Discover the Parc naturel régional du Vexin français without a car—the idea behind the gare-to-gare hikes in the Val-d'Oise department. Doable year-round (after all, we're not in the high mountains), these walks invite you to reach a train departure point, follow a waymarked route through the Vexin landscapes, and finish at another station for an easy return by public transport. In short, an accessible hike with your Navigo pass as your only passport.
The concept is accessible to a wide audience. The routes link several stations at the park’s edge and let visitors traverse villages, farm paths, valleys, forests, or riverbanks... The itineraries vary in length to suit both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
These hikes are also an opportunity to discover the riches of the French Vexin. As the kilometres roll by, walkers encounter churches, washhouses, windmills, old farms, or viewpoints over the landscapes characteristic of this preserved territory. The itineraries showcase both natural heritage and built heritage, all while following trails suited to walking. Whether you prefer family-friendly routes or more challenging ones (for seasoned hikers), you’ll be spoiled for choice to explore the Parc naturel régional du Vexin on foot!
The Vexin Express
The Vexin, starting from Parmain
From L'Isle-Adam to Auvers-sur-Oise, tracing Van Gogh's footsteps
An Auvert weekend, between Auvers-sur-Oise and l'Isle-AdamA hike in the heart of the Vexin
The Vexin region around Juziers
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