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Étang de la Geneste walks
Following the Bièvre river through Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in Igny
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19.41 km
+26 m
-121 m
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montigny-le-Bretonneux (Yvelines)
The upstream part of this series of three hikes devoted to the Bièvre river. A very pleasant walk along the river and its bodies of water, in a mostly rural setting. A hike from station to station, which can be used to adjust the length depending on the weather conditions or desires of the hikers.
Between the Swiss pond and the Minière ponds
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14.21 km
+135 m
-133 m
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.
From Massy to Saint-Cyr-l'École via the Bièvre Valley
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24.28 km
+145 m
-71 m
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.
Walks near Étang de la Geneste
From Saint-Cyr-l'École to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric through the Yvelines
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22.90 km
+215 m
-293 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cyr-l'École (Yvelines)
This is the third stage of the GR® 11 Grand Tour of Île-de-France. It continues through the Yvelines, between Saint-Cyr station and Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station. This stage completes the 'radial' part of the GR® starting from Paris and joins the circular loop that circles the region from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric. The route passes through increasingly large wooded areas as you approach the countryside.
Station to station: from Viroflay-Rive-Gauche to Bellevue, via the Bois de Meudon
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15.14 km
+208 m
-228 m
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
A route from station to station, through the woods and with some elevation gain. Walking or jogging.
From Chaville to Versailles through the national forests
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15.02 km
+202 m
-164 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station, mainly through forest. Although located in an urban setting, this route takes you through green (in season) and peaceful areas. The Chêne des Missions oak tree and the Étang du Trou au Gants pond are two beautiful points of interest.
From Chaville to Saint-Cloud through the forest, ponds and park
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8.53 km
+117 m
-151 m
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the Fausses-Reposes Forest and Saint-Cloud Park. Along the way, you can enjoy the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray, the park's ponds and statues, and a superb view of the Val de Seine and Paris.
From Sèvres to Versailles via the Parc de Saint-Cloud and Fausses Reposes
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+160 m
-132 m
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)
A path from Sèvres-Ville d'Avray station to Versailles-Rive Droite station, mostly through the Fausses Reposes forest, which allows you to visit Marnes-la-Coquette, the Étangs de Corot in Ville d'Avray and the Parc des Haras de Jardy, France's leading equestrian centre.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
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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.
From Bougival to Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche via the Park and Forest of Marly
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9.08 km
+130 m
-115 m
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bougival (Yvelines)
A mainly forest route despite its proximity to Paris! After crossing the Bois de Louveciennes, you can enjoy the Parc de Marly, with its views and ponds. The route ends in the Marly National Forest, with a winding path at first, then a wide, straight path.
Bièvre Valley - Château de Versailles
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15.20 km
+249 m
-190 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Igny (Essonne) (Essonne)
Hike connecting Igny (Essonne) to the Palace of Versailles. The route follows the Bievre, and 80% of the route is on roads through forests. A calm, cool walk with scenery that will leave you with a unique souvenir.
Following the Yvette from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Lozère
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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.
The hillsides of the Yvette from Le Guichet to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
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14.04 km
+197 m
-193 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
A varied hike where you gain altitude. First, you climb up to the Saclay plateau and walk along the university campus before gently descending into the Yvette valley through the forest. We climb back up the other bank and cross the Gif-sur-Yvette forest from east to west. After an urban section, we walk between fields before descending back into the forest to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse.