hike for September 17

This Wednesday, Laurence will lead us, by popular demand, in the Foret de Montmorency. Let's hope that we are treated to great September weather. In any case, come prepared for sun and rain. Here is her info.

Remember, for all our walks you need to have personal accident and liability insurance.

Hike for September 17 - Forêt de Montmorency-Ecouen

The hike will start from Taverny, about 14 or 16k. When we arrive in Ecouen at the end of the hike, you can walk straight to the train station or, if you wish, walk a little longer in the Forêt d’Ecouen to the Musée de la Renaissance and Saint Acceul church (16th c stained glass windows) nearby and back to the station through the woods. (If you’d like to stay to visit the museum: open until 5:45pm) Their website: http://www.musee-renaissance.fr

The forest of Montmorency is very nice but it has suffered some damage from storms, there is quite a bit of fallen trees and branches. You'll have to watch your step at times. There will be a climb at the start up to the church and cemetery in Taverny and several ups & downs in the forest. Plan to wear good footwear in case there is some mud.

Provided the weather is nice, after lunch we could stop at a restaurant nearby, about 1k away, for a cup of coffee on the terrasse. To do that, we will have to maintain a good pace. Le Jardin in Domont: http://www.restaurantlejardin.fr/visite-du-restaurant.htm

GETTING THERE:

-Take train POVA from Gare du Nord direction Persan Beaumont at 9.00 arriving in Taverny at 9.31, Zone 4.

I will meet you at Gare du Nord, we will sit in the last car as usual. 

Watch out: two trains may be attached in which case you may have to walk to the middle of the platform to sit in the last car of the first train, which stops in Taverny, look at the screens.

-Return trains from Ecouen-Ezanville every 15/20 minutes; 20-25min to Paris.

Tickets 4.20€ each way.

See you there!

Laurence