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Abbaye de Port-Royal-des-Champs walks
The Madeleine Forest and Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey
Visorando Member
6.31 mi
+394 ft
-381 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Milon-la-Chapelle (Yvelines)
In the footsteps of Jean Racine, in places steeped in history. A walk through a variety of environments, between forests, meadows and cultivated fields, with a lovely view of the ancient Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs.
Les Granges de Port-Royal and the Rhodon Valley
3.79 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Magny-les-Hameaux (Yvelines)
A short forest hike in two stages. After a lovely view of the former Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey, you climb up the Vallon du Rodhon on a path and trails that wind through the undergrowth. The hike then follows the wide paths of the Port-Royal Forest.
From Mesnil Saint-Denis to Chevreuse, between history and nature
12.77 mi
+499 ft
-525 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis (Yvelines)
Circular route dotted with beautiful views. You pass through forests and villages, streams and ponds, and alongside historic and remarkable sites such as Château de la Madeleine and Port Royal with its Jean Racine trail. The only difficulty is the short steep climb to Château de Chevreuse.
The Southern Paris Green Corridor
74.51 mi
+4,485 ft
-4,508 ft
14 days
Moderate
Departure from Paris
The Southern Paris Green Corridor is a series of green spaces that have been developed alongside or above the TGV Atlantique railway lines. The first two stages of this route follow this corridor from Montparnasse station to Massy. The subsequent stages extend the corridor into the Yvette Valley and across the Saclay Plateau.
Walks near Abbaye de Port-Royal-des-Champs
From Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Versailles
7.19 mi
+276 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
The Bièvre Valley is undoubtedly one of the best places for hiking in the region. Indeed, in summer it is a succession of ponds and lush green landscapes. This hike takes you through the most interesting part of the valley, featuring a succession of five remarkable ponds. You can then round off your day with a visit to Versailles, adding a touch of history to the route.
Following the Bièvre from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Igny
12.06 mi
+85 ft
-397 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
This is the upstream section of this series of three walks dedicated to the Bièvre. A very pleasant route along the river and its ponds, in a setting that is mostly bucolic. A walk from station to station, the length of which can be adapted according to conditions or preference.
From Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Coignières in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
14.57 mi
+1,112 ft
-846 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
Thirty-third and penultimate stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, almost entirely in the Yvelines department.It starts in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and reaches Coignières after climbing up the Yvette valley and crossing the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park with its rich natural and architectural heritage, just a stone's throw from Paris and its inner suburbs.
Following the Yvette from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Lozère
8.24 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station where you play leapfrog with the Yvette River! The route is mostly close to the river and crosses a few woods and pretty parks, including the one in the western part of the Paris-Sud University campus.
From Coignières to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
9.44 mi
+203 ft
-509 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coignières (Yvelines)
Hike along the Yvette river, with its wash houses, passing by the Château de la Madeleine. The route also passes through a forest in a former sandstone quarry.
From Coignières to Montfort-l’Amaury, via Les Mesnuls
10.76 mi
+646 ft
-784 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coignières (Yvelines)
A very lovely walk, with plenty of beautiful woodland, including the superb oak forest of the Bois des Hautes Bruyères. There are also numerous points of interest, the most notable being: the Jean Monnet House Museum, the Château des Mesnuls, and in Montfort-l’Amaury, the Maurice Ravel House, the castle ruins and their superb views. Beautiful villages and charming churches, many of which are open to visitors.
From Coignières to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric through the Yvelines
11.61 mi
+466 ft
-751 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Coignières (Yvelines)
This is the thirty-fourth and final stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11. It starts in Coignières and ends in Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, where the radial section of the GR® coming from Paris meets the circular section, which will therefore be completed here. The route follows, more or less closely, the course of the Mauldre River, passing through Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Mareil-le-Guyon and Neauphle-le-Vieux.
From Bois d’Arcy to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric: nature on the outskirts of the towns
12.72 mi
+633 ft
-902 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Fontenay-le-Fleury (Yvelines)
This online hike passes through several towns in the Yvelines department, favouring natural and developed areas, footpaths and quiet streets. Starting from Fontenay-le-Fleury station, it passes successively through Bois d’Arcy, Les-Clayes-sous-Bois, Plaisir, Neauphle-le-Château and Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, where the station marks the end of the route.
From Saint-Cyr-l'École to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric through the Yvelines
14.23 mi
+705 ft
-961 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cyr-l'École (Yvelines)
This is the third stage of the GR® 11 Grand Tour of Île-de-France. It continues through the Yvelines, between Saint-Cyr station and Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station. This stage completes the 'radial' part of the GR® starting from Paris and joins the circular loop that circles the region from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric. The route passes through increasingly large wooded areas as you approach the countryside.
From Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
11.30 mi
+883 ft
-669 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing offering a very varied route. Sections through the forest alternate with stretches across fields. Water features are plentiful, with several rivers—the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre—and the Étangs de Montbrond set in their lush green surroundings.
(Warning) The route is cut off at the point (12) due to works on Metro Line 18 (as of March 2026). A diversion is under consideration. Please refrain from undertaking this hike until further notice.