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Gare de Rambouillet walks
From Le Perray to Rambouillet via ponds, ditches and the Drouette river
Visorando Member
8.79 mi
+23 ft
-69 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Perray-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A hike from station to station with a water theme! In the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Natural Park and then in the Rambouillet Forest, this is a pleasant route, mostly shaded, along ponds, small canals and a charming river, the Drouette.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet through woods and forests
13.31 mi
+440 ft
-318 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, crossing the Dourdan Forest, the Bois de Saint-Benoît, the Bois de Pinceloup and the southern part of the Rambouillet Forest. Several lakes adorn the route and the church of Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines adds a superb touch of heritage.
From Rambouillet to Orgerus through the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests
18.03 mi
+492 ft
-591 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
A south-north crossing of the Rambouillet and Quatre Piliers forests, from station to station! The route, mainly through forest, is long and requires a good sense of direction for the first half. Several ponds and remarkable trees line the route.
The Palace of the King of Rome in Rambouillet
4.99 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
A pleasant little walk to explore the Rambouillet Castle Park and the Bergerie.A walk that allows you to visit either the Bergerie or the Museum located in the Palais du Roi de Rome.
From Rambouillet to Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, follow the GR®1 trail.
15.84 mi
+597 ft
-669 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Rambouillet (Yvelines)
The Rambouillet Forest is one of the largest forests in the Paris region. This section ofthe GR®®1 trailallows you to explore the western part of the forest. It is full of charm and features remarkable sites such as the Chêne de la Pocqueterie oak tree, the Rochers d'Angennes rocks and the Pierre Ardoue stone. The route starts in a town with great cultural potential, including the Château de Rambouillet, the Hermitage, the Laiterie de la Reine and the Chaumière aux Coquillages.
Gazeran circular route via the Rambouillet national estate
11.68 mi
+157 ft
-138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gazeran (Yvelines)
A circular walk offering a variety of stunning scenery along an easy route with little elevation gain. You’ll discover the Etangs de la Tour, d’Or and du Perray, the vast green spaces that dominate the landscape alongside the Rambouillet National Forest, and finish with a visit to the château.
18/05/2026: Route modified between points 5 and 6 following advice.
From Le Perray-en-Yvelines to Rambouillet through the forest
17.02 mi
+515 ft
-591 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Le Perray-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Hike in the Rambouillet forest, but in the lesser-known and less frequented part. The Rochers d'Angennes are impressive; you don't expect to find yourself in a blue-collar atmosphere in this place. Hike from station to station with a fast TER at the end, if returning to Paris.
From Dourdan to Rambouillet
21.04 mi
+640 ft
-476 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Dourdan (Essonne)
This stage is the last of the GR®1 and is over 30 km long. It crosses the western part of the Rambouillet Forest. The entire stage is through forest, except for the crossing of Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines. The route connects two towns with a rich history: Dourdan and Rambouillet. There are many straight lines on this route, which is mainly flat. There are a few notable ponds at the end of the route, such as the Étang de la Tour and the Étang d'Or.
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.