The Forest of Rennes in Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt

A pleasant walk in the Forest of Rennes, passing through Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 23 m
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    Descent: - 23 m

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    Highest point: 81 m
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    Lowest point: 50 m

Description of the walk

Park in the town hall car park in Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt.

(S/E) Follow the small path that runs alongside the town hall car park and the cemetery, then turn right onto the D97.
Continue straight ahead, cross the bridge over the Fresnay stream, then turn right at the small sign for "La Chesnais" until you reach the next crossroads.

(1) Turn left, then right at the next junction. Head towards the forest and go to the forest gate.

(2) Go through it, turn right and follow the yellow hiking trail. You will first walk along the edge of the forest, then go a little deeper into it. Cut across the Route Forestière de l'Étang to reach the Étang des Maffrais past.

(3) Cross the D528. Turn right and continue to follow the yellow markings. You are now on the ecological trail, with information panels explaining how the forest works.

(4) Turn right when you reach the Ligne Forestière de Saint-Sulpice. Continue straight ahead on a wide path at the edge of the forest to reach Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt.

(5) Turn right onto Route de Saint-Denis, then left onto Rue de la Grange. Immediately turn right towards the town hall.

(5) Continue left along the path to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 1.43 - alt. 65 m - Turn left onto the path
  3. 2 : km 2.4 - alt. 74 m - Entrance to the Forest of Rennes
  4. 3 : km 4.29 - alt. 68 m - Étang des Maffrais
  5. 4 : km 5.59 - alt. 65 m - On the right: Saint-Sulpice Forest Line
  6. 5 : km 7.23 - alt. 57 m - On the right, Route de Saint-Denis
  7. S/E : km 7.55 - alt. 58 m - Town hall car park

Notes

A 75cl water bottle will suffice for this walk.

Worth a visit

The village and Abbey of Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt, the Étang des Maffrais lake, etc.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
YoGi35
YoGi35

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A nature hike just the way I like them!
No particular difficulties, the route is very clear.
I highly recommend it.

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leterme
leterme

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike to follow (yellow markings from the car park) but does not quite match the GPS track provided at the end of the route (towards the Raoul de la Futaie memorial). But no problem. Varied hike between countryside and forest.

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seveneve
seveneve

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Be sure to follow the yellow markings in the forest.
Otherwise, very good.

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GG35
GG35

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the car park, it should be noted that the path is opposite the church and cemetery, i.e. to the left towards the north
Furthermore, the yellow markings begin at the entrance to the forest, i.e. at point 2, before which there are no markings

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Joseph35830
Joseph35830

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk

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agoarant
agoarant
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A nice, easy walk with a pleasant stretch through the forest.

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gerliz
gerliz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very interesting hike.

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lamofette
lamofette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very beautiful hike, the Rennes forest is superb!

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syprat
syprat

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike on flat terrain. In Saint-Sulpice, we took the path of the two bridges that runs alongside the river near the abbey. It's nice and cuts off a bit of the roadside. The hike passes close to three geocaches, so make the most of it

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Maximilien M.
Maximilien M.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A gentle stroll, but be careful at the pond, as the route crosses other marked trails and you could easily take a wrong turn. Otherwise, no problems

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VisoJaune
VisoJaune

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for this beautiful hike, which was especially enjoyable in the forest sections

The description is correct, but be careful near the town hall: the GPS track crosses a meadow opposite instead of turning onto the path on the left. Deliberate or a bug? The track is "tempting" because the meadow is not fenced, seems to be used by other walkers and joins the D97 a little further up... in theory only, because brambles, very tall grass and nettles block the path near the D97 and force you to turn back . The path may be more passable outside of summer... In any case, remember to take the path on the left when you are in the town hall car park!

Finally, I agree with others that it is better to park your vehicle (which is what we did) in the village rather than in the forest.

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Pierre7335
Pierre7335

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike. The route is not particularly difficult.
In my opinion, it is easier to start by leaving your vehicle in the town hall car park. Then walk up the road leading to this car park and turn right into the village, which will take you to point 10 on the walk description sheet. After that, there are no particular problems.
Best regards
Pierre

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Philippe64
Philippe64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike with children. Walking time: 2 hours 35 minutes.
Please note that there are no signposts in the town of Saint Sulpice.

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Cesson Retraite Active
Cesson Retraite Active

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I recommend starting from St Sulpice la Forêt, from the town hall car park or the school car park.

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MimiDeb
MimiDeb

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Lovely walk. Very easy to do with children. Big problem with the description of the starting point... difficult to understand.

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