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Villiers-le-Mahieu walks
Villiers-le-Mahieu circular
Through woods and fields, near Thoiry Zoo, a walk that takes you through a few villages with beautiful houses.
The Ferranville Plain
A hike through a vast cultivated plain, with extensive views of the surrounding woods. In the distance, you can see the octagonal bell towers of the churches of Osmoy and Saint-Martin-des-Champs.
Around Thoiry
This hike is recommended when the paths are too muddy.
This route goes around Thoiry Wildlife Park. It mainly follows quiet, small tarmac roads, for seasons when the paths are almost impassable.
Around Autouillet
A short, pleasant, rural half-day hike with some historical features.
Circular route between Saint-Martin-des-Champs and Osmoy
This easy hike will take you through fields and woods to discover the heritage of two small villages, including two barn-style churches. All this in peace and quiet!
Orgerus circular through the Forêt des Quatre Piliers
This easy hike will take you to the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers, where you will discover the Étang de la Pimardière. A short tour of the village of Orgerus is also on the agenda.
Beautiful wash houses in Jumeauville and Goussonville
A hike to discover two beautiful wash houses and stroll through fields and forests in the rolling countryside of the Yvelines.
The Forest of the Four Pillars and the Plain of Garancières
This route includes a pleasant first section through the forest and then continues mainly between fields. There are a few heritage sites along the way: churches, old crosses in the forest, farmhouses, old wash houses and dovecotes.
From Orgerus to Beynes along the Avre underground aqueduct
A walk from station to station, largely through cultivated plains. The underground Avre aqueduct runs alongside us halfway through the route and, towards the end, the Beynes National Forest offers pleasant paths. A few beautiful churches complete the picture.
From Orgerus to Mantes-la-Jolie following the Vaucouleurs
Fifth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, connecting Orgerus-Béhoust station to Mantes-Station, still through the Yvelines. This is a northbound route that joins the Seine valley at Mantes-la-Jolie, descending the valleys of the Flexanville and then the Vaucouleurs rivers. The route follows both paths at the bottom of the valley and paths on the adjacent plateaus.
The slopes of the Mauldre
A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Mauldre, a tributary of the Seine between the Plaine de Versailles and the Mantois. The route, consisting of two loops, alternates between residential areas, forests and fields. A rich heritage, partly linked to water, can be discovered along the way: an old fortified castle, old mills, a siphon bridge, farm buildings, a church, etc.
Beynes - Maule, with return by train
A walk on the plateaus above the Mauldre valley. A rolling landscape as far as the eye can see accompanies you throughout the hike.
Loop between Beynes and Saulx-Marchais
This circular hike in the Beynes forest takes you past several underground gas storage sites. You will then cross the village of Saulx-Marchais, passing by its old church and town hall before crossing the fields to reach Neauphle-le-Vieux and the Mauldre river. Return to the starting point via the Beynes forest.
From Beynes to Verneuil-sur-Seine via the Étang d'Abbecourt
From the Mauldre Valley to the Seine Valley, a hike from station to station that alternates between fields and woodland. The Étang d’Abbecourt offers a perfect spot for a break, and the Church of Saint-Étienne in Vernouillet adds a touch of heritage.
The Herbeville plateau and its forest via cross-country paths
Walk from Maule to the pretty village of Herbeville and its plateau, then explore the Bois des Mesnuls before returning via the Chemin de Tourneroue.
Maule heritage and walk along the Mauldre
After exploring Maule and its heritage, you will climb through the woods and walk through the countryside to reach Aulnay-sur-Mauldre. From there, you will follow the Mauldre and its recent meanders back to the starting point.
From Mareil-sur-Mauldre to Épône along the Mauldre and through the countryside
On this walk from station to station, you’ll follow the Mauldre river through the countryside, passing through several villages to discover some heritage sights.
Over hill and dale, from Mareil-sur-Mauldre to Beynes
A hike along the hillsides on both banks of the Mauldre river, offering beautiful panoramic views. There are heritage sites to discover in the three towns along the route.
From Mareil-sur-Mauldre station to Poissy station, via Orgeval
A fairly easy walk from station to station, the first part of which is through woodland where you can admire superb specimens of various species of deciduous trees, particularly beeches and oaks, which are certainly over a hundred years old. You also pass close to the Alluets-le-Roi telecommunications centre and its many antennas of all types.The second part, which is more varied, includes a visit to the ruins of Abbecourt Abbey and the centres of the villages of Orgeval and Villennes-sur-Seine with their churches. The walk ends with a pleasant stroll along the banks of the Seine.
Around Montainville
Montainville is situated in the centre of the Yvelines department. The commune’s territory extends across the eastern edge of the Mantois plateau and the western slope of the Mauldre valley. The village site forms a promontory bounded by two valleys named after their springs: the Serpe valley to the north and the Orme valley to the south.
Aulnay-sur-Mauldre - Velannes - La Villeneuve loop
This route follows part ofthe GR®26 trailon the plateau above the Mauldre.
Circular country between Villiers-Saint-Frédéric and Neauphle-le-Château
A circular route starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station and crossing the village of Neauphle-le-Château. This route alternates between fields and charming little paths to reach the village square.
Along the way, you will discover wide open spaces, a small lake, an orientation table, a farmyard housing an old church, old stones, and the charm of the square in Neauphle-le-Château with its narrow cobbled streets.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Orgerus in the heart of the Yvelines
Fourth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11 and start of the clockwise circular section.This stage takes place entirely in the Yvelines department, connecting Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station to Orgerus-Béhoust station, crossing the Beynes forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Yvelines.
The route runs alongside the Avre aqueduct, which supplies drinking water to western Paris.
The Tremblay-sur-Mauldre circular route
This is a walk around Pontchartrain, passing through Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, Neauphle-le-Vieux, Mareil-le-Guyon and Tremblay-sur-Mauldre. You will follow restored footpaths amongst castles, rivers and fields.
Circular Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Château de Plaisir
A walk accessible to all, starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station, to explore the park and the Château de Plaisir. This walk takes you through fields, the market square in Plaisir and the castle grounds. The return journey takes you through the Sainte-Apolline forest and the pretty village of Neauphle-le-Château.There are several water points if you have a dog. The route is accessible all year round. It may be a little muddy, but it remains accessible in the forest during the rainy season.
From Villiers-Saint-Frédéric to Feucherolles
This stage is the last of the old GR®1 route. The departure point is at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, at the RER station. The entire route is rural. It passes through several villages, including Saint-Germain-la-Grange, Thiverval-Grignon and Davron. There are two notable churches: those of Davron and Thiverval-Grignon, not to mention Feucherolles. This is an undemanding section that allows you to finish the GR®1 at a leisurely pace.
The Vaucouleurs valley, from Rosay to Septeuil
A pleasant and varied short hike following the Vaucouleurs valley. Along the way, you will pass through charming villages, castles and an old abbey.
Bazainville Circular
A short, easy walk in the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers and the surrounding countryside.
Guerville and its 8 wash houses
This varied and very hilly route is dotted with wash houses. There are numerous springs around Guerville. Here and there, the route offers beautiful views.
Montfort-l'Amaury-Les Étangs de Hollande loop
An easy and very pleasant circuit in the Rambouillet forest, passing by the Étangs de Hollande.
On the Vaucouleurs side
Setting off from the small village of Breuil-Bois-Robert towards Auffreville-Brasseuil, Soindres, Vert and Villette, you will follow the Vaucouleurs and cross the Morand. This walk through fields and valleys will also allow you to enjoy some beautiful panoramic views.
Nézel circular loop
A varied hike with some elevation gain. You will pass through a few villages or residential areas and alternate between woods and cultivated fields.
Vaux-les-Huguenots, Aigue Flore Park, the Mauldre
This short walk will take you through a small valley to Vaux-les-Huguenots, where Protestants fled persecution, then on to Aigue Flore Park in La Falaise, where you’ll cross the River Mauldre and come across various little heritage gems.
The Bois du Domaine and the Ru de la Rouase
Starting from the village of Bazemont, rich in heritage, this is a forest loop for a good half of the route, with passages between fields and along the streams that drain them.
Armed boundary markers in the Rambouillet Forest
On the edge of the Rambouillet National Forest, the Old Road from Nogent-le-Roy to Montfort-l'Amaury is marked by boundary stones dating from the Ancien Régime and decorated with fleurs-de-lis. This short hike, which requires a good sense of direction, starts in the heart of the forest in search of these boundary stones and ends in a rural setting.
Grosrouvre circular
Varied landscapes and paths: pine, oak and birch forests, fields and greenhouses, thatched cottages and streams, boundary stones bearing coats of arms and a billionaire's castle.
Boinvilliers loop via the Bât Cheval bridge
On this easy rural hike, you will walk through fields and woods and enjoy a few scenic views. You will also discover some interesting heritage sites. Peace and quiet await you!
Woods, hillsides, fields and streams near Vert and Villette
On the agenda for this hike: two pretty little villages, local heritage, a walk through the woods and along the Vaucouleurs and Morand rivers.
Épône heritage and Mézières-sur-Seine wash houses
During this walk, you will discover the heritage of Épône, the birthplace of the Fifth Republic, and also set off in search of the wash houses of Mézières through fields, woods and hamlets.
Bazoches-sur-Guyonne - Les Mesnuls - Montfort-Lamaury
It's a very varied walk, combining nature, culture, history, tourism and curiosities. All of which means you won't miss a mile. And if you're lucky enough to do it in good weather, you'll come home feeling like you've just been on holiday.
Circular route between Bazoches-sur-Guyonne and Montfort-l'Amaury
Whilst remaining in the countryside, this walk allows you to discover, amongst other things, Jean Monnet’s house in Bazoches, the Château des Mesnuls and the historic centre of Montfort-l’Amaury. 20/02/2019
Circular Haizettes starting from Gambais
A route in the heart of the Rambouillet National Forest, in the Chevreuse Valley Regional Nature Park, where you can discover a varied and peaceful natural environment. This hike is ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity.
The Rambouillet Forest by bike
The Rambouillet Forest is criss-crossed by numerous cycle paths that wind through the undergrowth. The proposed route takes several of these cycle paths, with connections on small roads. An original way to discover this beautiful forest.
This long circular route can be divided into two circular routes of 37 and 42 km, respectively.
Ponds and lakes in the Rambouillet Forest
Discover the ponds and pools that dot this route in the Rambouillet Forest. The private pond at Château de l'Artoire, visible from the road; Étang du Moulin des Roches; the waterfalls and rocks at Vaux de Cernay; the private pond at Les Hogues, visible from the road; Étang de la Tour; Étang de Coupe-Gorge; the ponds at Vilpert; and the ponds at Hollande.
Some remarkable trees in the north of the Rambouillet Forest
A forest trail featuring several remarkable trees, including the particularly tall Hêtre du CERF and the majestic Chêne de l'Ascension. The route generally follows very well-maintained paths. A section on a poorly maintained path requires a good sense of direction.
Between town and countryside around Aubergenville
Starting from the old village of Aubergenville, you’ll soon be walking through woods and fields towards remote hamlets. You’ll then pass through the Parc d’Acosta estate, built in 1962 amidst lush vegetation, before returning to the old village and the final sights of the walk.