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Louette and Chalouette in Chalo-Saint-Mars
The route follows paths across plateaus, through forests and wetlands in the valley, along the Louette and Chalouette routes,the GRP® du Hurepoix, the platform of the former Saint-Hilaire SNCF railway line andthe GR®111. Contrast between the wide open spaces of the plateaus and the wetlands of the valley. Admire the avenue of cedars and sequoias, which are over 300 years old.
The Templar Church of Moulineux and the Sainte-Apolline spring
Starting from the headquarters of a former Templar commandery, this loop trail takes you to the source of the Chalouette River. The route is mostly cool and shaded, offering a glimpse of a rich heritage.
Louette and Chalouette between Étampes and Saint-Hilaire
After visiting the superb Saint-Martin Church with its leaning bell tower, you walk along the Chalouette and then along the hillsides on its right bank. Passing through the villages of Chalo-Saint-Mars and Saint-Hilaire adds some beautiful touches of heritage. The return journey is mainly along a greenway, close to the Louette.
Between the Juine and the Marette
After a course of barely 5 kilometres, the Marette flows into the Juine near the charming little lake of Saclas. This hike offers a route through the wooded valleys of these two rivers and across the cultivated plateau that overlooks them.
The slopes of the Éclimont
A hike where the paths between the fields of the Beauceron plateau alternate with the woods that cover the slopes of the Éclimont valley.
Roinville-sous-Dourdan
A short route to discover the village and the surrounding countryside, for nature lovers.
Along the way, there are several beautiful viewpoints along the Orge river and a final stop at the Chateaupers farm.
Old villages of Auvers-Saint-Georges and Saint-Fiacre and the Butte du Puits
This loop allows you to discover the old villages of Saint-Fiacre and Auvers-Saint-Georges (in the same commune), the hillsides and the magnificent and little-known site of the Butte du Puits.
Allow 16 km and 5 hours, including time spent at the site
The watercress beds of the Juine Valley
Along a clear river, a short hike in the heart of the watercress capital, discovering its rich heritage.
From Étréchy to Dourdan through the fields and woods of Hurepoix
A hilly route from station to station, mainly through farmland for the first two-thirds, then through more wooded areas. Beautiful churches and rural heritage can be found in the villages along the way. In Dourdan, the walk along the Orge river, the 12th-13th century church and the fortified castle provide a superb finishing touch.
The Juine Valley between Méréville and Saclas
A very pleasant route that combines rural landscapes adorned with yellow when the rapeseed is in bloom and wooded, green landscapes along the Juine. And then, as you pass by, discover the watercress beds in Méréville and ride along what was once a Roman road to Saclas.
The Dourdan via Ouye abbey
A lovely woodland walk with a cultural touch.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
A hike from station to station, crossing the Dourdan Forest, the Bois de Saint-Benoît, the Bois de Pinceloup and the southern part of the Rambouillet Forest. Several lakes adorn the route and the church of Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines adds a superb touch of heritage.
Forests of Saint-Arnoult and Dourdan via Sainte-Mesme
Discover Dourdan and its national forest.
The Orge Valley between the source and Dourdan
A long walk through forests, ponds and the banks of the Orge river, passing through the beautiful villages of Sainte-Mesme and Saint-Martin de Bréthancourt. Includes a visit to Dourdan, which you cross via parks and walking trails along the Orge river or the old fortifications, avoiding the suburbs and their buildings.
Through woods and fields around Villeconin
A bucolic hike where passages through woods alternate with passages between fields. Two castles, a beautiful church and a ruined medieval tower reveal themselves along the way.
Around the Abbey of L'Ouÿe
The undergrowth is dotted with flowers in March and April and there are remarkable trees all along the route.
At the sources of the Orge and in the Dourdan Forest
The first part of the route follows the upper reaches of the Orge river in a very bucolic setting. The second part is on a cultivated plateau with extensive views. The end of the route is in the forest, with beautiful trees here and there.
The Château de Baville and the Bois du Boulay
A varied route through the woods, fields and meadows of the Hurepoix, with beautiful views of the Château de Baville.
La Butte de Tous Vents, Les Bois du Marais and Mal Acquis
A rural and wooded route in the Hurepois region, with some beautiful views from the Butte de Tous Vents or the heights of Mal Acquis.
Passing through Vaubesnard and Bouc Étourdi
A pleasant route offering varied landscapes through the woods and fields of the Hurepoix.
Rivers and castles in Hurepoix
A hike on both sides of the Rémarde River, between meadows, fields and woods in the Hurepois region. There is a castle on the route and another at the start.
The Château de Courson
In the heart of the Hurepoix, a hike to discover the Château de Courson (16th-17th centuries) and the church of Saint-Maurice-Montcouronne (12th-16th centuries). A route through fields and woods, dotted with a few streams.
From the church of Saint-Yon to that of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières
A mainly forest route with two beautiful heritage sites: at the start, the charming church of Saint-Yon and a Gallo-Roman ruin, and halfway along the route, the superb Gothic church of Saint-Sulpice-de-Favières.
Between the Orge and the Renarde
A heritage walk in a bucolic setting, in the heart of the Hurepoix. Climb the Butte de Saint-Yon and the Bois des Roches, follow the Orge and Renarde rivers, and discover the charming church of Saint-Yon and the superb church of Saint-Sulpice.
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