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Église Saint-Germain d'Auxerre (Coignères) walks
From Coignières to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric through the Yvelines
Visorando Member
11.61 mi
+466 ft
-751 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Coignières (Yvelines)
This is the thirty-fourth and final stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11. It starts in Coignières and ends in Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, where the radial section of the GR® coming from Paris meets the circular section, which will therefore be completed here. The route follows, more or less closely, the course of the Mauldre River, passing through Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, Mareil-le-Guyon and Neauphle-le-Vieux.
Walks near Église Saint-Germain d'Auxerre (Coignères)
From Coignières to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
9.44 mi
+203 ft
-509 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coignières (Yvelines)
Hike along the Yvette river, with its wash houses, passing by the Château de la Madeleine. The route also passes through a forest in a former sandstone quarry.
Follow the Yvette from Essarts-le-Roi to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
12.16 mi
+564 ft
-879 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Essarts-le-Roi (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that takes us to the source of the River Yvette and then up and down through the woods that frame its valley. The route crosses the Maincourt Marsh and then an area of rocky chaos. The forest trails are interspersed with villages and hamlets rich in heritage.
From Le Perray-en-Yvelines to Rambouillet through the forest
17.02 mi
+515 ft
-591 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Le Perray-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Hike in the Rambouillet forest, but in the lesser-known and less frequented part. The Rochers d'Angennes are impressive; you don't expect to find yourself in a blue-collar atmosphere in this place. Hike from station to station with a fast TER at the end, if returning to Paris.
From Le Perray to Rambouillet via ponds, ditches and the Drouette river
8.79 mi
+23 ft
-69 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Perray-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station with a water theme! In the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Natural Park and then in the Rambouillet Forest, this is a pleasant route, mostly shaded, along ponds, small canals and a charming river, the Drouette.
From Le Perray to Montfort via the Saint-Hubert and Hollande ponds
11.64 mi
+197 ft
-453 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Perray-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station that will take you through the forest of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park. Ponds, castle, forest, ramparts and museum: everything you need for a wonderful day out with family or friends.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Feucherolles
9.95 mi
+791 ft
-545 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
This stage is the last of the old GR®1 route. The departure point is at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, at the RER station. The entire route is rural. It passes through several villages, including Saint-Germain-la-Grange, Thiverval-Grignon and Davron. There are two notable churches: those of Davron and Thiverval-Grignon, not to mention Feucherolles. This is an undemanding section that allows you to finish the GR®1 at a leisurely pace.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Orgerus in the heart of the Yvelines
13.88 mi
+499 ft
-348 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
Fourth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11 and start of the clockwise circular section.This stage takes place entirely in the Yvelines department, connecting Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station to Orgerus-Béhoust station, crossing the Beynes forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Yvelines.
The route runs alongside the Avre aqueduct, which supplies drinking water to western Paris.
From Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Versailles
7.19 mi
+276 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
The Bièvre Valley is undoubtedly one of the best places for hiking in the region. Indeed, in summer it is a succession of ponds and lush green landscapes. This hike takes you through the most interesting part of the valley, featuring a succession of five remarkable ponds. You can then round off your day with a visit to Versailles, adding a touch of history to the route.
Following the Bièvre from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Igny
12.06 mi
+85 ft
-397 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
This is the upstream section of this series of three walks dedicated to the Bièvre. A very pleasant route along the river and its ponds, in a setting that is mostly bucolic. A walk from station to station, the length of which can be adapted according to conditions or preference.
From Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric
12.35 mi
+482 ft
-702 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
This is the penultimate stage of the GR®1. It takes you out of the Rambouillet Forest and to the Villiers-Saint-Frédéric RER station. Halfway along the route is the pretty medieval town of Montfort-l'Amaury. The ruins offer superb views of the surrounding area. Half of the stage is through forest, i.e. up to Montfort-l'Amaury. The other part of the stage is more rural.