Mad Jacques Véloscénie Vallée de Chevreuse: a Cycling Adventure Starting in Paris

Set off on a festive bike adventure from Paris to the Chevreuse Valley and Nogent-le-Roi! With no time limits, the event combines bike touring, gourmet checkpoints, and a big festival at the finish line

From October 2 to 4, 2026, Mad Jacques is teaming up with La Véloscénie to offer a cycling tour starting in Paris and heading toward the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park and Nogent-le-Roi. Bringing together 500 cycling tourists, this ride is free of stopwatches and podiums: the goal is to introduce participants to slow, sustainable travel along small roads, greenways, and bike paths. The first 15 kilometers begin leisurely from Paris via the Coulée Verte du Sud Parisien toward Massy, dotted with notable landmarks such as the Domaine de Sceaux, the Fauvettes Viaduct, and the Château de Rambouillet. There are two routes to choose from: the “Classic” (about 60 km/day, accessible to all) or the “Gros Mollets” (about 90 km/day with alternative routes). There are about ten stops along the way to refuel, meet local artisans, and explore the area’s heritage. Upon arrival in Nogent-le-Roi - from Saturday, October 3 (at 5pm) to Sunday, October 4 (at 2pm) - a big celebration wraps up the adventure with live concerts, a local farmers’ market, craft beers, screenings of adventure films, food trucks, and workshops.