Go out in the forest

There are 92 km of short and long hiking trails, 60 km of cycle paths and horse paths. The Rambouillet forest is crossed by the famous GR1 and the Véloscénie which connects Paris to Mont Saint-Michel by bike.

For your walks, if you do not know the places, get information from the Tourist Office, choose a signposted route and take a detailed map. And for more caution, tell family or friends of your itinerary.

A few rules of good conduct to adopt

  • Remember to take along for a walk, in a backpack, water, snacks and warm clothing
  • Do not enter the undergrowth, it is a fragile environment
  • Don't leave your rubbish in the forest, take it away
  • Do not throw anything into ponds and springs, so as not to pollute the water
  • By bike, stay on paths over 2,50m wide, control your speed and yield to pedestrians
  • Stay away from logging sites, these are dangerous areas
  • Don't light a fire, don't barbecue, don't smoke, fire is the enemy of the forest
  • Spring and autumn are peak picking times in the Rambouillet forest (lily of the valley, daffodils, mushrooms, chestnuts, etc.)
  • If you are tempted, remember that picking is only authorized for strictly family use
  • And the collection of dead wood is prohibited
  • Any bivouac, camping in a tent, in a vehicle or in any other shelter is prohibited in the forest. The Huttopia Rambouillet campsite is located in the heart of the forest to welcome you
  • Before going for a walk, check the weather forecast. Being surprised by bad weather can ruin your walk. Question of comfort and safety
  • Every year, walkers recover young animals in the forest that they believe have been abandoned by their mother: fawn, owl, wild boar. They sign their death warrant! Nature is well done and does not need human intervention
  • Leave the birds on the ground. Their parents continue to feed them even though they have fallen from the nest
  • Stay away from fawns even if they appear alone. They should never be touched. The human scent would make their mother turn away from them and point them out to predators such as wild boars, dogs or foxes.
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Contact the National Forestry Office

+01 30 41 39 34 XNUMX