Features: Forest – horses – 1970’s architecture

Overview: Accessible for all

Time: around 1 hours    Km: 3,5 km

Description: This is the perfect walk to do with small children, because it is not too long and there is enough to see and explore to keep them entertained.

I parked my car at the entrance of the quartier near the school. See map below if you do not know the area very well.

The residential area of Bois Chatton was built in 1973 and it consist of 225 houses.  If you look closely, all the houses must have looked more or less identical when new, but the residents have individualized them over the years.  It is actually a very charming residential area built like a labyrinth with a communal area/playground in the middle.

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The entrance to the forest is where Rue Turet and rue Versoix meet.

Follow the trail into the forest until you come to a crossing with a wide path, then take left.  Follow this path across the fields until you come to a new crossing and spot the sign that says Chemin Battoir.

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You will now walk along a small stream, La Lillette, where you can see the horses from Bellevue stables. There are benches and picnic tables along this path, so why not bring your lunch or snack and enjoy an outdoors meal?

Next to the stable, there’s even a skate park.

Follow the path back to the entrance to the residence, where you started the walk.

Happy walking, and feel free to share!