Would you like a bit more bivouacking, hiking and the great outdoors? Then all you have to do is take the plunge and select one of the must-do itineraries in the Ile-de-France region. These itineraries take you through some of the largest forest massifs, regional nature parks and other Ile-de-France forests, offering a change of scenery galore, and all within easy reach of your Navigo pass.
From the Gâtinais regional park, via the unmissable Fontainebleau forest massif in the Seine-et-Marne département, the Vexin regional park or along the Seine, embark - or rather, walk - along these emblematic hiking routes and treat yourself to two days (or more) of unplugging. What's on the agenda? Camping or bivouacking (only when authorized), lots of kilometers, not too much elevation gain, picture-postcard scenery, cows (and other sheep) encountered along the way, unusual accommodation...
So don't wait any longer: pack your hiking bag with several liters of water, snacks, a cap and sun cream, and off you go for an itinerant hike in the Paris region, within easy reach of your Navigo pass.
The Tour du Massif de Fontainebleau hike, which can be completed in two days but is recommended for a three-day trip, offers you the chance to discover this key massif in the Île-de-France region on a beautiful multi-stage itinerary.
Le tour du massif de Fontainebleau, the great hike to discover a mythical forest
Known as the TMF in hiking circles, the Tour du Massif de Fontainebleau offers a wide-ranging itinerary to tackle the most emblematic forest in the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Cross the Vexin regional nature park with this hike that takes you to the most beautiful corners of the Val-d'Oise département.
The Vexin Express: the great touring trek in the French Vexin Regional Park (95)
The Val-d'Oise département is home to the Parc Naturel du Vexin, a protected green space and a gem of a hiking area. We invite you to cross it on the Vexin Express. [Read more]
This time, get ready to follow the Epte, a small river, on this beautiful itinerary combining hiking and canoeing. Sport and a change of scenery guaranteed!
La Grande Traversée de l'Epte, an itinerary combining hiking and canoeing in Val-d'Oise
Fancy a micro-adventure just outside Paris? Then we're off to Val-d'Oise to cross the Epte, with a solid hiking circuit and a canoeing section. [Read more]
A great itinerary for (re)discovering the Île-de-France region: set off on the Île-de-France Green Belt for one or more stages to hike this great itinerary.
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. [Read more]
This is our favorite bucolic spot in the Seine-et-Marne department: with an artist's château to discover, a medieval town and a gentle stroll along the Loing, we can only encourage you to go for it too.
A Loing de Paris weekend, from Montigny-sur-Loing to Thomery (77) for - €50 per person
All you need is a two-day weekend, a Navigo pass, a tent, a backpack and a good dose of willpower. Get ready for a change of scenery, all less than an hour from Paris. Shall we take you away for the weekend? [Read more]
Rather than touring the forest of Fontainebleau, this time we're inviting you to take a walk through it!
The Trans'Bleausarde: the great touring trek through the forest of Fontainebleau
For hikers in Paris and the Ile-de-France, it's a forest that needs no introduction. Incontrovertible and majestic, the Fontainebleau forest is the perfect terrain for hiking, and only an hour away from Paris by public transport. [Read more]
We take another long-distance footpath (GR, editor's note), this time along the Seine, in one or more stages.
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. [Read more]
Over two days for the more athletic, a little longer for others: take the legendary Camino de Compostela from Paris, with this first section. And don't forget your credenciale (the pilgrim's passport)!
From Paris to Rambouillet (78) on foot: the great itinerant trek on the paths of Compostela
Paris, a stage on the famous route to Santiago de Compostela? You'd better believe it. At least, it's possible to walk on one of the paths of this mythical itinerary and enjoy a beautiful hike through the Île-de-France region: we've tested it for you, and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
From Bois-le-Roi (77) to Isle-Adam (95), via the Vallée de Chevreuse (78), embark on a unique epic: a walking tour of the Île-de-France region! All you have to do is set off on one or two stages, and you're guaranteed a change of scenery!
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! [Read more]
Ahhhh Auvers-sur-Oise, its pretty riverbanks,Van Gogh's influence and its large fields... We invite you to discover this artists' village and nearby Isle-Adam.
An Auvert weekend, between Auvers-sur-Oise and l'Isle-Adam
A weekend in the countryside, less than an hour from Paris and within easy reach of your Navigo pass, is possible and even highly recommended. So head to Auvers sur Oise for a change of scenery right on your doorstep! [Read more]
The great adventure is yours!
