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Castles in the Chevreuse Valley
Visorando Member
14.61 mi
+751 ft
-728 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
This hike will take you from castle to castle in the Chevreuse Valley: Coubertin, Méridon, Breteuil, Dampierre and La Madeleine.
You will also discover Chevreuse, its small bridges and its Saint-Martin Church (with its remarkable ambulatory) and the surrounding countryside.
The hike can start from Chevreuse or from the RER B station at Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse (departure and return details in italics). In this case, add 2 km to the length of the hike.
In the Chevreuse Valley
11.95 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,119 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
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.
View of the Chevreuse Valley from the Château de la Madeleine viewpoint.
3.03 mi
+102 ft
-75 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
Visit the Château de la Madeleine's belvedere, castle and cellars via a trail around the Plaine de la Madeleine. We recommend starting from the "Carrefour de Milon," which is accessible from the beautiful little village of Milon-la-Chapelle.
Following the Yvette from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Lozère
8.24 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station where you play leapfrog with the Yvette River! The route is mostly close to the river and crosses a few woods and pretty parks, including the one in the western part of the Paris-Sud University campus.
From Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Coignières in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
14.57 mi
+1,112 ft
-846 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
Thirty-third and penultimate stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, almost entirely in the Yvelines department.It starts in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and reaches Coignières after climbing up the Yvette valley and crossing the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park with its rich natural and architectural heritage, just a stone's throw from Paris and its inner suburbs.
The Madeleine Forest and Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey
6.31 mi
+394 ft
-381 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Milon-la-Chapelle (Yvelines)
In the footsteps of Jean Racine, in places steeped in history. A walk through a variety of environments, between forests, meadows and cultivated fields, with a lovely view of the ancient Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs.
Medieval Château de la Madeleine and view of the Chevreuse Valley
4.36 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
From the RER B station at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, visit the 11th-century medieval castle (1030) in Chevreuse and its ramparts, with a view overlooking the Chevreuse Valley.
A day of nature, sport, excitement and gastronomy awaits you.
Méridon Forest and the former Montabé railway line
7.08 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
The first part of this walk alternates between woodland and fields. The return journey is through undergrowth, along the former railway line that used to link Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and Limours.
Between valleys and castles in the Chevreuse Valley
8.06 mi
+686 ft
-679 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
This magnificent route will allow you to discover the wonders of the Chevreuse Valley, passing through the Domaine de Coubertin, the Meridon Departmental Forest, the Bois du Vossery sandstone quarry, the village of Chevreuse with its shopping streets, its church, the Promenade des Petits Ponts and its medieval castle.
From L'Orme au Berger to La Mérantaise
6.34 mi
+184 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Magny-les-Hameaux (Yvelines)
A circular route that starts on a cultivated plateau before descending into the Mérantaise valley. Then, mostly in the undergrowth, you play leapfrog with the river.
Dampierre-en-Yvelines route via the Rouillon de Valence
3.72 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Dampierre-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
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.
The Bois de Montabé
4.18 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Les Molières (Essonne)
A loop around the Bois de Montabé, following the edge of an old railway line, a short section across fields and ending on paths and lanes. A walk to get some fresh air in the afternoon.
Route from Les Molières to Pecqueuse
6.66 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Molières (Essonne)
This rural route will take you to Pecqueuse, where you can admire the town of Limours from the viaduct overlooking it. You will also discover the old aerotrain line, now converted into a greenway discreetly hidden under the canopy.
From Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
11.30 mi
+883 ft
-669 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing offering a very varied route. Sections through the forest alternate with stretches across fields. Water features are plentiful, with several rivers—the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre—and the Étangs de Montbrond set in their lush green surroundings.
(Warning) The route is cut off at the point (12) due to works on Metro Line 18 (as of March 2026). A diversion is under consideration. Please refrain from undertaking this hike until further notice.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
9.04 mi
+965 ft
-922 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, yo-yoing between the Yvette valley and the Saclay plateau, with a few fairly steep hills. After a mostly wooded route with some elevation, you cross Gif-sur-Yvette and then walk along a wetland area framed by two rivers. You climb back up onto the plateau, near the Paris-Saclay University campus. After visiting the old Troche quarry and walking along the edge of the plateau, you descend back into the valley.
Between Senlisse and Choisel
4.16 mi
+417 ft
-397 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
Hike along steep paths then through the narrow streets of a picturesque village.
Les Granges de Port-Royal and the Rhodon Valley
3.79 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Magny-les-Hameaux (Yvelines)
A short forest hike in two stages. After a lovely view of the former Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey, you climb up the Vallon du Rodhon on a path and trails that wind through the undergrowth. The hike then follows the wide paths of the Port-Royal Forest.
The Mérantaise Valley
3.41 mi
+230 ft
-243 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Voisins-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
A short hike to discover the Mérantaise valley, the Croix du Bois, the Mérantais wash house, the village of Magny-les-Hameaux, the Maison des Bonheurs (family of 19th-century painters), the Domaine de Brouëssy, and the stele of Hélène Boucher (early 20th-century aviator).
Lockdown walk in La Bretonnière
2.79 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Voisins-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
A short walk to explore the narrow lanes of the La Bretonnière neighbourhood in Voisins-le-Bretonneux and its surroundings. It is perfectly suited to the lockdown period: the route takes an hour and stays within a 1 km radius of the Quarante Arpents school complex, located in the heart of the neighbourhood. More than three-quarters of the route is along pedestrian paths surrounded by greenery.
Chemin Charles Péguy: Alternative route via Forges-les-Bains
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.03 mi
+210 ft
-302 ft
2h 00
Not specified
Departure from Limours (Essonne)
An alternative route to the first section of the Chemin Charles Péguy. It bypasses Limours and instead showcases the Hurepoix region. Discover the beautiful village of Forges-les-Bains and a route through stunning countryside.
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