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Carrefour de la Descente walks
From Boulogne to Versailles through woods, basins and ponds
Visorando Member
8.51 mi
+659 ft
-341 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike that starts on the banks of the Seine and then crosses the Parc de Saint-Cloud, passing by its main lakes. You then stroll through Marnes-la-Coquette and Ville-d'Avray at the foot of beautiful, large houses. After winding your way between the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray, you walk through the southern part of the Forêt de Fausses-Reposes. The hike ends in a residential neighbourhood of Versailles.
Circular route between the Jardy Stud Farm and the Corot Ponds.
5.16 mi
+226 ft
-233 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Vaucresson (Hauts-de-Seine)
Route in the Forêt des Fausses Reposes allowing you to discover the Haras de Jardy and the Étangs de Corot (Ville d'Avray). The forest is a very popular place for walks. It is criss-crossed by marked hiking trails and bridleways. Sports enthusiasts and hikers appreciate this wooded area with its many paths and trails. At its centre is the Haras de Jardy departmental park, the only area of grazing meadows located in the inner suburbs of Paris. The painter Jean Baptiste Camille Corot loved to visit the ponds of Ville d'Avray and left his name to them. The site has been listed since 21 September 1936.
From Saint-Cloud to Marly-le-Roi via the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray
13.41 mi
+1,056 ft
-971 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
A walk from station to station, favouring green spaces and quiet streets. After passing through Saint-Cloud Park, crossing Sèvres and Ville-d’Avray, the route runs alongside the Étangs de Ville-d’Avray before reaching Marly Park, following long stretches through woodland interspersed with more urban sections. Along the way, you’ll discover places steeped in history.
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 Carrefour de la Descente
Station to station: from Viroflay-Rive-Gauche to Bellevue, via the Bois de Meudon
9.41 mi
+682 ft
-748 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
A route from station to station, through the woods and with some elevation gain. Walking or jogging.
In the Meudon forest from station to station
5.95 mi
+341 ft
-407 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
An easy hike from Viroflay-Rive Gauche station to Chaville-Rive Gauche station. The town is never far away, but the forest remains a haven of peace and greenery. You can visit several places of interest, see some beautiful landscapes and get some fresh air!
From Chaville to La Celle-Saint-Cloud
5.09 mi
+466 ft
-390 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short walk from station to station through the Fausses-Reposes State Forest and the Bois des Fonds Maréchaux, passing by the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray.
From Chaville to Saint-Cloud through the forest, ponds and park
5.30 mi
+384 ft
-495 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the Fausses-Reposes Forest and Saint-Cloud Park. Along the way, you can enjoy the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray, the park's ponds and statues, and a superb view of the Val de Seine and Paris.
State-owned forest between Chaville and Suresnes
10.39 mi
+794 ft
-945 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
From the Malmaison State Forest to the Fausses Reposes State Forest, in an exceptional natural setting, passing by the Avray and Saint Cucufa ponds. The Marne-la-Coquette Park and the Villeneuve Memorial round off this walk, not to mention the Bois Preau Park with its château and the Fort du Mont Valérien. Enough to fill a lovely day.
From Vaucresson to Chaville through the Fausses Reposes Forest
6.14 mi
+279 ft
-358 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vaucresson (Hauts-de-Seine)
A walk from station to station, mainly through the pleasant Fausses Reposes State Forest. The Ville-d’Avray ponds, home to numerous birds, offer a lovely break halfway along the route.
From Chaville to Versailles through the national forests
9.33 mi
+663 ft
-538 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station, mainly through forest. Although located in an urban setting, this route takes you through green (in season) and peaceful areas. The Chêne des Missions oak tree and the Étang du Trou au Gants pond are two beautiful points of interest.
From Sèvres to Versailles via the Parc de Saint-Cloud and Fausses Reposes
8.71 mi
+525 ft
-433 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)
A path from Sèvres-Ville d'Avray station to Versailles-Rive Droite station, mostly through the Fausses Reposes forest, which allows you to visit Marnes-la-Coquette, the Étangs de Corot in Ville d'Avray and the Parc des Haras de Jardy, France's leading equestrian centre.
In the Meudon Forest, from Sèvres-Rive-Gauche to Meudon
7.15 mi
+817 ft
-804 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)
A pleasant, easy day’s walk in the forest, just a stone’s throw from Paris by train. You’ll see beautiful scenery, lovely trees and ponds. There are a few hills.
From Bougival to Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche via the Park and Forest of Marly
5.64 mi
+427 ft
-377 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bougival (Yvelines)
A mainly forest route despite its proximity to Paris! After crossing the Bois de Louveciennes, you can enjoy the Parc de Marly, with its views and ponds. The route ends in the Marly National Forest, with a winding path at first, then a wide, straight path.