Refine your search for walks in Étang Godard
Étang Godard walks
Route of the three ponds in the Montmorency Forest
Visorando Member
8.88 mi
+748 ft
-738 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d'Oise)
A circular route in the Montmorency Forest starting from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station. You will pass by the remarkable sites in the southern part of the forest, including the three main ponds. The urban section follows the paths of Saint-Leu as much as possible.
In the forest between Étang Godard and Étang and Château de la Chasse.
7.69 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d'Oise)
A route through the Montmorency National Forest, with a variety of tree species. You will pass the small Étang Godard at the start of the hike and the Étang de la Chasse halfway through. The Château de la Chasse, near the lake of the same name, offers a superb touch of heritage!
From Bouffémont to Taverny via the Montmorency Forest
13.25 mi
+971 ft
-1,020 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Bouffémont (Val-d'Oise)
A very beautiful route from station to station in the Montmorency Forest, based in part on four themed trails: “Le Sentier des Lisières”, “Le Sentier de la Reine Hortense” and “Le Chemin des Philosophes” described on the Saint-Leu-la-Forêt tourist information website, plus “Taverny par les Sentes”. Thanks to a number of information boards, the route allows you to trace the region’s ancient and more recent history, admire many of its most interesting sites, and even engage in a bit of philosophy.
It can easily be shortened to 18 km by avoiding the return trip to the Statue of Notre-Dame de France at the start of the walk.
Walks near Étang Godard
De Saint-Leu-la-Forêt à Écouen-Ézanville
9.03 mi
+725 ft
-738 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d'Oise)
A walk through some woodland, passing through Saint-Leu, Montlignon, Montmorency, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt and, finally, Écouen. A lovely way to spend a day with friends or family – and why not stop off at a good restaurant in Piscop before finishing the route?
17/02/2026: Route change between (11) and (12) to avoid a road closed to traffic.
In the footsteps of Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise
8.78 mi
+466 ft
-607 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Méry-sur-Oise (Val-d'Oise)
A pilgrimage in the footsteps of Van Gogh between Méry-sur-Oise station and Pontoise station, where you can visit the key sites of his stay in Auvers, along a route dotted with beautiful reproductions of his works, some of which are even set in open fields.
Whilst you’re there, a visit to the Château de Lévy museum in Auvers-sur-Oise is a must.
Although relatively straightforward, the walk can be enhanced – for the more curious – with a few additional excursions in the three towns along the route.
Circular from station to station through the Montmorency Forest and the Château de la Chasse.
4.42 mi
+407 ft
-407 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bouffémont (Val-d'Oise)
A circular loop from station to station accessible via line H. Starting from the town of Bouffémont, it takes you into the Montmorency Forest and on to the Château de la Chasse and its pond. Before and after the château, the route follows various forest trails in the shade of century-old trees.
From Valmondois to Presles via the Forest of Isle-Adam and Pierre Plate
10.59 mi
+591 ft
-505 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valmondois (Val-d'Oise)
Half of the route takes you through the Forest of L'Isle-Adam. This hike from station to station offers other points of interest, including two covered walkways dating from the Neolithic period.
From Valmondois to Persan via L’Isle-Adam
8.66 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valmondois (Val-d'Oise)
A walk starting from Valmondois towards Ogivaux Castle and Moulin le Roy, then heading towards L’Isle-Adam through the woods. A stroll along the left bank towards the new port of L’Isle-Adam, then a walk around the lake, and continuing along the banks of the Oise via the GR®1 greenway.
From Cormeilles to Conflans via the hillsides on the right bank
6.98 mi
+197 ft
-351 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cormeilles-en-Parisis (Val-d'Oise)
A hike from station to station in two stages. In the first stage, you stay at a higher elevation and enjoy beautiful views of the Seine and its valley. In the second stage, you stay closer to the river. The beautiful Saint-Martin Church in Herblay and the important river transport industry in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine add to the charm of this hike.
De Presles à Luzarches par la Forêt de Carnelle et la Pierre Turquaise
12.46 mi
+751 ft
-702 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Presles (Val-d'Oise) (Val-d'Oise)
La randonnée se déroule d'abord à travers la Forêt de Carnelle, avec un passage à la superbe Allée couverte de la Pierre Turquaise, la plus imposante d'Ile-de-France. On continue en forêt puis à travers champs, pas loin de l'Oise, pour une visite à l'ancienne Abbaye de Royaumont. On termine entre bois, prés, champs et zones résidentielles.
On the Argenteuil plateau, where the mills meet
9.24 mi
+889 ft
-784 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Épinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis)
A route with a slight elevation gain, starting at the banks of the Seine and the railway line, then climbing towards Parc de la Butte d'Orgemont. Pass by Moulin d'Orgemont and Moulin de Sannois, through the Buttes du Parisis regional forest and Fort de Cormeilles.
⚠️ Please note! This hike is not marked, so be sure to follow the description, map and compass.
Île Saint-Denis
3.73 mi
+26 ft
-52 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Épinay-sur-Seine (Seine-Saint-Denis)
In the footsteps of the Impressionists, an urban route mostly along the banks of the Seine, through the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Denis. At the end of the route, the Basilica of Saint-Denis adds a superb touch of heritage to this short walk.
From the Galatea Statue to the Church of Notre-Dame de Deuil
1.34 mi
+49 ft
-0 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d'Oise)
This route across Deuil-la-Barre from south to north connects Place de la Nation in the renovated Galathée district to Place de l'Église in the historic town centre. It takes about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace.This pleasant walk through numerous public gardens takes you to Place de l'Église (or Place de Victimes du V2), which is also the starting point for several hikes on the Côte de Deuil trails.This route is recommended by the association Les Sentiers de la Côte de Deuil.