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ABOVE THE RIVER YVETTE: SECRET STAIRWAYS AND PRIVATE BACKYARDS
On Wednesday 3 October Bob Levy will lead a 15 km. walk in the hills above and along the River Yvette, from Lozère (RER B) to the village Saint Rémy lès Chevreuse (RER 'B').
From Lozère a wonderful network of trails winds gently uphill and down, all-but-hidden paths that take us between countryside backyards, offering views of the valley below. We pass through three forests, across wide fields, down 'ancient' stairways, finally descending to the Yvette at the village Gif sur Yvette. From here, a riverside walk takes us to Saint Remy, the final leg (Courcelle to Saint Rémy) passing a pair of lovely ponds.
The walk would be classified 'easy'. However there is a single short flight of steps uphill early in the day, plus a winding rock stairway downhill a bit later. If you are considering walking sticks, bring them.
For those who desire a shorter day, there are two alternative return points. Gif sur Yvette (10 km) and Courcelle (13 km).
MEET UP: Châtelet Les Halles (RER B) direction Saint Rémy at 9.15 for the 9.26 train to Lozère. We will meet at the front (the first car) of the train. For those wishing to board at stations further down the line (Saint Michel, Luxembourg, etc.) allow 2 minutes for each station between yours and Châtelet.
RETURN: Trains return to Paris every 15 minutes from any of the three end points (Gif, Courcelle, Saint Rémy). All stations are in zone 5.
Bring the usual good shoes, picnic lunch, and appropriate weather gear. As the rains have returned, consider a plastic 'sheet' or other covering for sitting on wet ground, rocks, or tree-trunks at lunch.
To contact Bob Levy:
09-79-67-70-88
On the day of the walk:
06-43-45-58-33
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