From the Coupe-Gorge Pond to the Chêne de la Tête d'Alouette

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Starting from the Coupe-Gorge Pond, you will encounter fantastic creatures hidden in the Tête d'Alouette Oak. You will pass through forests of different species and, if you are lucky, you may come across a family of wild boars.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 5 m
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    Descent: - 5 m
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    Highest point: 177 m
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    Lowest point: 167 m
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Photos

Arrival at the Coupe-Gorge pond
Beautiful oak tree 2
The Oak of the Head of the Lark
Peacock

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Étang de Coupe-Gorge, at the end of the road of the same name.

(S/E) Take the path (GR®1) on the left (towards the west). Ignore a small bridge on the right and continue straight ahead (slightly to the left). Join theGR®1again about 150m further on and follow it west-northwest for about 300m.

(1) Take thefirst path on the right (leaving theGR®1, which continues straight ahead). Continue along this path and admire the different species of trees: oaks, birches, pines... old and young...

(2) Cross the large avenue and then the cycle path and continue north-northeast. Cross the Chemin de Poigny. The path continues north-northeast at first, then turns northwest. Pass a boundary stone with a coat of arms on the left-hand side and reach the Chêne de la Tête d'Alouette. Continue northwest to a crossroads.

(3) Take thefirst path on the right. Follow this wide path eastwards until you reach a road.

(4) Take thefirst path on the right, heading south, just after the Cerisaire boundary wall. This is the Route de la Renardière: continue to the next intersection.

(5) Continue straight ahead, then quickly turn right (west). Follow a small path that runs alongside a stream. Do not cross the stream. This will take you to a car park.

(6) Cross the Route de la Croix Saint-Jacques and continue straight ahead.

(7) Ignore the bridge on the right and continue along the path opposite. You will come to a road; follow it to the right. Go around the pond on the left to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 172 m - Parking lot - Étang de Coupe-Gorge
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 174 m - Intersection
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 176 m - Route de la Croix Saint-Jacques
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 176 m - Carrefour de la Tête d'Alouette
  5. 4 : km 3.61 - alt. 177 m - Intersection with a road
  6. 5 : km 4.72 - alt. 173 m - Intersection
  7. 6 : km 5.22 - alt. 171 m - Route de la Croix Saint-Jacques
  8. 7 : km 5.86 - alt. 171 m - Pont de Coupe-Gorge
  9. S/E : km 6.27 - alt. 172 m - Parking lot - Étang de Coupe-Gorge

Worth a visit

Between points (2) and (3):
- Several boundary stones, including the Borne Armoirée bearing the coat of arms of Charles de Silly.
- A remarkable tree: the Chêne de la Tête d'Alouette

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
gll
gll

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through a forest of ferns and beech trees. Particularly worth visiting in autumn.
The oak tree at Tête d'Alouette is around 350 years old and well worth seeing.

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annie-paul
annie-paul

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Having done this route in August in very hot weather, I recommend it at this time of year because the vegetation is lush and keeps you cool.

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El malki Ouadie
El malki Ouadie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

without comment

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Rose7514
Rose7514
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, I did this on a Sunday at the start of the school year, but the route wasn't very busy. It's diverse in terms of tree species (birch, oak, pine, etc.) and undergrowth (flowering heather and ferns that aren't too tall). Even though the ponds are dry, the route is pleasant. Despite the rain the day before, the terrain remained passable. The trees marked as felled are still there across the path, which may make it difficult for people with reduced mobility to pass.
We set off from Rambouillet station and regretted the lack of maintenance of the "roads" (according to the IGN map): those of La Briquetterie and Les Ormes from the RD 936 were overgrown with vegetation, far from what I would call a forest road for walkers. We therefore had to take part of the road used by cars to reach the route. Is the ONF's new ecological policy being implemented to the detriment of walkers? We had the IGN map on our smartphone (Visorando subscription) and on paper, and both are identical in terms of the "roads", which are wide forest paths that become impassable.

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kamik78
kamik78

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I used this route as inspiration to build a more elaborate 10 km route around these two ponds.
I recommend it for people who want to explore this area

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guyleb
guyleb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Coupe-Gorge pond has been dry for quite some time now, which is a bit of a shame, but it does allow you to see what grows in place of the water, notably purple loosestrife. The oak tree at Tête d'Alouette is the only other point of interest along the route.

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glem78
glem78

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike but very muddy, even swampy path.
Pond with almost no water.

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Gérard Charles
Gérard Charles

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike.

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Happyfeet
Happyfeet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At this time of year, most paths are impassable (filled with water), requiring you to walk through the forest.
The description is somewhat inaccurate, given the condition of the paths. (Thank goodness for GPS tracking!)
End of an interesting hike, but the pond is almost dry (which is unusual at this time of year)

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alex5508
alex5508

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike through ferns, slightly soggy paths

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NellyetOlivier
NellyetOlivier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is poorly marked, so it's not easy to follow the right path. Fortunately, the map and geolocation help

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mjacquet2
mjacquet2
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very muddy paths forcing you to walk on the side often.

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skrando paris
skrando paris
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We did this hike on Saturday, 30 November 2019, during heavy rain. The hike is only possible in the undergrowth where there are lots of leaves on the ground to prevent you from getting stuck.
the paths are impassable on this route.
It is a pleasant route.

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Bernard Gasnier
Bernard Gasnier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk with the magnificent Tête d'Alouette oak tree as the highlight and landmark. We took a wrong turn at the start of the hike and ended up doing it backwards: perhaps the description at the start could be improved as there are several car parks on both sides of the Coupe-Gorge pond

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Cathare78
Cathare78

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

an interesting return trip to Coupe Gorge pond (small valley) and a surprising view of the pond completely dry!

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