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Les Mesnuls walks
Around the Ruisseau des Brûlins
A lovely route between the château, forest, ponds and rivers, on the outskirts of Montfort-l'Amaury.
Some remarkable trees in the north of the Rambouillet Forest
A forest trail featuring several remarkable trees, including the particularly tall Hêtre du CERF and the majestic Chêne de l'Ascension. The route generally follows very well-maintained paths. A section on a poorly maintained path requires a good sense of direction.
Ponds and lakes in the Rambouillet Forest
Discover the ponds and pools that dot this route in the Rambouillet Forest. The private pond at Château de l'Artoire, visible from the road; Étang du Moulin des Roches; the waterfalls and rocks at Vaux de Cernay; the private pond at Les Hogues, visible from the road; Étang de la Tour; Étang de Coupe-Gorge; the ponds at Vilpert; and the ponds at Hollande.
Bazoches-sur-Guyonne - Les Mesnuls - Montfort-Lamaury
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.
Montfort-l'Amaury-Les Étangs de Hollande loop
An easy and very pleasant circuit in the Rambouillet forest, passing by the Étangs de Hollande.
Around the Étang de Saint-Hubert
Short walk around the Étang d'Hubert lake with historical passages.
Moderator's note See reviews. It seems that the circular is no longer possible. Please leave a comment to confirm.
From Étang Rompu to Pierre Ardoue
Pond and dolmen: hike in the Rambouillet National Forest near Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines.
Follow the Yvette from Essarts-le-Roi to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
A hike from station to station that takes us to the source of the River Yvette and then up and down through the woods that frame its valley. The route crosses the Maincourt Marsh and then an area of rocky chaos. The forest trails are interspersed with villages and hamlets rich in heritage.
Short circular loop around the Courance Basin
A very short walk to get some fresh air around a pond that is home to many birds. Along the way, you will discover a Gothic-style church, the ruins of the keep of the former Château de Maurepas and a remarkable oak tree.
From the Courance Basin towards Chennevières, La Richarderie and Ergal
Starting from the Bassin de la Courance in Maurepas, you will walk through woods, fields and small hillside villages. This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old alike.
Loop of the Yvette spring
Loop around the source of the Yvette at Les Essarts-le-Roy.
Tour in the north-west of the Chevreuse Valley
A very beautiful hike to discover the wonderful rural and natural landscape of the north-west of the Chevreuse Valley, offering a radical change of scenery from the urban and commercial area of Coignières.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Orgerus in the heart of the Yvelines
Fourth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11 and start of the clockwise circular section.This stage takes place entirely in the Yvelines department, connecting Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station to Orgerus-Béhoust station, crossing the Beynes forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Yvelines.
The route runs alongside the Avre aqueduct, which supplies drinking water to western Paris.
Circular Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Château de Plaisir
A walk accessible to all, starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station, to explore the park and the Château de Plaisir. This walk takes you through fields, the market square in Plaisir and the castle grounds. The return journey takes you through the Sainte-Apolline forest and the pretty village of Neauphle-le-Château.There are several water points if you have a dog. The route is accessible all year round. It may be a little muddy, but it remains accessible in the forest during the rainy season.
Circular country between Villiers-Saint-Frédéric and Neauphle-le-Château
A circular route starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station and crossing the village of Neauphle-le-Château. This route alternates between fields and charming little paths to reach the village square.
Along the way, you will discover wide open spaces, a small lake, an orientation table, a farmyard housing an old church, old stones, and the charm of the square in Neauphle-le-Château with its narrow cobbled streets.
Grosrouvre circular
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.
Armed boundary markers in the Rambouillet Forest
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.
From Le Perray to Montfort via the Saint-Hubert and Hollande ponds
A hike from station to station that will take you through the forest of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park. Ponds, castle, forest, ramparts and museum: everything you need for a wonderful day out with family or friends.
From Le Perray to Rambouillet via ponds, ditches and the Drouette river
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.
L'Etang Neuf, Haut Beaussart and Bois des Longues Mares
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.
Bois de Saint-Apolline at Château de Plaisir
A short walk through the woods will take you to Saint-Pierre-de-Plaisir Church and Plaisir Castle.
The Dolmen de la Pierre Ardoue
In the heart of the Forêt de Rambouillet, a walk tinged with fern and heather, to discover a Neolithic dolmen and a charming valley along a stream.
From the old sandpit to the waters
Starting from the car park at the old sandpit, walk slightly uphill through the forest, then downhill along a stream, past the farm and continue along the stream.
From the Coupe-Gorge Pond to the Chêne de la Tête d'Alouette
Starting from the Coupe-Gorge Pond, you will encounter fantastic creatures hidden in the Tête d'Alouette Oak. You will pass through forests of different species and, if you are lucky, you may come across a family of wild boars.
From Étang de Coupe Gorge to Étang de Gruyer
A walk in the Rambouillet forest between two small ponds connected by a stream. Many species of mushrooms can be seen when the weather is right. A nature walk around several vital natural elements.
The Vieille-Église Aqueduct and the Rigoles d'Auffargis
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.
Around Autouillet
A short, pleasant, rural half-day hike with some historical features.
Loop between Beynes and Saulx-Marchais
This circular hike in the Beynes forest takes you past several underground gas storage sites. You will then cross the village of Saulx-Marchais, passing by its old church and town hall before crossing the fields to reach Neauphle-le-Vieux and the Mauldre river. Return to the starting point via the Beynes forest.
Cernay through woods and valleys
A hike with varied landscapes. The route is mainly through the undergrowth of a beautiful forest with sections along the riverbank.
07/08/2023 Moderator's note: hike modified at point 2 to avoid private property.
Rambouillet Forest - Angennes Rocks & Former Moulineaux Abbey
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.