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Église Saint-Gilles et de l'Assomption (Rochefort-en-Yvelines) walks
Bonnelles and Rochefort-en-Yvelines circular loop
Visorando member 
14.12 km
+81 m
-81 m
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bonnelles (Yvelines)
This walk from Bonnelles to Rochefort-en-Yvelines alternates between woods and meadows.
You will discover the charming hamlet of La Bâte.
As you climb up to Saint-Gilles Church in Rochefort, you will enjoy a magnificent view of this ancient feudal town.
On the way back, you will cross the Étangs de Bonnelles Nature Reserve.
The Rochefort-en-Yvelines eight
Visorando member 16.32 km
+164 m
-161 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A circular hike around Rochefort-en-Yvelines. The first circular loop goes north-west into the Bois de Rochefort and then returns to the town centre with a view of the cemetery and the Church of Saint-Gilles-et-de-l'Assomption. The second circular route goes around the village to the south and then east, reaching the Gloriette (river) before temporarily rejoining the route from the first part. The return journey is again through the Bois de Rochefort to reach the starting point at the Carrefour de Luynes. An ideal circular route in May with lily of the valley between the Fief de Belloy and the Butte de la Justice.
Walks near Église Saint-Gilles et de l'Assomption (Rochefort-en-Yvelines)
Chemin Charles Péguy: Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan - Ablis
Association / Club / Walk leader 
26.05 km
+147 m
-72 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan (Essonne)
This route is the second of four sections of the Charles Péguy Trail: Lozère (Palaiseau) - Chartres via Dourdan. It follows in the footsteps of the poet Charles Péguy, who celebrated his two pilgrimages (made in 1912 and 1913, each lasting four days there and back) in a poem that remains famous to this day. This is the transition stage: from the valleys and rolling hills of Hurepoix to the Beauce plateau.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
Visorando member 
21.42 km
+134 m
-97 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, crossing the Dourdan Forest, the Bois de Saint-Benoît, the Bois de Pinceloup and the southern part of the Rambouillet Forest. Several lakes adorn the route and the church of Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines adds a superb touch of heritage.
Following the Orge
Visorando member 
105.05 km
+946 m
-986 m
8 days
Moderate
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
The Orge river runs through the Essonne department, first from west to east and then diagonally from south-west to north-east. This route follows the valley as closely as possible, where it is accessible by train. The route alternates between paths along the river, including a promenade on the last two stages, passages through woodland, residential areas and urban routes.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
Visorando member 33.86 km
+195 m
-145 m
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
This stage is the last of the GR®1 and is over 30 km long. It crosses the western part of the Rambouillet Forest. The entire stage is through forest, except for the crossing of Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines. The route connects two towns with a rich history: Dourdan and Rambouillet. There are many straight lines on this route, which is mainly flat. There are a few notable ponds at the end of the route, such as the Étang de la Tour and the Étang d'Or.
From Rambouillet to Orgerus through the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests
Visorando member 
29.02 km
+150 m
-180 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
A south-north crossing of the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests, from station to station! The route, mainly through forest, is long and requires a good sense of direction for the first half. Several ponds and remarkable trees line the route.
From Rambouillet to Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, follow the GR®1 trail.
Visorando member 
25.50 km
+182 m
-204 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
The Rambouillet Forest is one of the largest forests in the Paris region. This section ofthe GR®®1 trailallows you to explore the western part of the forest. It is full of charm and features remarkable sites such as the Chêne de la Pocqueterie oak tree, the Rochers d'Angennes rocks and the Pierre Ardoue stone. The route starts in a town with great cultural potential, including the Château de Rambouillet, the Hermitage, the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux Coquillages.
Ablis - Pont-sous-Gallardon
Association / Club / Walk leader 
15.42 km
+72 m
-104 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ablis (Yvelines)
This route is the third of the four sections of the Chemin Charles Péguy. It follows in the footsteps of the poet Charles Péguy, who made two pilgrimages to Chartres (in 1912 and 1913, each lasting four days there and back), celebrated in a poem that has gone down in history.
The route alternates between the landscapes of the Beauce region and other, more hilly and charming landscapes that you might not expect.
Following the Yvette from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Lozère
Visorando member 
13.27 km
+51 m
-50 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station where you play leapfrog with the Yvette River! The route is mostly close to the river and crosses a few woods and pretty parks, including the one in the western part of the Paris-Sud University campus.
From Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
Visorando member 
18.18 km
+269 m
-204 m
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing for a very diverse route. Forest passages alternate with passages between fields. Water is abundant, with several rivers, the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre, and the Étangs de Montbrond in their green setting.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
Visorando member 
14.55 km
+294 m
-281 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, yo-yoing between the Yvette valley and the Saclay plateau, with a few fairly steep hills. After a mostly wooded route with some elevation, you cross Gif-sur-Yvette and then walk along a wetland area framed by two rivers. You climb back up onto the plateau, near the Paris-Saclay University campus. After visiting the old Troche quarry and walking along the edge of the plateau, you descend back into the valley.