In the Rambouillet Forest around Poigny-la-Forêt

Hike through a forest with a variety of tree species. In autumn, mushrooms are abundant (boletus, parasol mushrooms).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 31 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 31 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 176 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 143 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Poigny-la-Forêt (78125)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.680289° / E 1.757313°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2215OT, 2215OTR, M2215OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The walk starts at the car park near the Auberge du Bois Doré, at 19 Route de la Prairie in Poigny-la-Forêt (about 300 metres from the church). This car park is public (so you don't need to be a guest at the inn).

(S/E) Head towards the church. Cross Route de Saint-Léger and first turn left then right onto Route de l'Étang du Roi. Continue straight ahead and walk along a pond where you may see herons.

(1) Just before the second pond, turn right onto a path that climbs for about 100 metres. Then turn right. Head east-northeast and leave a path on your right. At the crossroads (elevation 154), continue straight ahead along Chemin des Marcassins (no entry).

(2) At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead and pass in front of a riding centre. Turn into the first path on the left. Head north-northeast and, at the two crossroads you come to (elevations 159 and 174), continue straight ahead on a slight incline. Cross a chestnut grove.

(3) Before reaching a meadow and a ruin, turn left. Then take the first road on the right. At the junction that you will soon come to, turn right again onto Route des Rocreaux.

(4) At Carrefour des Rocreaux, take thesecond path on the left (at 90°), Route du Petit Paris, and follow it for about 500 metres.

(5) At the crossroads, turn left and continue along this road. At the fork 100 metres further on, take the left-hand road. At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead.

(6) At a crossroads with six roads (elevation 159), go straight ahead. Do the same at the next junction. You will reach a junction that you took on the way there.

(2) Continue straight ahead on Rue de la Butte du Moulin. At the crossroads (Route des Sablons on the right), continue straight ahead on the same street. You will come out onto Route de Saint-Léger; follow it to the right. Pass in front of the cemetery. Turn left at thefirst street to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 145 m - Car park at the Auberge du Bois Doré, near the - Guesle (rivière) - Affluent de la Drouette
  2. 1 : km 0.96 - alt. 144 m - Climb before the second pond - Étang du Roi (Forêt de Rambouillet)
  3. 2 : km 1.94 - alt. 149 m - Crossroads - Equestrian centre
  4. 3 : km 2.93 - alt. 173 m - Near the ruins of Petit Paris
  5. 4 : km 3.65 - alt. 176 m - Carrefour des Rocreaux
  6. 5 : km 4.08 - alt. 163 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 4.99 - alt. 158 m - Crossroads of six paths
  8. S/E : km 6.52 - alt. 145 m - Parking at the Auberge du Bois Doré

Worth a visit

During this hike, you will pass through forests of pine, chestnut and oak trees. In autumn, you can pick chestnuts and mushrooms (boletus, parasol mushrooms).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
phild01
phild01

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk that is accessible to many and very easy to follow with GPS.
We enjoyed the many oak trees and ferns, as well as the horses at the stud farm.
Nice for a walk.

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Araignée
Araignée

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very muddy paths, certainly used by horses and forestry machinery. Undergrowth full of water at this time of year.

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Familia
Familia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant family outing, at the crossroads of several bridle paths. An attraction for children.

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MaelleN
MaelleN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk. Absolutely no one else on the path. The forest is a bit depressing at first, with just rows of trees and almost nothing on the ground, but then it gets better: heather, ferns, undergrowth. There is a variety of tree species and colours, which is very nice at the end of winter to see the ground change from brown to gold with touches of green.
I was a bit freaked out to hear gunshots when hunting season is closed, but it didn't last too long.
Quite muddy overall, with a few large puddles, including a huge one before point 4, which was difficult to cross without getting wet...
Overall, it was enjoyable. Thank you very much for the route!

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Didier PAHL
Didier PAHL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely walk that is accessible to most people; it just needs a little something extra to make it a perfect stroll.

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boisgon1
boisgon1

During this particularly rainy period, sandy paths are preferable. Therefore, look for areas where pine trees and heather grow.
Enjoy your walk!

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poizoo
poizoo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the end of a rainy January, we decided to take an impromptu Sunday stroll. After parking at the designated spot, it takes a few hundred metres to reach the forest. A lake appears on your left, but the path quickly veers away from it. We then ventured deeper into the forest, following a path marked with hoofprints left by our equine friends. To our surprise, we came across a stud farm, deserted at this time of year. There is a small hill to climb, and a little further on, we expected to see the ocean at the top of the hill because of the sand that adorns the path. Later, the rainfall had made the path impassable. Don't worry, we were equipped for the task. A clearing appeared after this adventure. Next came a more passable path. If the weather is inclement, a multitude of pine trees provide a natural canopy to keep you dry. The end of the walk is approaching, and with it the village of Poigny la Forêt. You will arrive feeling refreshed after this classic walk.

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Doux marcheur rêveur
Doux marcheur rêveur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for the app and the suggested route! It's easy to discover beautiful hiking trails in the forest without getting lost thanks to GPS ^^
We had a lovely walk on Sunday through an oak forest that was very quiet, but we did hear a few hunters. We thought hunting was only allowed on Mondays in the Poigny-la-forêt area... Not very reassuring...

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Phil&Fab
Phil&Fab

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Except for those who enjoy walking in the sand, this superb forest trail is spoiled by damage to the path caused by horse riders.

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