The 10 most beautiful hikes to do around Paris

The Paris region is full of greenery writers ready to be discovered. So prepare a hike around Paris to admire them!

The French capital may be one of the cities with the least green space in the world, but its surroundings fortunately offer large areas of nature. From the Seine-et-Marne to the Oise, we selected 10 hiking tours around Paris.

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1. ♪ Coteaux de la Seine

We start our hikes around Paris by the Coteaux de la Seine. From Saint-Lazare Station, you'll have to take the train to Bonnières. Once you arrive at a good port, you can enjoy a 7-8-hour hike to the Mantes-la-Jolie train station where you will find trains to get back to Paris.

This one will make you pass in front of a dove dug in the Falaise and above all by one of the most beautiful villages in the Hexagon, La Roche-Guyon . Along the path that leads to the castle in ruin, you will reach the heights of the city. Thus, a magnificent panorama will be revealed before your eyes. You will then see the whole city, but also the Seine and the surrounding greenery

2. Bures-sur-Yvette – Viaduc des Fauvettes

To reach this hike around Paris, we recommend taking the RER B which stops in Bures-sur-Yvette or Gif-sur-Yvette. These two stations are perfect to start your getaway, just that of Bures-sur-Yvette is closer to the Viaduc. So you can shorten your ride a few kilometers.

The most beautiful passage of this hike is at the level of the commune of Gometz-le-Châtel. L’Ortie Rouge – a former 18th century presbytery – and its church classified as Historical Monument will charm you.

The ecclesiastical building dates back to the Middle Ages and was able to resist the many historical events such as the Hundred Year War. On the other hand, some stained glass windows are contemporary but made by the Andrieux glassmakers, responsible for notable restorations such as the Invalides.

As for the Ortie, if it stands before you, it is thanks to the sculptor Daniel Simalla. The artist decided to restore it in exchange for a emphyteotic lease. Its ochre façade and green shutters are very well blended in the landscape.

The Viaduc des Fauvette serves as a highlight of the show. This old railway track peaks at 42m high. Fans of climbing, runners or simple walkers, you will find something to do on this building.

3. Meudon-Val-fleuri – Meudon Forest

Direction les Hauts-de-Seine for this hike around Paris. Thanks to the RER C, you will arrive at the Meudon-Val-fleuri train station where your ride starts. Before arriving at the Bois de Clamart, the Paumier Park already allows you to enjoy some greenery. What a beautiful taste!

Once you arrive in the forest, it is a succession of ponds that offers to you. Between those of the Garenne, Trivaux or Meudon you will have the embarrassment of choice to choose your picnic place. So you can enjoy this moment to listen to the noise of birds, sunbath, or even rest.

Since this hike around Paris is not very long, the best thing is to leave your mobile phone at home in order to make the most of it. Thanks to this, you will taste the pleasure of the disconnection !

4. The Bièvre valley

This hike around Paris will allow you to get a large bowl of fresh air. Once again, 1 hour of train will be enough to enjoy this flowery getaway. In Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, you will cross different parks before arriving at the Sources de la Bièvre.

Along the stream, you will admire the meadows and the surrounding wildlife. It will surely take you the urge to breathe full lungs, do it at least once to enjoy this green setting.

Although this hike is 20km long, it remains accessible to all.

5. From Paris to Versailles by Nature

This hike is located in Paris itself! Your itinerary can start from Porte Maillot or from Porte Dauphine, the most important thing is to be in the Bois de Boulogne. It already offers immersion in the very pleasant nature.

For example, if you pass through the park Edmond de Rothschild You'll have to slalom between swans, ducks and geese! You can even see some rags in some streams. Then you will arrive at the Parc de Saint-Cloud. It allows to connect Cities of Avignon, Sèvres, Saint-Cloud and Versailles between them.

Find the path that leads to the Fosses Repose wood to get to Versailles. If the 3:30 walk didn't get you tired, its famous castle remains a great option to last the pleasure.

6. Moulin de Noisement and Etang de la Vallière

It is an appointment in the middle of nature that awaits you through this hike around Paris. It starts in Chars, located in the val of Oise, and will make you discover the Natural Park of Vexin. Arrived at the train station, take the east direction to pass in front of the Moulin de Noisement. More functional, it still fed in flour the surrounding communes for many centuries.

A wood classified as "sensitive natural space" is located not far from there. Thanks to this label, fauna and flora have been preserved, making your walk even more beautiful. Head south to the lake of Vallière.

After taking advantage of it for a picnic or simply rest, take your walk to the villages of Santeuil and Brignancourt. Marvel at their flowery and rural aspects!

7. The 25-foot circuit

This hike around Paris is made for the most seasoned. In the forest of the 3 Pignons stands a succession of climbs and descents. The cardio will be tested, the thighs and calves will heat!

Therefore, foresee what you are raising, you are not immune to hypoglycemia or malady cramps. Between two decadents, you can admire magnificent forest landscapes and, cherry on the cake, a splendid panorama on the Domaniale forest of the 3 Pignons awaits you at midway.

The average duration is 3h30 but for those who want more, there is also a route with 35 bumps.

8. Hiking in the Chevreuse Valley

The Chevreuse valley extends between the Yvelines and the Essonne. So there are enough spaces to prepare a hike around Paris. From Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, follow a piece of GR11 to arrive at the Moulin de Châtillon.

Then the villages of Fourcherolles, Senlisse, Choisel will give you their secrets and monuments. Nature lovers will marvel at the edge of the Yvette.

9. La Vallée de l’Oise des Peintres

Looking to understand why the Oise inspired many painters like Dupré, Daubigny, Pissarro? So this hike around Paris is made for you! Discover the villages of Auvers-sur-Oise, Valmondois and Butry-sur-Oise.

Between each commune, bucolic passages will be revealed before your eyes. You will find the models that have served for the paintings of these landscape painters. And no matter the season, you will always be struck by the charm of the surroundings!

10. GR 2024

It is no longer a hike in Paris that awaits you but a marathon! Long 50km, GR 2024 was created to promote walking and physical activity. Its loop crosses the nine peripheral districts of Paris.

You can also pass through the 70 green spaces of the capital, such as Parc de la Villette or Bercy. The bravest will try to do it with a treat while the most reasonable will organize to perform the 13 sections of 4 km.