Maisons-Laffitte / Auvers-sur-Oise

You’ll begin this third stage in a verdant setting. Cross through the royal forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye to reach Conflans-Ste-Honorine, a proud river port marking the confluence of the Oise and Seine Rivers. The itinerary takes you along the edge of the Oise Valley, with its succession of remarkable towns and villages. This charming valley has inspired some of the greatest painters, including Van Gogh, Cézanne and Daubigny. You can choose between two differents Avenue Verte routes : the Oise Valley via Auvers-sur-Oise, Chantilly…or the Normandy track via Giverny and Gisors.

The cycle route

Crossing the forest of St-Germain en-Laye before going along the Oise river. Alternating small roads and safe cycling lanes. From Neuville to Pontoise, the route follows paths and cycle paths built near the Oise. From Pontoise, small quiet roads overlooking the Oise to Auvers on the path of the Impressionists' path.

Alternative bike route

In Neuville-sur-Oise, crossroads with the route to Gisors. In Ham, alternative on small roads on the left bank of the Oise to Pontoise.