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Between forests and stone quarries, dynamic towns and quaint villages of our area, the the Creil Sud Oise surroundings offers the ideal setting for hiking and walking.
Creil Sud Oise is full of unsuspected landscapesDiscover it on a hike!
Hiking on signposted paths
Destination Creil Sud Oise offer numerous walking trailsSeveral of these are signposted and listed in the Departmental Walking and Hiking Routes Plan (PDIPR in French) or on hiking maps and apps.
A land of stone, water and nature
Land of stoneYou'll discover throughout your walks a lot of abandoned or still active limestone quarries.
You will walk along rivers such as the river "Thérain", where it is possible to practice Canoeing and kayaking or the river "Oise", a large river on which cruises are organised during summer (see our Calendar !). During spring time and summer time Introduction to rowing are also available in Creil.
You will walk through forests, fields and quaint villages with their unique stone-built houses, each one different than the following ones !
On foot, by bike or on horseback
The hiking trails are for everyone level, ranging from from 6 km to 13 km. You can roam them on foot, by bike and even on horseback !
Picnic picnic areas at your disposal alongside some of the trailsDon't forget your box lunch!
Itineraries
Find out more below about the itineraries of these signposted walks all around Destination Creil Sud Oise!
Good to know: you can combine the itineraries and discover Creil Sud Oise by cycling or walking a wide looping trails of almost 50 km!
You can also find itineraries on the app MaRandodirectly on your phone, so you can serenely find your path!
Ponds, riverbanks, parks, protected natural areas take advantage of the diversity of the landscapes of the Creil Sud Oise area on your walks!
Strolls in the parks and along the river banks
Take a stroll through the towns and villages of the Creil Sud Oise area and you'll discover varied and sometimes surprising landscapes ! An azure pond,, biodiversity from the south of Francewalks alongside the banks of rapids fast or a marsh... there's even a park with a japanese setting !
Picnic secured cycling paths crossing Creil Sud Oise area wich you can take to join major european cycling routes.
Major european cycling routes
Creil Sud Oise area is crossed by two major european cycling routes : The Trans'Oise and the cycling route named The "Massif des Trois Forêts" (meaning the three great forests).
The Trans'Oise
In the Oise department, not far from Creil Sud Oise area, you can travel along theAvenue verte London-Paris and theEuroveloroute n°3 Scandibérique. Find these routes by following the Trans'Oise, a slow traffic route that can be used on foot, by bike or even on rollerblades!
Plan your slow trip with the help of the website Oise Mobility (by choosing bicycle transport)!
The "Massif des Trois Forêts" (meaning the three great forests)
Cycle to discover the three most beautiful forests in the Oise region ! Follow the departmental route The Massif des Trois Forêt and admire the natural domains of Chantilly, Ermenonville and Halatte from Saint-Maximin (where you can also visit the Maison de la Pierre to discover the history of the limestone quarries that have shaped the south of Oise).
This route crosses the Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park,which offers many ideas for walks and hikes You really should follow their signposted itineraries!
Enjoy a guided hike organised by a Club to walk in group!
Walking with a hiking club
Are you looking for a hiking club to walk in a group or try some more sporty walking? Discover associations that regularly organise outings and walks in Creil Sud Oise area and the surroundings!
Some offer only walkingothers also offer cycling outings.