Between Vesgre and Opton, around Houdan

A stroll along the banks of the Vesgre and then the Opton, two small rivers that encircle Houdan. A detour via the Croix aux Pèlerins offers a view of the keep and the church of Houdan.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 33 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 119 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 93 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Maulette (78550)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.788877° / E 1.617705°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2114E, 2114O, 2115O
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Description of the walk

The walk starts at the bridge over the Vesgre, 200 m from the Folie roundabout. You can park near the bridge: there are parking spaces at the start of Rue des Tourniquets.

(S/E) Head west along the path beside the stream. Follow the stream on your right.

(1) You’ll come out onto Rue du Parc; follow it to the left and pass the post office. At the junction, continue straight ahead into Rue des Fleurs. When the street bends to the left, turn right onto Sente de Tivoli. At the end, turn right and walk past the fire station.

(2) Take thefirst left, Rue des Vielles Tanneries. Cross the Grande Rue (one-way street, watch out for cars coming from the left) and continue straight ahead. At the end, turn left into Rue de Paris. Pass Rue de l’Enclos on your left, then Rue de la Tour. Cross the Opton via the Pont Saint-Jean.

(3) At the end of the bridge, take a path on the left. Follow the stream on your left. Ignore a small lane on the left and cross the Opton via a footbridge. The path runs between two walls.

(4) At the junction, follow the GPR des Yvelines to the right (yellow and red markings). Ignore a flight of steps on the left and, at the next junction, turn right. Cross the Opton again and climb up to the Croix aux Pèlerins.

(5) At the T-junction, turn left, still following the GRP®. As you approach the N 12, veer left and stay parallel to the road. Then take the bridge over the N 12 and follow the D 115 southwards for about 200 m.

(6) Leave the road and theGRP® and take the path on the left. Head down to Ferme de Vaux, pass the buildings and rejoin the tarmac road. Cross the Opton and turn right. Join the D 61 and follow it to the right for about 50 metres. Then turn left towards Maulette. Cross over the N 12 again. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead and you will soon reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 94 m - Bridge over the - Vesgre (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.09 - alt. 94 m - Rue du Parc
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 99 m - Rue des Vieilles Tanneries
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 96 m - Bridge over the - Opton (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 2.22 - alt. 99 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 2.82 - alt. 113 m - Pilgrims’ Cross
  7. 6 : km 3.86 - alt. 119 m - Path to the Vaux farm
  8. S/E : km 5.58 - alt. 94 m - Bridge over the Vesgre

Notes

Between points (2) and (3), there are several restaurants and food shops.

Worth a visit

Alternative route between points (2) and (3): at the end of Rue des Vieilles Tannerie, walk up Grande Rue to see the Church of Saint-Jacques and Saint-Christophe, turn right onto Rue de l’Enclos until you reach Rue du Cheval Bardé to reach the keep, cross the square and turn right onto Rue de la Tour, walking down it to reach Rue de Paris.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3 / 5
ChristianL
ChristianL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Take it easy!

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djack
djack

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk around Houdan

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Antoine28
Antoine28

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

We do not recommend it.

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jatapol
jatapol

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part of the walk is quite pleasant, following the streams that surround Houdan, as well as the section through the town, which is home to some pretty half-timbered houses. However, the second part, which involves crossing the N12 twice and walking along a road with no way to get off the tarmac, is rubbish. It would be better to take us back into Houdan to explore the town’s beautiful buildings, including the church and the keep.

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pbrossol
pbrossol

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk taking in a variety of places.

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