gros Bois and Notre-Dame forests, then down the Réveillon Valley, before returning via the Camaldules and Grange forests.
Between Boissy-Saint-Léger and Marolles-en-Brie via Grosbois and La Végétale
9.87 mi
+295 ft
-279 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
A hike that is mostly in the forest and partly in urban areas. You will take well-maintained forest paths, a green corridor and the "Végétale" path built above a TGV tunnel.
The green spaces of Sucy-en-Brie from Boissy-St-Léger station
11.50 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
A surprisingly green walk, mostly passing through a succession of forests, numerous parks and other green corridors. It also takes you through the history of the centuries preceding our own, thanks to the architectural legacy they left behind, some of whose monuments have fortunately been well preserved, such as the Château de Sucy or the Château de Haute Maison, whilst others reveal only their outbuildings, such as the Château du Piple, or have left nothing but ruins, such as the Château du Grand Val.
Natural and historical sites between Boissy-Saint-Léger and Sucy-en-Brie
Local authority
7.43 mi
+157 ft
-167 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir region by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
Arc Boisé in eastern Paris
15.21 mi
+161 ft
-220 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
This long hike goes from one RER A station to another. It begins with a climb in Boissy Saint-Léger but the rest is flat. We start with a circular walk through the Gros-Bois Forest, then the main part of the walk takes us through the Notre-Dame Forest. We alternate between wide avenues and footpaths, with a wide variety of trees. The walk ends with a long, gently sloping green corridor and a walk through Morbras Park. Several alternative routes allow you to shorten the route.
From Boissy to Brunoy via the Grange forest and the banks of the Yerres
8.10 mi
+243 ft
-249 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
The first part of this hike from station to station is mainly through forest, with a mix of wide paths and winding trails. Then you follow the course of the Yerres, playing leapfrog with the river, its branches and tributaries.
A flower-filled and chocolate-themed stroll: from Boissy-Saint-Léger to Limeil-Brévannes
5.75 mi
+203 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Boissy-Saint-Léger (Val-de-Marne)
Discover, or rediscover, the Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the treasures—sometimes little-known—of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
Bonneuil-sur-Marne through the eyes of graffiti artists
1.51 mi
+33 ft
-7 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
Longpont-sur-Orge and its basilica
4.90 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
A short, varied and easy hike. Streams, meadows, forests, housing estates and fields, and of course the basilica of Longpont, are the ingredients of this walk just a few kilometres from Paris.
In the footsteps of Charles the Bold at the Battle of Montlhéry
6.77 mi
+400 ft
-407 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (Essonne)
In 1465, Louis XI and Charles the Bold clashed at Montlhéry. This hike takes you to some of the historic sites in Essonne that witnessed this confrontation (Leuville, Montlhéry Castle, the battlefield, etc.). The return route takes you via Longpont Basilica.
A nature walk through the ‘island towns’: from Créteil to Bonneuil-sur-Marne
5.53 mi
+131 ft
-115 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
A thousand and one activities by the water: from Créteil to Alfortville
9.30 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Discover or rediscover the Grand Paris Sud-Est Avenir area by exploring its various walking routes, which showcase the main points of interest and the sometimes little-known treasures of our 16 municipalities, each with their own unique and distinctive histories.
The Grand Sceaux de la Coulée Verte
Tourism professional9.69 mi
+308 ft
-285 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
This 15.5 km route starting from Antony station is easy to follow and invites you to discover Parc de Sceaux and the Coulée Verte in southern Paris on a charming sightseeing tour. Let yourself be surprised by the landscapes combining city and nature in the Coulée Verte and by the magnificent views from Parc de Sceaux.
Green corridors, parks and small streets in Antony
4.16 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
An urban circular route that favours wooded areas, runs alongside the Bièvre river for a while and avoids major traffic routes.
Over hill and dale in the Hauts-de-Seine
197.84 mi
+9,278 ft
-9,124 ft
42 days
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Although densely urbanised, the Hauts-de-Seine department offers wonderful opportunities for walkers, with a rich heritage and often a little elevation. This series of hikes, almost all of which are accessible by public transport, takes you on a journey of discovery through this department, avoiding major roads as much as possible and favouring footpaths and alleys, public parks and wooded areas.
Meet the Nobel Prize winners
6.02 mi
+384 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Greenery and culture abound on this hike from station to station (RER B) between Antony Croix-de-Berny and Sceaux. It passes through a veritable breeding ground for Nobel Prize winners. It takes in splendid parks, including Parc de Sceaux, Arboretum de Chatenay-Malabry, Vallée aux Loups and Parc Henri Sellier. It allows you to discover the places where no fewer than six Nobel Prize winners lived: Marie Curie, physics then chemistry, and Pierre Curie, physics with his wife, Frédéric and Irène Joliot-Curie, together for chemistry, Sully Prudhomme, literature, and Luc Montagnier, medicine.
From Sucy-en-Brie to Boissy through the forests of Notre-Dame and Grosbois
8.09 mi
+266 ft
-184 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sucy-en-Brie (Val-de-Marne)
A hike from station to station, half urban, notably through the paths and alleys of Sucy-en-Brie, and half forest.
From Parc de Sceaux to Meudon Forest via Parc de la Vallée aux Loups
10.14 mi
+591 ft
-486 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A varied hike starting from Parc de Sceaux, passing through Parc de la Vallée aux Loups, the house of Chateaubriand, the garden cities of Plessis-Robinson with its allotments and river, which runs at the foot of the buildings. The hike ends with a walk through the forest of Meudon.
From Parc de Sceaux to Robinson
4.38 mi
+312 ft
-207 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
A route between two RER B stations, most of which takes place within Parc de Sceaux, exploring its gardens and views, its water features and its lesser-known corners.
The secrets of Parc de Sceaux
5.43 mi
+164 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sceaux (Hauts-de-Seine) (Hauts-de-Seine)
Through the Parc de Sceaux, the castle and pavilions, ponds, gardens and more secret places.
The waterfalls are reopening after renovation. (August 2021)
Moderator's warning (April 2021): between the points (1) and (2), the waterfalls are under construction and the area is closed to the public. Reach the Bassin de l'Octogone via the Plaine de l'Orangerie and the alley that extends from it, then descend a large staircase on the right and follow a gravel path.
From Parc de Sceaux to the Bièvre Valley
13.52 mi
+702 ft
-715 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
This hike crosses Parc de Sceaux and the Verrières National Forest, then continues along the Bièvre, whose valley has been developed with numerous sports and leisure facilities. The presence of so many green spaces is surprising in an otherwise highly urbanised region.
Échappée Belle and Coulée Douce in the south of the Hauts-de-Seine
15.90 mi
+518 ft
-495 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-la-Reine (Hauts-de-Seine)
The heritage of southern Paris in a few turns of the wheel!This tour starts at Bourg-la-Reine station and takes you on a journey of discovery through the heritage treasures of the Hauts-de-Seine. Head to the old centres of Bagneux, Châtillon, Malakoff and Vanves to discover the soul of southern Paris.
Loop in the south of the Rougeau Forest
5.80 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-du-Perray (Essonne)
This hike will allow you to discover the southern part of the Rougeau Forest, which is much more rugged than the northern part. You will enjoy beautiful views of the Seine valley. You will be surprised by the bucolic Royal Pavilion estate and the Forest Guardian.