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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Passing by the Bassin de la Muette and the Colline de la Revanche
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE TO DO THIS ROUTE FROM SEPTEMBER 2022 DUE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HILL FOR THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES.
This route passes by many interesting sites and places: an old church, a lake, viewpoints and, in particular, La Revanche hill, the highest point in the Île-de-France region. It is advisable to do this route on a clear day if possible, so that you can enjoy the view of the entire region to the full.
Crespières, Thiverval-Grignon, Davron: rural valleys, open plateaus
A pleasant route alternating between small villages, forest edges and wide open horizons.
The Flambertins Forest and the Abbecourt Pond
A hike that alternates between forest and fields, with a small pond that is ideal for a pleasant break.
Around the Ruisseau des Brûlins
A lovely route between the château, forest, ponds and rivers, on the outskirts of Montfort-l'Amaury.
Around Autouillet
A short, pleasant, rural half-day hike with some historical features.
Montfort-l'Amaury-Les Étangs de Hollande loop
An easy and very pleasant circuit in the Rambouillet forest, passing by the Étangs de Hollande.
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.
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.
Loops of Feucherolles and the western part of the Marly Forest
A varied hike, with a beautiful wooded route in the western part of the Forest of Marly and a stroll through the village of Feucherolles. A hike with two loops, lending itself to several variations, such as limiting yourself to the 7.5 km forest loop.
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.
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.
Around Thoiry
This hike is recommended when the paths are too muddy.
This route goes around Thoiry Wildlife Park. It mainly follows quiet, small tarmac roads, for seasons when the paths are almost impassable.
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.
Loop of the Yvette spring
Loop around the source of the Yvette at Les Essarts-le-Roy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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