Versailles / St-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse
After the magnificence of the Château de Versailles, cycle on into the Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, which has its own rich natural, cultural and historical heritage to explore. Riding along a mix of cycle paths and quiet roads, cross the Plateau de Saclay to reach St-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse.
Gradients and elevation
Road types
Surface
On this stage, you are following one of the two alternative routes between Massy and Rambouillet. Still undecided which to choose? See the dedicated paragraph in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Stage description
On this stage, you mainly stick to cycle paths, with the occasional stretch on very quiet roads shared with motorised traffic.
On the border between Magny-les-Hameaux and Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, the Chemin de la Butte aux Buis has been altered to make it easier for cyclists to tackle, but this hill still presents a steep challenge. We recommend that you dismount here.
Not to be missed:
- The Château de Versailles, a masterpiece of French art and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the unmissable royal apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the sumptuous gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
- The Maison-musée Raymond Devos in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, a house in which the much-loved comedian lived for over forty years; a visit here reveals much about this iconic figure of French culture.
On the map, activate the to discover nearby services and points of interest.
Food and drink en route
- Versailles: many food shops. Several markets including the one held under the Halles Notre-Dame, open every morning except Monday.
- Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse: many food shops, plus markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and a covered market on Rue Ditte.
Bike repair
- Cycles Jacquot, Versailles. +33 1 39 50 06 17
- L'Aiguillage – Ecox, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse. +33 1 34 60 14 45
- La Re'bicyclette (mobile). +33 7 60 34 95 49
- Tout roule (mobile). +33 7 66 28 58 41
Consult the list of all the bike repairers along or near the route.
Nearby train stations
- Versailles Rive Gauche station (RER C)
- Versailles Chantiers station (RER C and Transilien)
- Versailles Rive Droite station (Transilien)
- Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station (RER B)
See our article on reaching the veloscenic cycle route for more information on options for travelling with a bicycle.
