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Senlisse walks
Between Senlisse and Choisel
Visorando Member
4.16 mi
+417 ft
-397 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
Hike along steep paths then through the narrow streets of a picturesque village.
Les Vaux de Cernay and the old quarries
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.48 mi
+266 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
Near Rambouillet, the Vaux de Cernay offer many pleasant walks. The one suggested here gives a good overview of the site’s variety: ponds and wetlands, a passage through a sandstone boulder field and through the old quarries. This walk is enjoyable in all seasons.
Between Senlisse and Cernay-la-ville
4.10 mi
+210 ft
-217 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Senlisse (Yvelines)
A hike that allows you to discover centuries-old chestnut trees.
West of Cernay in the Upper Chevreuse Valley
15.04 mi
+89 ft
-112 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cernay-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A loop starting from Cernay-la-Ville. Head west towards Le Perray and Vieille-Église. Return via the Rambouillet Forest. 75% of the route is in the forest. Start and finish in the town centre.The circuit is almost flat (a small descent and climb towards the end), with a little road at the start and end (2 x 1.5 km) and the rest on forest paths. No technical difficulty, but it's not a leisurely ride (not suitable for families), as the paths can be very bumpy (stones, ruts, etc.) but are nevertheless often very beautiful.
Dampierre-en-Yvelines route via the Rouillon de Valence
3.72 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Dampierre-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
This short route alternates between forest paths and paths along fields, following a small stream called Rouillon de Valence. It ends with a return to Dampierre-en-Yvelines in front of the château and its majestic park.
Around Maincourt-sur-Yvette and Dampierre
4.49 mi
+420 ft
-394 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-en-Yvelines (Yvelines)
The first part of the hike takes in many points of interest. The second part offers a route through forest and quiet country lanes. This circuit is not recommended for young children as it includes some very steep and stony paths.
Cernay through woods and valleys
15.15 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,073 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cernay-la-Ville (Yvelines)
A hike with varied landscapes. The route is mainly through the undergrowth of a beautiful forest with sections along the riverbank.
07/08/2023 Moderator's note: hike modified at point 2 to avoid private property.
The Maincourt Reed Bed
5.64 mi
+194 ft
-220 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lévis-Saint-Nom (Yvelines)
In the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Nature Park, this walk takes you through a protected natural site along a nature trail developed by the Park. In the Bois de Maincourt, you can see old sandstone quarries. The course of the River Yvette, which you follow on the way back, offers a glimpse into the area’s heritage with its old mills and wash houses.
In the Chevreuse Valley
11.95 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,119 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
A beautiful hike to discover the beautiful sights of the Chevreuse valley: the Chatillonmill, the castle of Dampierre, the blacksmith’s, the villages of Fourcherolles, Senlisse and Choisel, Méridon castle, the village of Chevreuse and its small bridges along the Yvette, and Château de la Madeleine.
Woods, countryside and heritage around the Ru du Pommeret
4.07 mi
+344 ft
-322 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lévis-Saint-Nom (Yvelines)
A short hike in the Upper Chevreuse Valley, rich in heritage and offering beautiful views of the Vallon du Pommeret and the wooded hills that surround it.
Castles in the Chevreuse Valley
14.61 mi
+751 ft
-728 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Chevreuse (Yvelines)
This hike will take you from castle to castle in the Chevreuse Valley: Coubertin, Méridon, Breteuil, Dampierre and La Madeleine.
You will also discover Chevreuse, its small bridges and its Saint-Martin Church (with its remarkable ambulatory) and the surrounding countryside.
The hike can start from Chevreuse or from the RER B station at Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuse (departure and return details in italics). In this case, add 2 km to the length of the hike.
Exploring Les Bordes
2.53 mi
+26 ft
-16 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
A circular walk through the heart of the village of Les Bordes, which will allow you to discover its many facets: old houses, gardens, pastures with horses, and the entrance turrets of Château des Bordes.
The Grand Circular Route of La Noue
4.07 mi
+390 ft
-404 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
A circular route of around 2 hours around the hamlet of La Noue in La Celle-les-Bordes, mainly through woodland, allowing you to discover some lovely scenery, ending at the castle and the church.
The Bois des Gaules circular walk
2.38 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
The Bois Départemental des Gaules is the wooded area situated on the north-eastern slope of the Aulne Valley in La Celle-les-Bordes. It stretches out lengthways and forms a link between the plateau and the valley, with quite a bit of elevation gain!
Circular loop around the Ruisseau des Enclaves and the Bois de Besnières
3.32 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
A short walk starting from La Celle-les-Bordes. The first part of the route follows a small stream that winds through the forest. The second part is more traditional and follows wide paths through the forest.
The circular Pony Loop at La Celle-les-Bordes
1.70 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
A circular loop starting from La Celle-les-Bordes takes you past a resting area for ponies, which delight young Parisians in the city’s parks and gardens.
The Devil’s Bridge circular route from La Celle-les-Bordes
1.78 mi
+135 ft
-210 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Celle-les-Bordes (Yvelines)
A circular walk through the forest that takes you to the Pont du Diable, a small stone bridge tucked away amongst the trees. This walk, long a favourite with schoolchildren, follows the Route des Hauts Besnières.