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Flexanville walks
The Ferranville Plain
Visorando Member
5.82 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Flexanville (Yvelines)
A hike through a vast cultivated plain, with extensive views of the surrounding woods. In the distance, you can see the octagonal bell towers of the churches of Osmoy and Saint-Martin-des-Champs.
Villiers-le-Mahieu circular
8.16 mi
+210 ft
-200 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-le-Mahieu (Yvelines)
Through woods and fields, near Thoiry Zoo, a walk that takes you through a few villages with beautiful houses.
Orgerus circular through the Forêt des Quatre Piliers
6.42 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orgerus (Yvelines)
This easy hike will take you to the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers, where you will discover the Étang de la Pimardière. A short tour of the village of Orgerus is also on the agenda.
Circular route between Saint-Martin-des-Champs and Osmoy
6.12 mi
+138 ft
-112 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-des-Champs (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This easy hike will take you through fields and woods to discover the heritage of two small villages, including two barn-style churches. All this in peace and quiet!
From Orgerus to Beynes along the Avre underground aqueduct
11.82 mi
+236 ft
-509 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orgerus (Yvelines)
A walk from station to station, largely through cultivated plains. The underground Avre aqueduct runs alongside us halfway through the route and, towards the end, the Beynes National Forest offers pleasant paths. A few beautiful churches complete the picture.
From Orgerus to Mantes-la-Jolie following the Vaucouleurs
14.10 mi
+413 ft
-725 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Orgerus (Yvelines)
Fifth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, connecting Orgerus-Béhoust station to Mantes-Station, still through the Yvelines. This is a northbound route that joins the Seine valley at Mantes-la-Jolie, descending the valleys of the Flexanville and then the Vaucouleurs rivers. The route follows both paths at the bottom of the valley and paths on the adjacent plateaus.
Around Autouillet
4.94 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Autouillet (Yvelines)
A short, pleasant, rural half-day hike with some historical features.
Around Thoiry
6.36 mi
+230 ft
-220 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Thoiry (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This hike is recommended when the paths are too muddy.
This route goes around Thoiry Wildlife Park. It mainly follows quiet, small tarmac roads, for seasons when the paths are almost impassable.
The Forest of the Four Pillars and the Plain of Garancières
12.16 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Garancières (Yvelines)
This route includes a pleasant first section through the forest and then continues mainly between fields. There are a few heritage sites along the way: churches, old crosses in the forest, farmhouses, old wash houses and dovecotes.
Bazainville Circular
7.02 mi
+259 ft
-276 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bazainville (Yvelines)
A short, easy walk in the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers and the surrounding countryside.
Beautiful wash houses in Jumeauville and Goussonville
7.98 mi
+404 ft
-407 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jumeauville (Yvelines)
A hike to discover two beautiful wash houses and stroll through fields and forests in the rolling countryside of the Yvelines.
Through fields and forests in the Houdan region
11.76 mi
+325 ft
-338 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Richebourg (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This easy hike alternates between forest and field passages. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes, encounter numerous horses and discover the small heritage of two pretty villages.
The Vaucouleurs valley, from Rosay to Septeuil
5.73 mi
+390 ft
-367 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Rosay (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
A pleasant and varied short hike following the Vaucouleurs valley. Along the way, you will pass through charming villages, castles and an old abbey.
Circular starting from Montchauvet via the source of the Vaucouleurs
7.79 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montchauvet (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
As you wander through fields and copses, you’ll discover the source of the Vaucouleurs, situated in a very peaceful spot.The charming village of Montchauvet invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Here you will find historical remains as well as beautiful houses.
Boinvilliers loop via the Bât Cheval bridge
8.80 mi
+404 ft
-430 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boinvilliers (Yvelines)
On this easy rural hike, you will walk through fields and woods and enjoy a few scenic views. You will also discover some interesting heritage sites. Peace and quiet await you!
Armed boundary markers in the Rambouillet Forest
4.22 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Grosrouvre (Yvelines)
On the edge of the Rambouillet National Forest, the Old Road from Nogent-le-Roy to Montfort-l'Amaury is marked by boundary stones dating from the Ancien Régime and decorated with fleurs-de-lis. This short hike, which requires a good sense of direction, starts in the heart of the forest in search of these boundary stones and ends in a rural setting.
Grosrouvre circular
6.98 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Grosrouvre (Yvelines)
Varied landscapes and paths: pine, oak and birch forests, fields and greenhouses, thatched cottages and streams, boundary stones bearing coats of arms and a billionaire's castle.
Circular Haizettes starting from Gambais
10.98 mi
+436 ft
-410 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gambais (Yvelines)
A route in the heart of the Rambouillet National Forest, in the Chevreuse Valley Regional Nature Park, where you can discover a varied and peaceful natural environment. This hike is ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity.
From Méré to Carrefour Baron (circular route)
14.51 mi
+620 ft
-643 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Yvelines
A circular route covering theGR®1from Mareil-le-Guyon to the Carrefour Baron in the Rambouillet Forest. The walk also passes through the towns of Montfort-l’Amaury, Les Mesnuls and Bazoches-sur-Guyonne.
On the Vaucouleurs side
8.32 mi
+656 ft
-679 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Breuil-Bois-Robert (Yvelines)
Setting off from the small village of Breuil-Bois-Robert towards Auffreville-Brasseuil, Soindres, Vert and Villette, you will follow the Vaucouleurs and cross the Morand. This walk through fields and valleys will also allow you to enjoy some beautiful panoramic views.
Montfort-l'Amaury-Les Étangs de Hollande loop
9.65 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-l'Amaury (Yvelines)
An easy and very pleasant circuit in the Rambouillet forest, passing by the Étangs de Hollande.
Woods, hillsides, fields and streams near Vert and Villette
7.19 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vert (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
On the agenda for this hike: two pretty little villages, local heritage, a walk through the woods and along the Vaucouleurs and Morand rivers.
Guerville and its 8 wash houses
6.25 mi
+653 ft
-669 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Guerville (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This varied and very hilly route is dotted with wash houses. There are numerous springs around Guerville. Here and there, the route offers beautiful views.
The Vaucouleurs valley around Dammartin-en-Serves
7.28 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dammartin-en-Serve (Yvelines)
A beautiful walk through stunning and varied landscapes. Historic detours along the way.
The Herbeville plateau and its forest via cross-country paths
5.95 mi
+456 ft
-456 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Maule (Yvelines)
Walk from Maule to the pretty village of Herbeville and its plateau, then explore the Bois des Mesnuls before returning via the Chemin de Tourneroue.
Maule heritage and walk along the Mauldre
6.61 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Maule (Yvelines)
After exploring Maule and its heritage, you will climb through the woods and walk through the countryside to reach Aulnay-sur-Mauldre. From there, you will follow the Mauldre and its recent meanders back to the starting point.
Aulnay-sur-Mauldre - Velannes - La Villeneuve loop
7.81 mi
+272 ft
-276 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Aulnay-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
This route follows part ofthe GR®26 trailon the plateau above the Mauldre.
L'Etang Neuf, Haut Beaussart and Bois des Longues Mares
8.27 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gambaiseuil (Yvelines)
Between ponds, oak forests, pine forests and birch woods, this is a beautiful hike in the north of the Rambouillet Forest. A varied route in a peaceful setting.
Between Vesgre and Opton, around Houdan
3.47 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Maulette (Yvelines)
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.
The Rambouillet Forest by bike
49.17 mi
+705 ft
-709 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
The Rambouillet Forest is criss-crossed by numerous cycle paths that wind through the undergrowth. The proposed route takes several of these cycle paths, with connections on small roads. An original way to discover this beautiful forest.
This long circular route can be divided into two circular routes of 37 and 42 km, respectively.
Ponds and lakes in the Rambouillet Forest
34.02 mi
+364 ft
-381 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Discover the ponds and pools that dot this route in the Rambouillet Forest. The private pond at Château de l'Artoire, visible from the road; Étang du Moulin des Roches; the waterfalls and rocks at Vaux de Cernay; the private pond at Les Hogues, visible from the road; Étang de la Tour; Étang de Coupe-Gorge; the ponds at Vilpert; and the ponds at Hollande.
Some remarkable trees in the north of the Rambouillet Forest
8.17 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A forest trail featuring several remarkable trees, including the particularly tall Hêtre du CERF and the majestic Chêne de l'Ascension. The route generally follows very well-maintained paths. A section on a poorly maintained path requires a good sense of direction.
Nézel circular loop
7.80 mi
+594 ft
-581 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nézel (Yvelines)
A varied hike with some elevation gain. You will pass through a few villages or residential areas and alternate between woods and cultivated fields.
Vaux-les-Huguenots, Aigue Flore Park, the Mauldre
4.35 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nézel (Yvelines)
This short walk will take you through a small valley to Vaux-les-Huguenots, where Protestants fled persecution, then on to Aigue Flore Park in La Falaise, where you’ll cross the River Mauldre and come across various little heritage gems.
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