Hike for Thursday (not Wednesday) January 3, 2019

Dear hiking friends,

I wish you all the best for the new year and hope that you will all be able 

to join the group on many other walking adventures.

To start the new year, if you are available and would like to join, Daniel R. 

is offering a walk this Thursday.

We will resume our Wednesday walks on 16 January 

(unless someone offers a walk for 9 January, in which case, the information will 

be sent Friday at the latest.)

                   

Happy New Year

Laurence

Along the Vaucouleur valley - 20 km

Dear hiking friends,

First of all, happy new year to all. In order to eliminate the excesses of the holiday season, I propose you a walk along the Vaucouleur valley, 

The Vaucouleur river is a small river witch end into the Seine river, near Mantes la Jolie.

We will follow its valley through hills and small villages before returning to Mantes.

The hike is about 20 km, not too hard (about 350 m of elevation). Bailout possible (15km only)

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

 Getting there :

From Paris-St Lazare Train to Bréval at 9h07, arriving at Mantes la Jolie at 9h42.        Then exit by the footbridge side Mantes la Ville and take the bus, line K, which starts from quay 21        at 10h00 direction "Buchelay René Renault" (Zone 5). Get off at "Marronniers" (Ask at the driver if need be) where I will wait for you.

Return by the same station, direct trains at 16h04 and 17h01

 
See you on Wednesday.

Daniel

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 19 December, 2018

 Saint Mammès  - Villecerf - Veneux-les-Sablons - 18 km

Dear hiking friends,

This week  we propose a walk  through fields, woods and a few lovely villages, ... and a portion of Loing canal.

This hike is about 18 Km long (possibly a little shorter according to meteo), with a very few hills. No bail out possible.

 As usual, take a picnic, lunch, water and of course, shoes and warm clothing. It may be muddy...

Getting there:

From Paris Gare de Lyon Train SNCF ligne R  at 8h46 direction Montereau, arriving at Saint-Mammès at 9:35. 

Return by Moret Veneux-les-Sablons Station, at 15h27, 15h54, 16h27 ... One train every 30 minutes.

Juli &  Catherine. 

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.

12 Dec  2018 around Dourdan  - Photos by Michelle Goldstein

Hike for 12 December

 Dourdan - Ste Mesme - Dourdan     17 km

Dear hiking friends,

This week  I propose a walk  through fields, woods and a few lovely villages.

This hike is about 17 Km long with a few hills. No bail out possible.

As usual, take a picnic, lunch, water and of course, shoes and warm clothing,  without forgetting your good mood. It may be muddy...

Getting there:

From Paris RER LINE C : GARE D'AUTERLITZ, train DEBO, at 9h16, direction DOURDAN LA FORET, arriving at DOURDAN at 10h20. 

From St Michel, departure at 9h12, from Bibliotèque F. Mitterand at 9h19

Be careful, the train is often ahead of schedule by 5 minutes or so...

Return by the DOURDAN Station: direct train every 30 minutes at 16h08, 16h38...

There is a bistrot in front of the station...

  

Patrick 

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.

                                                      5 Dec 2018

Hike for 5 December

Thomery - Veneux les Sablons  -  16 km

Dear hiking friends,

This week, we propose a loop from Fontainebleau to Moret-sur-Loing

We'll walk along the Seine, through Samoreau, Champagne-sur-Seine et St Mammès. As an option, some walkers may visit the lovely village of Moret-sur-Loing.

This hike is long about 15/16 Km, with very few up and downs and possible bails out at Champagne-sur-Seine and St Mammès (one train per hour).

Don’t forget to bring a picnic lunch, water and to wear shoes and clothing adapted to the season.

Getting there:

From Paris Gare de Lyon Train SNCF ligne R at 9h16  direction Montargis, 

arriving Fontainebleau at 9h55. 

Return by Moret Veneux-les-Sablons Station, at 15h27, 15h54... One train every 30 minutes.

Juli et Catherine. 

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 21 November

Around Lardy - 17 km

Around Lardy, Essonne. Loop walk through woodland, farmland, traditonal villages and chateaux.

- Lardy to Chamarande: 12 km

- Chamarande Park: 2 km

- Chamarande via forest back to Lardy : 3 km

some ups and downs

Getting there :

RER C Bibliotheque François Mitterand: 9.34 (St Michel 9.27, Austerlitz 9.31) Arrive Lardy 10.15.

Return journey: Lardy 16.04, 16.45 etc.

Remember to bring picnic lunch, water, wear appropriate clothes and shoes, sticks (it may be muddy)

Cathy

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.

Carnelle Forest

14 Nov 2018  -  Photos André

Hike for 14 November

Carnelle Forest - 20 km

Dear hiking friends,

The Carnelle Forest, in the north of Paris, is a nice forest with remarkable trees especially with the beautiful colors of autumn.

The hike is about 20 km, not very easy (over 450m of elevation, many stones and sometimes, muddy).

No bailout except if you have a map. We will maintain a steady pace so as not to come back too late.

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

Getting there :

From Paris Gare du Nord Train PEMI to Persant-Beaumont at 8h40,

arriving at Presles-Coucelles at 9h11 where I will wait for you.

Return by the same station, trains every half hour but, bad news, no bistro.

See you on Wednesday,

Daniel R.

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.

31 October 2018  Vallée aux Loups 
Photo by Dominika

Hike for 31 October 2018

Vallée aux Loups and Forêt de Verrières - 13k with bailout Hello walkers, For next Wednesday I propose a 12-13 km walk with some slight ups and downs, just a few km south of Paris. We will walk through the Vallée aux Loups and Forêt de Verrières to the Parc de Sceaux via Coulée Verte du sud parisien. If need you can take bus 194 after 4 km or bus 294 after 8 km both going to Gare de Robinson and  Metro Chatillon-Montrouge. Getting there : From CHATELET-LES HALLES take RER 'B' at 09:23 Direction: ROBINSON The same train from DENFERT-ROCHEREAU at 9:31, arriving at 09:49 in Robinson -  Zones 3 At Gare de Robinson walk to the head of the train then to the right and take the exit Av. Jules Guesde, The meeting place will be on the top of the stairs. Return to PARIS: From the Gare LA CROIX DE BERNY, RER 'B', Zone 3, frequent trains  As usual bring a picnic lunch, water and good will. Looking forward to seeing you, Dominika

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.

         

       Fontainebleau 10 oct. 2018 (Thank you Michelle)

Hike for 24 October 2018

L'Isle Adam to Presles -  about 20 km with bailout to Mériel (15 km)

This week I propose a 20 km hike , near the Oise river and through the Isle Adam forest. 

 During this walk, you can bail out towards Méreil where you can catch a train  (about  15 km).

Getting there:

Gare du Nord: 

On line H take the TER POVA  to PERSAN BEAUMONT at 9:00 which  arrives at L'ISLE ADAM PARMAIN at 9:49. 

For the long hike, return by PRESLES  COURCELLES station.; each half hour at 16.17; 16.47... (arrival at Paris after 33 min.)

For the short hike, return by MERIEL station.; each half hour at 16.15; 16.45... (arrival at Paris after 34 min.)  

As usual, remember to wear hiking shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather, plenty of water and a picnic lunch. And, of course your usual great sense of humor.

Patrick.

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 17 October 2018

                                                                                        

Along the Vaucouleur valley - 20 km                                                                                                                Dear hiking friends, The Vaucouleur river is a small river which flows into the Seine river, near Mantes la Jolie. We will follow its valley through hills and small villages before returning to Mantes. The hike is about 20 km, not too hard (about 350 m of elevation). One bailout possible ( after 15km) As usual, take a picnic lunch, water and of course, shoes and clothing adapted to the season without forgetting your good mood. Getting there : From Paris-St Lazare Train to Bréval at 9h07, arriving at Mantes la Jolie at 9h42. Then exit by the footbridge Mantes la Ville side and take the bus, line K, which starts from quay 21  at 10h00 direction "Buchelay René Renault" (Zone 5). Get off at "Marronniers”(you can ask the driver )  where I will wait for you. Return by the same station, direct trains at 16h04 and 17h01 See you on Wednesday, Daniel L'homme sage est celui qui connaît ses limites.

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.