Saint-Leu-la-Forêt walks

A route through the Montmorency National Forest, with a variety of tree species. You will pass the small Étang Godard at the start of the hike and the Étang de la Chasse halfway through. The Château de la Chasse, near the lake of the same name, offers a superb touch of heritage!

A pleasant circular with a moderate elevation gain, in the chestnut grove of one of the green lungs of the Ile-de-France region. In autumn, families can come and collect chestnuts.

Route north of the Montmorency forest, crossing the unspoilt valleys of Montubois and Chauvry. Views of the Oise Valley. Church and half-timbered houses in Villiers-Adam, calvary, hoof wash and fountain in Béthemont-la-Forêt.

Starting from the Route du Faîte, this is a very hilly hike in the Montmorency Forest, passing by the Château de la Chasse.

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

Short hike with a relatively low elevation gain over 7 km in the Montlignon Forest. Moderator's addition on 08/03/2021: the description does not seem to be sufficient to follow this route. A GPS or the Visorando app may be useful

A walk in the larger Val d'Oise forest, located only 20 kilometres north of Paris. Chestnut trees are plentiful in this hilly area with ponds and historical sites. A walk to the southwest border will let you discover some interesting features of the local heritage.

During this hike, let yourself be carried away and guided by the birdsong that accompanies you along the way! The route gradually enters wooded areas after passing the English Cemetery, where nature offers a little respite from urban areas. The Seine, the Buttes du Parisis National Forest, the Fort de Cormeilles.

A hike from station to station in two stages. In the first stage, you stay at a higher elevation and enjoy beautiful views of the Seine and its valley. In the second stage, you stay closer to the river. The beautiful Saint-Martin Church in Herblay and the important river transport industry in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine add to the charm of this hike.

The Chauvry Valley is a listed site, particularly due to its biological richness. It is bordered by the forest massifs of Isle-Adam to the north and Montmorency to the south and stretches from the Oise valley to the Plaine de France. The hike takes place in rolling agricultural and wooded landscapes and passes through the grounds of the Château de Méry-sur-Oise.

This hike is a shorter version of the hike called "The Isle-Adam National Forest and its southern edge". The route, with sections through the forest and paths across fields and meadows, offers beautiful woodland scenery and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside thanks to the gently rolling terrain.

A circular loop from station to station accessible via line H. Starting from the town of Bouffémont, it takes you into the Montmorency Forest and on to the Château de la Chasse and its pond. Before and after the château, the route follows various forest trails in the shade of century-old trees.

This circular takes walkers along the paths of the Deuil coastline through areas that are sometimes wooded, sometimes more open, with beautiful views of the capital.Starting from Notre-Dame Church (Place des Victimes du V2), halfway through the walk, you will cross Dino Park in Montmorency, a place steeped in history that was redeveloped and inaugurated in July 2025.This route is offered by the association Les Sentiers de la Côte de Deuil.

In the footsteps of the Impressionists, an urban route mostly along the banks of the Seine, through the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Denis. At the end of the route, the Basilica of Saint-Denis adds a superb touch of heritage to this short walk.

A circular starting from Auvers-sur-Oise that follows the ravine through the valleys, then climbs up to Hérouville and passes through the Palous and Chaponval fields before returning to Auvers.

This hike passes through the villages of Auvers-sur-Oise, Valmondois and Butry-sur-Oise, alternating between countryside and the banks of the Oise. All these places have provided numerous subjects for landscape painters, notably Dupré, Daubigny and Pissarro, precursors of the Impressionists. Even today, visitors are struck by the charm of this region in all seasons.

Route passing through all the natural, cultural and memory sites of Auvers-sur-Oise. Paintings by 19th-century artists, illustrated by "Le Chemin des Peintres" (The Painters' Trail).

A circular route between plains and woods, around Auvers-sur-Oise.

A hike through the south-western part of the L'Isle-Adam Forest, where you will encounter some remarkable trees and beautiful heritage sites in Montsoult and Maffliers.

Discover the Isle-Adam National Forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Val d'Oise on its southern edge. The route alternates between forest paths and wide, rolling hills amid cultivated fields and meadows.

This route across Deuil-la-Barre from south to north connects Place de la Nation in the renovated Galathée district to Place de l'Église in the historic town centre. It takes about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace.This pleasant walk through numerous public gardens takes you to Place de l'Église (or Place de Victimes du V2), which is also the starting point for several hikes on the Côte de Deuil trails.This route is recommended by the association Les Sentiers de la Côte de Deuil.

From Nerville-la-Forêt, take a short hike in the Forêt de l'Isles Adam with visits to three villages and three churches. This hike is popular in summer when it is hot thanks to the cool shade of the trees in this forest, and also in winter as the ground is not too muddy.

Half of the route takes you through the Forest of L'Isle-Adam. This hike from station to station offers other points of interest, including two covered walkways dating from the Neolithic period.

A pleasant hike along the Sausseron, a small stream in Valmondois, past the mills and back via the steam tramway museum and its old railway line.

A hike starting from Valmondois towards the Château d'Ogivaux and the Moulin le Roy, then heading towards L'Isle-Adam through the woods. Walk along the left bank towards the new port of L'Isle-Adam, then around the lake, and continue along the banks of the Oise via the GR®1 greenway.

This half-day hike takes you around the entire Isle-Adam Forest. It is not particularly difficult and offers beautiful views overlooking the Stors Marsh and a glimpse of the old quarries (be careful not to cross the safety barrier).

A peaceful walk, accessible to all and mostly shaded.

You will walk along both wide, straight paths designed by Le Nôtre, with star-shaped crossroads, and small paths that wind along the edge of the forest, with sections overlooking the Marais de Stors Nature Reserve and the large Abbaye du Val Park.

Hike in the Isle-Adam National Forest, passing through areas overlooking the Stors Marsh Nature Reserve and the large Abbaye du Val Park with its quarries, caves and Château des Forgets. The GPX track may be useful.

This circuit connects some notable points in the northern part of the Saint Germain forest: a riding school and former theatre, a hunting lodge, a pond, a former shooting range and a 10-pointed star (crossroads). There are no particular difficulties, except for watching out for horse riders, who are numerous at weekends (horses have right of way).

An itinerary almost entirely surrounded by greenery in a densely urbanised area! The circular paths within the park are complemented by a walk along the banks of the Seine. The charming Jardin Ombre et Lumière (Shadow and Light Garden) and the reed beds of the lake are sure to delight enthusiasts.

A former royal hunting ground, the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye has wide, long avenues. There are also paths winding through the undergrowth, which this hike invites you to discover. The route is mainly through the forest, with a variety of tree species and a short stretch along the edge of a pond.

The commune of Bois-Colombes is home to many townhouses nestled in narrow streets, lanes and cul-de-sacs known as "villas" or "avenues". This urban route takes you along a number of these streets, allowing you to discover the charms of spacious housing and diverse architecture.

A varied hike: riverside paths, farmland, forest trails, with the added bonus of discovering a megalithic ruin. The rolling hills of the region offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

A very varied hike through green valleys, cultivated plateaus and forests. Some beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the crossing of villages with interesting architectural heritage make it very enjoyable.

As the title suggests, this hike takes in three covered walkways, two of which are among the most remarkable in the Ile-de-France region. The first part takes place in the Carnelle Forest, with beautiful beech woods and two pleasant lakes. The second part takes place mainly across fields.

La randonnée se déroule d'abord à travers la Forêt de Carnelle, avec un passage à la superbe Allée couverte de la Pierre Turquaise, la plus imposante d'Ile-de-France. On continue en forêt puis à travers champs, pas loin de l'Oise, pour une visite à l'ancienne Abbaye de Royaumont. On termine entre bois, prés, champs et zones résidentielles.

A pleasant circuit entirely through the woods in the Saint-Germain-en-Laye National Forest. Enjoyable in all seasons except when it rains. Beautiful oak and beech forests, a discovery trail, and a small pond (the duck pond) halfway along the route. No particular difficulty, except for paying attention to the frequent changes in direction. Be careful in autumn and winter, as some paths are difficult to see under the leaves. Visitor numbers: see practical information.