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Montigny-Le-Bretonneux

La Mérantaise and its washhouse – Méridon Castle loop from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

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France
Ile-de-France
Versailles
Montigny-Le-Bretonneux

La Mérantaise and its washhouse – Méridon Castle loop from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

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La Mérantaise and its washhouse – Méridon Castle loop from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

05:05

65.8km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 16.2 km for 29 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.40 km

La Mérantaise and its washhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The forest of Port-Royal is distinguished by the pretty landscapes created by the Mérantaise which crosses it. The washhouse set up by the river further embellishes this idyllic setting.

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12.7 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

16.2 km

Super atypical passage, I recommend

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26.7 km

Méridon Castle

Highlight • Castle

You can’t visit it, it is private.
Nice position in the forest.

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5

29.6 km

Feel free to make the effort to climb to the Château de la Madeleine, you will gain a beautiful view of the Chevreuse Valley!

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51.8 km

7

58.6 km

Oratory

Highlight • Other

Not easy but fun

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59.6 km

Farm above Port Royal Abbey

Highlight • Other

On the "Route de Guyancourt", see Ricardo Bofill's construction of the arcades on the Sourderie Lake, in Montigny-le-Bretonneux and walk around it for a viewpoint. Unmissable.

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9

61.4 km

Manet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Despite its ridiculous altitude of 170m and its complete absence of difficulty, this is a genuine col according to "Le club des 100 cols"; a French association of riders who …

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65.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

15.5 km

10.9 km

9.34 km

6.45 km

811 m

267 m

Surfaces

36.3 km

23.2 km

3.19 km

1.62 km

697 m

433 m

397 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Sunday 25 October

14°C

6°C

65 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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