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Houdan walks
Medieval walk through Houdan
Visorando Member
2.24 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Houdan (Yvelines)
Built on a hillock, nestled between the Vesgre and Opton rivers, the town of Houdan boasts numerous half-timbered houses, a church blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, a keep... This urban walk takes you on a journey of discovery through this rich heritage, taking in streets, alleyways, lanes and riverside paths.
The Houdan Plain and the Roman Villa at La Pièce du Fient
6.56 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Houdan (Yvelines)
A route through cultivated countryside, exploring a diverse heritage including the remains of one of the oldest Roman villas recorded in France.
Between Vesgre and Opton, around Houdan
3.47 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Maulette (Yvelines)
A stroll along the banks of the Vesgre and then the Opton, two small rivers that encircle Houdan. A detour via the Croix aux Pèlerins offers a view of the keep and the church of Houdan.
Through fields and forests in the Houdan region
11.76 mi
+325 ft
-338 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Richebourg (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
This easy hike alternates between forest and field passages. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes, encounter numerous horses and discover the small heritage of two pretty villages.
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.
Berchères-sur-Vesgre circular loop
5.83 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Berchères-sur-Vesgre (Eure-et-Loir)
This walk takes you through the countryside along the Vesgre, on small roads, and offers a chance to discover the local heritage.
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.
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.
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.
Rouvres circular via the Vallée des Cailles and the Bois de la Ronce
6.31 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Rouvres (Eure-et-Loir) (Eure-et-Loir)
During this easy hike, you will discover a charming village and its heritage and enjoy walking along beautiful country lanes and through woods, as well as the views.
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.
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.
Circular starting from Montchauvet via the source of the Vaucouleurs
7.79 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montchauvet (Yvelines) (Yvelines)
As you wander through fields and copses, you’ll discover the source of the Vaucouleurs, situated in a very peaceful spot.The charming village of Montchauvet invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Here you will find historical remains as well as beautiful houses.
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
The Forest of the Four Pillars and the Plain of Garancières
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.
Croix Pater in Mesle
4.51 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Hike from Croix Pater to the village of Le Mesle.
Departure from the CROIX PATER crossroads.
Croix Pater - Pecqueuse - Watchtower
5.64 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
Cycle path and forest track.
The Vaucouleurs valley around Dammartin-en-Serves
7.28 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Dammartin-en-Serve (Yvelines)
A beautiful walk through stunning and varied landscapes. Historic detours along the way.
Tartre Gaudran circular starting from La Boissière-École
7.38 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Boissière-École (Yvelines)
A very peaceful, easy walk through a landscape of plains and woodland.
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.
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!
Butte Ronde route
3.86 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from La Boissière-École (Yvelines)
Short hike in the Bois de la Butte Ronde and Vallée des Grès. Along some of the paths, you can admire the enormous hundred-year-old oak trees. The Rambouillet Forest is managed by the ONF. The paths are well marked and the natural environment is very varied. You can easily go from birch and hornbeam trees to magnificent oaks, and from heather to ferns or grasses.
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.
Vallée des Cailles via the Chemin des Fontaines
6.22 mi
+341 ft
-341 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Anet (Eure-et-Loir)
This is a moderately difficult and varied hike, following part ofthe GR®22 trailthrough the Vallée des Cailles.
The Diane estate
Tourism professional
5.99 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Anet (Eure-et-Loir)
From culture to nature, discover the natural spaces of the Dreux national forest.
Thuilay Wood from Les Pâtis to Mittainville
5.54 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Mittainville (Yvelines)
A lovely walk, between fields of wheat and barley, and through the woods. In spring, the woods are full of white anemones, yellow lesser celandines and bluebells. The walk is not difficult. From the top of the fields, you can see all the surrounding countryside. It's very beautiful, especially when the rape fields are in flower.
Bois du Thuilay, Croix Gillet, Gros chêne
5.86 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Mittainville (Yvelines)
Walk through the Bois du Thuilay, alternating between open land and woods.
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.
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.
Boinvilliers loop via the Bât Cheval bridge
8.80 mi
+404 ft
-430 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boinvilliers (Yvelines)
On this easy rural hike, you will walk through fields and woods and enjoy a few scenic views. You will also discover some interesting heritage sites. Peace and quiet await you!
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.
The Mézières-Ecluzelles lake
10.01 mi
+272 ft
-269 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-en-Drouais (Eure-et-Loir)
Set off to explore the limestone hillsides overlooking the Mézières-Ecluzelles lake, the Pierre de Pucre dolmen, and the unspoilt flora and fauna of this departmental nature reserve.
Château Rouge and the Epernon plateau
5.73 mi
+177 ft
-190 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Hermeray (Yvelines)
A very peaceful walk, no difficulty, with scenery of plains and woodland.
Rambouillet Forest - Angennes Rocks & Former Moulineaux Abbey
3.78 mi
+180 ft
-157 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Poigny-la-Forêt (Yvelines)
An easy walk in the forest, on the Rochers d'Angennes overlooking the valley, followed by a visit to the beautiful ruins of the Moulineaux Abbey.
Please note! Several hikers have reported that the route is difficult to follow at the site of the former abbey, between points (1) and (2)
According to the latest information, the passage near the former abbey is now closed and dangerous. The route has therefore been modified and the original route removed.
Along the Eure, from Lormaye to Mormoulins
6.36 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Lormaye (Eure-et-Loir)
This easy, bucolic walk allows you to discover a little of the Eure, a peaceful river.The starting point is a curiosity in itself: a town hall unlike any other.The finish invites you into the pretty little town of Nogent-le-Roi, with its old half-timbered houses.
The woods of Nogent-le-Roi
7.43 mi
+240 ft
-243 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nogent-le-Roi (Eure-et-Loir)
Starting from Nogent-le-Roi, explore the surrounding countryside between woods and valleys before visiting the castle park. The Eure valley and its water mills can be explored at a leisurely pace. Half-timbered houses characterise the distinctive architecture of Nogent-le-Roi. Between the castle grounds and the Bois de Ruffin, walkers will pass from an urban landscape to a very varied rural landscape.
Heritage of Gilles and Neauphlette along the Radon
7.29 mi
+236 ft
-256 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Neauphlette (Yvelines)
This hike, through fields, undergrowth and along streams, will take you to the beautiful village of Gilles. You will also discover the surprising "church" of Neauphlette.
In the Rambouillet Forest around Poigny-la-Forêt
4.05 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Poigny-la-Forêt (Yvelines)
Hike through a forest with a variety of tree species. In autumn, mushrooms are abundant (boletus, parasol mushrooms).
