Natural beauty on Île-de-France – mountain biking around Paris

The former park of a vanished castle, Saint-Cloud Park is one of my favorite sites for mountain biking around Paris. Classified in the inventory of historical monuments, this national domain shelters monumental remains and fountains across its 460 hectares. It is an exceptional playground for Ile-de… read more

Located between the forest of Meudon and the national domain of Saint-Cloud, the forest of Fausses Reposes is a former royal domain fitted out for hunting. This explains the many star-shaped crossroads.



A few steps from Paris, the national forest of Fausses-Reposes extends over 630 hectares. It is crossed… read more

The Meudon forest is one of the main green sites in western Paris. It is the largest forest in the Hauts-de-Seine, with more than 1,000 hectares of greenery in five municipalities: Meudon, Clamart, Chaville, Vélizy and Viroflay.



It is an exceptional place for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. Its… read more

The Yvelines offer an ideal setting for practicing sports in the heart of nature near Paris. It is the department with the largest wooded area. It is partially in the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, one of the four PNRs around Paris. To discover the forest of Rambouillet and its surroundings… read more

The Vexin Français regional natural park is one of those essential playgrounds that sports enthusiasts in the Ile-de-France region love. There is a fairly hilly terrain, in the middle of fields and forests. Since 2020, this area has been part of the protected geographical indication Île-de-France which… read more

Located north of the Yvelines, the forest of Marly is a perfect site to test your legs on a mountain bike. It is a former hunting ground of the kings of France, which illustrates well the prestige of the forest. Today, it is a compendium of bucolic sites, monuments, and incredible viewpoints, among others… read more

The Isle-Adam forest is one of the main green spaces in northern Paris, in the Oise. Located 25 kilometers from Paris, this forest massif covers 1,548 hectares. It is a natural setting made up of oaks, hornbeams, lime trees and beeches. It is organized around a hill which makes it an exceptional playground… read more

This mountain bike ride in the Montmorency forest is ideal for recharging your batteries and putting your legs to work. It is almost 20 kilometers long, with 250 meters of elevation gain. You will have to test yourself on some fairly steep but fairly short slopes. The first 50 meters take place on a… read more

Carnelle is an ideal playground for mountain bike enthusiasts. I therefore had to mention this marvelous site in this Collection. It is one of the three main forests of Val-d'Oise, along with L'Isle d'Adam and Montmorency.



This island of tranquility covers 975 hectares in total. It is populated by chestnut… read more

I started mountain biking to find paths to run trails. I realized that in fact, the two disciplines were pursuing the same goal: exploring trails in the heart of nature. So I said to myself: why not do a mountain bike trail?



Well, today, I suggest you do the Balcons de la Seine trail on a mountain bike… read more

The Bois de Vincennes is one of the great green spaces at the gates of Paris, just like the Bois de Boulogne. It has a long history, as it is a remnant of forest dating back to antiquity. Called Vilcena in the Middle Ages, the Bois de Vincennes has become an essential space for nature lovers. It extends… read more

Straddling Seine-et-Marne and Val-de-Marne, the national forest of Notre-Dame extends over more than 2,000 hectares. It is home to natural treasures and a rich cultural heritage that make it a perfect playground for mountain biking.



To enter this forest massif, you can leave from the town of Crosne and… read more

Pontcarré is at the crossroads of many preserved areas such as the Armainvilliers forest, the Ferrières forest, the integral biological reserve, the Lamirault park... There are ponds, paths and a rich biodiversity.



To make the most of this setting, here is a 32 kilometer mountain bike ride. No vertical… read more

The Oise Regional Natural Park is one of four PNRs around Paris, in Île-de-France. This vast territory is a paradise for sports enthusiasts who like to walk the trails in the heart of nature. It includes forests, parks, villages of character, ponds... Everything is there to delight lovers of the great… read more

The forest of Sénart is a vast territory straddling the departments of Essonne and Seine-et-Marne. There are more than 3,000 hectares of greenery that are home to many ideal trails for a beautiful mountain bike ride.



As the forest has few ribs, it is an excellent place to enjoy the idyllic setting. That… read more

The French Gâtinais natural park is one of the four PNRs around Paris. Its natural heritage, its shady paths and its beautiful landscapes make it an excellent playground for mountain bike lovers. If you are looking for elevation and preserved paths, test yourself on this course, a few steps from the… read more

Fontainebleau is a jewel in the Ile-de-France region. The city has a rich natural and cultural heritage. A few steps from the city, there are already paths that lead you to the heart of a preserved forest very frequented by hikers, mountain bikers and nature lovers. Impossible to make a Collection of… read more