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Crépy-en-Valois to the Ourcq Canal and the Forest of Retz

Crépy-en-Valois to the Ourcq Canal and the Forest of Retz

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3.5

(2)

riders

Crépy-en-Valois to the Ourcq Canal and the Forest of Retz

04:58

61.5km

450m

Gravel riding

This superb route begins at Crépy-en-Valois station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord) before reaching the start of the Voie verte du Valois via Rouville. In total, you will cover 17 kilometres on this cycle path, during which we suggest two small detours: first towards Betz, the village of the well-hidden castle…

by Oise Tourisme

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 1.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.1 km

Greenway of the Pays de Valois

Highlight • Cycleway

This former railway right-of-way links Ormoy-Villers to Mareuil-sur-Ourcq. Perfect for connecting with the towpath of the Ourcq canal.

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30.4 km

View of Mareuil-sur-Ourcq church

Highlight • Structure

Along the towpath, the view opens up for a moment onto the church of Mareuil-sur-Ourcq which stands on the other side of the canal. This Gothic-style building was built in three stages starting in the 13th century.

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35.6 km

Marolles lock

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Magnificent lock on the Ourcq canal at the eponymous village. It is surrounded by a beautiful green setting which gives it even more charm.

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61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

15.5 km

9.91 km

4.54 km

1.00 km

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

21.1 km

9.76 km

5.05 km

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

24°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2024

This superb route begins at Crépy-en-Valois station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord) before reaching the start of the Voie verte du Valois via Rouville. In total, you will cover 17 kilometres on this cycle path, during which we suggest two small detours: first towards Betz, the village of the well-hidden

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