Montlignon walks

Half-day hike of moderate difficulty from Château de la Chasse to Montlignon.

Short hike with a relatively low elevation gain over 7 km in the Montlignon Forest. Moderator's addition on 08/03/2021: the description does not seem to be sufficient to follow this route. A GPS or the Visorando app may be useful

A walk in the larger Val d'Oise forest, located only 20 kilometres north of Paris. Chestnut trees are plentiful in this hilly area with ponds and historical sites. A walk to the southwest border will let you discover some interesting features of the local heritage.

A circular route in the Montmorency Forest starting from Saint-Leu-la-Forêt station. You will pass by the remarkable sites in the southern part of the forest, including the three main ponds. The urban section follows the paths of Saint-Leu as much as possible.

A walk through some woodland, passing through Saint-Leu, Montlignon, Montmorency, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt and, finally, Écouen. A lovely way to spend a day with friends or family – and why not stop off at a good restaurant in Piscop before finishing the route? 17/02/2026: Route change between (11) and (12) to avoid a road closed to traffic.

A pleasant circular with a moderate elevation gain, in the chestnut grove of one of the green lungs of the Ile-de-France region. In autumn, families can come and collect chestnuts.

A route through the Montmorency National Forest, with a variety of tree species. You will pass the small Étang Godard at the start of the hike and the Étang de la Chasse halfway through. The Château de la Chasse, near the lake of the same name, offers a superb touch of heritage!

Route north of the Montmorency forest, crossing the unspoilt valleys of Montubois and Chauvry. Views of the Oise Valley. Church and half-timbered houses in Villiers-Adam, calvary, hoof wash and fountain in Béthemont-la-Forêt.

Starting from the Route du Faîte, this is a very hilly hike in the Montmorency Forest, passing by the Château de la Chasse.

For nearly 90 years, the Refoulons railway line shaped the lives of the people of Enghien and Montmorency. This route invites you to take a trip back in time. The main appeal of this route lies in its historical significance: following the route of this old railway line, where a few remnants still remain here and there. Those who love railway relics will truly enjoy this walk.

This circular takes walkers along the paths of the Deuil coastline through areas that are sometimes wooded, sometimes more open, with beautiful views of the capital.Starting from Notre-Dame Church (Place des Victimes du V2), halfway through the walk, you will cross Dino Park in Montmorency, a place steeped in history that was redeveloped and inaugurated in July 2025.This route is offered by the association Les Sentiers de la Côte de Deuil.

This walk allows you to explore the Côte de Deuil, a vast natural area located just 300 m from the town centre. Formerly an agricultural area, this green space is criss-crossed by numerous paths, the oldest of which date back to Gallic times. The walk is fully signposted in the same style as classicGR® trails but in purple. You can also view a 3D tour of the walking route on YouTube or on the Côte des Sentiers website

A circular loop from station to station accessible via line H. Starting from the town of Bouffémont, it takes you into the Montmorency Forest and on to the Château de la Chasse and its pond. Before and after the château, the route follows various forest trails in the shade of century-old trees.

A very beautiful route from station to station in the Montmorency Forest, based in part on four themed trails: “Le Sentier des Lisières”, “Le Sentier de la Reine Hortense” and “Le Chemin des Philosophes” described on the Saint-Leu-la-Forêt tourist information website, plus “Taverny par les Sentes”. Thanks to a number of information boards, the route allows you to trace the region’s ancient and more recent history, admire many of its most interesting sites, and even engage in a bit of philosophy. It can easily be shortened to 18 km by avoiding the return trip to the Statue of Notre-Dame de France at the start of the walk.

This route across Deuil-la-Barre from south to north connects Place de la Nation in the renovated Galathée district to Place de l'Église in the historic town centre. It takes about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace.This pleasant walk through numerous public gardens takes you to Place de l'Église (or Place de Victimes du V2), which is also the starting point for several hikes on the Côte de Deuil trails.This route is recommended by the association Les Sentiers de la Côte de Deuil.