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Garancières walks
The Forest of the Four Pillars and the Plain of Garancières
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ferranville Plain
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Circular country between Villiers-Saint-Frédéric and Neauphle-le-Château
4.60 mi
+305 ft
-308 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
A circular route starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station and crossing the village of Neauphle-le-Château. This route alternates between fields and charming little paths to reach the village square.
Along the way, you will discover wide open spaces, a small lake, an orientation table, a farmyard housing an old church, old stones, and the charm of the square in Neauphle-le-Château with its narrow cobbled streets.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Orgerus in the heart of the Yvelines
13.88 mi
+499 ft
-348 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
Fourth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11 and start of the clockwise circular section.This stage takes place entirely in the Yvelines department, connecting Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station to Orgerus-Béhoust station, crossing the Beynes forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Yvelines.
The route runs alongside the Avre aqueduct, which supplies drinking water to western Paris.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Feucherolles
9.95 mi
+791 ft
-545 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
This stage is the last of the old GR®1 route. The departure point is at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, at the RER station. The entire route is rural. It passes through several villages, including Saint-Germain-la-Grange, Thiverval-Grignon and Davron. There are two notable churches: those of Davron and Thiverval-Grignon, not to mention Feucherolles. This is an undemanding section that allows you to finish the GR®1 at a leisurely pace.
Bazoches-sur-Guyonne - Les Mesnuls - Montfort-Lamaury
9.60 mi
+689 ft
-689 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bazoches-sur-Guyonne (Yvelines)
It's a very varied walk, combining nature, culture, history, tourism and curiosities. All of which means you won't miss a mile. And if you're lucky enough to do it in good weather, you'll come home feeling like you've just been on holiday.
Circular Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Château de Plaisir
9.12 mi
+420 ft
-436 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
A walk accessible to all, starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station, to explore the park and the Château de Plaisir. This walk takes you through fields, the market square in Plaisir and the castle grounds. The return journey takes you through the Sainte-Apolline forest and the pretty village of Neauphle-le-Château.There are several water points if you have a dog. The route is accessible all year round. It may be a little muddy, but it remains accessible in the forest during the rainy season.
The Tremblay-sur-Mauldre circular route
11.07 mi
+551 ft
-571 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Saint-Fréderic (Yvelines)
This is a walk around Pontchartrain, passing through Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, Neauphle-le-Vieux, Mareil-le-Guyon and Tremblay-sur-Mauldre. You will follow restored footpaths amongst castles, rivers and fields.
Circular route between Bazoches-sur-Guyonne and Montfort-l'Amaury
13.04 mi
+883 ft
-892 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bazoches-sur-Guyonne (Yvelines)
Whilst remaining in the countryside, this walk allows you to discover, amongst other things, Jean Monnet’s house in Bazoches, the Château des Mesnuls and the historic centre of Montfort-l’Amaury. 20/02/2019
Around the Ruisseau des Brûlins
4.50 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Les Mesnuls (Yvelines)
A lovely route between the château, forest, ponds and rivers, on the outskirts of Montfort-l'Amaury.
Loop between Beynes and Saulx-Marchais
7.61 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beynes (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This circular hike in the Beynes forest takes you past several underground gas storage sites. You will then cross the village of Saulx-Marchais, passing by its old church and town hall before crossing the fields to reach Neauphle-le-Vieux and the Mauldre river. Return to the starting point via the Beynes forest.
From Étang Rompu to Pierre Ardoue
4.88 mi
+187 ft
-171 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Pond and dolmen: hike in the Rambouillet National Forest near Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines.
From Beynes to Verneuil-sur-Seine via the Étang d'Abbecourt
13.38 mi
+942 ft
-1,033 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Beynes (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
From the Mauldre Valley to the Seine Valley, a hike from station to station that alternates between fields and woodland. The Étang d’Abbecourt offers a perfect spot for a break, and the Church of Saint-Étienne in Vernouillet adds a touch of heritage.
Beynes - Maule, with return by train
6.70 mi
+302 ft
-371 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beynes (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
A walk on the plateaus above the Mauldre valley. A rolling landscape as far as the eye can see accompanies you throughout the hike.
The slopes of the Mauldre
6.73 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beynes (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Mauldre, a tributary of the Seine between the Plaine de Versailles and the Mantois. The route, consisting of two loops, alternates between residential areas, forests and fields. A rich heritage, partly linked to water, can be discovered along the way: an old fortified castle, old mills, a siphon bridge, farm buildings, a church, etc.
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.
The Dolmen of Pierre Ardoue
5.90 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
In the heart of the Rambouillet Forest, a walk tinged with ferns and heather, discovering a Neolithic dolmen and a charming valley along a stream.
Les Bornes du Planet
6.11 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Hike in the Rambouillet Forest
In the Rambouillet Forest from the Étangs de Hollande
4.19 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Les Bréviaires (Yvelines)
A pleasant walk along small paths and footpaths in the Rambouillet Forest. The hike ends with a short tour of the Étangs de Hollande.
From Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines to Villiers-Saint-Frédéric
12.35 mi
+482 ft
-702 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
This is the penultimate stage of the GR®1. It takes you out of the Rambouillet Forest and to the Villiers-Saint-Frédéric RER station. Halfway along the route is the pretty medieval town of Montfort-l'Amaury. The ruins offer superb views of the surrounding area. Half of the stage is through forest, i.e. up to Montfort-l'Amaury. The other part of the stage is more rural.
From Mareil-sur-Mauldre to Épône along the Mauldre and through the countryside
8.01 mi
+505 ft
-561 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mareil-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
On this walk from station to station, you’ll follow the Mauldre river through the countryside, passing through several villages to discover some heritage sights.
Over hill and dale, from Mareil-sur-Mauldre to Beynes
8.73 mi
+712 ft
-705 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mareil-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
A hike along the hillsides on both banks of the Mauldre river, offering beautiful panoramic views. There are heritage sites to discover in the three towns along the route.
From Mareil-sur-Mauldre station to Poissy station, via Orgeval
11.36 mi
+587 ft
-666 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mareil-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
A fairly easy walk from station to station, the first part of which is through woodland where you can admire superb specimens of various species of deciduous trees, particularly beeches and oaks, which are certainly over a hundred years old. You also pass close to the Alluets-le-Roi telecommunications centre and its many antennas of all types.The second part, which is more varied, includes a visit to the ruins of Abbecourt Abbey and the centres of the villages of Orgeval and Villennes-sur-Seine with their churches. The walk ends with a pleasant stroll along the banks of the Seine.
Around Montainville
4.71 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mareil-sur-Mauldre (Yvelines)
Montainville is situated in the centre of the Yvelines department. The commune’s territory extends across the eastern edge of the Mantois plateau and the western slope of the Mauldre valley. The village site forms a promontory bounded by two valleys named after their springs: the Serpe valley to the north and the Orme valley to the south.
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.
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.
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.
