Bonjour,
Nous sommes en train de préparer notre petit périple en Patagonie pour un peu moins de 4 semaines en novembre, et tout n'est pas calé.
Du coup, je me permets de sonder un peu ceux qui ont déjà découvert ce petit coin du monde : quels jolis treks pouvez vous me conseiller (hormi le W, déjà prévu...).
Ah oui, petite précision, nous sommes plutôt sportifs, mais par contre, on ne fait pas du coup d'alpinisme...
D'avance merci beaucoup!!!
Pour ma part j'ai fait les gros classiques (avec Allibert) :
Randos dans le massif du Fitz Roy (laguna Torre, laguna de los Tres, vallée du lago electrico) Perito Moreno : pas un trek, mais une "excursion touristique" à la journée, mais c'est vraiment à voir W dans Torres del Paine
Pour moi ces 3 là me semblent vraiment être les incontournables. Tu trouveras qq photos sur mon site.
D'autres possibilités éventuelles (je n'y suis pas allé, donc je n'ai pas vraiment plus d'infos):
Le nord de la Patagonie, ie la région des lacs vers Chiloé, Puerto Montt, San Carlos de Bariloche La Terre de feu et Ushuaia Le détroit Magellan (vers Punta Arenas par ex) pour voir les manchots Péninsule Valdez pour voir les grosses bestioles se dorer la pilule au soleil Le Lago del Toro La région du San Lorenzo Les Hielos continental sud ou nord (mon rêve) : c'est la face cachée de la Patagonie, une sorte de mini Antarctique coincée entre les montagnes et les fjords/canaux du Pacifique : par contre c'est engagé et ça se fait quasi en "mode expédition" La caretera austral
Les agences de trek (terdav, allibert, ...) proposent des treks qui sont en fait tous les mêmes (ce que j'ai fait en gros), sauf Terres Oubliées qui propose des choses en dehors de sentiers battus, tu auras peut être de nouvelles idées en consultant leur site.
C'est une bien belle région en tout cas et qui a un caractère bien particulier (et assez magique)
alors, oui, le w est sympa, mais moi, j'ai vraiment préféré les randos dans le fitz roy(un peu plus calme que torres del paine). quant a la difficulté, ça va, c'est pas dur. sinon, peut etre faut-il voir avec lers agences sur place pour voir si il y a d'autres randos realisable . j'y etais il y 5 mois et il semblait a premiere vue y avoir peut d'alternative niveau randos ....apres, les infrastructures touristiques sont bien rodées: sortis en bateaux avec pleins d'autres tourites y'a plus de choix .......voila. bon voyage
Pour préciser: Torres del Paine, c'est prévu, W ou le tour, ça ce n'est pas encore fixé... Peninsule de Valdez aussi, Fitz Roy, prévu aussi, mais j'avais cru lire justement, que pour la rando sur plusieurs jours ce n'était pas l'idéal... (mais je confonds peut être...).
Si vous preferez des randos hors des chemins battus, je peux vous en conseiller. Par ex. la Carretera Austral: traversee bateau + a pied de Chalten a Villa O Higgins, puis treks San Lorenzo, reserve Tamango, Cerro Castillo.
Autre plan pour beneficier d'un meilleur climat, ne pas descendre si au Sud, ex Circuit des Condors pres de Talca + plein d'autres.
J ai passé presque 2 mois et demi du coté de la patagonie.
Je ne parle pas des excursions (Valdes, et Perito Moreno...) que je trouve bien et qu il ne faut pas manquer mais seulement des rando.
J ai fait des randos : autour de Bariloche (est ce encore la Patagonie) torres ushuaia fitz roy et cerro torre a partir d el chalten villa o higgins et la carretera austral
Toutes les randos sont facile et accessible pour un randonneur.
Je ne suis pas un fan du Torres meme si sur le plan geologique c est une merveille. Mais il est trop fréquenté sauf au fond de la vallée francaise si tu as envie d avoir un peu froid la nuit.
Je te deconseille aussi les alentours d ushuaia. j ai été tres decu et il n y a finalement pas grand chose à voir.
Par contre je suis un fan de la région entre El Chalten et O higgins au chili. Tu peux passer la frontière à pied en 1 jour ou 2 (32 km si tu ne prends pas le bateau sur le lago del desierto). C est un coin vraiment sauvage avec une descente magnifique sur le lac o'higgins à travers les estancias. Et tu finiras par la traversée en bateau pôur rejoindre O higgins. Je peux te conseiller des hébergements dans le coin.
Autour d O higgins tu as aussi des rando et le long de la carretera austral, route tout simplement fabuleuse.
J adore aussi le coin de bariloche meme si ca ressemble plus à nos montagnes suisses. Tres beau parcous à faire : monter au refuge Frey puis rejoindre les autres refuges par les cols et les cretes. Te renseigner au bureau des guides à Bariloche.
Dans tous les cas, attention au temps et à la période ou tu vas : j etais debut novembre à bariloche et il ya vait de la neige à 1500 metre. Ca passait mais mieux vaut louer guetre et peut etre raquette/ sur le torres, le vent est fort et le temps changeant. C est pas mal de prevoir 2 ou 3 jours de battement pour pourvoir avoir des vues degagées. sur la carretera austral et autour de o higgins, il fait froid et le temps est plutot mauvais en general. Mais c est ce qui fait le charme du coin.
Salut,
pour ma part j'ai bcp aimé le Perito Moreño, et j'avais d'ailleurs rencontré un guide la bas pas mal calé sur les randos a faire... c'etait un local bien sur mais il m'a dit travailler pour une boite française, quelquechose comme argentine exception ou argentina excepcion, je sais plus bien...en tout cas les sentiers dont il me parlait avaient l'air un peu moins touristiques et connus que la moyenne...a voir dc
tcho!
J'ai quelques questions usr la Carraterra Australe: nous avons l'intention de descendre de la région de Bariloche à celle du Fitz Roy, et si possible en faisant une partie via le CHili. Apparement cette route est assez difficile, bcp moins de transports que du coté Argentin (route 40 par exemple, sur exploitée touristiquement apparement), ms vaut le coup. Où me conseilles tu de passer la frontière, une première et une seconde fois pr revenir en Argentine? Nous n'avons que 4 semaines pour l'ensemble de notre voyage et ne pourrons aps attendre un bus pendant 1 semaine quelque part. Connais tu des treks incontournables? Et sais tu si la lagune San Rafael est uniquement accessible en bateau?
Concernant Villa o higgins j'ai plutôt entendu que c'était galère d'accès. Est ce plus simple du côté de Coyhaique? Nous ne recherchons pas forcément les sentiers battus mais un maximum de proximité avec les locaux.
La region de Talca se trouve a 3 heures au Sud de Santiago. Elle beneficie d'un climat ideal de novembre a avril pour la rando, contrairement a plus au Sud. Il y a de nombreux treks possibles, tres faciles a atteindre pour certains, depuis Vilches (Reserve Altos de Lircay) ou Radal (Reserve 7 Tazas). Franchement, c'est ma region preferee pour la rando au Chili.
Merci pour ta reponse, je viens de reperer tout ça sur le Lonely ! Nous partons en mars 3 semaines pour marcher entre Temuco et Puerto Montt, aussi un peu de Chiloe .As-tu des bons plans a me donner sur cette region ? Si le beau temps n' est pas au rendez-vous on pourra toujours se replier sur Talca !
Dans cette region, mon trek prefere est la traversee du PN Villarica de Termas de Palguin a Puesco + la boucle dans le secteur Lanin du parc plus a l' Est. Aussi le PN Huerquehue (une journee). A Pucon, une excellente adresse, Mme Villega, Arauco 466.
Petrohue et le Paso Desolacion (possible dans la journee), Cochamo.
Bonjour à tous,
Je pars le lundi 3 août pour ma toute première grande randonnée en itinérance : le GR223 de Coutances au Mont Saint-Michel, sur 6-7 jours (~18-22 km/jour), en solo.
Je cherche des conseils de gens qui connaissent bien ce tronçon (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer→ Hauteville sur mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → traversée de la baie) :
Hébergements pas chers : je galère un peu à trouver des gîtes d'étape abordables (beaucoup de ce que je trouve en ligne, ce sont des locations de vacances chères, pas vraiment adaptées à un randonneur solo). Si vous avez des bonnes adresses (gîtes d'étape, chambres d'hôtes randonneurs, campings sympas), je suis preneuse !
Traversée de la baie : des retours d'expérience sur les guides/prestataires au départ de Genêts pour la traversée finale ?
Conseils généraux pour un premier trek en itinérance : ce que vous auriez aimé savoir avant votre première fois, pièges à éviter, etc.
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?
