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Palace of Versailles – Geneste Pond loop from Versailles Château Rive Gauche

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France

Ile-de-France

Palace of Versailles – Geneste Pond loop from Versailles Château Rive Gauche

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Palace of Versailles – Geneste Pond loop from Versailles Château Rive Gauche

05:07

19.4km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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677 m

Palace of Versailles

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Residence of the kings of France, the Château de Versailles is one of the most illustrious monuments of French heritage. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was built …

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2.23 km

View of the Palace of Versailles from the Swiss Pond

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View of the Chateau de Versailles

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3.58 km

Versailles Heights

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4.13 km

Forêt domaniale de Versailles

Forest

6.68 km

Etangs de La Minière

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quiet and interesting for bird photo hunters.

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9.49 km

Small wooden path

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Beautiful wooded walk along the Bièvre not far from the ponds. The path is laid out on a wooden footbridge, allowing you to get closer to the river.

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11.1 km

Étang du Moulin à Renard et Étang Braque

Lake

11.6 km

Minière Ponds

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In all seasons, the Minière ponds allow you to immerse yourself in preserved nature. Plenty of parking is available for those who need to arrive by car.

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12.3 km

Étang du Val-d'Or

Lake

14.4 km

Geneste Pond

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The Geneste pond is a pond located in the town of Buc, in the Yvelines. It was dug in 1948 to protect Buc from flooding by channeling the waters of the Bièvre, then enlarged.

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15.1 km

Bièvre Valley in Buc

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Very beautiful path reserved for pedestrians

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19.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

4.06 km

776 m

557 m

130 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

3.84 km

2.33 km

2.32 km

2.21 km

251 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

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Palace of Versailles – Geneste Pond loop from Versailles Château Rive Gauche

Palace of Versailles

View of the Palace of Versailles from the Swiss Pond

Versailles Heights

Etangs de La Minière

Small wooden path

Minière Ponds

Geneste Pond

Bièvre Valley in Buc

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