April 1 hike

Next week we will head south of Paris to La Ferte-Alais in the Essonne department with Judy Choat as leader.  Here is Judy's info:

An April Fool's Day Hike ! (those of you who are not fools will be equally welcome !)

This week we will walk 19 km from La Ferte Alais to Ballancourt through forest and field passing through the attractive village of Mondeville , the unusual Chateau de Saussay ( two pavillons facing each other ), a ruined chapel, and finishing with glimpses of the Essonne River.

There are two long hills and a short slightly tricky rock section which has to be climbed and scrambled down from as lunch will take place on the top of it ! Otherwise the walk is mainly flat . 

Lunch will be after 9km which is a little on the early side so we will see if we need a second  pause during the afternoon for a 5 minute breather .

We are sure to find mud so wear suitable footwear and be prepared for any kind of weather, assume the forecast will be wrong, and don't forget your lunch and plenty of water

TRAVEL

From Gare de Lyon take RER D ( train BUPE ), direction Malesherbes, at 8.39 to La Ferte Alais arriving 9.41. I shall be travelling at the back of the train; I leave it up to you whether or not you join me !!

The return journey will be from Ballancourt and the trains are hourly at 51 minutes past the hour arriving in Paris at 48 minutes past the hour . We may catch the 15.51 but it would be safest to assume we will catch the 16.51.

Both these stations are in zone 5.

All hikers are required to have personal accident and liability insurance.

See you Wednesday.

Judy

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