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| Claude Monet, the Seine at Bougival |
Two Bobs are better than one. But not by much.
On Wednesday 24 October Bob Levy and Bob Deutsch will lead us the 16 km from Le Vésinet Centre (RER A) to Vaucresson (SNCF); both are in zone 4.
To start we will follow the fall-color-lined stream which winds its way from Le Vésinet, to Le Peq, and back to Le Vesinet. Then it's along the Seine, crossing the bridge to the Impressionists-favored village Bougival. Even if this section of the walk is all you do, it will be well worth it.
From Bougival each Bob will lead a separate group uphill. For those desiring a steep climb to forest trails, one Bob will provide. For those favoring a non-steep uphill amble to those same trails, the other Bob will oblige. Together we will continue through forest-trail and lane to the picture-perfect town square at La Celle Saint Cloud where we will lunch. Continuing on we descend through forest colors to the Gare at Vaucresson. Depending on time, weather, and interest, the walk can be extended 2-3 km to the station at Garches (Zone #3).
NOTES:
- For those who wish to do only the first part of the walk (Vesinet-Bougival) the flat path along the Seine can easily be followed back to RER A at Chatou. A map will be provided.
- A snack break is planned following the uphill from Bougival. Fruit, even a small sandwich is recommended as lunch might be later than usual.
- Technical stops are hard (but not impossible) to accommodate in the walk's first hour. Please plan accordingly.
- There are several uphills and downhills throughout the day. None are on difficult trails. None are long.
MEET-UP INFORMATION:
Châtelet Les Halles RER A direction Saint Germain en Laye, rear of the platform (the LAST car): 9:15 am for the 9:24 RER A, arriving at Le Vesinet Centre at 9:47. That same train stops at Etoile at 9:30, and La Défense at 9:34. At that hour RER A trains run quite frequently. If you wish to take an earlier train we will meet you at Vésinet. However be certain that the A you take stops at Le Vésinet-Centre !!!
From Vaucresson, SNCF trains run every 30 minutes to La Défense and Saint Lazare.
As always, picnic lunch, strong water-resilient shoes and outer garments.
Bob Levy:
09 79 67 70 88
On Day of Hike: 06 43 45 58 33
On Day of Hike: 06 43 45 58 33
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