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Mare aux Canes (Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye) walks
The Terrace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, two oratories and the Mare aux Canes
Visorando Member
7.79 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines)
Starting from the Saint-Germain-en-Laye RER station, this loop begins on the grounds and terrace of the château, then alternates between wide forest paths and trails that wind through the undergrowth.
From Achères to Saint-Germain-en-Laye through the forest
6.89 mi
+161 ft
-0 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that crosses the entire eastern part of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye National Forest. A few crosses and oratories mark this forest trail. The route ends in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where you can admire its castle, built in the 12th century.
From Le Vésinet to Poissy via the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
8.62 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Vésinet (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station, crossing the southern part of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye national forest. The start and end of the route are in urban areas. In Poissy, the Collégiale Notre-Dame offers a superb touch of heritage.
Through the forests of western Paris
164.57 mi
+8,281 ft
-7,530 ft
24 days
Moderate
Departure from Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)
Although highly urbanised, western Paris offers a considerable density of green spaces and forests, which this series of hikes, from station to station or in a circular route starting from a station, invites you to (re)discover. Several forest areas are on the programme: Saint-Cloud, La Celle, Marly, Versailles, Les Tailles d'Herbelaye and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. There is also a rich heritage to discover, particularly in the parks of Saint-Cloud and Marly, in Marnes-la-Coquette, Chambourcy and Poissy.
Walks near Mare aux Canes (Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye)
From Saint-Germain-en-Laye to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine through the forest.
11.11 mi
+69 ft
-292 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines)
From station to station through the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye with a short detour through the historic centre of the village of Mesnil-le-Roi. Arrival in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, capital of inland waterway transport.
Along the Seine from Le Vésinet to Cormeilles-en-Parisis
7.47 mi
+171 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Vésinet (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that runs mainly along the Seine, mostly on well-marked footpaths.
From Poissy to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine via the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
11.38 mi
+154 ft
-138 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Poissy (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station, most of which takes place in the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which we cross from south-west to north-east. It is an opportunity to walk through forests of various species and to come across two ancient crosses and two oratories. The route ends with a water theme, at the confluence of the Seine and the Oise.
From Achères to Poissy through the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
7.64 mi
+167 ft
-207 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that crosses the entire western part of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye National Forest. A few ancient crosses mark this forest trail. The route ends in Poissy, where you can admire the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church.
From Achères to Achères via the Forêt de Saint-Germain and the Étang du Corra
9.78 mi
+135 ft
-72 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Achères (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
A station-to-station walk, which can also be done as a slightly shorter loop. The route is mainly woodland, using both signposted paths and little-travelled paths in the undergrowth. The Étang du Corra, a protected site, offers an interlude with beautiful views and the chance to spot many birds.
From Étang-la-Ville to Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche via the Étoile Verte
6.97 mi
+561 ft
-515 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A walk from station to station that begins with narrow streets and paths in L'Étang-la-Ville and Mareil-Marly, through their gardens and apple orchards. The rest of the route takes place entirely in the Marly Forest, alternating between compacted tracks, sometimes damp dirt tracks and little-known paths deep in the undergrowth. Along the way, you’ll find beautiful woodland scenery, several remarkable trees and an old 18th-century cross.
From L'Étang-la-Ville to Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche via the Étoile de Montaigu
8.10 mi
+600 ft
-551 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A walk from station to station, mainly through woodland. The route alternates between wide, signposted paths and less-used trails where a good sense of direction is useful. Along the way, there are lovely woodland scenes, several remarkable trees and an old 18th-century cross.
A story of water around Marly and Île de la Loge
7.47 mi
+623 ft
-679 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-la-Ville (Yvelines)
The Marly Pumping Station was built at the end of the 17th century to pump water from the Seine and supply the ponds at the Château de Marly and those at the Château de Versailles. This walk, largely through urban areas, passes through a small section of the Marly Forest and then the park of the same name, where the ponds still remain. After a steep descent to the Marly Pumping Station, the route crosses the picturesque Île de la Loge before climbing back up to the heights of Marly-le-Roi.
From Chatou to Le Vésinet in a loop along the Seine
4.45 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chatou (Yvelines)
This is a very simple walk, as it follows the Seine almost from start to finish. There are beautiful views of the river and large, attractive houses along the way.
In the forest of Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche in Vaucresson
8.17 mi
+745 ft
-692 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A walk from station to station that crosses the Marly State Forest, then Marly Park and finally the Louveciennes Forest. The route ends in Vaucresson, in an urban setting.