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Fort du Mont Valérien walks
The Garden City of Suresnes
Visorando Member
5.73 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban hike that combines heritage and remembrance! The route, inspired by a trail designed by the municipality of Suresnes, takes us through the heart of a garden city with architecture typical of the 1930s, built in response to the social motivations of the mayor at the time, Henri Sellier. Several places of remembrance also mark this walk, including the Fort du Mont Valérien.
Mont Valérien and old Nanterre
4.22 mi
+213 ft
-338 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route with some elevation changes, crossing wooded parks and residential areas in old Nanterre. Along the way, there are numerous views of Paris and the large housing estates of the Val de Seine, a memorial at Fort du Mont Valérien, an old windmill and an old barn.
From Saint-Cloud to Puteaux via Mont Valérien
4.36 mi
+335 ft
-246 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route that is, for the most part, away from the main roads. Numerous examples of interwar architecture line the route, including the Cité-Jardin in Suresnes. The Fort du Mont Valérien adds an undeniable touch of remembrance. The end of the walk involves hopping over the railway tracks.
State-owned forest between Chaville and Suresnes
10.39 mi
+794 ft
-945 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
From the Malmaison State Forest to the Fausses Reposes State Forest, in an exceptional natural setting, passing by the Avray and Saint Cucufa ponds. The Marne-la-Coquette Park and the Villeneuve Memorial round off this walk, not to mention the Bois Preau Park with its château and the Fort du Mont Valérien. Enough to fill a lovely day.
Over hill and dale. From Suresnes to Puteaux via Nanterre
Tourism professional13.26 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)
This long, moderately difficult 22 km route starts at the Suresnes Mont-Valérien station. The starting point is very close to the MUS , the Suresnes Museum of Urban and Social History, which is an ideal introduction to the urban landscapes you will encounter along the way. From Puteaux in the 1930s to Mont Valérien, the vineyards of Suresnes, the Cité-Jardins and the Tours Nuage tower blocks bordered by the André Malraux park in Nanterre, a whole chapter of 20th-century history unfolds before your eyes thanks to these exceptional reminders of the past.
Over hill and dale in the Hauts-de-Seine
197.84 mi
+9,278 ft
-9,124 ft
42 days
Easy
Departure from Hauts-de-Seine
Although densely urbanised, the Hauts-de-Seine department offers wonderful opportunities for walkers, with a rich heritage and often a little elevation. This series of hikes, almost all of which are accessible by public transport, takes you on a journey of discovery through this department, avoiding major roads as much as possible and favouring footpaths and alleys, public parks and wooded areas.
Walks near Fort du Mont Valérien
Architectural diversity in Puteaux
3.95 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
This urban walk offers a wide variety of architectural styles spanning the ages: ancient alleyways and a 16th-century church, brick and concrete architecture from the interwar period, and the tall glass-walled towers of the La Défense district.
From one Olympic venue to another: from the Arena to the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
5.90 mi
+26 ft
-108 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
This heritage trail will allow you to discover and visit the two sites that hosted Olympic and Paralympic events for the Paris 2024 Games in the Hauts-de-Seine department: Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre and the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes. Created through a collaboration between the Nanterre Tourist Office, OMEPS and the towns of Nanterre and Colombes for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this route is suitable for beginner cyclists and also allows you to enjoy the banks of the Seine. The bike ride alternates between contemporary buildings and unexpected green spaces.
Strolling at the foot of the towers of La Défense
3.43 mi
+200 ft
-295 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
A thoroughly urban route in the heart of the famous business district, but where you are rarely bothered by traffic. An itinerary that allows you to discover the architectural boldness and inventive diversity of the many towers that rise to over 200 metres.
This walk is best done outside of working days.
From Saint-Cloud to L'Étang-la-Ville via the Parc de Marly
14.55 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,115 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
A route from station to station favouring green spaces (parks, forests, gardens and urban paths). After passing through the Parc de Saint-Cloud, crossing Marnes-la-Coquette and Vaucresson, the route winds through the woods and streets of La-Celle-Saint-Cloud and Louveciennes, then through the Parc de Marly before reaching L'Étang-la-Ville (Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche station / Forêt de Marly), via the forest and a few footpaths. It also allows you to reach several stations on the same line and to adjust the distance according to your fitness level, preferences and the weather.
From Saint-Cloud to Marly-le-Roi via the Étangs de Ville-d'Avray
13.41 mi
+1,056 ft
-971 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
A walk from station to station, favouring green spaces and quiet streets. After passing through Saint-Cloud Park, crossing Sèvres and Ville-d’Avray, the route runs alongside the Étangs de Ville-d’Avray before reaching Marly Park, following long stretches through woodland interspersed with more urban sections. Along the way, you’ll discover places steeped in history.
The Val de Seine between Saint-Cloud and Suresnes
3.57 mi
+144 ft
-187 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short urban walk, taking in hillsides, the banks of the Seine and a wooded park.
From Saint-Cloud to Viroflay via the Jardy Stud Farm
7.87 mi
+423 ft
-308 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
A walk from station to station that crosses Parc de Saint-Cloud, with its ponds and sculptures, and the Fausses Reposes State Forest. Between the two, the village-like town of Marnes-la-Coquette adds a lovely touch of heritage, and the Jardy Stud Farm offers the chance to stroll amongst vast meadows and the facilities of a major equestrian centre.
From Nanterre to La Défense via André Malraux Park
4.37 mi
+144 ft
-66 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route where you can admire architecture from various periods. A stone's throw from the La Défense district, in the shadow of its vertiginous towers, the Parc André Malraux and its collection garden offer a preserved setting.
Chemin de l'Ile Park, Promenade Bleue and Lagravère Park
5.07 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route from station to station with a water theme! After crossing Parc du Chemin de l'Ile with its many ponds, follow the towpath along the Seine. Two detours into Parc Lagravère complete the picture.
From Longchamp to Auteuil, from one racecourse to another
6.10 mi
+79 ft
-36 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short hike that starts on a little-known path along the Seine. It then runs alongside the Longchamp racecourse and the Suresnes and Longchamp ponds. After a brief stop at the Grande Cascade, it reaches Lac Supérieur and explores its southern tip. The route ends with a crossing of the Auteuil racecourse, on days when there are no horse races, of course.