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bonjour.
quelqu'un peut il me dire si des chaussures de grande randonnée sont suffisament chaude pour l'ascension du coropuna
Ascension du Coropuna (Pérou)
by Blanchart
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Je n'ai pas fait cette ascension, nous avons avec un ami tente l'ascension du Solimana qui est tout proche. Je ne peux donc pas te donner de conseil precis sur le Coropuna. Cependant quelques remarques generales pour l'Alpinisme/Andinisme:
Tes chaussures de grande rando sont elles suffisemment rigides pour supporter les crampons pour une course longue en glace et neige ? Le Coropuna est cote PD, pas de difficultes techniques particulieres en principe, mais perdre un crampon ou avoir une mauvaise accroche sur glace a cause de chaussures peu adaptees et trop souples peut etre problematique...
Thermiquement... cela dependant de la saisons et des conditions rencontrees. Quoi qu'il arrive tu risques d'avoir froid aux pieds. Meme avec de bonnes conditions, 2 jours de course en neige et glace qui plus est a plus de 6000... a ne pas prendre a la legere... mais peut ètre realisable. Par contre si les conditions sont plus mauvaises... au mieux ca t'oblige a renoncer, ce qui est toujours le plus sage en montagne, au pire... ne compte pas sur les secours si tu te retrouves les pieds geles a plus de 6000 car les conditions se sont degradees brusquement. En montagne il faut toujours etre equipe pour le pire.
Pour le Solimana, nous avons eu de bonnes conditions meteo il y a 1 mois juste avant le debut de la mauvaise saison. Camps et 2 nuits a 4900 metres... je precise que nous sommes bien equipe car nous avions pour projet de faire l'ascension de l'Aconcagua (abandonne, trop cher pour le budget). nous n'avons pu aller que jusqu'a 5600/5800 sur le glacier car la suite n'etait pas en condition (recul general des glaciers plus manque de neige a la saison seche). la nuit et le lendemain apres notre redescente vers Cotahuasi, arrivee rapide d'un front depressif, chute des temperatures, neige a partir de 4000 metre. Notre camp etait sur la pampa, nous n'aurions donc pas eu de soucis pour redescendre malgre le mauvais temps si cela s'etait degrade 1 journee avant. On ne peut pas en dire autant d'un camps d'altitude en neige sur le Coropuna pris dans la tourmante.
Bref desole d'avoir ete si long, je resume : Je ne dis pas que c'est impossible avec tes chaussures si tu as de bonnes conditions, mais je te le deconseille. Au moindre pepin tu serais tres mal... et pas de secours a attendre ! En montagne la prudence reste de regle, un equipement suffisant en cas de pepin (a louer eventuellement a Arequipa, comme des coques par exemple) reste une regle de base, surtout a plus de 6000 dans une regions sans secours organises !
Voila mon avis. Si tu veux plus d'info sur le coin demande, j'ai passe plus d'un mois a Cotahuasi, un regal, notemment pour la rando et l'acclimatation entre 4000 et 5000 !
Tes chaussures de grande rando sont elles suffisemment rigides pour supporter les crampons pour une course longue en glace et neige ? Le Coropuna est cote PD, pas de difficultes techniques particulieres en principe, mais perdre un crampon ou avoir une mauvaise accroche sur glace a cause de chaussures peu adaptees et trop souples peut etre problematique...
Thermiquement... cela dependant de la saisons et des conditions rencontrees. Quoi qu'il arrive tu risques d'avoir froid aux pieds. Meme avec de bonnes conditions, 2 jours de course en neige et glace qui plus est a plus de 6000... a ne pas prendre a la legere... mais peut ètre realisable. Par contre si les conditions sont plus mauvaises... au mieux ca t'oblige a renoncer, ce qui est toujours le plus sage en montagne, au pire... ne compte pas sur les secours si tu te retrouves les pieds geles a plus de 6000 car les conditions se sont degradees brusquement. En montagne il faut toujours etre equipe pour le pire.
Pour le Solimana, nous avons eu de bonnes conditions meteo il y a 1 mois juste avant le debut de la mauvaise saison. Camps et 2 nuits a 4900 metres... je precise que nous sommes bien equipe car nous avions pour projet de faire l'ascension de l'Aconcagua (abandonne, trop cher pour le budget). nous n'avons pu aller que jusqu'a 5600/5800 sur le glacier car la suite n'etait pas en condition (recul general des glaciers plus manque de neige a la saison seche). la nuit et le lendemain apres notre redescente vers Cotahuasi, arrivee rapide d'un front depressif, chute des temperatures, neige a partir de 4000 metre. Notre camp etait sur la pampa, nous n'aurions donc pas eu de soucis pour redescendre malgre le mauvais temps si cela s'etait degrade 1 journee avant. On ne peut pas en dire autant d'un camps d'altitude en neige sur le Coropuna pris dans la tourmante.
Bref desole d'avoir ete si long, je resume : Je ne dis pas que c'est impossible avec tes chaussures si tu as de bonnes conditions, mais je te le deconseille. Au moindre pepin tu serais tres mal... et pas de secours a attendre ! En montagne la prudence reste de regle, un equipement suffisant en cas de pepin (a louer eventuellement a Arequipa, comme des coques par exemple) reste une regle de base, surtout a plus de 6000 dans une regions sans secours organises !
Voila mon avis. Si tu veux plus d'info sur le coin demande, j'ai passe plus d'un mois a Cotahuasi, un regal, notemment pour la rando et l'acclimatation entre 4000 et 5000 !
Un voyage ne se calcule pas en terme d'heures d'avion... on peut aller bien souvent plus loin avec une bonne paire de chaussures.
merci pour ces sages conseils.
j'avais fait le mont blanc avec ce type de chaussures mais c'était un peu limite donc, comme tu le dis, mieux vaut prévenir, je vais donc me munir de coques, car cette ascension me tient à coeur. On m'avais suggéré le chachani mais, j'ai des doutes quant à la beauté de l'ascension.
comme sac de couchage, que me conseilles-tu ? quelle température mini ?
Lut ! Vaste débat qui a deja fait coule pas mal d'encre... cela dependant de la saison evidement, mais pour ma part j'ai opter pour un bon en duvet... cher bien sur mais bon. J'ai donc un Carinthia (duvet), temperature confort -14, temperature extrème -26. Je pense qu'il faut bien ca pour attaquer du 6000 ! Je ne l'ai pas paye si cher d'ailleurs, solde l'ete dernier je l'ai paye 183 euros (il en vaut normalement pas loin de 100 de plus). L'avantage du duvet etant evidement la compressibilite et le faible poid.... on se trimbale quand meme deux sacs chacun avec plus de 40 kg par personne au total pendant 6 mois... dans les transports c'est deja bien assez !
Un voyage ne se calcule pas en terme d'heures d'avion... on peut aller bien souvent plus loin avec une bonne paire de chaussures.
salut
tu as fait l'ascension du solimana. était ce une belle experience? avais tu pris un guide? était ce ausii éloigné que le coropuna?
Salut !
Nous n'avons pas fait l'ascension du Solimana, nous l'avons tentée. Depuis Arequipa, plus éloigné que le Coropuna (30km de plus environ). Depuis Cotahuasi, très proche. Pour l'apporche nous sommes partis directement de Cotahuasi avec un combi faisant la liaison vers un autre village, puis 4h de marche pour le camp. Sans guide, nous n'avons ni l'envie ni le budget pour cela. Le Solimana ne s'improvise pas, il est très peu gravit, donc très peu d'informations. D'ailleurs je doute que tu trouve un guide qui le connaisse. Nous sommes montés jusqu'à prendre pied sur le glacier (par les moraines à la droite de la chute de serac frontale) à 5600 mètres. De la on voyait clairement que cela ne "passait pas" vers le sommet, falaise continue, pas de passage accessible en glace ou neige (à par 2 cascades de glace de 200 mètres à 80/90 degrés... avis aux amateurs). Possible que cela passe lorsqu'il est plus enneigé en fin de saison humide (avril/mai par exemple), par des pentes raides (+60??) mais j'ai des doutes la dessus, je pense que la fonte du glacier fait que cela devient impraticable toute l'année. Peut être en escalade rocheuse par l'arrête ouest, nous ne nous sommes pas approchés pour voir si cela pouvait passer car nous n'avions ni matos, ni experience suffisante pour attaquer une escalade rocheuse inconnue (et certainement sur du mauvais rocher) à cette altitude. Voila... globalement je ne te le conseille donc pas.. A moins de vouloir tenter une expedition en milieux inconnu... et d'avoir le niveau technique et l'experience pour cela.
Nous n'avons pas fait l'ascension du Solimana, nous l'avons tentée. Depuis Arequipa, plus éloigné que le Coropuna (30km de plus environ). Depuis Cotahuasi, très proche. Pour l'apporche nous sommes partis directement de Cotahuasi avec un combi faisant la liaison vers un autre village, puis 4h de marche pour le camp. Sans guide, nous n'avons ni l'envie ni le budget pour cela. Le Solimana ne s'improvise pas, il est très peu gravit, donc très peu d'informations. D'ailleurs je doute que tu trouve un guide qui le connaisse. Nous sommes montés jusqu'à prendre pied sur le glacier (par les moraines à la droite de la chute de serac frontale) à 5600 mètres. De la on voyait clairement que cela ne "passait pas" vers le sommet, falaise continue, pas de passage accessible en glace ou neige (à par 2 cascades de glace de 200 mètres à 80/90 degrés... avis aux amateurs). Possible que cela passe lorsqu'il est plus enneigé en fin de saison humide (avril/mai par exemple), par des pentes raides (+60??) mais j'ai des doutes la dessus, je pense que la fonte du glacier fait que cela devient impraticable toute l'année. Peut être en escalade rocheuse par l'arrête ouest, nous ne nous sommes pas approchés pour voir si cela pouvait passer car nous n'avions ni matos, ni experience suffisante pour attaquer une escalade rocheuse inconnue (et certainement sur du mauvais rocher) à cette altitude. Voila... globalement je ne te le conseille donc pas.. A moins de vouloir tenter une expedition en milieux inconnu... et d'avoir le niveau technique et l'experience pour cela.
Un voyage ne se calcule pas en terme d'heures d'avion... on peut aller bien souvent plus loin avec une bonne paire de chaussures.
merci pour tes précieux conseils
as tu fait le coropuna ? car c'était mon idée de départ. Pas trop envie de faire ni le misti, ni le chachani.
si oui pourrais tu me donner qq conseils?
merci
je sais que tu m'as déjà donné pas mal de conseils précédement.
Au niveau des secours est ce vraiment si lamentable que celà?
Salut !
Pour le Coropuna, non nous n avons pas tenter l'ascension. Je sais qu en gros c est une grosse bavante en neige, techniquement facile en conditions normales.
Pour les secours, pas lamentable, inexistant tout simplement a ma connaissance pour les sommets eloignes tel que le Solimana et le Coropuna. POur les volcans plus proche d Arequipa et de Colca, je ne sais pas. Si tu veux plus de secu, la Cordillera Blanca (je suis a Huaraz depuis ce matin pour les 15 derniers jours de voyage). C est la Chamonix du Perou, pas mal d infrastructures, des guides formés par l IUA, un centre de secours en mongne possedant 1 ou 2 helico je crois, des refuges... et pas mal de Treckeurs et d Alpinistes en haute saison (juin/aout en gros). Le niveau technique des sommets et generalement plus élevé par rapport aux volcans de la cordillera occidentale. Mieux vaut donc prendre un guide. Sinon Volcans faciles plus au sud sur le Chili (San Pedro de Atacama) et l'argentine (Salta, mais je connais pas par la). La Bolivie aussi en cordillera Real, vu tes questions regarde aussi du cote du Sajama et du Parinacota entre le Chili et la Bolivie sur l'axe La Paz/Arica, cela peut t interesser. Nous avons fais la tentative du Sajama, facile, mais nous avons renonces vers 6100 (sommet a plus de 6500) a cause d une degradation meteo et de "trous" de neige fraiche entre les penitent de l annee derniere, trous qui rendaient la progression trop lente et trop.. chiante ! Voila ce que c'est de faire de l'alpi en mauvaise saison 😄. Pas grave c etait chouette quand meme.
Je t invite a passer sur notre blog pour voir des photos du Sajama, de l'Illimani (6400, raté aussi) et du Huayna Potosi (6088), seul sommet realise completement.
http://cpalperou.over-blog.org
Bonne preparation
Manu
Pour le Coropuna, non nous n avons pas tenter l'ascension. Je sais qu en gros c est une grosse bavante en neige, techniquement facile en conditions normales.
Pour les secours, pas lamentable, inexistant tout simplement a ma connaissance pour les sommets eloignes tel que le Solimana et le Coropuna. POur les volcans plus proche d Arequipa et de Colca, je ne sais pas. Si tu veux plus de secu, la Cordillera Blanca (je suis a Huaraz depuis ce matin pour les 15 derniers jours de voyage). C est la Chamonix du Perou, pas mal d infrastructures, des guides formés par l IUA, un centre de secours en mongne possedant 1 ou 2 helico je crois, des refuges... et pas mal de Treckeurs et d Alpinistes en haute saison (juin/aout en gros). Le niveau technique des sommets et generalement plus élevé par rapport aux volcans de la cordillera occidentale. Mieux vaut donc prendre un guide. Sinon Volcans faciles plus au sud sur le Chili (San Pedro de Atacama) et l'argentine (Salta, mais je connais pas par la). La Bolivie aussi en cordillera Real, vu tes questions regarde aussi du cote du Sajama et du Parinacota entre le Chili et la Bolivie sur l'axe La Paz/Arica, cela peut t interesser. Nous avons fais la tentative du Sajama, facile, mais nous avons renonces vers 6100 (sommet a plus de 6500) a cause d une degradation meteo et de "trous" de neige fraiche entre les penitent de l annee derniere, trous qui rendaient la progression trop lente et trop.. chiante ! Voila ce que c'est de faire de l'alpi en mauvaise saison 😄. Pas grave c etait chouette quand meme.
Je t invite a passer sur notre blog pour voir des photos du Sajama, de l'Illimani (6400, raté aussi) et du Huayna Potosi (6088), seul sommet realise completement.
http://cpalperou.over-blog.org
Bonne preparation
Manu
Un voyage ne se calcule pas en terme d'heures d'avion... on peut aller bien souvent plus loin avec une bonne paire de chaussures.
merci pour ces renseignements.
Je suis de tt façon obligé de me diriger vers une ascension dans la région d'arequipa car je vais avec ma compagne et notre itinéraire fait que je n'ai pas d'autre choix.
Comme je te l'ai déjà dit pas trop envie de faire le chachani donc va pour le coropuna.
Salut
Salut,
tu pourrais me donner des infos sur ton moi vers Cotahuasi ? Je cherche depuis longtemps à aller faire un tour dans ce coin et on m'a dit qu'il y avait pas mal de possibilités de trek même long dans un endroit qu'on appelle la vallée des volcans. Tu connais ?
Merci d'avance Startrekker
tu pourrais me donner des infos sur ton moi vers Cotahuasi ? Je cherche depuis longtemps à aller faire un tour dans ce coin et on m'a dit qu'il y avait pas mal de possibilités de trek même long dans un endroit qu'on appelle la vallée des volcans. Tu connais ?
Merci d'avance Startrekker
"Si vous pensez que l'aventure est dangereuse, n'essayez pas la routine, elle est mortelle !!"
Salut !
Navré, je ne connais pas la vallée des volcans, qui se trouve en gros entre Colca et Cotahuasi... j'aurais bien aimé... mais pas le temps de tout faire. Ca sera au programme pour le prochain voyage. Niveau Cotahuasi, j'ai plus d'infos mais juste un Trek de plusieurs jours, sinon plutôt randos à la journée, mais beaucoup, beaucoup d'autres sont envisageables ! Dis moi plus precisement ce que tu recherches et je tenterais de t'aider une fois rentré en France dans 2 à 3 semaines environ (snif)
Navré, je ne connais pas la vallée des volcans, qui se trouve en gros entre Colca et Cotahuasi... j'aurais bien aimé... mais pas le temps de tout faire. Ca sera au programme pour le prochain voyage. Niveau Cotahuasi, j'ai plus d'infos mais juste un Trek de plusieurs jours, sinon plutôt randos à la journée, mais beaucoup, beaucoup d'autres sont envisageables ! Dis moi plus precisement ce que tu recherches et je tenterais de t'aider une fois rentré en France dans 2 à 3 semaines environ (snif)
Un voyage ne se calcule pas en terme d'heures d'avion... on peut aller bien souvent plus loin avec une bonne paire de chaussures.
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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!
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!
Hello,
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
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.
Spots where we could pitch the tent near a stream
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.
Hi there,
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
Hi there,
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!
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!
Thanks! :-)
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!
Thanks! :-)
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 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!
hi there,
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’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
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
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,
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
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro