Hiking: a walk on the Colline d'Elancourt, the highest point in the Île-de-France region

Highlighted during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Colline d'Elancourt hosted the mountain bike cross-country events (mountain biking on a course with obstacles and difficult terrain) and saw France's Pauline Ferrand-Prevost and Victor Koretzky win gold and silver medals respectively in their categories. For the rest of the year, the Colline d'Elancourt is not only a popular spot for mountain biking, but also for hiking, and with good reason: it's the highest natural point in the Yvelines department and, more broadly, in the Île-de-France region.

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What's on the agenda? You'll have to climb no less than 231 meters of ascent, with the long-awaited reward at the top: a breathtaking view over the town of Elancourt and the surrounding area. If you're lucky - and the weather's clear - you might even catch a glimpse of some of Paris's tallest monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Tour Montparnasse!

To take part in this somewhat sporty walk - but accessible to all provided you're in reasonable physical condition - you can set off from the foot of the hill (bearing in mind that the location is referenced on GPS applications such as Google Maps or Plans) and follow the various paths indicated. Allow an hour or so for the round trip up to the summit! So, are we going to discover the highest point of the Île-de-France region on foot soon?

Paris 2024: the Colline d'Elancourt (78), Olympic mountain bike venue and highest point in the region
At 231m, the Colline d'Élancourt is the highest point in the Ile-de-France region! Located in the Yvelines department, the track will be hosting the mountain bike cycling events during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]