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๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒšHarvest Moon ("lune de moisson") - Night Hike to Mt. Jala (Bastille)๐ŸŒš๐Ÿฅพ

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๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒšHarvest Moon ("lune de moisson") - Night Hike to Mt. Jala (Bastille)๐ŸŒš๐Ÿฅพ

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== Summary ==

Pack a thermos of hot tea and your headlight/torch!

An urban night hike above the city to catch a sight the Harvest Moon in all of its celestial magnificence from a spot high above the city.

Sunset for 17th/18th September 2024 is forecast [ 19:30 ]

== Route ==

There are 3 well known paths from Grenoble to the Bastille. There is one less well known, and that's the one for us! You may look at the route here:

  • https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-da0b566--45
  • https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3413049679

== Headlight / Lamp / Torch ==

If you do not already own a head-light, may we recommend :

  • https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-Tikka-Lampe-Frontale-Adulte/dp/B01KYTQKBE
  • https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-Lampe-frontale-Reactik-Orange/dp/B01FIDI4UQ
  • https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-E099GA01-Lampe-Frontale-Unique/dp/B07T5RLZTX

(Pro Tip: Do not waste your money on a non-Petzl brand headlight!)

== General Plan / Schedule ==

( To be revised based on the Almanac time of sunset for 2023)

  • 19:45-20:05 Meet at the Fountain (Water, Beer, Cafe, Toilet available at the local pub "The Old Bridge")
  • 20:05 Walk towards Port de France
  • 20:15 Hike up the mountain to the memorial (1.5 hours max)
  • 21:15-21:45 Arrive at top. Warm Drinks and small snacks and enjoy the moon, as well as any other astronomical elements that can be observed (Telechargez an app on your phone?).
  • 22:00-22:30 Begin Hike back to Grenoble city center

(1 primary exit option, 3 possible exit options)

NOTE: The gate will be locked behind us at 21h after we pass through it; we'll take an alternative route back (there are 3 choices).

== Suggested Supplies to Bring ==

  • 1.5-to-2 Liters of Water absolute minimum (*) plus a small emergency bottle (200-300ml)
  • Good Hiking ๐Ÿฅพshoes and socks
  • (MANDATORY) Head Lamp Flashlight
  • Rain jacket and/or Layers of clothes as Temperatures will change and/or Precipitation may be intermittent
  • Food and or small snacks "ร€ partager". We will have a picnic up top!
  • Any medicines or allergy treatments you may have pre-existing (EPI PEN)
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Your smile / ๐Ÿ˜Š Happiness (Hard to see in the dark?)

Recommended:

  • Whistle ( Sifflet )
  • Gloves ( Gants )
  • USB PowerBank battery for mobile phone (ensure charged!)

== ๐Ÿ’ก Rules of The Day ๐Ÿ’ก ==

  • ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ The GAC group is about hiking ๐Ÿฅพ , fitness, nature, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making friends and language/cultural exchange. BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. โ›”
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Hiking is about enjoying and respecting mother nature!
  • Don't throw/dump any garbage ๐Ÿšฎ in nature, not even fruit pelt: ๐ŸŒ(2 years for decomposition), ๐ŸŠ (6 months); egg shell ๐Ÿฅš (3 years)
  • Don't be (too) late ๐Ÿ˜‡ We have a large 30 minute queue window. If you arrive after we depart, call my mobile and we'll find a way for you to connect with us down the road.
  • If you finally can't join us, please unsubscribe from the event or at least write a message here to announce your cancellation. ๐Ÿ’œ That way, we won't wait for you ๐Ÿ’œ
  • ๐Ÿ’Ÿ You are responsible of your own health and security
  • If you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of in an emergency, please feel free to contact me privately!
  • ๐Ÿ˜ท COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

If you have any questions, please ask! Feel free to send me a Private Message or on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)

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