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.

Details

n°4083435

Creation:
20 Sep 2020

Last update:
02 Mar 2021

Last review:
26 Jun 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 5.98 km
Average duration: 1h 55
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 71 m
Descent: - 71 m
Highest point: 172 m
Lowest point: 94 m

Country: France
Area: Vallée de Chevreuse
City: Dampierre-en-Yvelines (78720)
Start/End: N 48.707848° / E 1.98642°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2215OT, 2215OTR, M2215OT
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Description of the walk

Start at the junction of the D58 and Rue Pierreuse. Park along the D58.

(S/E) Take Rue Pierreuse (pedestrians only). Climb steeply. Pass the Maison de Fer (built for the Paris World Fair) and continue straight ahead, following the^GR®11(red and white markings). Cross a perpendicular road.

(1) About 200 m further on, take the^second path on the left (leaving the^GR®). The path turns right, leaves the woods and continues between the fields.

(2) At the crossroads, turn left and cross the hamlet of Champ Romery. After the last houses, cross a road and continue on the path opposite. Descend steeply, cross the Rouillon de Valence and climb up the other side.

(3) At the T-junction, turn left and descend gently into the forest. Then follow the Rouillon. At the end of the path, follow a tarmac road to the right and continue straight on towards the centre of the village of Fourcherolles.

(4) At the intersection, turn right and stay on the tarmac road. At the T-junction, continue left. Ignore a turn-off on the right and follow the road to the village exit via Rue de la Brèche. Join the D91 and follow it left towards Dampierre.

(5) Pass Saint-Pierre Church and continue on the D91 to quickly reach the entrance to Dampierre Castle.

(6) Continue along the road and take the^first left, the D58 (Rue de Maincourt), to quickly return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 111 m - Route D58 x Rue de Pierreuse
1 : km 1.14 - alt. 158 m - Crossroads
2 : km 2.05 - alt. 164 m - Champ Romery
3 : km 2.76 - alt. 147 m - T-junction
4 : km 4.18 - alt. 105 m - Fourcherolles
5 : km 5.54 - alt. 100 m - Saint-Pierre Church (Dampierre-en-Yvelines)
6 : km 5.69 - alt. 96 m - Château de Dampierre
S/E : km 5.98 - alt. 111 m - Return to the starting point.

Notes

Parking is available along the D58 road at the starting point. If there are no spaces, park near the Château de Dampierre (Route de Chevreuse).
No special equipment is required, except for footwear suitable for walking in the forest if the weather is wet.
Exception in case of heavy rain, the passage along the Rouillon may be more difficult. The surroundings may be muddy in winter.
There are water fountains in the hamlets along the route.
The route ends in the picturesque centre of Dampierre, where you will find amenities.

Worth a visit

- View of Dampierre Castle.
- Maison de Fer.
- Rouillon de Valence.
- Saint-Pierre Church in Dampierre.
- Dampierre Castle.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

Vagab78

26 Jun 2023 at 09:52 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk, nothing more.
River dry...

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Virginie 91

18 Jul 2022 at 16:25 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A walk that was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family, with plenty of shaded areas, numerous water sources and a peaceful atmosphere. Excellent! Thank you for the idea and the detailed description.

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Oliver_T

01 Nov 2021 at 12:37 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, but it is important to note that the trail along the "rouiller de Valence" should only be attempted outside of periods of heavy rain or high humidity. With the IGN map, it is easy to get away from the road during the last section.

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patrick.bele

03 Jul 2021 at 19:49 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Clear directions. The iron house is interesting, but the forest is not the most beautiful in this region. The return journey along the road (points 5 & 6) is uninteresting and can be avoided by crossing over and taking a small path on the right.

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MSPPchicouf

25 Apr 2021 at 18:24 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Reasonable duration without overexerting yourself
Beautiful view of Dampierre Castle, currently undergoing renovation
Advantage: few mountain bikes, unlike other routes

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wilbertoliva

17 Apr 2021 at 09:42 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk, but the last section is along the roadside, which is a shame!

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MigAmb

28 Feb 2021 at 16:03 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, well-marked and very relaxing route.
We confirm that good footwear is essential.
We regret the last part between points 5 and 6, which ends in the city.
There was a lot of traffic on this sunny day and the noise of motorbikes.

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StephDu78

24 Feb 2021 at 08:27 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant route enjoyed with the family on a Saturday afternoon in February 2021 (one of the first nice weekends of the year).
The route is well described and the GPS coordinates are absolutely accurate.
However, you will need good footwear after the winter rains. The last section follows a stream for 1 to 2 km, which is quite muddy.

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Guigui12

22 Feb 2021 at 13:26 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, fairly quiet route, alternating between forest, fields and villages.
Flat terrain and suitable for all ages. Avoid in rainy weather (mud).

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Kees_in_Frankrijk

11 Jan 2021 at 19:27 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, but fewer views than expected of the surrounding countryside, which I know well and which is very beautiful.
Along the Rouilllon de Valence: very muddy, requiring several crossings of the small river.

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pbrossol

04 Nov 2020 at 14:16 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with a wide variety of locations.

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FHP

19 Oct 2020 at 12:03 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Ideal hike with children and a dog. Pleasant walks through hamlets with pretty houses to admire. Perfect walk in the woods without too much difficulty. The stream is dry, so there is no water to cross.

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www.gymmarche.fr

09 Oct 2020 at 12:04 7200 • Edited: 09 Oct 2020 at 12:05 7200

Hello,
Thank you for this route, no problems with the description or the map. However, it would be helpful to provide some additional information:
- The section of the route along the Rouillon de Valence can be tricky, even impossible, during the rainy season. An alternative route is available further south (requires use of a map or GPS).
- Furthermore, there are only a few parking spaces along the D 58. If you have trouble finding a space, you can usually park along the castle grounds or along the D 58 towards Chevreuse.
Best regards
Gérard
AGMR (Association Gym Marche Rambouillet) www.gymmarche.fr

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