On Wednesday 22 February, Bob Levy will lead us on a 16km loop walk through the Valley of Chevreuse. The second half of the walk is particularly suited to those with photographic interests. The walk is not hilly (there is one brief climb late in the day, one descent before our picnic lunch). The trails and roads are good. Mud should not be a problem, but wear shoes appropriate to winter.
There will be the opportunity for a shorter day: BUS SERVICE from Dampierre en Yvelines to the RER station at St. Remy lès Chevreuse.
The walk will take us from the RER B station at St. Rémy, along the River Yvette and through the village of Chevreuse. Then on along the GR11 to the village Dampierre en Yvelines and its château. We will lunch across from this landmark, after which walkers can elect the bus return to St. Remy. Buses depart Dampierre at 13:26 and 14:21 for the 15 minute ride.
The rest of us will continue south of the château, passing through a wonderful landscape: the old Moulin Aulne, La Palaterie, the village of Senlisse, through a narrow forest and equestrian center, the photogenic village of Choisel, and back to St. Remy. We did a practice hike of the route last November; our photos are attached.
GETTING THERE:
We will meet at Châtelet Les Halles RER, the RER 'B' Platform, direction St Rémy, at 9.15 for the 9.26 train PLAN. We will, as usual, meet at the rear of the platform. This train leaves Gare du Nord at 9.23, St. Michel Notre Dame at 9.28 and arrives at St. Remy at 10.13.
We will return from St Rémy at approximately 4.00. RER B trains depart every 10 to 15 minutes.
We will, as always, proceed at a good strong pace.
All best,
Bob Levy
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