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Fort du Haut-Buc walks
A route past four stud farms from Buc via Les Loges-en-Josas
Visorando Member
6.78 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Buc (Yvelines)
Paths in good condition, some of them tarmac. Take a tour of the local stud farms. See horses grazing. Enjoy the varied route.
A short walk under the pretext of admiring horses, in pleasant surroundings.
Walks near Fort du Haut-Buc
From Saint-Cyr-l'École to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric through the Yvelines
14.23 mi
+705 ft
-961 ft
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.
Following the Bièvre from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Igny
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.
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.
Station to station: from Viroflay-Rive-Gauche to Bellevue, via the Bois de Meudon
9.41 mi
+682 ft
-748 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
A route from station to station, through the woods and with some elevation gain. Walking or jogging.
In the Meudon forest from station to station
5.95 mi
+341 ft
-407 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
An easy hike from Viroflay-Rive Gauche station to Chaville-Rive Gauche station. The town is never far away, but the forest remains a haven of peace and greenery. You can visit several places of interest, see some beautiful landscapes and get some fresh air!
From Vauboyen to the Palace of Versailles
5.95 mi
+443 ft
-259 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bièvres (Essonne) (Essonne)
A walk through Jouy-en-Josas and the surrounding woods before reaching the Palace of Versailles.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
9.04 mi
+965 ft
-922 ft
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 Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
11.30 mi
+883 ft
-669 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing offering a very varied route. Sections through the forest alternate with stretches across fields. Water features are plentiful, with several rivers—the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre—and the Étangs de Montbrond set in their lush green surroundings.
(Warning) The route is cut off at the point (12) due to works on Metro Line 18 (as of March 2026). A diversion is under consideration. Please refrain from undertaking this hike until further notice.
From Chaville to Versailles through the national forests
9.33 mi
+663 ft
-538 ft
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 Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse to Coignières in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
14.57 mi
+1,112 ft
-846 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
Thirty-third and penultimate stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, almost entirely in the Yvelines department.It starts in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and reaches Coignières after climbing up the Yvette valley and crossing the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park with its rich natural and architectural heritage, just a stone's throw from Paris and its inner suburbs.