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Cernay-la-Ville walks
West of Cernay in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
A loop starting from Cernay-la-Ville. Head west towards Le Perray and Vieille-Église. Return via the Rambouillet Forest. 75% of the route is in the forest. Start and finish in the town centre.The circuit is almost flat (a small descent and climb towards the end), with a little road at the start and end (2 x 1.5 km) and the rest on forest paths. No technical difficulty, but it's not a leisurely ride (not suitable for families), as the paths can be very bumpy (stones, ruts, etc.) but are nevertheless often very beautiful.
Between Senlisse and Cernay-la-ville
A hike that allows you to discover centuries-old chestnut trees.
Les Vaux de Cernay and the old quarries
Near Rambouillet, the Vaux de Cernay offer many pleasant walks. The one suggested here gives a good overview of the site’s variety: ponds and wetlands, a passage through a sandstone boulder field and through the old quarries. This walk is enjoyable in all seasons.
Between Senlisse and Choisel
Hike along steep paths then through the narrow streets of a picturesque village.
Cernay through woods and valleys
A hike with varied landscapes. The route is mainly through the undergrowth of a beautiful forest with sections along the riverbank.
07/08/2023 Moderator's note: hike modified at point 2 to avoid private property.
Dampierre-en-Yvelines route via the Rouillon de Valence
This short route alternates between forest paths and paths along fields, following a small stream called Rouillon de Valence. It ends with a return to Dampierre-en-Yvelines in front of the château and its majestic park.
Exploring Les Bordes
A circular walk through the heart of the village of Les Bordes, which will allow you to discover its many facets: old houses, gardens, pastures with horses, and the entrance turrets of Château des Bordes.
The Grand Circular Route of La Noue
A circular route of around 2 hours around the hamlet of La Noue in La Celle-les-Bordes, mainly through woodland, allowing you to discover some lovely scenery, ending at the castle and the church.
The Bois des Gaules circular walk
The Bois Départemental des Gaules is the wooded area situated on the north-eastern slope of the Aulne Valley in La Celle-les-Bordes. It stretches out lengthways and forms a link between the plateau and the valley, with quite a bit of elevation gain!
The circular Pony Loop at La Celle-les-Bordes
A circular loop starting from La Celle-les-Bordes takes you past a resting area for ponies, which delight young Parisians in the city’s parks and gardens.
The Devil’s Bridge circular route from La Celle-les-Bordes
A circular walk through the forest that takes you to the Pont du Diable, a small stone bridge tucked away amongst the trees. This walk, long a favourite with schoolchildren, follows the Route des Hauts Besnières.
The footpaths of La Celle
As you wander along the paths of La Celle, you’ll discover this pretty village in the Chevreuse Valley. It’s a short walk, but dotted with viewpoints where you’re sure to stop and admire the scenery.
Circuit around La Celle-les-Bordes
Hike through the woods and pretty little villages.
Around Maincourt-sur-Yvette and Dampierre
The first part of the hike takes in many points of interest. The second part offers a route through forest and quiet country lanes. This circuit is not recommended for young children as it includes some very steep and stony paths.
The Maincourt Reed Bed
In the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Nature Park, this walk takes you through a protected natural site along a nature trail developed by the Park. In the Bois de Maincourt, you can see old sandstone quarries. The course of the River Yvette, which you follow on the way back, offers a glimpse into the area’s heritage with its old mills and wash houses.
In the Chevreuse Valley
A beautiful hike to discover the beautiful sights of the Chevreuse valley: the Chatillonmill, the castle of Dampierre, the blacksmith’s, the villages of Fourcherolles, Senlisse and Choisel, Méridon castle, the village of Chevreuse and its small bridges along the Yvette, and Château de la Madeleine.