Randonnées à paris - activities

The 3 valleys trail, an open-air hike from Massy (91) to Ile Saint-Germain (92)

Fancy a hike through some of the most beautiful parts of Hauts-de-Seine? Get your shoes ready and set off on the PR7, the Alto-sequanese hiking trail that links the town of Massy (91) to the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, near Issy-les-Moulineaux (92).

La Panamée, a free cultural walk in the footsteps of bell towers in eastern Paris

With the Panamées, the Comité de la randonnée pédestre de Paris (Paris Hiking Committee) offers the general public the chance to discover the capital's narrow streets on foot. On April 18, 2024, follow in the footsteps of the steeples of eastern Paris!

Discover the islands of Paris and Ile-de-France where you can stroll along the Seine River

With the Seine River flowing through it, the Île-de-France region has its fair share of pretty little islands. Whether pedestrian, inhabited, accessible by bike or kayak, discover these unusual islets that make for charming strolls along the Seine.

What to do in Barbizon, the famous village between art and nature?

How about a trip to Barbizon? This charming village, 50 km from Paris, immerses us in art and nature on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover our tips for the perfect day out or weekend break.

La Végétale, the green pedestrian and cycling corridor linking Créteil to Santeny

To the south of the capital, La Végétale is the perfect itinerary for cycling or walking along this greenway.

GR 1: the long-distance footpath that circles the Île-de-France region

Île-de-France is far from being one of France's largest regions, but you'd have to travel more than 600 kilometers to get around it. In any case, that's what the GR 1, the long-distance hiking trail that takes you around the region... on foot!

La Ceinture Verte d'Île-de-France, the long-distance hiking trail in the inner suburbs of Paris

If you think the Île-de-France region isn't a great place for hiking, think again! On the contrary, with its forests and large natural valleys, it's a veritable paradise for walkers, with numerous long-distance footpaths (GR) such as the Green Belt of Ile-de-France.

France's favourite long-distance hiking route: discover this year's contenders

After last year's award for the GR de Pays route around Suisse Normande in Calvados, the Fédération Française de Randonnée has just revealed the eight trails in the running to become the 2024 edition of France's favorite GR.

Our favourite autumn walks in Paris and the Île-de-France region

In autumn, we love to watch the leaves slowly fall to carpet the sidewalks, streets and large parks of Paris... With the return of slightly cooler temperatures at the end of September, it's time to get out your raincoat and hiking boots and discover the region's beautiful autumn landscapes.

GR 2: the long-distance hiking trail along the Seine, from Montereau to La Roche-Guyon

Did you know? Although the Île-de-France region is far from having the rich mountainous terrain of some of our French massifs, there are still some great walks and hikes to be had, notably on the GR 2, which crosses the region along the Seine.

A day in the open air in Issy: walk on the islands and visit of the Tour aux Figures

Looking for a free family outing? We have just what you need. Go to the West of Paris, towards the Issy Val de Seine train station for a few kilometers walk between the islands of the city, the time to see the last colors of autumn.

Rando dans le vent, fast endurance walking routes through Paris

The Comité de la Randonnée Pédestre de Paris is organizing a new "Rando dans le vent". Two routes of 12.5 and 25 km are available, to get you started in endurance walking, at a steady pace, on August 30, 2023.

Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)

Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93.

Discover the Axe Majeur in Cergy (95), for a beautiful stroll less than an hour from Paris

You may know Cergy as one of the termini of the RER A, which many people in the Paris region use on a daily basis. In any case, one thing is almost certain: you've already seen or heard of the famous "axe majeur", the huge red bridge that crosses the river Oise, so characteristic of the Val-d'Oise town.

Bougeott, the free application to discover the Ile-de-France by walking, running...

Bougeott is the application that the Île-de-France region has launched to reconcile physical practice (running) and culture. Once downloaded, all you have to do is enter your starting point and destination, and presto, magic: your route is already ready, with the points of interest that you will come across on the way.

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

Good plans: 8 free guided tours to discover Paris in a different light

From February 18 to April 23, 2023, discover Paris as you have never seen it before: during a free guided tour, open and accessible to all.

Lockdown exit: finding walks and hikes within a 20-kilometer distance from your home

As the end of lockdown is upon us, the ban of moving over 20 kilometers from your home and for 3 hours is still on. As we all want to stretch our legs after a second lockdown, but we should not clog up the same areas, the Helloways platform enables us to have easy access to walks, hikes and microadventures near you.

3 hikes to feel like on vacations, even in Paris

How about a beautiful hike for the summer vacations in Paris? With Helloways, we have selected some easily accessible hikes from the French capital to offer you a very nice chance of scenery. To feel like on holidays while staying in Paris!