Wednesday 11 May from Lozère to Jouy

The abbey at Vauhallen

On May 11 Bob Levy will lead a hike from Lozère to Jouy en Josas.  The hike is 16 km / 10 miles, but as with other Bob Levy hikes, there will be other stations along the way—and corresponding maps and schedules—for those who wish a shorter day.  This is a particularly fine hike for photographers.

The hike begins at Lozère on RER B (direction St. Remy), climbs quickly (but briefly) into a lovely wood, exiting into farmland.  Just ahead the imposing abbaye de Vauhallen and, facing the abbey, one of the most picturesque farms and circular barns it will be our pleasure to see. 

Ahead the village of Vauhallen and its hill-top church, another short climb into stream-lined forests and a long wooded descent into the town of Igny (the first of the gares back to Paris).  Continuing on we join the Bièvre and stop for lunch beneath willows, where the river widens into a lake.  The next gare at Bièvres is close by.

Onward along the Bièvres to the home of Victor Hugo, the Chateau des Roches, and the lovely village of Vauboyen (the third of our gares).  The final kilometers take us to Jouy en Josas for the RER C back to Paris.  Jouy also sports a lovely bar with outdoor seating in its garden.

Getting there: Purchase a one way ticket to Lozère (zone 4). We will meet at Châtelet Les Halles and take the 9:25 RER B train,  direction St Rémy. For those boarding the RER B further down the line, allow 2 minutes for each station south of Chatelet.  We will be in the rear carriage of the train.

For those desiring a shorter day:
IGNY =            About 8 km / 5 miles (RER C)
BIEVRES =       About 10 km. / 6 miles (RER C)
VAUBOYEN =    About 13 km / 8 miles (RER C)
JOUY =           About 16 km / 10 miles (RER C)

On our return we will purchase another one way ticket from Jouy en Josas (zone 4) to Paris via Massy Palaiseau. Those who live west of Paris may want to purchase a return via Versailles Chantiers.

The trails should be in fine dry condition but it can change.  Bring good shoes, walking sticks (if you use them) for the two brief climbs, and a lakeside lunch.

Bob Levy
09 79 67 70 88

levybob@sbcglobal.net
ral415@gmail.com

Day of the hike:
06 43 45 58 33

Looking forward to seeing you

Bob Levy

Bièvres, the château des Roches