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Nanterre - Paris la Défense Arena walks
From one Olympic venue to another: from the Arena to the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
Tourism professional
5.90 mi
+26 ft
-108 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
This heritage trail will allow you to discover and visit the two sites that hosted Olympic and Paralympic events for the Paris 2024 Games in the Hauts-de-Seine department: Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre and the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes. Created through a collaboration between the Nanterre Tourist Office, OMEPS and the towns of Nanterre and Colombes for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this route is suitable for beginner cyclists and also allows you to enjoy the banks of the Seine. The bike ride alternates between contemporary buildings and unexpected green spaces.
Walks near Nanterre - Paris la Défense Arena
Strolling at the foot of the towers of La Défense
Visorando Member
3.43 mi
+200 ft
-295 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
A thoroughly urban route in the heart of the famous business district, but where you are rarely bothered by traffic. An itinerary that allows you to discover the architectural boldness and inventive diversity of the many towers that rise to over 200 metres.
This walk is best done outside of working days.
Architectural diversity in Puteaux
3.95 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
This urban walk offers a wide variety of architectural styles spanning the ages: ancient alleyways and a 16th-century church, brick and concrete architecture from the interwar period, and the tall glass-walled towers of the La Défense district.
Chemin de l'Ile Park, Promenade Bleue and Lagravère Park
5.07 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route from station to station with a water theme! After crossing Parc du Chemin de l'Ile with its many ponds, follow the towpath along the Seine. Two detours into Parc Lagravère complete the picture.
From Nanterre to La Défense via André Malraux Park
4.37 mi
+144 ft
-66 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route where you can admire architecture from various periods. A stone's throw from the La Défense district, in the shadow of its vertiginous towers, the Parc André Malraux and its collection garden offer a preserved setting.
From the Pont de Neuilly to the Champs-Élysées
4.51 mi
+79 ft
-85 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
A stroll through what are commonly known as the “upmarket neighbourhoods”… Far from the clichés, this urban route offers its share of quiet corners and surprises, such as the Parc de la Folie Saint-James or the short Promenade Péreire. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings line the route before reaching the much-visited Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Mont Valérien and old Nanterre
4.22 mi
+213 ft
-338 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)
An urban route with some elevation changes, crossing wooded parks and residential areas in old Nanterre. Along the way, there are numerous views of Paris and the large housing estates of the Val de Seine, a memorial at Fort du Mont Valérien, an old windmill and an old barn.
From Bécon-les-Bruyères to Bois-Colombes
3.51 mi
+23 ft
-43 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short urban walk exploring narrow streets and cul-de-sacs lined with beautiful townhouses, passing through Parc des Bruyères and the Promenade Verte.
Coulée Verte and urban trail from Colombes to Asnières
3.59 mi
+36 ft
-33 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Colombes (Hauts-de-Seine)
A short hike, from station to station, in two stages. First, follow the Coulée Verte along the route of an old disused railway line, then a green walkway, both of which have been converted for pedestrians. Next, explore the streets and alleys to discover a diverse range of residential architecture.
Old Asnières and the Genevilliers greenway
4.98 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Asnières-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station in two stages. First, we zigzag through old Asnières, passing through squares and discovering a rich heritage. Then, we walk along the paths of the Gennevilliers green corridor, which winds its way through a highly urbanised setting.
