Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan — the path itself
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Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan, Paris

A wooded loop around the Boulogne lakes and the quiet paths beside Pré Catelan.

Easy mixed Green Hush Some steps · accessible alternatives noted on the page
Dist
10.89 km
Time
156 min
Up
38 m
Soul
Green Hush
Why this route restores

Parks, water and quieter walking ground give this route its character. Crossings and busy stretches remain part of the city.

  • Foot-routed by Xymove — pedestrian paths only
  • True closed loop — ends where it begins
  • Elevation measured, not estimated
  • Free · no account, no paywall

Xymove intelligence

The map

Xymove Map10.89 km

Along the way

How the walk unfolds, and what looks after you while it does.

  1. Begin at the northern end of Lac Inférieur, follow the lake shores south, then continue through the woodland to Pré Catelan.

  2. Return on eastern forest paths to the same lakeside start.

  3. Stay on the stored paths, use marked road crossings and allow for soft ground after rain.

Care along the way
  • transit
    Start and finish: the northern end of Lac Inférieur, west of Porte de la Muette métro (9).
  • view
    Bois de Boulogne
  • view
    Lac Inférieur
  • view
    Lac Supérieur
Best time

Daylight on a weekday; check garden opening hours.

The path

Photographs from along the way.

Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan — path photograph 1
Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan — path photograph 2
Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan — path photograph 3
Bois de Boulogne – Lakes and Pré Catelan — path photograph 4

Elevation profile

0 kmAscent +38 m10.89 km

Total gain 38 m over 10.89 km · mixed surface.

Accessibility, honestly

Some steps · accessible alternatives noted on the page

Steps, kerbs and individual crossings have not been audited. Expect mixed surfaces and consult the stored line before setting out; park opening hours and temporary closures apply.

Surface
mixed
Gradient
Effectively level throughout · 38 m gain over 10.89 km
Resting points
Several benches, shade & rest spots along the way — see the practical map below.
What this route supports
  • Stroller
  • Wheelchair
  • Cane
  • Benches
  • Shade
  • Water
  • Restrooms

This walk is

Green Hush

Hush is the first thing this walk gives you, with living green alongside.

Quiet90Nature83Flow80Water40Heritage24Recovery71Ascent12
This walk Typical in Paris

Take this walk when

  • You need the world quieter than it has been today.
  • You want green air more than sights.
  • You want to keep moving without thinking about direction.

Choose another when

  • There is little to warn you about — it is a kind walk in most moods.

The trade · it stays level — no horizon to earn. Its strength is quiet, and that is what it protects.

“77% on mapped footways, pedestrian areas and paths; city crossings and temporary closures still apply.”

  • QuietSignature
    90

    Sound stays soft — you'll hear leaves, water and your own breath more than traffic.

    Above 73% of walks nearby

  • NatureStrong
    83

    Living land holds you the whole way — trees, birdsong, real soil underfoot.

  • FlowStrong
    80

    One continuous line — few crossings, easy to find and keep your rhythm.

  • WaterGentle touch
    40

    Water is not the theme of this walk.

  • HeritageBarely present
    24

    A newer, quieter fabric — the story here is nature or neighbourhood.

  • RecoveryPresent
    71

    Gentle overall; a short section may ask a little more of you.

  • AscentBarely present
    12

    Effectively level — no climb to prepare for.

Let the world lower its voice with you.

Cadence
4.2 km/h
≈ 104 steps / min

Restorative · a pace the vagus nerve can rest in

Breath

Breathe in for 4 steps, out for 5. Keep the exhale a little longer than the inhale — that is the whole practice.

If pressure arrives

Slow down until the count softens. Sit on the next bench for a full minute. Presence is the goal — the map will wait.

  • Porte Dauphine
    metro · M2
    0–2 km on foot

    Nearest station · approx 1.5 km from the trailhead as the crow flies. Hand-verified walking connector coming.