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Gare de Chaponval walks
Maubuisson Abbey and Pontoise, starting from Auvers-sur-Oise
Visorando Member
11.67 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Auvers-sur-Oise (Val-d'Oise)
A route suitable for hybrid bikes, mountain bikes or walking; very easy along the River Oise with very little elevation gain and a stop at Maubuisson Abbey.
Walks near Gare de Chaponval
From Auvers-sur-Oise to Presles via the GR®1
19.66 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,060 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Auvers-sur-Oise (Val-d'Oise)
This walk begins in the beautiful village of Auvers-sur-Oise, famous for its painters. The first section is mainly through countryside, winding its way through the Vexin region to L’Isle-Adam. This is followed by a second, more wooded section that crosses the Forest of L’Isle-Adam. There are plenty of historic monuments to discover along this walk, which combines both physical activity and cultural enjoyment.
In the footsteps of Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise
8.78 mi
+466 ft
-607 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Méry-sur-Oise (Val-d'Oise)
A pilgrimage in the footsteps of Van Gogh between Méry-sur-Oise station and Pontoise station, where you can visit the key sites of his stay in Auvers, along a route dotted with beautiful reproductions of his works, some of which are even set in open fields.
Whilst you’re there, a visit to the Château de Lévy museum in Auvers-sur-Oise is a must.
Although relatively straightforward, the walk can be enhanced – for the more curious – with a few additional excursions in the three towns along the route.
From Pontoise to Conflans along the river
14.20 mi
+394 ft
-354 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Pontoise (Val-d'Oise)
A walk from station to station, following the river. After skirting the River Oise as far as Port Cergy, the route joins the Île de Loisirs de Cergy, then the Axe Majeur before following the old Pontoise–Poissy railway line. After the confluence, it follows the Seine along the quays of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, following part of the discovery trail there, before reaching the station.Please note that it is possible to shorten the route to 20 km by heading to Conflans-Fin-d’Oise station, just after the (16).
The Montmorency Forest from west to east
12.62 mi
+997 ft
-1,033 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Frépillon (Val-d'Oise)
Close to Paris, the Montmorency Forest offers a pleasant breath of fresh air without straying too far from the city. Being quite large, it’s ideal for day-long walks of varying distances. This route takes you right through the forest. It’s best to do this walk in summer to make the most of the natural surroundings. There are plenty of points of interest, such as the Château de la Chasse, the Étang Godard and the Fort de Domont.
From Valmondois to Persan via L’Isle-Adam
8.66 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valmondois (Val-d'Oise)
A walk starting from Valmondois towards Ogivaux Castle and Moulin le Roy, then heading towards L’Isle-Adam through the woods. A stroll along the left bank towards the new port of L’Isle-Adam, then a walk around the lake, and continuing along the banks of the Oise via the GR®1 greenway.
From Valmondois to Presles via the Forest of Isle-Adam and Pierre Plate
10.59 mi
+591 ft
-505 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Valmondois (Val-d'Oise)
Half of the route takes you through the Forest of L'Isle-Adam. This hike from station to station offers other points of interest, including two covered walkways dating from the Neolithic period.
From Cergy Saint-Christophe to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
10.63 mi
+161 ft
-410 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cergy (Val-d'Oise)
A walk starting from the new town of Cergy will take you past the circular bends of the Oise, the Cergy leisure centre and its ponds, and the old villages of Vauréal, Jouy-le-Moutier and Neuville-sur-Oise in the Val d'Oise. You will arrive in the Yvelines at Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, the capital of inland waterway transport at the confluence of the Seine and the Oise.
De Saint-Leu-la-Forêt à Écouen-Ézanville
9.03 mi
+725 ft
-738 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt (Val-d'Oise)
A walk through some woodland, passing through Saint-Leu, Montlignon, Montmorency, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt and, finally, Écouen. A lovely way to spend a day with friends or family – and why not stop off at a good restaurant in Piscop before finishing the route?
17/02/2026: Route change between (11) and (12) to avoid a road closed to traffic.
From Cergy to Valmondois along the Oise
13.98 mi
+253 ft
-528 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Cergy (Val-d'Oise)
A hike from station to station with the Oise as the guiding thread. You will cross several wooded parks and follow the river for a long time, mostly on a right of way. At the end of the route, the passage through Auvers-sur-Oise is an opportunity to evoke the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh.
From Conflans to Meulan via Chanteloup-les-Vignes and Triel-sur-Seine
11.37 mi
+850 ft
-860 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Yvelines)
A walk from station to station along the right bank of the Seine, alternating between sections through woodland and urban or suburban areas. There are some lovely views over the Seine valley and no fewer than five churches to see along the way.