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Rigole de Favreuse walks
A history of water on the Saclay Plateau
Visorando Member
5.59 mi
+240 ft
-256 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Vauhallan (Essonne)
This is a fairly short hike that allows you to discover two rigoles (small water collection channels) on the Saclay Plateau: the Rigole Domaniale and the Rigole de Favreuse. These rigoles were built in the 17th century to supply water to the Palace of Versailles. The route alternates between woods and cultivated fields, with a rich heritage in Vauhallan.
Walks near Rigole de Favreuse
From Vauboyen to the Palace of Versailles
5.95 mi
+443 ft
-259 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bièvres (Essonne) (Essonne)
A walk through Jouy-en-Josas and the surrounding woods before reaching the Palace of Versailles.
Bièvre Valley - Château de Versailles
9.44 mi
+817 ft
-623 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Igny (Essonne) (Essonne)
Hike connecting Igny (Essonne) to the Palace of Versailles. The route follows the Bievre, and 80% of the route is on roads through forests. A calm, cool walk with scenery that will leave you with a unique souvenir.
Following the Bièvre from Igny to the Porte d'Italie
12.49 mi
+167 ft
-236 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Igny (Essonne) (Essonne)
This second section, dedicated to the Bièvre, begins in a still rural setting but quickly moves into a heavily urbanised area. However, the route favours small streets and public parks. It is also here that the river’s course becomes partly underground, reappearing here and there. There are heritage sites, notably the impressive aqueducts at Arcueil and Cachan, and beautiful views of Paris in the ‘upper’ part of the route.
The hillsides of the Yvette from Le Guichet to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
8.72 mi
+646 ft
-633 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
A varied hike where you gain altitude. First, you climb up to the Saclay plateau and walk along the university campus before gently descending into the Yvette valley through the forest. We climb back up the other bank and cross the Gif-sur-Yvette forest from east to west. After an urban section, we walk between fields before descending back into the forest to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse.
In the Meudon forest from station to station
5.95 mi
+341 ft
-407 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
An easy hike from Viroflay-Rive Gauche station to Chaville-Rive Gauche station. The town is never far away, but the forest remains a haven of peace and greenery. You can visit several places of interest, see some beautiful landscapes and get some fresh air!
Station to station: from Viroflay-Rive-Gauche to Bellevue, via the Bois de Meudon
9.41 mi
+682 ft
-748 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Viroflay (Yvelines)
A route from station to station, through the woods and with some elevation gain. Walking or jogging.
The Promenade de l'Yvette
7.69 mi
+23 ft
-148 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
In a highly urbanised environment, this is a green space where you can relax and enjoy a pleasant walk along the Yvette river and the Bassins de Saulx and Balizy.
A hike from station to station with a shorter alternative for motorists.
Chemin Charles Péguy: Palaiseau - Saint-Cyr-sous-Dourdan
Association / Club / Walk leader
18.90 mi
+794 ft
-804 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
First of the four sections of the Charles Péguy Trail: Palaiseau-Chartres, via Dourdan.
It closely follows in the footsteps of the poet Charles Péguy, who made two pilgrimages in 1912 and 1913, each lasting four days there and back.
Chemin Charles Péguy: overview
58.91 mi
+1,775 ft
-1,549 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Palaiseau (Essonne)
This marked route follows as closely as possible the path taken by Charles Péguy in 1912 and then 1913 from his home in Lozère (Palaiseau) to Chartres, via Dourdan.
The walking route is 94 kilometres long and is marked with blue and white signposts.
The trail was created by the Amitié Charles Péguy association. It received support from the Eure-et-Loir General Council. Visorando was responsible for its first publication on the Internet.
From Chaville to Versailles through the national forests
9.33 mi
+663 ft
-538 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chaville (Hauts-de-Seine)
A hike from station to station, mainly through forest. Although located in an urban setting, this route takes you through green (in season) and peaceful areas. The Chêne des Missions oak tree and the Étang du Trou au Gants pond are two beautiful points of interest.