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Maurepas walks
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.
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.
Elancourt-Maurepas
Short hike in the Île-de-France region, from Élancourt Village to the Courance de Maurepas pond.
The outward journey follows the left bank of the Ru d'Elancourt, the return journey follows the right bank.
The first part (from (S) to (3)) can no longer be done. The entire Elancourt hill (la Revanche) is under construction in preparation for the Olympic Games and is therefore closed to hiking. This will remain the case until 2025... See reviews
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.
Étang des Noës and Champ Garnier Forest in Mesnil-Saint-Denis
A walk between ponds, country lanes and forest, passing through the small town of Mesnil-Saint-Denis.
This hike is accessible to all. It takes you through a variety of places with lovely views.
Please note that there is virtually no shade for two-thirds of the route between the points (1) and (6), so it is best to avoid it in very hot weather.
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.
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.
Woods, countryside and heritage around the Ru du Pommeret
A short hike in the Upper Chevreuse Valley, rich in heritage and offering beautiful views of the Vallon du Pommeret and the wooded hills that surround it.
The Roselière (reed beds) of Maincourt
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.
Loop of the Yvette spring
Loop around the source of the Yvette at Les Essarts-le-Roy.
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.
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 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.
Around the Ruisseau des Brûlins
A lovely route between the château, forest, ponds and rivers, on the outskirts of Montfort-l'Amaury.
Around Maincourt-sur-Yvette and Dampierre
The first part of the hike takes in many points of interest. The second part offers a route through forest and quiet country lanes. This circuit is not recommended for young children as it includes some very steep and stony paths.
Les Granges de Port-Royal and the Rhodon Valley
A short forest hike in two stages. After a lovely view of the former Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey, you climb up the Vallon du Rodhon on a path and trails that wind through the undergrowth. The hike then follows the wide paths of the Port-Royal Forest.
From the Ferme du Manet in Romainville
A short walk between forest and fields without leaving Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. It will take you to the "Garde Manger", a shop selling local and short route products.
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.
Dampierre-en-Yvelines route via the Rouillon de Valence
This short route alternates between forest paths and paths along fields, following a small stream called Rouillon de Valence. It ends with a return to Dampierre-en-Yvelines in front of the château and its majestic park.
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.
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.
Montfort-l'Amaury-Les Étangs de Hollande loop
An easy and very pleasant circuit in the Rambouillet forest, passing by the Étangs de Hollande.
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 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.
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.
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.
Between Senlisse and Choisel
Hike along steep paths then through the narrow streets of a picturesque village.
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.
Short loop in the Plaine de Versailles
A short walk on either side of the Ru de Gally, with beautiful views of the plain and the Palace of Versailles and a rich heritage in the charming village of Rennemoulin.
In the Chevreuse Valley
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.
Les Vaux de Cernay and the old quarries
Near Rambouillet, the Vaux de Cernay offer many pleasant walks. The one suggested here gives a good overview of the variety of the site: ponds and wetlands, a passage through a chaos of sandstone and old quarries. This walk is pleasant in all seasons.
07/08/2023 Message from the moderator: hike modified at point 2 to avoid private property.
The slopes of the Mauldre
A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Mauldre, a tributary of the Seine between the Plaine de Versailles and the Mantois. The route, consisting of two loops, alternates between residential areas, forests and fields. A rich heritage, partly linked to water, can be discovered along the way: an old fortified castle, old mills, a siphon bridge, farm buildings, a church, etc.
Castles in the Chevreuse Valley
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.
West of Cernay in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
A loop starting from Cernay-la-Ville. Head west towards Le Perray and Vieille-Église. Return via the Rambouillet Forest. 75% of the route is in the forest. Start and finish in the town centre.The circuit is almost flat (a small descent and climb towards the end), with a little road at the start and end (2 x 1.5 km) and the rest on forest paths. No technical difficulty, but it's not a leisurely ride (not suitable for families), as the paths can be very bumpy (stones, ruts, etc.) but are nevertheless often very beautiful.
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.
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.