The message for next Wednesday's walk will be sent out this weekend, but meanwhile here is a message from Bob Levy who invites you to join a hike which he will lead in the Essonne from Dourdan to Breuillet on Sunday, October 31. Here is his info:
I am recommending we take the RER C to Dourdan from St Michel Notre Dame at 8:45 on the 31st as the clocks will be changed the night before and our bodies will think it's 9:45. Also, the change of clocks means it gets dark earlier than we've become accustomed to. Return C trains run every 30 minutes.
We take the RER to Dourdan, then walk back along the GR1 in the direction from which we came. We pass through the villages of Sermaise and Saint Chéron, each of which has a gare for those who want a shorter hike. Also through smaller farming communities, Marchais, Le Mesnil, and Le Bergerie. The Autumn reds and golds should be at their finest. The official hike will end at Breuillet for a total distance of 15-16 km.
Dourdan itself is a photographer's dream, with its church of Saint Germain d'Auxerre, its 13th century castle, and a 19th century semi-covered market hall. From Dourdan a gentle climb and descent through forest and field, surrounded by, or just bordering, forest color. The final leg takes us along the banks of the River Orge (L'Orge) to Breuillet.
I recommend hiking boots (not running shoes or sneakers) as there is one brief descent for which you will glad to have them.
If there is any more information (particularly re: transport) you will be informed. If you are interested in signing up and getting more details, please contact Bob Levy at levybob@sbcglobal.net
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