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Crépy-en-Valois walks
From Crépy-en-Valois to Villers-Cotterêts via the Automne valley.
Visorando Member
18.45 mi
+768 ft
-653 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Crépy-en-Valois (Oise)
Thirteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR® 11, linking Crépy-en-Valois station in the Oise to Villers-Cotterêts station in the Aisne. It passes through the wooded areas separating these two towns and part of the Automne river valley, which it follows for several kilometres, on the border between the departments of Oise and Aisne.
Across the vast plains and steep-sided valleys of the Valois region
10.71 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Crépy-en-Valois (Oise)
Hike across vast cultivated loamy plateaus with sweeping views, interspersed with steep-sided, humid valleys. Along the route, you will discover villages with remarkable churches.
From the Cité des Valois to the Automne Valley
12.04 mi
+823 ft
-827 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Crépy-en-Valois (Oise)
This hike allows you to discover a few authentic villages whose architectural heritage has been well preserved: remarkable churches from the 11th to the 19th centuries, fountains, wash houses... The peaceful and serene walk through the meadows and valleys of Valois and the Automne Valley gives you the feeling of being in perfect harmony with nature
Versigny Castle from Ormoy-Villers
13.20 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ormoy-Villers (Oise)
Two very contrasting sections: first, the two rocky areas encountered in beautiful forests, at the Pierre du Coq, then the Pierre Glissoire. Two beautiful châteaux reached via cultivated fields: the Grande Ferme in Droizelles and Vertigny, an important historical site. Little elevation gain, very easy paths, even in wet weather. Option to shorten the route by almost 4 km.
The Pierre au Coq botanical trail
1.66 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Ormoy-Villers (Oise)
A short walk to explore a diverse woodland environment and a few rocky outcrops, including the ‘Pierre au Coq’, a strange natural monolith reminiscent of a menhir with a rugged appearance.
The Bois du Roi and the sliding rock at Péroy-les-Gombries
9.34 mi
+305 ft
-322 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ormoy-Villers (Oise)
Discover a curious sight: a slippery rock where, according to legend, women used to slide down bare-bottomed to find out if they would have a baby that year! Whatever the truth of this legend, you can enjoy the beautiful forest atmosphere, heather-covered plateaus and a small rocky chaos with the famous rock.
The Gallo-Roman ruins of Champlieu and the Autumn Valley
7.82 mi
+643 ft
-617 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Béthancourt-en-Valois (Oise)
Discover the rich heritage of the Automne Valley and its surroundings, Gallo-Roman ruins and the ruined Romanesque chapel of Champlieu, the churches of Béthencourt and Orrouy, and more.
In addition, the route from hill to hill offers beautiful views of the countryside and the valleys you cross.
From bell towers to wash houses in the Automne valley
8.32 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fresnoy-la-Rivière (Oise)
A beautiful walk in the Valois region between the forests of Retz, Compiègne and Senlis.
From Autumn to the Forest of Retz
13.17 mi
+725 ft
-705 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Vaumoise (Oise)
Hike in the Upper Autumn Valley with its ponds, marshes, wet meadows, reed beds, willow groves and alder groves. Passing through several villages gives a good idea of its rich architectural heritage.
The return journey takes you through the tall trees of the Retz Forest.
The Bois de Tillet and the marshes of the Upper Automne Valley
14.19 mi
+574 ft
-574 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Vaumoise (Oise)
Crossing the Bois de Tillet with its coppices and tall forests still under cultivation, then continuing northwards with a detour into the Vallée de l'Automne with its marshes, wet meadows, reed beds, willow groves and alder groves, ponds... A visit to the villages of Feigneux and Bémont offers a glimpse of the architectural heritage of this region.
The Bois du Roi from Betz
9.18 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Betz (Oise)
A walk in the Bois du Roi starting from Macquelines, in the Betz district, passing through Lévignen with its 16th-century church, La Grivette, a small 15 km river that flows into the Canal de l'Ourcq, a small pond, and La Sainte Fontaine, a religious site.
Triple loop between Peroy-les-Gombries, Ormoy-Villers and Levignen
11.69 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Péroy-les-Gombries (Oise)
Triple loop in the Bois du Roi through three villages near Crépy-en-Valois. This hike can be completed in its entirety, covering nearly 19 km, or divided into circuits of only 15 or 10 km.
The Gallo-Roman site of Champlieu and the Grands Monts
8.33 mi
+203 ft
-217 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orrouy (Oise)
In the southern part of the Compiègne State Forest, a figure-of-eight walk with two very different circular loops. A first short loop takes you through the hamlet of Champlieu with the remains of its Romanesque chapel and allows you to visit a beautiful Gallo-Roman site (theatre, thermal baths, temple). The second, longer loop is mainly through woodland.
Du site gallo romain de Champlieu à Orrouy
9.59 mi
+653 ft
-659 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orrouy (Oise)
Petite randonnée historique en passant par Orrouy et la forêt de Compiègne.
Circuit in the Retz National Forest from Coyolles
11.05 mi
+459 ft
-449 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coyolles (Aisne)
A beautiful hike in the Retz National Forest, starting from Coyolles and its Church of the Nativity, its manor house with guest rooms; passing through Boursonne, its castle and church, and the former14th-century Abbey of Bourgfontaine.The GPX track may be useful in the forest.
Circular loop in the Compiègne Forest
9.42 mi
+377 ft
-394 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-aux-Bois (Oise) (Oise)
Route in the Compiègne Forest, starting from the beautiful village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, passing through a hamlet, a pond and the forest.
La Brévière and Étang Sainte-Périne in Saint-Jean-aux-Bois
4.56 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-aux-Bois (Oise) (Oise)
This route through the Compiègne Forest will take you to the charming village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, a candidate for the TV show "The Most Beautiful Village in France", its abbey and, during a lovely, easy hike in the forest, the village of La Brévière and the Étang Sainte-Pérrine.
Puits du Roi walk from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen
5.46 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen (Oise)
A family walk through the forest where you can discover the flora and fauna of the Compiègnois region.
Starting from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen.
Along the Ourcq and Clignon rivers, exploring the Orxois region
14.47 mi
+581 ft
-561 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
This walk, which straddles three departments, offers the chance to discover the beautiful Orxois region, with its rich architectural and natural heritage: marshes, viewpoints, the Ourcq Canal, the Clignon Diversion Canal, Gesvres-le-Duc Castle, the Templar Commandery and much more besides...
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Isles-lès-Meldeuses between Ourcq and Marne
13.16 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Sixteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between Crouy-sur-Ourcq and Isles-Armentières-Congis stations in Seine-et-Marne. This stage, which is still relatively easy, continues the descent of the Canal de l'Ourcq - with a detour to the Multien plateau and the village of May-en-Multien - and continues along the Marne.
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Lizy-sur-Ourcq along the canal
9.96 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station, mainly along the towpath of the Canal de l'Ourcq. A circular route allows you to gain a little height and admire the church of May-en-Multien, built in the 12th century, up close.
Between the Ourcq and the Clignon
7.27 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Straddling three departments, this hike runs partly along the Ourcq Canal and its tributary, the Clignon Canal. You will also walk through fields and end with an original route through the Marais de Beauval and along the Rivière Ourcq, surrounded by dense vegetation that is home to many birds. A stroll through the village of Crouy-sur-Ourcq and the hamlet of Moisy, with their rich heritage, complete this very diverse hike.
Northern circular of Crouy-sur-Ourcq
Association / Club / Walk leader11.28 mi
+591 ft
-564 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike in the Omois region between Ourcq and Canal du Clignon will introduce you to the history of this region and its ancestral heritage. Crossing the Marais de Négando allows you to discover a natural setting, amidst the peat bogs and poplar groves of the Ourcq valley, where amphibians, dragonflies, butterflies and numerous water birds can be observed depending on the season.
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