The Château de la Chasse

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

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 136 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 135 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 193 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 97 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Montlignon (95680)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.023113° / E 2.295319°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2313OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Go to the Château de la Chasse car park located in the commune of Montlignon, on the D909. Park in the car park opposite the park entrance.

(S/E) Go up the road (Chemin de Montlignon au château) to the first lake, go along it on the right and continue on the Route du Pont d'Enghien. Go past a crossroads, about 60 metres further on, and take the right-hand lane (in wet weather or after heavy rain, the central lane is too muddy, so take the parallel paths to keep your feet dry; this advice applies to the entire route).

(1) Follow this path uphill to a crossroads, turn left and follow the yellow signs. This path climbs up to a road, Route du Faite. Cross it and descend towards Domont. Take the path on the left and leave the yellow markings, but you will quickly find them again. These markings pass through a section of road, which we avoid by turning left. Continue straight ahead until you reach the Carrefour Pigalle.

(2) You will arrive at a forest road. Leave it by turning right after about 60 metres onto a small path that descends and then climbs back up towards the forest road. Follow it to take the path on the left between lots 27 and 29. This path will take you back to Route du Faite. Turn right onto it. Follow this road to Carrefour de la Pointe.

(3) Turn left onto the forest road that descends to the Route tournante du Bois du Roi, turn left and then right onto Chemin de la Fontaine.

(4) At the next crossroads, turn left and follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn left, as the road may be muddy in wet weather: a parallel road zigzagging more or less parallel to the main road will keep your feet relatively dry. Follow this road until you reach the forest road.

(5) Turn right. Follow this road until you reach a Y-junction, turn left, then turn left onto Route du Plumet. Continue until you reach Route des Fonds, then turn right.

(6) After the Château de la Chasse, which you will see behind you, take the path back towards the ponds, turn left to follow the pond and, at the end, return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 98 m - Château de la Chasse car park
  2. 1 : km 0.75 - alt. 121 m - Turn right
  3. 2 : km 2.55 - alt. 170 m - Take the forest road for 60 metres
  4. 3 : km 3.68 - alt. 182 m - Turn left
  5. 4 : km 5.42 - alt. 191 m - Turn left at the crossroads
  6. 5 : km 6.35 - alt. 150 m - Turn right
  7. 6 : km 9.15 - alt. 105 m - Château de la Chasse
  8. S/E : km 10.1 - alt. 97 m - Château de la Chasse car park

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 46 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 18156060

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Some trails are very muddy and unless you plan ahead, there is no alternative.
It is best to be equipped with good hiking boots with crampons.

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User 7878994

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

no comment

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ghnassia
ghnassia

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike with no technical difficulties, but the forest trails are very muddy when it rains! Bring gaiters.

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ghnassia
ghnassia

A pleasant, easy hike! In heavy rain, the trails are very muddy. Bring gaiters.

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etienne92.d
etienne92.d

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this beautiful loop in the Montmorency forest.
There were quite a few people at the start near the Château de la Chasse, but very quickly, as you went deeper into the forest, there was hardly anyone left.

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d'almeida
d'almeida

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route through the forest with a few wide forest avenues here and there.

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jcaqueret
jcaqueret

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hiking trail and ideal for a short trail run

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I agree with the previous comments about the need to use GPS almost exclusively.
Other than that, it was a very nice hike. Probably more enjoyable when the vegetation is more lush.
Quite physically demanding, with lots of steep climbs.
The Château de la Chasse and its lake are charming.

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jejestar
jejestar

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This is the first time we've been a little disappointed by a hike... The description isn't very reliable, even though there are lots of path names and landmarks to indicate the directions. The GPS didn't always work, so we had to turn back a few times. The forest trail is still nice, though, and the hunting lodge is a beautiful spot. Not many people around at this time of year (August)

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pcarnicelli
pcarnicelli

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant route through the Montmorency forest, with narrow paths and not too many bikes...
Pleasant and easy....

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dalhia78
dalhia78

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We went on a Sunday when the weather was beautiful, so there were lots of people around the castle, but far fewer as we moved away. A hilly walk surrounded by beautiful trees.
Very pleasant, thank you

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Netra
Netra ★

Hello randofrance, and thank you for your feedback.

In what way was the description considered disappointing, and how could it be improved?

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randofrance
randofrance

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike, very pleasant location

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laurent du 94
laurent du 94

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful forest of oak and chestnut trees, fairly hilly. Very pleasant walk, avoiding the main paths.

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Bouzou37
Bouzou37

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, very reliable description. Short ascents and descents, but sometimes a little dry! The ONF could ensure that the plot numbers are repainted and the names of the main paths are mentioned more frequently.

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