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Saint-Aubin (Essonne) walks
The Saclay plateau and the woods and marshland of the Bonnard Valley
Visorando Member 
3.73 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin (Essonne) (Essonne)
Circular route through the Saclay plateau, the woods at the edge of the plateau and the Bonnard Marsh.
The Tête Ronde Forest and Saint-Aubin Wood
Visorando Member 
4.77 mi
+226 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-le-Bâcle (Essonne)
A hike which is mostly in the forest, with lovely sections along the Mérantaise river and the ditches which run down from the Saclay Plateau.
The Yvette Valley via the Rigoles de Saint-Aubin and the Mérantaise
Visorando Member 8.35 mi
+502 ft
-482 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
This hike starts in Gif-sur-Yvette and takes you to the heights of the Saint-Aubin and Vallée Bonnard channels, following the Yvette river and returning via La Mérantaise, passing through the Bois d'Aigrefoin, the Saint-Aubin communal forest and the Coupières basin.
Balconies and the Yvette plain
Visorando Member 
10.71 mi
+955 ft
-968 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bures-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A loop in the Chevreuse Valley, with magnificent landscapes, in a wooded and rural setting close to Paris. The first part is a walk through the woods on the plateau overlooking the Yvette Valley. The return journey, parallel to the outward route, is mainly on flat ground. Most of the walk is well shaded and flat, but there are also some fairly steep ascents and descents. The area is very popular with walkers and mountain bikers, but it is well worth a visit.
The Viaduc des Fauvettes and the Forêt de Gif-sur-Yvette
Visorando Member 
6.56 mi
+712 ft
-741 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bures-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A walk of many faces! On forest tracks interspersed with paths through the city, you follow an old railway line with a tunnel and viaduct, finishing along the course of the river Yvette. A walk to enjoy at any time of year.
Sandstone quarries, Moulin d'Ors, Pont du Gar, Moulin des Vassaux, GorgesCur
Visorando Member 
4.46 mi
+266 ft
-269 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Yvelines)
In addition to introducing you to the Domaines d'Ors nature reserve, this route is of interest because it allows you to discover the old sandstone quarries at the start of the route, which are ideal for fun activities, and the Ruisseau du Fond de la Cure at the end of the route, whose steep gradient and the sound of the torrent give the impression of a mountain trail.
From Courcelle to Lozère via the hillsides of the Yvette
Visorando Member 
9.04 mi
+965 ft
-922 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A hike from station to station, yo-yoing between the Yvette valley and the Saclay plateau, with a few fairly steep hills. After a mostly wooded route with some elevation, you cross Gif-sur-Yvette and then walk along a wetland area framed by two rivers. You climb back up onto the plateau, near the Paris-Saclay University campus. After visiting the old Troche quarry and walking along the edge of the plateau, you descend back into the valley.
From Courcelle-sur-Yvette to Versailles via the Étangs de Montbron
Visorando Member 
11.30 mi
+883 ft
-669 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Gif-sur-Yvette (Essonne)
A south-north crossing offering a very varied route. Sections through the forest alternate with stretches across fields. Water features are plentiful, with several rivers—the Yvette, the Marette and the Bièvre—and the Étangs de Montbrond set in their lush green surroundings.
(Warning) The route is cut off at the point (12) due to works on Metro Line 18 (as of March 2026). A diversion is under consideration. Please refrain from undertaking this hike until further notice.
Natural, artistic and scientific heritage of Paris-Saclay University
Visorando Member 
3.73 mi
+335 ft
-348 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
Discover part of the artistic, historical and scientific heritage of Paris-Saclay University: sculptures, frescoes, scientific instruments, archaeological sites, and more. An easy walk on a campus featuring a large botanical park and the neighbouring wooded hillsides.
The Orsay campus and its surroundings
Visorando Member 4.25 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
Discover nature between the River Yvette and the Guyonnerie forest. A family walk where pets are welcome.
Circular loop around Orcéenne through the woods and along the Yvette promenade.
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
A short hike that combines urban passages, wooded and hilly trails, and a pleasant walk along the Yvette River.
The Troche Quarry and Lake Lozère
Visorando Member 
3.79 mi
+341 ft
-351 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Orsay (Essonne)
A mainly urban, relatively short route with a slight elevation gain. A few steep steps lead up to the Bois de la Troche and the rocks of its former sandstone quarry. The walk ends peacefully along the Yvette.
The hillsides of the Yvette from Le Guichet to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
Visorando Member 
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.
The Saclay Plateau Agricultural Interpretation Trail
Visorando Member 
3.36 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Jouy-en-Josas (Yvelines)
Just 20 kilometres away, the Saclay plateau is the largest cultivated area closest to Paris. This easy route features numerous information panels explaining agriculture and environmental management in a highly urbanised region.
The Ponds of Montbron
Visorando Member 
3.40 mi
+144 ft
-148 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Loges-en-Josas (Yvelines)
An unsuspected corner of wild nature, just twenty kilometres from Paris. In the Parc Départemental des Côtes de Montbron, the Ru de Saint-Marc and three ponds are home to a variety of flora and numerous birds. A short walk for nature lovers!
15/11/2024: A landslide has been reported just past the point (6) and it seems impossible to get through at the moment.
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