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Gare de La Défense - Grande Arche walks
Strolling at the foot of the towers of La Défense
Visorando Member
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 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.
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.
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 Gare de La Défense - Grande Arche
From one Olympic venue to another: from the Arena to the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
Tourism professional5.90 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.
From the Pont de Neuilly to the Champs-Élysées
4.51 mi
+79 ft
-85 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
A stroll through what are commonly known as the “upmarket neighbourhoods”… Far from the clichés, this urban route offers its share of quiet corners and surprises, such as the Parc de la Folie Saint-James or the short Promenade Péreire. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings line the route before reaching the much-visited Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
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 Bécon-les-Bruyères to Bois-Colombes
3.51 mi
+23 ft
-43 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short urban walk exploring narrow streets and cul-de-sacs lined with beautiful townhouses, passing through Parc des Bruyères and the Promenade Verte.
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 Porte Dauphine to Bercy
10.25 mi
+105 ft
-138 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Paris
A walk through Paris exploring the Left Bank and its quartiers.
Paris Walk No. 1
3.65 mi
+75 ft
-10 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Paris
The start of a grand tour of Paris in several short stages, taking in the narrow streets without missing out on the monuments. Here is route No. 1 from Porte Maillot to Place Clichy.
The route takes you through the capital’s ‘upmarket neighbourhoods’, the 16th arrondissement, the Arc de Triomphe (which you can visit), then the famous Parc de Monceau, an Orthodox church and, finally, Place Clichy.
From Porte Maillot to Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche following the GR®1
18.84 mi
+1,319 ft
-988 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Paris
TheGR®1is a long-distance hiking trail stretching over five hundred kilometres that circles the Île-de-France region. This section is the first part of it. Thirty kilometres long, it passes through numerous parks and forests such as the Parc de Saint-Cloud, the Bois de Boulogne and the Forêt de Marly. It also passes close to some remarkable monuments and several charming spots, such as the village of Marnes-la-Coquette.
GR®1: Tour of Île-de-France
363.31 mi
+17,464 ft
-17,103 ft
21 days
Very difficult
Departure from Paris
Over 500 km long and with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain, this hike is accessible to everyone if broken down into several stages. Beautiful, rural and fairly close to Paris, it is suitable for anyone who wants to try their hand at hiking. There are many points of interest along this route. History and heritage enthusiasts, as well as nature lovers, will find something to enjoy.
Old Asnières and the Genevilliers greenway
4.98 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Asnières-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station in two stages. First, we zigzag through old Asnières, passing through squares and discovering a rich heritage. Then, we walk along the paths of the Gennevilliers green corridor, which winds its way through a highly urbanised setting.