What could be better than a walk in the open air just outside Paris ? Whether the weather is nice or grey, it's always a real pleasure to get some fresh air and enjoy a nice hike to get away from the capital and recharge your batteries! Thanks to the Navigo Pass, 100% natural hikes are accessible to you, by foot or by train, less than an hour from Paris! Moreover, some walks can even take place in the city, on unusual themes.
And yes! If we tend to forget it, there are still a few untouchable forests and magnificent parks to discover in the whole of theIle-de-France. We reassure you right away: they are much less frequented than the parks within the city. Some nice walks are even more accessible than these crowded green spaces, and take us even less time to go there.
Welcome adventures and getaways close to home, to breathe in fresh air and walk through amazing forests or by the water. Whatever the season, you will always find something to suit your physical abilities! Many of these hikes are accessible to everyone, you just have to go at your own pace! Come on, let's go and discover unlikely landscapes a few kilometers from Paris!
The Route Eiffel 2024, an exceptional equestrian tour in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne
For the Paris Eiffel Jumping, horses once again invade the capital for La Route Eiffel, an equestrian ride through the heart of the city. See you on June 23, 2024, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne! [Read more]
Discover the forest of Fontainebleau on a supervised horseback ride
The Fontainebleau forest is particularly well known for its hiking trails, natural climbing blocks and beautiful vegetation. Less than an hour from Paris, you can also discover the forest on horseback! [Read more]
The free Arbor&Sens walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard Arboretum
Arbor&Sens is the name of this free, easy-to-use walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, near the Château. Free, accessible to all and educational, this walk takes us on a discovery of tree species, their origins and their uses. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cap sur la Marne: river and theme cruises on the Marne river in the Paris region
From April to September 2024, board shuttles for river cruises on the Marne, to discover the heritage of the Paris region. The program includes gourmet and musical excursions, as well as hikes accessible to all! [Read more]
La Grande Aventure: two days on the banks of the Marne, on foot, by bike or by canoe-kayak
Cap sur la Marne is back, and invites you to discover the river during a Grande Aventure, to discover nature and heritage along the water. On a bike, on foot or directly in the water, it's up to you to choose your route on June 8 and 9, 2024! [Read more]
Le sentier de l'érosion, an accessible walk in Fontainebleau, discovering the Apremont gorges
Among the beautiful walks and hikes to be enjoyed in Fontainebleau, don't miss the Sentier de l'érosion loop. Less than 2 kilometers long, this family-friendly walk takes you through the Apremont gorges, between forest and beautiful rocks sculpted by nature. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: take part in the Grande randonnée vers Paris, the sporting event across France
To coincide with the Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Paris this summer 2024, the French Hiking Federation (FFR) is organizing a major event, accessible to all, with the idea of linking Paris from the rest of France at the heart of the project. [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
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]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Sentier des Maréchaux, the educational forest walk in the Chevreuse Valley
How about exploring the Sentier des maréchaux in the Vallée de Chevreuse? Just an hour from Paris, we're off on an educational walk through the Rambouillet forest, where nature and history meet. [Read more]
Discover the Parc du Sausset in Aulnay-sous-Bois, the 2nd largest green space in Seine-Saint-Denis
In the Seine-Saint-Denis département, near Aulnay-sous-Bois and Villepinte, you'll find the second largest park in the département: the Parc Départemental du Sausset. [Read more]
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]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
A guide to walks on the Petite Ceinture in Paris, for walks in the heart of nature
Do you know the Petite Ceinture? This abandoned railway line, 32km long, encircles Paris and offers nice green spots, far from the Parisian tumult. Shall we go for a walk off the beaten track? [Read more]
The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover
The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris. [Read more]
The bucolic walk from Jouy-en-Josas to the Aqueduct of Buc (78), to do with the family
Need to get away without leaving the Ile-de-France? Head for Jouy-en-Josas. This charming town is full of wonders: country walks, the Toile de Jouy Museum, bucolic landscapes, and even a pick-your-own at the Viltain Farm! So, follow us for a day of disconnection, between poetry and wonder, in the middle of the Parisian countryside. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Pari Roller, the free night ride to discover Paris on rollerblades
Every Friday evening of the year, take advantage of the Pari Roller event to discover the city of Paris in a different way, thanks to a totally free night stroll, on rollerblades, scooter or bike! [Read more]
The Randopolitain, 100 hikes to discover Ile-de-France before the 2024 Olympic Games
Want to discover the Ile-de-France in a different way? From March to July 2023, the Randopolitain proposes to explore the region during 100 hikes labeled "cultural Olympics", until the Olympic Games of 2024. [Read more]
Country and forest walks to discover around Paris
Fancy a hike in Ile de France this summer? We have concocted with Helloways a selection of the best walks and hikes in the countryside and forests of the Paris region, easily accessible from Paris. [Read more]
The 5 best hikes to relax by the water near Paris
Like a desire for fresh air and fresh water? It's a good thing! Sortiraparis.com and Helloways have put together a small selection of the best hiking itineraries to relax by the water near Paris. [Read more]
The most beautiful locations for a run in Paris
If you like running, here are a few locations in Paris enabling you to run a few miles in peace and in great places to enjoy the beauty of at the same time! [Read more]
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