Circular starting from Montchauvet via the source of the Vaucouleurs

As you wander through fields and copses, you’ll discover the source of the Vaucouleurs, situated in a very peaceful spot.
The charming village of Montchauvet invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Here you will find historical remains as well as beautiful houses.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 53 m
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    Descent: - 52 m

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    Highest point: 133 m
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    Lowest point: 100 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the church square or in one of the nearby side streets.
The route starts at the church square in Montchauvet.

(S/E) With your back to the War Memorial and the church, take the street opposite which passes in front of an inn and leads to the town hall. Do not take Rue aux Prêtres on the left. Turn right into Rue de la Mairie, then left into Rue du Massacre. Turn right onto a small path to join Rue de Dreux. Turn left, immediately ignore Rue des Vignes and continue to the next junction.

(1) Turn right (yellow and redGRP®® markings). Continue along Rue de Dreux, then follow the path that extends it for about 2 km. Ignore the side paths and keep heading south-west.

(2) Leave theGR®® de Pays (yellow and red markings), which turns left, and continue straight on. Ignore a path branching off to the right, then one to the left (not shown on the map).

(3) At a fork, turn left. Ignore the side paths to reach a street.

(4) Continue straight ahead along Rue du Point du Jour until you reach a roundabout.

(5) Alternative route: see § During the walk or nearby.

Cross the roundabout and take Rue de la Bastanière, then Rue de la Vaucouleurs on the right until you reach the church on your right.

(6) Stop behind the church in Boissets to discover the source of the Vaucouleurs. Take Rue de la Vaucouleurs on the right towards the cemetery.

(7) Before reaching it, take a path on the right and continue to the D115. Cross it carefully and ignore a turn-off to the right,

(8) At a crossroads, turn left towards a farm, then turn right.

(9) Turn left at Mare Robert. In Saint-Laurent, at a T-junction, turn right into a cul-de-sac. Continue along the path that extends from it. Ignore a turn-off to the left.

(10) At a T-junction, turn left. Ignore the side roads to reach a main road.

(11) Follow the road to the right for about 200 m.

(12) Take the first path on the right, which will turn left at a right angle a little further on. Cross a perpendicular path and continue along this path until you reach the entrance to Montchauvet.

(13) Turn right into Rue de la Porte de Bretagne. Pass under the Porte de Bretagne and continue to the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Church Square
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 104 m - T-junction
  3. 2 : km 2.58 - alt. 113 m - Abandonment of the GRP
  4. 3 : km 3.64 - alt. 111 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 4.37 - alt. 123 m - Entrance to Boissets
  6. 5 : km 5.16 - alt. 130 m - Roundabout
  7. 6 : km 5.58 - alt. 128 m - Source of the - Vaucouleurs (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 5.94 - alt. 131 m - Crossroads before the cemetery
  9. 8 : km 7 - alt. 120 m - Crossroads
  10. 9 : km 8.1 - alt. 130 m - Mare Robert
  11. 10 : km 9.34 - alt. 128 m - T-junction
  12. 11 : km 10.76 - alt. 113 m - Crossing with a road
  13. 12 : km 10.96 - alt. 113 m - Path on the right
  14. 13 : km 11.93 - alt. 118 m - Entrance to Montchauvet
  15. S/E : km 12.54 - alt. 100 m - Church Square

Notes

A guesthouse in Montchauvet

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Signposting: a quick reminder

Worth a visit

(5) approximately 550 m from the roundabout
Douaire Park
Turn left into Grande Rue then continue along Rue des Mignonets. The park is on the left.

To discover Montchauvet... it’s here!

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The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Guszen
Guszen

Well, I'm definitely up for the best hikes then!

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thanks for your comments! They’re always really nice! … even though this hike isn’t the best one I’ve shared!

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Guszen
Guszen
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

As always with @COCHARDMOD, this is a safe bet for anyone who loves endless fields and complete tranquillity.
I’ll just confirm what’s already been said: best avoided in the blazing sun... as there’s nowhere in the shade to take refuge! Apart from that, it’s a really lovely spot. Montchauvet is a hidden gem that’s far too little known, I feel; yet it’s definitely worth a visit.
Thanks for the suggestion 😉
Enjoy your walk, everyone!

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

I agree with you!

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ealet
ealet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with plenty of variety, although the section from Tilly is a little monotonous. Avoid hiking on very hot days, as there is no shade from point 10 onwards.
Montchauvet and the Vaucouleurs springs are interesting places to visit.
Thanks to the author for sharing.
The route is well described and easy to follow.

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THOMAS Dominique
THOMAS Dominique

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A relatively flat route, with little of interest apart from the charming medieval village of Montchauvet, which is very exposed to the wind on the plateau.
The paths are used by agricultural machinery and are therefore very muddy at this time of year. Best to do this hike on a sunny day!
I wouldn't recommend it too highly. A simple 5-6 km walk around the village would be more than enough.

Dominique Thomas

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike through typical Parisian countryside. Best avoided when it's very hot, as much of it is open fields.
The Vaucouleurs springs are worth a detour and the village of Montchauvet has some beautiful architectural heritage.
No difficulty.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you!

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Janok78
Janok78
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with several points of interest! Thanks to the author.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

I'm delighted for you!

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Famdecleg
Famdecleg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

lovely walk this Sunday, 5 July

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

I agree with you... for the Green Mare!

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footsore
footsore

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I knew several routes around Montchauvet but not this one. It's a good walk, not difficult but quite interesting, with the source of the Vaucouleurs. The next day, I was able to see it from the other side while playing golf. The restaurant La Jument Verte in Montchauvet is highly recommended.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you!

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