Across Yvelines

From Epernon (Eure-et-Loir) to Saint-Illiers-la-Ville (Yvelines)

Hike through Eure-et-Loir and Yvelines department from Epernon to Saint-Illiers-la-Villeau via Hermeray, La Hauteville, Houdan, Richebourg, Civry-la-Foret, Montchauvet, Dammartin-en-Serve, Longnes, Breval and Saint-Illiers-le-Bois. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

The hiking trail from Épernon to Saint-Illiers-la-Ville marks the beginning of an iconic crossing of the Yvelines region, transitioning from the plains of Beauce to the forest massif. The landscape evolves from the vast agricultural fields of Eure-et-Loir to the valleys and wooded hills typical of the Île-de-France. The history of this region is closely linked to the French Crown, as the route runs alongside the famous Rambouillet Forest, a former royal hunting ground. The flora is characterized by a stark contrast between cereal monocultures and the vast beech and oak forests of the state-owned forest. The fauna is that of the great forest massifs west of Paris, home to red deer, roe deer, and wild boar, offering an immersion in the nature and historical heritage of the region.

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Hiking across Yvelines from Epernon (Eure-et-Loir) to Saint-Illiers-la-Ville (Yvelines) 2

Hiking across Yvelines from Epernon (Eure-et-Loir) to Saint-Illiers-la-Ville (Yvelines) 3

Hiking across Yvelines from Epernon (Eure-et-Loir) to Saint-Illiers-la-Ville (Yvelines) 9 Distance: 72km, Elevation maximum: 183m, Elevation minimum: 74m, Elevation gain uphill: 514m
IGN Maps: 2115SB - EPERNON / NOGENT-LE-ROI / HOUDAN. 2013SB - EVREUX / VERNON. 2114SB - AUBERGENVILLE / HOUDAN. 2116SB - MAINTENON / AUNEAU. 2215OT - FORET DE RAMBOUILLET / PNR DE LA HAUTE VALLEE DE CHEVREUSE.

Yvelines Nearby paths:
GR®1 Tour of Ile de France
GR®11 Around Ile de France country
GR®22 Mont Saint-Michel trail
GR®26 From Villennes-sur-Seine (Yvelines) to Villers-sur-Mer (Calvados)
GR®655 Via Turonensis

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.