The most beautiful bike rides in Rambouillet
Looking for a breath of fresh air just a few pedal strokes from the Best Western Amarys? Rambouillet, nestled in the heart of the Île-de-France region, is the ideal playground for a family cycling getaway. With its vast forests, ponds, landscaped trails, and bucolic villages, the region promises wonderful discoveries with every pedal stroke.
Between woods, fields, and picturesque villages, this loop takes you to the famous Hollande Ponds.
Developed during the reign of Louis XIV to supply the fountains of Versailles, they are now a true haven of peace!
Perfect for a picnic or a break by the water, in a green and peaceful setting.
30 km – 3 hours
Experience the varied landscapes of the Cernay Plateau and the Rambouillet Massif.
You'll cross the La Celle Valley, the Bordes, and wide forest trails once used by royal hunters.
An ideal ride to immerse yourself in the beauty of the local nature.
16.6 km – 3 hours
Ride in the shade of the tall pine trees of the Rambouillet Forest to Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines. The village's charm and the Rabette spring make it a relaxing stopover.
And with a little luck, you might spot the players training at the French Football Federation's national technical center...
19.6 km – 2.5 hours
This ride will reveal the behind-the-scenes of the hydraulic engineering designed for Versailles.
Between channels, ponds, and bridges, you'll cycle through a forgotten heritage, in the heart of a preserved environment.
18.4 km – 2h15
A superb getaway through forest and clearings awaits you with this long loop. From Rambouillet, reach Montfort-l’Amaury via a wild track lined with ferns.
Don't miss the Hollande Pond for a nature break.
The return trip, via Poigny-en-Forêt, might allow you to spot aurochs or fallow deer. A complete itinerary, punctuated by beautiful viewpoints.
Travel from Rambouillet to Montfort-l’Amaury - 20 km, 2.5 hours
Return from Montfort-l’Amaury to Rambouillet (via Poigny-la-Forêt) - 29 km, 3 hours
After these outdoor walks, you'll enjoy the homemade dishes at La Table de Baptiste restaurant, with its menu that changes with the seasons!
The Hollande Ponds
Between woods, fields, and picturesque villages, this loop takes you to the famous Hollande Ponds.
Developed during the reign of Louis XIV to supply the fountains of Versailles, they are now a true haven of peace!
Perfect for a picnic or a break by the water, in a green and peaceful setting.
30 km – 3 hours
The Grand Veneur Route
Experience the varied landscapes of the Cernay Plateau and the Rambouillet Massif.
You'll cross the La Celle Valley, the Bordes, and wide forest trails once used by royal hunters.
An ideal ride to immerse yourself in the beauty of the local nature.
16.6 km – 3 hours
Rambouillet Forest and Clairefontaine Village
Ride in the shade of the tall pine trees of the Rambouillet Forest to Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines. The village's charm and the Rabette spring make it a relaxing stopover.
And with a little luck, you might spot the players training at the French Football Federation's national technical center...
19.6 km – 2.5 hours
Royal Channels
This ride will reveal the behind-the-scenes of the hydraulic engineering designed for Versailles.
Between channels, ponds, and bridges, you'll cycle through a forgotten heritage, in the heart of a preserved environment.
18.4 km – 2h15
Rambouillet-Montfort-l’Amaury Loop
A superb getaway through forest and clearings awaits you with this long loop. From Rambouillet, reach Montfort-l’Amaury via a wild track lined with ferns.
Don't miss the Hollande Pond for a nature break.
The return trip, via Poigny-en-Forêt, might allow you to spot aurochs or fallow deer. A complete itinerary, punctuated by beautiful viewpoints.
Travel from Rambouillet to Montfort-l’Amaury - 20 km, 2.5 hours
Return from Montfort-l’Amaury to Rambouillet (via Poigny-la-Forêt) - 29 km, 3 hours
After these outdoor walks, you'll enjoy the homemade dishes at La Table de Baptiste restaurant, with its menu that changes with the seasons!
