GR1: Stage 6 — Pontoise to Santeuil-Le Perchay (23 km)

Hello everyone!

Leaving the Oise valley behind, we will climb steadily onto the Vexin plateau, trading the urban landscape for vast, open fields. The route wanders through the charming rural countryside, passing through patches of quiet forest and picturesque stone villages typical of the region. We will reach a high point of around 175m , offering expansive views before descending to Santeuil.

!!! This is the first stage that we will walk counter-clockwise due to transport considerations.

The GR1 Project is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Île-de-France region, all within easy reach of Paris. Spanning a total of 550 km, this circular trail takes you around the city in a clockwise direction, offering a unique way to discover the peaceful landscapes, charming forests, and picturesque villages surrounding Paris.

Our trail is here: https://mapy.com/s/nabehopolo

📍Meeting Point
Sunday, Feb 1, at 10:18 AM
Pontoise Train Station – in front of the train station.
To get there, you can take train line J from Gare Saint-Lazare at 09:37, in the direction of Boissy-l'Aillerie, arriving at Pontoise at 10:18 AM. (try to catch this train, otherwise you will arrive too late)

🎯Ending Point
We will finish at Santeuil - Le Perchay Train Station. From there, we take train line J to Gare Saint Lazare at 16:19 PM.

🥪Lunch
We’ll stop for lunch/snacks in the forest, so please bring your own food and water.

📏Hike Details

• Distance: ~23 km
• Elevation gain: +280 m
• Duration: ~6h (including breaks and lunch)
• Difficulty: Moderate(ish) – you need to comfortably walk 10-15 km in your day to day schedule.
• Language: English – ideal for expats and anglophones living in or visiting Paris.

You are responsible for your own actions — please ensure you feel comfortable with the distance, and you act responsibly.

🎒What to Bring

• Small backpack
• 1L of water
• Lunch/snacks
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Rain jacket or umbrella

⭐Participation
€10 per person, cash or via Revolut/Lydia at the end of the hike.
(If you don't have a Navigo Pass, a round-trip train/metro ticket is €5.)
See you there!
Mihai