From the Ferme du Manet in Romainville

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A short walk between forest and fields without leaving Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. It will take you to the "Garde Manger", a shop selling local and short route products.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 12 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 12 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 168 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 155 m
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Description of the walk

The starting point is at the Ferme du Manet. Car park at the end of the road: Avenue du Manet in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.

(S/E) Leave the car park heading south towards the Col du Manet sign and enter the forest, continuing along the road closed by a barrier.

(1) Once you reach a car park, turn right and take the second road on the right, Route Forestière du Manet. Go straight across the Carrefour du Manet and continue to the next crossroads.

(2) Turn left onto Route Forestière de Font Couverte and keep left at the fork a little further on. Pass Granges de Port Royal and the small pond on your right, and continue straight ahead to the road (D91). Follow it to the right for about 20 metres.

(3) Cross the road carefully and take the path opposite (Chemin des Mollerayes).

(4) Leave the path on your left, which you will take on the way back, and continue straight ahead to Romainville. When you arrive, turn left to reach the "Garde Manger".

(5) Retrace your steps.

(4) Leave the path you took on the way there and turn right, following the cycle route which runs alongside the D195 after bending to the left.

(6) Cross the crossroads with caution (no protected crossing) and take the straight path opposite. Continue straight ahead across the fields.

(1) Back at the car park you passed on the way there, continue straight ahead to reach the Ferme du Manet (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 167 m - Ferme du Manet, car park
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 162 m - Crossroads of the circular, car park - Mérantaise (ruissseau) - Affluent de l'Yvette
  3. 2 : km 1.8 - alt. 166 m - Crossroads, on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.51 - alt. 163 m - Cross the D91
  5. 4 : km 3.92 - alt. 166 m - Junction: A/ straight ahead - R/ right
  6. 5 : km 4.83 - alt. 166 m - The "Garde Manger"
  7. 6 : km 6.22 - alt. 164 m - Crossroads
  8. S/E : km 8 - alt. 167 m - Ferme du Manet, car park

Notes

Access to the start/finish by bus from Trappes station (N,U) or Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines station (C,N,U) Line 414, Collège Saint-François d'Assise stop.

(3) You can take the path on the right that goes downhill (without crossing) to see the ruins of Port Royal des Champs Abbey.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
CHANTEUIL
CHANTEUIL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk on paths that can sometimes be muddy. Please note: the pantry is open from Tuesday to Saturday! In summer, you can pick fruit along the path that leads to the CD 91 road.

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herve59
herve59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, easy to follow, some very wet areas but this winter has been particularly rainy.

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Hélène B
Hélène B

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A delightful walk in the mist. Quite magical. We did it in reverse because you have to turn right at the start to do the walk in the direction indicated.

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Syloche
Syloche
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A leisurely stroll
If you visit the farm, bring a bag for your purchases
they are well stocked

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Bergeron
Bergeron

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike, paths easily passable even if it rained heavily the day before.
A stop at the "garden shed" is a must.

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Tara Zanetti
Tara Zanetti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant, flat with no significant elevation changes, there is a farm where you can buy farm produce. The course is well laid out, with beautiful lines. Worth doing again and again.

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nomaimpa
nomaimpa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a walk combining forest and open space.

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fredo123
fredo123

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant hike. Quite busy. A lovely detour to buy farm produce.

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gracia
gracia

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant and easy

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Nadette Pat
Nadette Pat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route combining forest, plains and villages.
Don't hesitate to buy some regional products at the Garde-manger, where you will receive a warm welcome. I bought some delicious cheeses there myself...

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sirvinpi
sirvinpi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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