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Carrefour du Précipice walks
From Parc de la Bruneterie to Forêt de Marly circular route
Visorando Member
14.75 mi
+860 ft
-850 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Orgeval (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This circular route follows theGR®1 trailfrom Parc de la Bruneterie in Orgeval to the Forest of Marly on the way there. On the way back, the route crosses the Joyenval Golf Course and the commune of Chambourcy.
GR®1: Tour of Île-de-France
363.31 mi
+17,464 ft
-17,103 ft
21 days
Very difficult
Departure from Paris
Over 500 km long and with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain, this hike is accessible to everyone if broken down into several stages. Beautiful, rural and fairly close to Paris, it is suitable for anyone who wants to try their hand at hiking. There are many points of interest along this route. History and heritage enthusiasts, as well as nature lovers, will find something to enjoy.
Walks near Carrefour du Précipice
From Saint-Nom to Poissy through the forests of Marly and Tailles d'Herbelay
8.56 mi
+315 ft
-659 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from L'Étang-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that crosses the Marly National Forest and then the Tailles d'Herbelay Departmental Forest. It then offers a visit to the charming town centre of Chambourcy and a short walk in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye National Forest. The route ends in Poissy, where you can admire the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame and the remains of the Old Bridge over the Seine.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 Mareil-sur-Mauldre to Épône along the Mauldre and through the countryside
8.01 mi
+505 ft
-561 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mareil-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
On this walk from station to station, you’ll follow the Mauldre river through the countryside, passing through several villages to discover some heritage sights.