Hike for 18 April

St Rémy   -   about 20 k

Dear Walkers,

this week Daniel R. will lead the hike in beautiful Vallée de Chevreuse again because of the SNCF strike. 

We will walk at a steady pace to arrive early enough at the train station.

As usual, take a picnic lunch, bring enough water as it will be over 20°C in the sun, and of course, shoes and clothing adapted to the season, there may still be some mud.

Getting there:

RER B “PLAC”to St Rémy les Chevreuses, Station Châtelet-Les Halles at 8.53  

(next trains 9.08, 9.23) Meeting point: on the platform, rear end of the train.

We can catch the next trains in case of a problem with the first one. Daniel will drive and meet up with us in St Rémy.

Return from the same station  15:52, 16:07, 16:22… return ticket, full fare= 10.40€

Because of the national rail strike, I will confirm the exact time for the train Tuesday ON THE BLOG.

If times are modified it will most likely be by only a few minutes.

If, by any chance, we were unable to catch a train, I will offer a "city/park walk" from Châtelet to Bois de Vincennes.

If we haven’t met up at the platform, the meeting point will be in front of the canopy on the garden side, at the top of the elevators to Les Halles station and shopping center.

http://idfwalks.blogspot.com

                                                           

I hope to see you there,

Laurence

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NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

Hike for 11 April 2018

 Forêt de Marly  -   17-18 k

Dear Hikers,

Normally next Wednesday is not one of the strike days announced by the SNCF. Therefore I dare to propose a walk using the train, Line L from the Gare St. Lazare. We will walk 17/18 km in the Foret de Marly, starting and ending at the Gare de St. Nom La Breteche Foret de Marly. There are a few hills but nothing difficult, except for the mud, mud, glorious mud. (comme partout en ce moment). Weather permitting we will do a 3 km loop in Ste. Gemme and Feurcherolles after our picnic before heading back to the station..

Getting there:

Gare St. Lazare, train de banlieue /suburban train “SEBU”, line L, leaves St. Lazare at 9:09 and arrives at St. Nom La Breteche at 9:55 where I will be waiting for you. This train passes at La Defense at 9:22. Participants usually board the last train car leaving the station.

Return trains every 15":  15:50, 16:05, 16:20, etc.

As usual, you will need basic necessities of food and water, plus rain protection and your wonderful sense of humor.

See you on Wednesday!

Mary Lynne

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NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

Hike for 4 April

St Rémy   -   about 21.5 or 17.5 k

Dear Walkers,

this week’s hike will take us to beautiful Vallée de Chevreuse, 21.5K. It will include some elevation, we will walk at a steady pace to arrive early enough at the train station, it can be shortened to 17.5k  if need be.

As usual, take a picnic lunch, water and of course, shoes and clothing adapted to the season without forgetting your fine spirit.

Getting there:

RER B “PEPE”to St Rémy les Chevreuses, Station Châtelet-Les Halles at  8.56  (next trains 9.11, 9.26, 9.41)

Meeting point: on the platform, rear end of the train, last car

Return from the same station  15:57, 16:12, 16:27, 16:42

Train schedule: 

http://documents.transilien.com/1521625603102.pdf

http://documents.transilien.com/1521625603104.pdf

                                                           

Daniel R.

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RER B to St Rémy is run by the RATP we should be fine, fingers crossed. 

I suggest, if possible, that we all meet at Châtelet-Les Halles in case of train cancelation or problems accessing the train; we can catch the next trains in case of a problem with the first one. 

Daniel will drive and meet up with us in St Rémy.

If, by any chance, we were unable to catch a train, I will offer a "city/park walk" from Châtelet to Bois de Vincennes.

In the event that we couldn’t even meet up at the platform, the meeting point will be in front of the canopy on the garden side at the top of the elevators to Les Halles station and shopping center. I will wait there until around 10am.

Laurence

             

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NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

Hike for 28 March,

Valley of the Bièvre from Igny to Loges en Josas - 15 km

Dear Walkers,

Next Wednesday’s walk, about 15 km , will take us along the river Bièvre and through the forest of Montéclin, 

There will be two rather steep slopes up and one down and a nice pond where we'll have our picnic.

We'll pass nearby the Maison littéraire de Victor Hugo

http://www.monsaclay.fr/2013/10/15/sur-les-pas-de-victor-hugo-au-chateau-des-roches-a-bievres/

and the Maison de Léon Blum

http://www.jouy-en-josas-tourisme.fr/maison_leon_blum.aspx

Getting there:

by RER B: 09:23 CHATELET LES HALLES direction ST REMY LES CHEVREUSE . Get off at MASSY PALAISEAU at 09:48

Change trains in Massy Palaiseau:  09:55 RER C direction VERSAILLES CHANTIERS  

NB: Only 8 minutes to change train / peu de temps, ne vous trompez pas de correspondance, Versailles Chantiers!

arriving at 10:00 in IGNY Zone 4

OR

by  RER C :

09:01 Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel,  09:04 Javel, dir. SAINT-QUENTIN EN YVELINES

Get off at Versailles-Chantiers at 09:27

Change trains in Versailles-Chantiers

09:44 dir. VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES

arriving at 10:02 in IGNY Zone 4

Meeting place:

Gare d'Igny, please don't be late, trains are not frequent and we can't wait for you.

Return from JOUY EN JOSAS on the same line, RER C zone 4.   

                                                                           

Bring your snacks, picnic lunch, water, hot tea, walking sticks and your good will.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Dominique R.

Hike for 21 March,

Les Essarts le Roi - 23 km

Hello dear hikers,

This week I propose a walk through forest and countryside from Les essarts le Roi to Dampierre castle. About 23/24 km and 450 m of elevation.

Depending on the weather, this walk could be shorter. No bailout.

As usual, take a picnic lunch, water and of course, shoes and clothing adapted to the season without forgetting your fine spirit.

Getting there:

From Paris Montparnasse at 8:54 (Train REPU), arriving to les Essarts-le-Roi at 09h45 where I will be waiting for you.

Return by the same station 15h02, 15h32,16h02, 16h32 …

See you on Wednesday.

Daniel 

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NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

Hike for 14 March, 2018

Dourdan -  St Chéron  -  17 km

Dear hiking friends,

This week  we propose a walk  through fields, woods and a few lovely villages on a new itinerary.

This hike is about 17 Km long but not very hard. 

As usual, take a picnic lunch, water and of course, shoes and a good clothing adapted to the season without forgetting your good mood. 

Getting there:

From Paris Bibliothèque François Mitterand  line RER  C, train DEBO, at 9h20, direction DOURDAN LA FORET, arriving at DOURDAN at 10h20.

From Gare d'Austerlitz, departure at 9h16. Notice : the train does not stop at St Michel station !

Return by the St CHERON station  : direct train every 30 minutes at 15h17, 15h47 or 16h17...

Nice bistrot...

Patrick et Corinne

See you on Wednesday.

NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

 

Hike for 7 March, 2018

Thomery -  Moret sur Loing  -  17 km

Dear hiking friends,

This week  we propose a loop through Fontainebleau, this so lovely forest.

This hike is long about 17 Km but not very hard (no bailout). We will maintain a sustained rhythm in order to have time to take photos of the nature at the early beginning of the Spring, and not to return too late.

As usual, take a picnic lunch, water and of course, shoes and clothing adapted to the season without forgetting your good mood. 

We hope the weather will be warmer that last hike !!!

Getting there:

From Paris Gare de Lyon Train SNCF ligne R at 9h16, direction Montargis, arriving at Thomery at 9h59.

Return by the station of Moret Veneux Les Sablons: direct train, every 30 minutes at 15h20, 15h51 or 16h23...

Nice coffee house...

Catherine et Juli

See you on Wednesday.

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NB: Meeting point is at/on the platform, those who wish to travel together usually sit in the rear car. 

Advice to hikers / Conseils aux randonneurs:

Make sure that you are covered by a personal accident and liability insurance, that you are fit enough to do the walk, and have the proper equipment / Assurez-vous que vous êtes couvert par une assurance responsabilité civile, que vous avez la condition physique nécessaire pour faire la randonnée choisie et que vous avez l’équipement adapté.

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