Chemin Jean Racine

Camino histórico de Jean Racine a Port-Royal

Chemin Jean Racine is a 6.2 km one-way trail with 131 m of elevation gain, taking 2 h of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Chevreuse to Musée national des Granges de Port-Royal.

Distance: 6.2 km
Elevation gain: 131 m
Elevation loss: 187 m
Walking time: 2 h (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: One-way
Max / min altitude: 188 / 94 m
Max gradient: 20 %

Trail profile: from 94 m to 188 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Chemin Jean Racine take?

2 h of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Chemin Jean Racine difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 131 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 20%.

Is Chemin Jean Racine a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Chevreuse to Musée national des Granges de Port-Royal, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Chemin Jean Racine?

Near Versailles (France). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Versailles?

GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 20 : L’étang de Saint-Cucufa et la terrasse de Le Nôtre (variante sur les bords de Seine) (17.7 km · +245 m · 5 h · Moderate), Jean Racine côté Abbaye de Port-Royal (10.4 km · +153 m · 3 h · Moderate), Circuit Monet (4.3 km · +13 m · 1 h 5 min · Easy) and Circuit Renoir (3.5 km · +36 m · 55 min · Very easy).

More trails near Versailles

GRP-CV · One-wayGRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 20 : L’étang de Saint-Cucufa et la terrasse de Le Nôtre (variante sur les bords de Seine)Etang de Saint-Cucufa y terraza de Le Nôtre17.7 km · +245 m · 5 h · Moderate PR · LoopJean Racine côté Abbaye de Port-RoyalRuta de Jean Racine y abadía de Port-Royal10.4 km · +153 m · 3 h · Moderate PR 75 · One-wayCircuit MonetPaisajes impresionistas de Monet en Chatou4.3 km · +13 m · 1 h 5 min · Easy PR 76 · One-wayCircuit RenoirPaisajes impresionistas de Renoir3.5 km · +36 m · 55 min · Very easy

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Chemin Jean Racine

One-way · Near Versailles

Distance 6.2 kmElevation gain 131 mWalking time 2 hDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Chemin Jean Racine on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 7 Oct 2026