Alors voilà, ça fait des années que je compte partir pour un long voyage à pied. Je suis passionné de montagne. Jusqu'à présent je suis des formations de montagne qui se termine au printemps prochain. Une formation d'accompagnateur en montagne notemment pendant laquelle j'ai fait un stage avec un accompagnateur qui encadre des raids avec des ânes. J'ai trouvé le concept vraiment sympa. De pouvoir se déplacer en autonomie et sur des itinéraires de montagne.
Du coup et bien c'est décidé : Je pars avec un âne !
Je propose un échange sur ce forum pour ceux qui ont un projet qui se rapproche du mien ou bien qui auraient un des tuyaux pour moi. J'ai fait un ou deux raid en itinérance sur une semaine avec des ânes avec mon maître de stage mais je reste un novice en la matière. Je prends tout les conseils, concernant la gestion de l'âne, les itinéraires praticable avec le bourriquot, les occasions pour le matériel de bat, de soin, les infos sur les démarches administratives pour les frontières, ou tout simplement les échanges et autres récits d'expériences !
En ce moment je suis à la recherche de mon compagnon et de matériel de bat.
bonjour Dylan une jeune femme a fait Fagaras (Roumanie)la côte atlantique (Vendée)avec son âne donc pas de problème ça doit être faisable, elle était sur Voyage Forum sont indicatif est "Chwebi"prénom marion.si tu arrive a la contacter 😉 bon préparatifs amicalement Daniel.
CHouette projet !
Pour l'âne je ne peux pas trop t'aider mais pour le trajet et des conseils sur les pays traversés tu peux jeter un oeil sur notre blog www.camarche93.blogspot.com
On a marché pendant 7 mois de Toulouse à Istambul en 2012.
Sur notre route on a entendu parlé d'un curé qui marchait en direction de Jérusalem avec un âne :
Son blog est ici (il faut remonter un peu pour trouver des infs sur le voyage)
luluencampvolant.over-blog.com
Parce que tu penses encore que le message de ce Nalyd était sérieux?
Il y a les ânes et tu en es le Roi.
A mon avis il va te recruter pour faire le voyage . Hé hé. Et il va pas s'ennuyer.😛
Non, Ekim (Mike), Dylan (nalyD) a un projet possible. D'autres avant lui on marché sur de longues distances avec un âne ou un mulet ! Si Ekim fait de l'humour, je n'ai pas bien trouvé dans son texte où l'on doit rire... ou braire 😉
"Celui qui a atteint son but a manqué tout le reste"
Oui je suis sérieux ! Et oui je ne suis pas le premier et mon projet est réalisable !
Sinon et ben ravi que ça vous inspire... Je suis sur qu'il existe encore moulte jeux de mots et calenbour à propos du bourricot, faites vous plaisir ! 😛
En Corse, on loue des ânes aux touristes sur quelques jours et je suppose qu'il y a un minimum d'info pour la nourriture, l'eau, etc. Mais pour ton projet, tu dois avoir des compétences ! Comme il faut savoir faire de la mécanique quand on part pour un long voyage en bagnole.
"Celui qui a atteint son but a manqué tout le reste"
Comme expérience je n'ai que deux randonnées en montagne en complète autonomie, à trois personnes, pendant 8 jours complets avec un âne. L'un de nous avait une expérience, ancienne, avec des mules, et pour moi petite fréquentation de chevaux.
D'excellents souvenirs, même si on ne voyageait pas léger, des sacs de 15 à 20 kg pour chacun de nous, et presque 50 kg pour l'âne. Mais grand luxe question bouffe et boissons, couchage et abris (deux tentes de rando).
Rien à voir avec la MUL (on a un peu passé l'âge vu qu'on est retraité), mais que c'était bon !
😎
Je dirais qu'il y a âne et âne, et là je ne parle que des vrais bourricots.
La première fois, c'était avec un âne que je qualifierai de sympa, un âne habitué à porter et à faire de la distance et de la dénivelée. Bon, bien que solidement attaché, il s'est sauvé une fois la nuit, le bivouac ne lui plaisait pas (trop encaissé sans doute) et il a été retrouvé bien plus haut sur notre chemin de la veille en train de brouter dans un alpage dans le brouillard alors que perso je le cherchai sur le chemin qui descendait.
Le deuxième d'une autre asinerie, l'année d'après, était beaucoup moins aguerri, était sans doute plus habitué à promener des enfants autour du même coin pendant quelques heures; très vite il a renâclé à être bâté, un vrai poème à chaque fois pour lui montrer qui était le dominant (et il valait mieux être deux, c'est costaud ces bestiaux). En l'examinant on n'avait rien vu genre blessure ou autre pouvant expliquer son problème.
Lui aussi, vers la fin, a réussi à se défaire de la longe attachée à un piquet tirebouchon profondément enfoncé; je l'ai retrouvé sur le chemin de la descente au bout d'une heure, alors que mon pote le cherchait plus haut, sur le chemin emprunté la veille. On est revenu à bon port mais les deux derniers jours ont été sous le signe de la bagarre.
Dans tous les cas, il vaut mieux s'entrainer si l'on n'a pas l'habitude d'en mener et aussi vérifier sa compatibilité avec l'animal et ses capacités.
Quand un âne ne veut pas avancer, il faut un certain temps pour comprendre ce qui le perturbe; à défaut c'est quasi impossible avec des moyens normaux de le faire avancer s'il a décidé que non, pas question.
Je réalise que tu as déjà fait deux raids et donc tu dois être au courant.
Pour les itinéraires praticables, la première fois pas de soucis, le maître de l'âne avait une bonne connaissance du coin et nous avait briefé sur les coins limite ou interdits.
La deuxième fois, ce n'était pas le cas et on a un peu galéré; on a dû une fois grimper tout droit dans une bonne pente assez hard pour éviter des ravins ayant emporté le chemin et une autre fois rallonger la journée de plusieurs heures car le sentier étroit prévu s'était effondré dans un coin à falaises et l'âne n'aurait pas aimé du tout.
Heureusement, dans ce dernier cas, j'avais senti le coup vu les courbes de niveau sur la carte et j'avais été reconnaitre l'itinéraire la veille après l'étape, donc lever beaucoup plus tôt le jour dit.
Un conseil : Google Earth est ton ami, on arrive avec lui à bien estimer les difficultés si les photos satellites ne sont pas prises un jour nuageux ou en plein hiver quand le terrain est recouvert de neige; et les photos, souvent présentes, si elles sont bien géolocalisées (pas toujours le cas), peuvent aider à se rendre compte du terrain.
Dis-nous en plus sur ton itinéraire, si tu passes par le sud de l'Albanie / nord de la Grèce, je pourrais peut-être te donner quelques indications sur cette région. Et idem peut-être pour les Alpes françaises.
Merci à tous pour les infos, et les liens vers les blogs.
ça m'est très utiles pour ma préparation.
Je rajouterai également ce livre "technique de voyage à cheval" d'Emile Brager qui m'est tombé dans les mains et qui est vraiment complet.
Alors pour donner du neuf : A présent nous sommes deux, un bon amis part avec moi. Nous envisageons le départ pour le mois de juillet. Maintenant que j'ai terminé ma saison j'ai du temps et me lance à fond dans les préparatifs. On a prévus de se bricoler nous même un maximum de matériel (bâts, sacoches, tentes, ...). Au programme de longues heures de coutures.
Il y a du boulot mais c'est tellement enthousiasmant !
J'essayerai de faire circuler des infos au fur et à mesure des péparatifs.
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Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike.
It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge.
I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle.
In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details:
We arrive in early August and leave in early September.
We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery!
We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat?
Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations.
Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July.
I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route.
Can anyone give me some info on this?
Thanks!
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there?
A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions?
For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip...
Thanks for your tips!
Have a great day,
Anie, Toulouse
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice?
Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish.
I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips?
Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina?
At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
I’m traveling solo by plane to Catania in May and plan to hike the northern side of Etna, starting from Linguaglossa where I’ll arrive by bus. After that, I’d love some info on how to get up to Piano Provenzana (shuttles or hitchhiking), since it seems there’s no public transport except in the summer. Can you sleep there in a free or cheap refuge, or camp? And how far up can you go without having to hire a guide? Thanks in advance. Bernard.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Morocco in August and we’ll start with a stop in Chefchaouen (we’re driving).
My question: can anyone suggest a 5-to-7-day loop hiking route from Chefchaouen in Talassemtane Park, ideally passing by the God’s Bridge? Or a paper guidebook that covers a few options?
We prefer wild camping and guesthouses.
Thanks in advance
Hi there, for those who’ve been recently—is it possible to find other solo travelers in March on the island to share transport or room costs? It doesn’t seem easy to travel on a budget.
If you have any recommendations for simple lodgings or places with dorms, I’d love to hear them.
For those who’ve done multi-day treks while moving around: do you need to bring your own sleeping bag? I’d love to hear about itineraries you’ve done without a guide, just with a map and GPS.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Hi everyone!
We’re planning a 15-day road trip to Scotland this summer, specifically to explore and hike on Lewis and Harris—places we’ve never been before. We’ve visited other islands on previous road trips in Scotland (we usually go in April for a week). This would be our first time in Scotland in the summer and for 15 days. We’re looking at late August to early September.
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands.
Thanks!
Hi there, I’m trying to leave for 15 days very soon to São Vicente. I’m either looking to join an agency or figure things out on my own to go hiking on one of these islands or both. From what I’ve seen, it’s not easy to organize with local transport, so it gets expensive. Can I use the services of a small local agency? I’m looking for the simplest way to hike for several days. Also, how do you get from São Vicente to São Nicolau? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Aichatou
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili.
Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?)
There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4.
If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit.
if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips.
Here are my questions:
- Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages)
- I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share!
Yann
