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Fontaine-Chaalis walks
From Borest to Crépy-en-Valois through the Valois
Visorando Member
16.95 mi
+492 ft
-394 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Borest (Oise)
Twelfth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR® 11, connecting the village of Borest to Crépy-en-Valois station, both in the Oise department. This long stage consists of crossing the Valois region to Crépy-en-Valois, mainly through agricultural plains and wooded areas.
The memorial to 23 March 1974 in the Ermenonville forest
5.83 mi
+217 ft
-243 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontaine-Chaalis (Oise)
Route on a sandy path with a few hills. Passes near the memorial to the March 1974 plane crash.
Circuit à partir de la Baraque Chaalis
9.15 mi
+243 ft
-269 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontaine-Chaalis (Oise)
Petite randonnée à partir de la Baraque Chaalis en passant par le Mémorial de l'Accident Aérien du 23 mars 1974 en Forêt d'Ermenonville.
Montépilloy - Fourcheret, a great escape
AONB6.04 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montépilloy (Oise)
From the keep of Montépilloy, you can admire the entire Valois plain and the Massif des Trois Forêts.
Escapade at the Montlognon Gate in the Ermenonville Forest
8.67 mi
+262 ft
-276 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
From Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, at the entrance to the village of Montlognon, passing by the Royal Abbey of Chaalis, in the Forest of Ermenonville.
Ermenonville, an atmosphere reminiscent of the Landes region
4.14 mi
+249 ft
-246 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
From Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park to the druidic stones in the forest...
Grand Tour of Ermenonville
19.14 mi
+528 ft
-525 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
A long and beautiful route, very varied, mainly through woodland but also with sections across fields, past remarkable sites (Ermenonville Castle, Chaalis Abbey), through beautiful oak groves, and through ‘Fontainebleau’-style landscapes with rocky outcrops and sandy sections.
A hike intended for very experienced walkers. The terrain is, however, easy and there are many shortcuts available.
Balade dans le Bois de Perthe
8.73 mi
+322 ft
-302 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
Du château d'Ermenonville à la Pierre Sorcière en passant par le Bois de Perthe.
A long tour of Ermenonville Forest
13.74 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
A hike in a forest in Picardy where the pines loom large. There are also beautiful sites covered in heather and sandstone blocks. The soil, often sandy, allows for hiking in winter without difficulty.
In the Ermenonville Forest, west of the Mer de Sable
9.11 mi
+292 ft
-295 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)
This hike is mainly in the forest, favouring trails in hilly terrain. The circuit passes through large pine forests with undergrowth of heather and ferns providing a beautiful variety of colours. The ground is often very sandy, making it easy to hike in winter.
Short walk starting from the car park on Route du Boisdhyver
5.11 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ver-sur-Launette (Oise)
A short walk in the Ermenonville Forest, starting from the car park on Route du Boisdhyver, not far from Ver-sur-Launette. On very hot days, it is best to go in the morning; there is a picnic area at the end of the walk, or in Ver-sur-Launette there is a good restaurant on Place de la Mairie and a selection of shops. The church is open to the public
From Poteau d'Ermenonville to Butte aux Gens d'Armes circular route
14.89 mi
+423 ft
-443 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Ver-sur-Launette (Oise)
Located almost entirely in the Ermenonville National Forest, the hike follows theGR®1 trailto the Butte aux Gens d'Armes on the way there. On the way back, the route passes close to the "La Mer de Sable" amusement park and the Royal Abbey of Chaalis. At the end of the hike, you can explore Ermenonville.
Loop starting from Ver-sur-Launette
9.58 mi
+180 ft
-171 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ver-sur-Launette (Oise)
A relaxing hike with very little elevation gain, starting from Ver-sur-Launette and heading to the Ermenonville State Forest,site of two councils or synods in the 8th and 9th centuries. The commune was called Vern in 846. Ver became Ver-sur-Launette on 15 January 1936.
Some interesting sights in the Halatte Forest
11.16 mi
+653 ft
-643 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chamant (Oise)
This hike allows you to discover the beautiful Halatte Forest with its oak and beech trees and to get close to some of its curiosities. They all bear witness to human presence and activity since the dawn of time. Along the route, on the heights of Mont Pagnotte, beautiful views await you.
Circular route in the Pontarmé Forest in Senlis
Association / Club / Walk leader5.93 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Senlis (Oise)
Hike in the Pontarmé woods to discover the beech, hornbeam and oak forests, as well as the beginning of a sea of sand. After this hike, you can explore Senlis, a historic town.
Crossing the forests of Pontarmé and Chantilly via Senlis
12.13 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Thiers-sur-Thève (Oise)
A beautiful walk through the magnificent forests of Pontarmé and Chantilly, rounded off by a stroll through the town of Senlis with its remarkable architectural heritage. The open sections offer panoramic views of the Picardy countryside.
From the Butte aux Gens d'Armes to the Ermenonville Forest
9.43 mi
+328 ft
-315 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Thiers-sur-Thève (Oise)
A beautiful hike through the forests of Chantilly and Ermenonville on sandy paths lined with tall pine trees, giving it a Mediterranean charm.
Mortefontaine circular route
7.98 mi
+384 ft
-361 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mortefontaine (Oise) (Oise)
Circular route through fields and woods, running alongside Parc Astérix and passing through the villages of Saint-Witz and Plailly.
Halatte Forest, the Mont Pagnotte tour
9.96 mi
+781 ft
-764 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Saint-Frambourg (Oise)
Hike in a forest massif located on a hill and composed mainly of beech and oak trees. The southern and northern edges offer beautiful panoramic views of the Valois agricultural plateau and the Oise Valley.
Mont Pagnotte from Villers-Saint-Frambourg
7.71 mi
+591 ft
-571 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Saint-Frambourg (Oise)
This loop, starting from Villers-Saint-Frambourg, takes place in the Forêt d'Halatte. The paved forest roads follow the dirt tracks. We climb Mont Pagnotte via the south face. After a long descent, we go around the mountain to climb it again, but this time via the north face. The ascent is less difficult as it follows a beautiful path. After a long descent, we return to our starting point.
Tour of the fountains of Mont Pagnotte
10.98 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,089 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Saint-Frambourg (Oise)
A walk around and on Mont Pagnotte focusing on its points of interest, notably five ancient fountains and a dolmen. An opportunity to discover a wide variety of forest habitats too.
Places to see: Fontaine Blanche, Le Rocher au Sanglier, the Chancy Dolmen, Fontaine du Pied Dufaux, Fontaine Saint-Barthélemy, Fontaine d’Yvillers and finally Fontaine Aubert.
Othis - Beaumarchais - Ver - Othis
7.77 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Othis (Seine-et-Marne)
South of the Ermenonville Forest, there is a short bike ride for children or a hike for adults.
Circular around Saint-Witz via Plailly and Vémars
9.18 mi
+456 ft
-472 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Witz (Val-d'Oise)
Crossing three villages, Saint-Witz, Plailly and Vémars, with their churches and chapels and the banks of some charming ponds in Saint-Witz.
Route starting from Fleurines
9.63 mi
+545 ft
-568 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Fleurines (Oise)
Short walk in the Halatte National Forest from Fleurines via Mont Pagnotte and the hamlet of Saint Christophe. The former priory of Saint-Christophe is now the main feature of Fleurines' architectural heritage and is listed as a historic monument . The commune also boasts a rich natural and landscape heritage and is part of a natural area of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF). Since its creation in 2004, Fleurines has also been part of the Oise Pays de France Regional Nature Park.
A grand tour of the Halatte State Forest
13.43 mi
+686 ft
-696 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Fleurines (Oise)
This hike is long enough to showcase all aspects of the Halatte forest: tall beech and oak trees, coppice with oak trees and lime trees in the undergrowth, and large cultivated clearings, the largest of which is Fleurines. Most of the route follows the beautiful forest roads that were built several centuries ago.
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