Oise walks

Les Buttes de Rosne by Sarah Bernhardt

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Les Buttes de Rosne par Sarah Bernhardt

Departure from Neuville-Bosc (Oise)

A very bucolic walk in the heights of the French Vexin, passing close to the highest point in the Ile-de-France region. A beautiful forest to cross until you reach the house that was once inhabited by Sarah Bernhardt. Return through the fields across a beautiful landscape at the edge of Picardy.

The Gallo-Roman ruins of Champlieu and the Autumn Valley

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Les ruines gallo-romaines de Champlieu et la Vallée de l'Automne

Departure from Béthancourt-en-Valois (Oise)

Discover the rich heritage of the Automne Valley and its surroundings, Gallo-Roman ruins and the ruined Romanesque chapel of Champlieu, the churches of Béthencourt and Orrouy, and more. In addition, the route from hill to hill offers beautiful views of the countryside and the valleys you cross.

In the Forêt des Moines

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Dans la Forêt des Moines

Departure from Orry-la-Ville (Oise)

From Château de la Borne Blanche to Abbaye d'Hérivaux, between ponds and forest.

From the Butte aux Gens d'Armes to the Ermenonville Forest

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De la Butte aux Gens d'Armes à la Forêt d'Ermenonville

Departure from Thiers-sur-Thève (Oise)

A beautiful hike through the forests of Chantilly and Ermenonville on sandy paths lined with tall pine trees, giving it a Mediterranean charm.

The Dolmen des Trois Pierres and the Réveillon Valley

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Le Dolmen des Trois Pierres et la Vallée du Réveillon

Departure from Delincourt (Oise)

The main destination of this hike is an imposing Neolithic dolmen. Passing through woods and fields, it also offers the opportunity to discover two charming villages in the Réveillon Valley.

Ermenonville, an atmosphere reminiscent of the Landes region

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Ermenonville, une atmosphère de Landes

Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)

From Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park to the druidic stones in the forest...

In the Ermenonville Forest, west of the Mer de Sable

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En Forêt d'Ermenonville, à l'Ouest de la Mer de Sable

Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)

This hike is mainly in the forest, favouring trails in hilly terrain. The circuit passes through large pine forests with undergrowth of heather and ferns providing a beautiful variety of colours. The ground is often very sandy, making it easy to hike in winter.

The north-west of the Chantilly Forest

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Le Nord-Ouest de la Forêt de Chantilly

Departure from Chantilly (Oise)

Chantilly is the largest racehorse training centre in Europe. The forest is criss-crossed by numerous galloping tracks that are usable all year round thanks to the quality of the sand. During this walk, you can appreciate the importance of this activity in the forest itself and in the plain bordering its northern edge. Beautiful views of the château, the Grandes Écuries and the Canal Saint-Jean add to the charm of the circuit.

Montjavoult and Parnes

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Montjavoult et Parnes

Departure from Montjavoult (Oise)

A bucolic walk on the edge of the French Vexin, between woods and fields, from hill to hill. Panoramic views of the Normandy countryside.

Mont César and the Bresles Marshes

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Le Mont César et les Marais de Bresles

Departure from Hermes (Oise)

Discover two contrasting natural environments: the dry limestone grasslands covering the hill of Mont César and the marshes below. A varied route through the forest, poplar groves and fields.

Chambly, Gandicourt, Ronquerolles loop

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Boucle Chambly, Gandicourt, Ronquerolles

Departure from Chambly (Oise)

A 10-kilometre loop to be done on foot starting from Parc Chantemesse in Chambly. There are no major difficulties and the section along the river is very pleasant.

From bell towers to wash houses in the Automne valley

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De clochers en lavoirs dans la vallée de l'Automne

Departure from Fresnoy-la-Rivière (Oise)

A beautiful walk in the Valois region between the forests of Retz, Compiègne and Senlis.

The Bois du Roi and the sliding rock at Péroy-les-Gombries

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Le Bois du Roi et la Pierre glissoire de Péroy-les-Gombries

Departure from Ormoy-Villers (Oise)

Discover a curious sight: a slippery rock where, according to legend, women used to slide down bare-bottomed to find out if they would have a baby that year! Whatever the truth of this legend, you can enjoy the beautiful forest atmosphere, heather-covered plateaus and a small rocky chaos with the famous rock.

Mont Pagnotte from Villers-Saint-Frambourg

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Le Mont Pagnotte depuis Villers-Saint-Frambourg

Departure from Villers-Saint-Frambourg (Oise)

This loop, starting from Villers-Saint-Frambourg, takes place in the Forêt d'Halatte. The paved forest roads follow the dirt tracks. We climb Mont Pagnotte via the south face. After a long descent, we go around the mountain to climb it again, but this time via the north face. The ascent is less difficult as it follows a beautiful path. After a long descent, we return to our starting point.

Some interesting sights in the Halatte Forest

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Quelques curiosités de la Forêt d'Halatte

Departure from Chamant (Oise)

This hike allows you to discover the beautiful Halatte Forest with its oak and beech trees and to get close to some of its curiosities. They all bear witness to human presence and activity since the dawn of time. Along the route, on the heights of Mont Pagnotte, beautiful views await you.

From Chavençon to the Château de Saint-Cyr sur Chars

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De Chavençon au Château de Saint-Cyr sur Chars

Departure from Chavençon (Oise)

This lovely walk takes you to a Neolithic menhir called the Pierre Frite, then to a small, well-preserved castle set in lush green surroundings. Beautiful rolling landscapes can be enjoyed throughout this hike.

Walk in the forests of Chantilly and Pontarmé

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Balade en Forêts de Chantilly et de Pontarmé

Departure from Orry-la-Ville (Oise)

A very pleasant hike in a forest area consisting mainly of coppice woodland, which is ideal for game. Encounters with large animals such as wild boar, roe deer, does and stags are therefore quite frequent. Don't hesitate to take your camera with you.

Crossing the forests of Pontarmé and Chantilly via Senlis

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Traversée des Forêts de Pontarmé et de Chantilly en passant par Senlis

Departure from Thiers-sur-Thève (Oise)

A beautiful walk through the magnificent forests of Pontarmé and Chantilly, rounded off by a stroll through the town of Senlis with its remarkable architectural heritage. The open sections offer panoramic views of the Picardy countryside.

From the banks of the Oise to Bois Saint-Michel

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Des bords de l'Oise au Bois Saint-Michel

Departure from Précy-sur-Oise (Oise)

Most of the hike takes place on flat ground and in woodland, with a long stretch along the edge of lakes. It offers beautiful views of the Picardy countryside and the Oise valley. Passing through Précy-sur-Oise, Blaincourt-lès-Précy, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and Villers-sous-Saint-Leu, you can discover some of the region's heritage gems.

From Songeons to Gerberoy

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De Songeons à Gerberoy

Departure from Songeons (Oise)

This is a pleasant walk to discover one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gerberoy. The walk mainly follows paths along the edge of forests or through woodland, making it a peaceful walk.

La Brévière and Étang Sainte-Périne in Saint-Jean-aux-Bois

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La Brévière et l'Étang Sainte-Périne à Saint-Jean-aux-Bois

Departure from Saint-Jean-aux-Bois (Oise) (Oise)

This route through the Compiègne Forest will take you to the charming village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, a candidate for the TV show "The Most Beautiful Village in France", its abbey and, during a lovely, easy hike in the forest, the village of La Brévière and the Étang Sainte-Pérrine.

A long tour of Ermenonville Forest

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Un grand tour en Forêt d'Ermenonville

Departure from Ermenonville (Oise)

A hike in a forest in Picardy where the pines loom large. There are also beautiful sites covered in heather and sandstone blocks. The soil, often sandy, allows for hiking in winter without difficulty.

Around Chantilly Castle

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Autour du château de Chantilly

Departure from Chantilly (Oise)

A shaded and easy hike through the woods and around Chantilly Castle, passing through the small villages of Courteuil and Avilly-Saint-Léonard with some points of interest such as the Table d'Apremont and, of course, the pleasure of seeing Chantilly Castle, its Grandes Écuries and its racecourse

Around the Bois de la Coharde and Basse Pommeraie woods

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Autour des Bois de la Coharde et de la Basse Pommeraie

Departure from Chantilly (Oise)

This route is mainly through woodland, allowing you to explore the woods and golf courses around Chantilly and offering beautiful views of the Château de Chantilly estate.

The Lys Forest and Royaumont Abbey

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La Forêt du Lys et l'Abbaye de Royaumont

Departure from Boran-sur-Oise (Oise)

A beautiful route through the Lys Forest, past beautiful residences and the hamlet of Baillon, to Royaumont Abbey and back via a farm track.

Through woods and forests between Orry-la-Ville and Senlis

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A travers bois et forêts entre Orry-la-Ville et Senlis

Departure from Orry-la-Ville (Oise)

A beautiful walk in the forest where you can see some remarkable trees and several boundary stones bearing coats of arms along the paths, bearing witness to the history of the Chantilly Forest. The walk also takes in the Fontaine d'Orry and the surroundings of Pontarmé Castle.

A grand tour of the Halatte State Forest

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Un grand tour en Forêt Domaniale d'Halatte

Departure from Fleurines (Oise)

This hike is long enough to showcase all aspects of the Halatte forest: tall beech and oak trees, coppice with oak trees and lime trees in the undergrowth, and large cultivated clearings, the largest of which is Fleurines. Most of the route follows the beautiful forest roads that were built several centuries ago.

From Anserville to Fosseuse and back

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D'Anserville à Fosseuse et retour

Departure from Anserville (Oise)

This is a beautiful walk at the entrance to the Oise, in the valleys between Anserville and Fosseuse. The walk takes you through fields and woods. The region is surprising in this area, with its gently sloping hills and succession of small woods and fields. It offers a variety of very pleasant views.

From Camp de César to Bois de la Coharde

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Du Camp de César au Bois de la Coharde

Departure from Chantilly (Oise)

Located mainly in the Oise Valley, this hike crosses the Bois de la Coharde forest at the end of the route. It allows you to discover a troglodyte village in Gouvieux and offers beautiful views of the Oise, Chantilly, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and Saint-Maximin.

In the Hez Forest

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En forêt de Hez

Departure from La Neuville-en-Hez (Oise)

The Hez-Froidmont forest was created in 1869 by combining the Hez (1,413 ha) and Froidmont (259 ha) state forests with the Saint-Lucien, Saint-Thibault and La Verrière reserves, which were originally owned by the church. Covering a single area of 2,796 hectares (with the exception of the Belle Fille valley, which is 100 metres away from the forest and represents a small 10-hectare canton), it stretches 9 kilometres from east to west and 6 kilometres from north to south.

Halatte Forest, the Mont Pagnotte tour

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Forêt d'Halatte, le tour du Mont Pagnotte

Departure from Villers-Saint-Frambourg (Oise)

Hike in a forest massif located on a hill and composed mainly of beech and oak trees. The southern and northern edges offer beautiful panoramic views of the Valois agricultural plateau and the Oise Valley.

Blackcurrant bushes on the slopes of the Epte

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Les cassissiers sur les coteaux de l'Epte

Departure from Courcelles-lès-Gisors (Oise)

On the hillsides and then along the banks of the River Epte, the former border between France and Normandy, this hike offers extensive panoramic views and a rich heritage. On the hillsides, the landscape is strongly marked by the presence of vast blackcurrant plantations.

Caesar's camp, over hill and dale among the Godvicians

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Departure from Gouvieux (Oise)

A hike for all tastes, passing by Rue des Troglodytes, the ponds and the banks of the Oise.

From the Commelles ponds to the Coye Forest

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Des Etangs de Commelles à la Forêt de Coye

Departure from Orry-la-Ville (Oise)

This hike around the Commelles ponds and the town of Lamorlaye begins south of the Chantilly Forest. It then crosses the residential area of Le Lys, continues through the Coye Forest and ends on the botanical trail along the ponds. Beautiful views of the Château de la Reine Blanche and the pine and oak forests await you along the route.

From the Cité des Valois to the Automne Valley

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De la Cité des Valois à la Vallée de l'Automne

Departure from Crépy-en-Valois (Oise)

This hike allows you to discover a few authentic villages whose architectural heritage has been well preserved: remarkable churches from the 11th to the 19th centuries, fountains, wash houses... The peaceful and serene walk through the meadows and valleys of Valois and the Automne Valley gives you the feeling of being in perfect harmony with nature

Montépilloy - Fourcheret, a great escape

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Departure from Montépilloy (Oise)

From the keep of Montépilloy, you can admire the entire Valois plain and the Massif des Trois Forêts.

Around Montagne du Roc

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Autour de la Montagne du Roc

Departure from Brenouille (Oise)

Hike through beautiful rolling countryside, quiet villages and the banks of the Oise.

The western part of the Halatte State Forest

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L'Ouest de la Forêt Domaniale d'Halatte

Departure from Aumont-en-Halatte (Oise)

This hike allows you to discover the biodiversity of the western part of the Halatte National Forest, including the different species of coniferous and deciduous trees that make it up. The route winds through a hilly massif that offers some beautiful views.

From Autumn to the Forest of Retz

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De l'Automne à la Forêt de Retz

Departure from Vaumoise (Oise)

Hike in the Upper Autumn Valley with its ponds, marshes, wet meadows, reed beds, willow groves and alder groves. Passing through several villages gives a good idea of its rich architectural heritage. The return journey takes you through the tall trees of the Retz Forest.

Paths of memory in Tracy-le-Mont

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Chemins de mémoire à Tracy-le-Mont

Departure from Tracy-le-Mont (Oise)

Located less than two kilometres from the front line during the First World War, the village of Tracy-le-Mont saw many soldiers passing through on their way to the front and wounded soldiers returning. This memorial hike brings those difficult years back to life and passes through moving places such as the former temporary cemetery and the national necropolis that replaced it.

On Mont Alta

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Sur le Mont Alta

Departure from Aumont-en-Halatte (Oise)

Discover the armoured boundary stones along the forest trails...

The Allée des Beaux Monts and its remarkable trees at the start of Compiègne

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L'allée des Beaux Monts et ses arbres remarquables au départ de Compiègne

Departure from Compiègne (Oise)

This walk starts at Compiègne Castle and takes you through its grounds, then on to the remarkable trees near the Allée des Beaux Monts, passing by the Boute des Beaux Monts and its viewpoint over Compiègne. It is a condensed version of the beauty and pleasures of Compiègne and its forest.

Grand tour of the Buttes de Rosne

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Grand tour des Buttes de Rosne

Departure from Neuville-Bosc (Oise)

This is a very pleasant walk through a varied forest, often along the edge between fields and woods. You will discover superb panoramic views of the Vexin region. Crossing Chavençon, a small village lost in the countryside, is a very enjoyable experience.

The banks of the Aisne and the Laigue Forest between Choisy-au-Bac and Rethondes

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Le bord de l'Aisne et la Forêt de Laigue entre Choisy-au-Bac et Rethondes

Departure from Choisy-au-Bac (Oise)

This easy circular walk between Choisy-au-Bac and Rethondes will allow you to discover the banks of the Aisne and the beautiful gardens of Francport, then the pretty little village of Rethondes, near the clearing where the 1914-18 armistice was signed, before returning to Choisy-au-Bac via the Laigue Forest and the Château des Bonshommes, ending at the little Chapelle des Trois Chênes, which is awash with wild blue hyacinths in the last fortnight of April.

Across the fields between Le Tillet and Foulangues

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À travers champs entre le Tillet et Foulangues

Departure from Cires-lès-Mello (Oise)

An easy hike through fields, allowing you to discover the pretty village of Foulangues with its stone houses, small church and the Pavillon du Tillet, a half-timbered house.

Merlemont Castle and Saint-Arnoult Abbey

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Departure from Warluis (Oise)

Hike in the Merlemont Woods, with lots of woods and little road traffic.

Circular in the forest between Vieux-Moulin and Pierrefonds

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Boucle en forêt entre Vieux-Moulin et Pierrefonds

Departure from Vieux-Moulin (Oise)

This lovely forest walk takes you to the small village of Vieux Moulin and the beautiful spa town of Pierrefonds, known throughout France for its 19th-century medieval castle! Also worth seeing on the way back are the Priory of Mont Saint-Pierre, the Pavillon Eugénie and the Étang Saint-Pierre.

Le Mont des Singes and the former Abbey of Sainte-Croix

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Le Mont des Singes et l'ancienne Abbaye de Sainte-Croix

Departure from Saint-Crépin-aux-Bois (Oise)

This easy walk in the Laigue Forest allows you to discover the charming forest village of Saint-Crépin, admire the Laigue Forest, twin sister of the Compiègne Forest, less visited but just as attractive, and enjoy beautiful views of the wooded hills. A picnic in the shade of the trees with a view is recommended. Circular route.

Puits du Roi walk from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen

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Departure from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen (Oise)

A family walk through the forest where you can discover the flora and fauna of the Compiègnois region. Starting from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen.

Around Neuville-Bosc

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Autour de Neuville-Bosc

Departure from Neuville-Bosc (Oise)

An easy and varied walk between Vexin and Picardy. The paths are very easy to follow and there are very few roads to cross. The walk starts in Cresnes, a small, quiet hamlet.

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