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In the Chevreuse Valley
Visorando Member
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.
Castles in the Chevreuse Valley
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.
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.
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.
West of Cernay in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
15.04 mi
+89 ft
-112 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cernay-la-Ville (Yvelines)
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.
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.
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.
Les Vaux de Cernay and the old quarries
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.48 mi
+266 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
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 Cernay-la-ville
4.10 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
A hike that allows you to discover centuries-old chestnut trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Around Maincourt-sur-Yvette and Dampierre
4.49 mi
+420 ft
-394 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
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.