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Étang de la Geneste walks
Following the Bièvre from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Igny
Visorando Member
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.
Between the Swiss pond and the Minière ponds
8.83 mi
+443 ft
-436 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Buc (Yvelines)
This route allows you to discover both the Minière ponds, upstream of the Bièvre river, and to pass close to the Palace of Versailles by crossing the Parc des Suisses. It is also a route through the Versailles National Forest, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk along the Bièvre.
It is a route for all seasons, as the landscape changes with the weather.
On the heights of the Étang de la Geneste in the Versailles National Forest
3.79 mi
+312 ft
-282 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Guyancourt (Yvelines)
Hike through the heights of the Versailles National Forest with views of the Étangs de la Geneste and Val d'Or ponds, and don't forget to see the remarkable oak tree of Louis XIV.
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.
Circular route starting from Buc
8.26 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Buc (Yvelines)
A varied route through built-up areas, fields, ditches, canals and ponds. A very shaded route on a variety of surfaces including tarmac, gravel, earth and grass. Passing by Château de Buc, along the Golf National, Toussus-le-Noble airfield, Guyancourt, and the Val d'Or and Geneste ponds.
Circular route around the Étang de la Geneste and Les Loges-en-Josas starting from Buc
6.56 mi
+240 ft
-210 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Buc (Yvelines)
A varied route, more than half of which is through woodland. Crosses a village via footpaths, a plain with views, and a pond. The surface of the route is in good condition, except for the embankment, depending on the height of the grass. A pleasant little walk well worth discovering.
From Massy to Saint-Cyr-l'École via the Bièvre Valley
15.09 mi
+476 ft
-233 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Massy (Essonne) (Essonne)
Second stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, from Massy to Saint-Cyr l'École, behind Versailles.This stage, more bucolic than the previous one, consists of continuing up the Bièvre river in its valley, where it is almost entirely in the open air. Arriving near its source in Guyancourt, the GR® leaves the valley and continues towards Saint-Cyr-l'École.