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The Route des 25 Bosses
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9.42 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,942 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Vaudoué (Seine-et-Marne)
As the name suggests, the route involves climbing 25 hillocks that form a loop around the Forêt des Trois Pignons. A challenging hike, amidst the rocks, which makes for excellent training ahead of summer mountain hikes.
N.B. The elevation gain is underestimated: expect a cumulative elevation gain of between 800 and 900 metres. It would be hard to find a greater climb in the Île-de-France region, unless you were to climb up and down the Eiffel Tower on foot three times in a row... Allow between 6 and 7 hours of walking.
The Viaduc des Fauvettes and the Forêt de Gif-sur-Yvette
6.56 mi
+712 ft
-741 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bures-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A walk of many faces! On forest tracks interspersed with paths through the city, you follow an old railway line with a tunnel and viaduct, finishing along the course of the river Yvette. A walk to enjoy at any time of year.
In the Chevreuse Valley
11.95 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,119 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
A beautiful hike to discover the beautiful sights of the Chevreuse valley: the Chatillonmill, the castle of Dampierre, the blacksmith’s, the villages of Fourcherolles, Senlisse and Choisel, Méridon castle, the village of Chevreuse and its small bridges along the Yvette, and Château de la Madeleine.
Between the Orge and the Renarde
8.74 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Breuillet (Essonne) (Essonne)
A heritage walk in a bucolic setting, in the heart of the Hurepoix. Climb the Butte de Saint-Yon and the Bois des Roches, follow the Orge and Renarde rivers, and discover the charming church of Saint-Yon and the superb church of Saint-Sulpice.
The Madeleine Forest and Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey
6.31 mi
+394 ft
-381 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Milon-la-Chapelle (Yvelines)
In the footsteps of Jean Racine, in places steeped in history. A walk through a variety of environments, between forests, meadows and cultivated fields, with a lovely view of the ancient Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs.
Méridon Forest and the former Montabé railway line
7.08 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
The first part of this walk alternates between woodland and fields. The return journey is through undergrowth, along the former railway line that used to link Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and Limours.
The Tête Ronde Forest and Saint-Aubin Wood
4.77 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-le-Bâcle (Essonne)
A hike which is mostly in the forest, with lovely sections along the Mérantaise river and the ditches which run down from the Saclay Plateau.
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.
The Roselière (reed beds) of Maincourt
5.64 mi
+194 ft
-220 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lévis-Saint-Nom (Yvelines)
At the heart of the Chevreuse Valley Natural Park, a hike that allows you to wander through a protected natural site with a trail laid out by the Park. In the Bois de Maincourt, one can see ancient sandstone quarries. The course of the river Yvette, which the trail follows on the way back, finally allows a patrimonial approach with old mills and old washhouses.
Sentier des Belvédères
5.19 mi
+285 ft
-259 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-sur-École (Seine-et-Marne)
A course over hills, with beautiful views of the Massif des Trois Pignons. Passages on platières in the middle of the moor with an unobstructed view, interspersed with passages in undergrowth and amid boulders. A varied, rather sporty hike.
N.B. The drop is probably underestimated: expect something more in the order of 300 metres.
Mills and Menhirs along the river Yerres
6.46 mi
+161 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Brunoy (Essonne)
This hike mostly takes place along the Yerres, a tributary of the Seine, and also includes a section in the Forest of Senart and an urban section. There you can enjoy the charm of this river and the beautiful houses around it, admire two ancient watermills and come cross no fewer than four standing stones along the way.
Coteaux de la Juine departing from Lardy
7.79 mi
+676 ft
-666 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lardy (Essonne)
A walk on the hillsides on both banks of the Juine, alternating between cultivated fields and undergrowth. You'll discover a rich heritage along the way, including a dolmen, castle, old mill, farm buildings and beautiful houses.
The Ponds of Montbron
3.40 mi
+144 ft
-148 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Loges-en-Josas (Yvelines)
An unsuspected corner of wild nature, just twenty kilometres from Paris. In the Parc Départemental des Côtes de Montbron, the Ru de Saint-Marc and three ponds are home to a variety of flora and numerous birds. A short walk for nature lovers!
15/11/2024: A landslide has been reported just past the point (6) and it seems impossible to get through at the moment.
La Roche-Guyon: the castle, the forest, the flint cliffs
9.56 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Amenucourt (Val-d'Oise)
A very varied hike that combines:
- Regional Forest of the Roche-Guyon,
- A beautiful, quiet valley,
- The town of La Roche and its castle,
- and finally, a scenic route overlooking the Seine.
Vauboyen, Bois de Bel-Air and Bois de Montéclin
4.99 mi
+512 ft
-499 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bièvres (Essonne) (Essonne)
A short half-day walk. After a good walk through the woods, the route becomes more heritage-oriented with the hamlet of Vauboyen and the Maison Victor Hugo. The walk ends along the River Bièvre.
From Le Perray to Rambouillet via ponds, ditches and the Drouette river
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.
The Trêvoix Basin and the Church of Saint-Didier
10.41 mi
+384 ft
-400 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Égly (Essonne)
A varied walk, combining the rich heritage of Bruyères-le-Châtel with an original route along the paths of this commune, and a path through the forest, between the fields or along a vast stretch of water.
The Etangs du Grand Voyeux and the Trois Rivières
9.03 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Congis-sur-Thérouanne (Seine-et-Marne)
At the confluence of the Marne, Ourcq and Thérouanne rivers, the ponds and reed beds of the Grand Voyeux regional estate are home to a huge number of birds. The walk begins on the observation path of this protected natural site. It then hops along the River Thérouanne, along the Canal de L'Ourcq and the Canal de la Thérouanne, and ends along the Marne. Water and birds are the main attractions on this route!
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.
The Rocher du Long Boyau and the Gorges du Houx
6.23 mi
+374 ft
-400 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
From the Ermitage de Franchard, this is a very varied hike which will take you past old sandstone quarries, the Gorges du Houx and the charming Mare aux Pigeons. On the route are several vast viewing points, numerous spectacular rocks and the curious Grotte du Serment cave.
N.B. The elevation and the time shown appear to be under-estimated: count on about 250 meters and 4 hours of walking.
The Mennecy ponds
8.87 mi
+161 ft
-131 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mennecy (Essonne)
A lovely walk among ponds, marshes and, above all, birds, ducks, etc., lasting 4½ to 5 hours, or longer if you stop to watch the birds on the ponds.
The tour of the Gorges d'Apremont in the forest of Fontainebleau
6.79 mi
+538 ft
-545 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
The Fontainebleau Forest is one of the most beautiful forests in France thanks to its varied landscapes and, above all, its sandstone boulders. This hike around the Gorges d'Apremont, following the Denecourt-Colinet trail no. 6, will allow you to appreciate its beauty but also its fragility, due to both natural erosion and human activity, given its proximity to the Paris region.
Les Gorges de Franchard and l'Antre des Druides
3.64 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Starting from an old retreat which has been visited since the 11th century, this hike allows you to explore the Gorges de Franchard and the surrounding areas. Winding through rocks and several rock shelters such as the well-known Antre des Druides.
N.B. The difference in altitude is probably higher than stated: roughly 100 metres and a 2 hour walk.
The Grand Morin Walk and the Aubetin Waterfall
7.28 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pommeuse (Seine-et-Marne)
At the confluence of two Briard rivers, this is a bucolic hike that alternates between woodland and fields with short passages through small villages.
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.
Around the Geneste and Minière ponds
8.45 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Buc (Yvelines)
A green loop around the ponds of Moulin à Renard, La Minière, Val d'Or and La Geneste in the Bièvre valley, with an optional detour to admire the Arcades de Buc.
The Sainte-Anne Fountain
7.20 mi
+285 ft
-279 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bullion (Yvelines)
In the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Natural Park, this hike alternates between forest paths and small roads through meadows and woods, revealing a rich heritage including the Fontaine Sainte-Anne, which was a place of pilgrimage for many years.
The Oise Valley of landscape painters
8.03 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Auvers-sur-Oise (Val-d'Oise)
This hike passes through the villages of Auvers-sur-Oise, Valmondois and Butry-sur-Oise, alternating between countryside and the banks of the Oise. All these places have provided numerous subjects for landscape painters, notably Dupré, Daubigny and Pissarro, precursors of the Impressionists. Even today, visitors are struck by the charm of this region in all seasons.
From Rentilly Park to Vallon de la Brosse
6.12 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes (Seine-et-Marne)
Discover the Domaine de Rentilly with its three distinct landscaped areas: the English-style park, the French-style perspective and the forest, then continue your hike through the agricultural lands of the Vallon de Bussy-Saint-Martin, passing by the Broce and Loy ponds.
The Trou aux Gants pond and the Chêne des Missions oak tree
5.54 mi
+404 ft
-407 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
You pass by the Etang d'Ursine, a nameless pond, then the Etang du Trou aux Gants, before reaching the Chêne des Missions, a remarkable tree surrounded by pseudo-megaliths. This route starts in the Mare Adam forest park and continues through the Meudon National Forest, with a brief detour into a pretty residential area. Allow half a day for this walk.
In the Massif des Trois Pignons
7.41 mi
+876 ft
-879 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Noisy-sur-École (Seine-et-Marne)
The Massif des Trois Pignons is situated on the edge of Fontainebleau forest. The walk takes you past the Rocher des Guetteurs, the Sables du Cul du Chien, the Diplodocus, and the Rocher de la Tortue.
The Forest of Grands Avaux
4.58 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Champcueil (Essonne)
A short but challenging hike in a small departmental forest with a diversity of landscapes worthy of its larger neighbour, Fontainebleau: varied undergrowth, rocky outcrops and climbing boulders, old sandstone quarries, flat rock formations, viewpoints, etc.
From Maintenon to the Mare aux Fées
8.55 mi
+531 ft
-525 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
Depart from the Maison Forestière de Maintenon for a 16 km walk.
The Pinceloup and Saint-Benoît Woods
7.35 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
A route mainly through forest, with some remarkable trees and a beautiful pond, and a heritage detour through the hamlet of Loireux.
The Chaussée Jules César and the Coteaux de la Viosne
7.47 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Boissy-l'Aillerie (Val-d'Oise)
A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Viosne, alternating between cultivated fields, woodland and charming villages. For about 3 kilometres, the route follows the course of an ancient Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César. There is a rich heritage to discover along the way: mills, a castle, churches, crosses, wash houses and beautiful houses.
Woods and castles in the French Vexin
8.79 mi
+584 ft
-554 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Arthies (Val-d'Oise)
A mainly forest route which, as it winds its way through villages, passes no fewer than four castles dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
Chérence - Haute-Isle
4.17 mi
+440 ft
-459 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chérence (Val-d'Oise)
Loop starting from Chérence. The Seine, troglodyte dwellings and gliders. Pass through the Coteaux de la Seine reserve, which is closed for nesting from 1 March to 30 June.
La Mare aux Fées, La Malmontagne, Le Carrosse and the Grotte Béatrix
10.05 mi
+804 ft
-787 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A loop in the heart of Fontainebleau: a magnificent poetic pond, venerable oak trees, four viewpoints, memories of revolutionary battles, a cave, a chasm, sandstone cliffs... and plenty of peace and quiet.
The Dolmen of Bois Couturier
5.71 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Wy-dit-Joli-Village (Val-d'Oise)
The French Vexin region has numerous megalithic sites dating from the late third millennium B.C. This walk gives you the chance to visit a dolmen in a perfect state of preservation. As you stroll through the fields and woods, you will also be able to see some lovely churches and castles.
In the Verrières Forest and along the Bièvre River.
7.94 mi
+627 ft
-656 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bièvres (Essonne) (Essonne)
A circuit with varied landscapes, in the Verrières forest and along the Bièvre river. A breath of fresh air and greenery just a few kilometres from the capital.
The Rocher des Princes
4.77 mi
+440 ft
-433 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
The Rocher des Princes is a medium-difficulty loop in the pretty Fontainebleau Forest. It alternates between fairly steep climbs and descents with flat paths, allowing you to rest between the difficult sections.
Castles in the Chevreuse Valley
14.61 mi
+751 ft
-728 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
This hike will take you from castle to castle in the Chevreuse Valley: Coubertin, Méridon, Breteuil, Dampierre and La Madeleine.
You will also discover Chevreuse, its small bridges and its Saint-Martin Church (with its remarkable ambulatory) and the surrounding countryside.
The hike can start from Chevreuse or from the RER B station at Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse (departure and return details in italics). In this case, add 2 km to the length of the hike.
The Carnelle Forest from Viarmes
9.25 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Viarmes (Val-d'Oise)
The Carnelle National Forest is a forest located on a hill 25 km north of Paris. Its summit (altitude 210 m) is one of the highest points in the Val d'Oise. The variety of its landscapes makes it one of the most pleasant sites in the region.
This hike follows part of the northern flank of the forest, allowing you to discover some interesting features of the forest and its surroundings.
The Bois de Louveciennes and the Etang de Bechevet
4.28 mi
+282 ft
-299 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Marly-le-Roi (Yvelines)
A half-day walk, mainly in the woods, with a beautiful pond and the vast lawn of the Domaine de Beauregard.
The Vieille-Église Aqueduct and the Rigoles d'Auffargis
6.21 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vieille-Église-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
This hike explores part of the hydraulic network built during the reign of Louis XIV to supply water to the Palace of Versailles. After a very pleasant walk along the Vieille-Eglise Aqueduct and through the Bois des Vindrins, the trail continues through cultivated plains alongside small irrigation channels.
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.
In the footsteps of Couperin from Verneuil
9.02 mi
+390 ft
-394 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Verneuil-l'Étang (Seine-et-Marne)
A bucolic hike through woods, fields, meadows and gardens, playing leapfrog with the Yerres and Ru de Bréon rivers. Two village crossings and, in Chaumes-en-Brie, a tribute to the musicians of the Couperin family and a farm with surprising architecture in the heart of the Brie region.
Loop in the Ferrières and Armanvilliers forests
9.34 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pontcarré (Seine-et-Marne)
The forests of Ferrières and Armainvilliers are contiguous over a very long stretch from east to west. They form the largest wooded area in eastern Paris. It is a single humid forest with very little relief, dotted with ponds. It is renowned for mushroom picking. This hike allows you to discover the tree species that make up the forest: oak (sessile and pedunculate), ash, lime, maple, cherry, service, etc.
Crécy-la-Chapelle
10.94 mi
+505 ft
-489 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crécy-la-Chapelle (Seine-et-Marne)
Loop starting from the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle. Varied landscapes: fields, forests, villages and river, Grand Morin valley. Picnic in the village of Dammartin-sur-Tigeaux and return along the river.
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