Avez des conseils??? Bon dimanche!
Randonnée en Corse en septembre
by Pandapamalin
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
je vais partir avec ma copine début septembre (3 semaines du 06 au 28) pour éprouver les montagnes corses. Y a t il encore beacoup de monde en refuge et camping à ce moment de l'année? Je sais qu'il est interdit de faire du camping sauvage mais est-ce quand meme possible de poser sa tente dans un coin tranquille?
Je pense arriver en bateau a Calvi, et partir de Calenzana pour le Mare et Monti mais ne pas le faire en entier en récupérant le Mare a Mare Nord à Evisa jusqu'à Corte. A Calacuccia j'aimerai poser les sacs (dans le camping ou dans un gite) pour faire une rando d'un jour peut etre Le Monte Cinto ou la Scala de Santa Regina (d'autres idées sympas ou conseils?). Pareil à Corte un jour de rando avec retour à Corte (la Vallée de la Restonica...??) et jour de visite de la ville.
Quand pensez vous? Les paysages traversés valent-ils le détour ou est-il préférable de prendre le GR20 et de rattraper la Mare a Mare prés d'Albertacce? Est-il possible de doubler certaines étapes (on peut faire 25km ou un peu plus avec dénivellé +1000m) ?
Le probléme de ce parcours c'est qu'il prend environ 12jours et j'aurai voulu passer le reste du temps tranquilou au bord de la plage dans un petit village (peut etrePorto Pollo ou proche de Bonifacco) mais que j'aurai également voulu faire un tour dans l'Alta Rocca (genre Mare a Mare sud)...
Avez des conseils??? Bon dimanche!
Avez des conseils??? Bon dimanche!
"Et si l'on peut te prendre ce que tu possèdes, qui peut te prendre ce que tu donnes?", Saint Ex
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Bonjour
Sur le Mare e Monti tu devrais croiser le hameau de Tuvarelli et là tu peux rejoindre l'itinéraire du "sentier de la transhumance":
http://www.randozone.com/articles/article.php?id=52
Le sentier n'est pas nommé sur la carte IGN mais le tracé est indiqué en rose et passe par le hameau de Mont Estremo. À partir de là c'est un peu de recherche pour trouver le sentier qui n'a pas de vrai balisage mais c'est très bien défriché une fois qu'on y est. Comme son nom l'indique c'était une voie de transhumance très importante et ce que l'on pourrait prendre pour une route d'exploitation forestière à cause de sa largeur est en réalité le "sentier" lui même ensuite ça grimpe dur jusqu'au refuge de Puscaghia très bien entretenu. Je vais m'arrêter là dans les détails mais en gros cet portion d'itinéraire c'est la plus belle tranche de montagne Corse que j'ai vu GR20 inclus. Sinon je trouve pas que le coin de Calacuccia soit passionnant surtout avec quelque chose d'aussi interessant que le lac du Nino pas loin...
Mon voyage de l'année dernière en lien, il y a des trucs qui peuvent vous interesser: http://www.pbase.com/pierreyves/corsica_et_gr20
Le sentier n'est pas nommé sur la carte IGN mais le tracé est indiqué en rose et passe par le hameau de Mont Estremo. À partir de là c'est un peu de recherche pour trouver le sentier qui n'a pas de vrai balisage mais c'est très bien défriché une fois qu'on y est. Comme son nom l'indique c'était une voie de transhumance très importante et ce que l'on pourrait prendre pour une route d'exploitation forestière à cause de sa largeur est en réalité le "sentier" lui même ensuite ça grimpe dur jusqu'au refuge de Puscaghia très bien entretenu. Je vais m'arrêter là dans les détails mais en gros cet portion d'itinéraire c'est la plus belle tranche de montagne Corse que j'ai vu GR20 inclus. Sinon je trouve pas que le coin de Calacuccia soit passionnant surtout avec quelque chose d'aussi interessant que le lac du Nino pas loin...
Mon voyage de l'année dernière en lien, il y a des trucs qui peuvent vous interesser: http://www.pbase.com/pierreyves/corsica_et_gr20
bonjour,
je reviens de trois semaines en Corse. Le but était d'eviter à tout prix la foule des touristes (même si j'en suis un!), et de decouvrir la corse de l'interieur, ses petits villages et surtout les Corses... Pas de GR20 (fait en 2003) donc, trop de monde, trop sur les crêtes...
J'ai opté pour un enchainement des Mare a Mare: le MM centre au depart de Porticcio (PAS un chat, début juillet, j'ai croisé 4 personnes en cinq jours), puis descente de Ghisonaccia jusqu'à porto Vecchio pour un peu de plage, et de là, reparti sur le Mare a Mare sud, avec arrêt à Quenza pour une journée canyoning, jusqu'à Propriano pour quelques jours de plongée.
Concernant les Mare a Mare:
CENTRE: le topo guide le donne en sept jours, mais il est possible de doubler les etapes Quasquara / Guitera / Cozzano ainsi que la dernière étape (le dernier tronçon dans la plaine parait alors interminable...). Hebergement: juste une nuit en gite à Cozzano (je recommande chaudement le gite Bella Vista, gardien très sympa), sinon, sous tente, soit près des gites (5 ou 6 euros la nuit), soit dans les bois (même si c'est interdit 😊 ), mon meilleur bivouac du sejour a eu lieu dans un bergerie abandonnée, paumée en pleine montagne, le pied integral... vraiment pas grand monde, petits villages à croquer, gens avenants et sympathiques, le truc de "fou" 😉 : une piscine municipale à Quasquara, village de 60 habitants avec maitre nageur, plongeoir et parasols !!! concernant le bivouac, bien choisir son emplacement à cause des cochons sauvages (ça n'existe pas que dans "les Randonneurs" !), donc eviter les chataigniers, sous les hètres c'est parfait!
Paysage et flore plus variés, hetraies, chataigneraies, paysage + alpin dans sa vegetation, selon moi, que sur le Mare a Mare sud, où l'on serpente souvent dans le maquis et les pins maritimes, mais moins impressionnant que l'alta rocca et un peu plus reculé.
De l'eau partout dans les ruisseaux, mais c'était en juillet...
SUD: cinq jours egalement, possibilité de doubler la 1ere etape (montée à l'ospedale) en partant tôt. Les hebergements sont plus restrictifs sur ce parcours: en general on ne peut pas bivouaquer autour des gites d'etape (ex: à Ste Lucie de Tallano, 1/2 pension obligatoire) et, comme par hasard, quasiment pas de camping offciel sur le parcours ! donc, camping sauvage entre Carbini et Levie, idem vers Quenza, puis après la journée canyoning dans les aiguilles de Bavella, camping "officiel" à Zonza, camping à Serra et gite d'étape à Ste Lucie (poss de bivouaquer - sauvage- au bord de la Rizzanese une heure après Ste Lucie...) un peu plus de monde, le gite de ste lucie etait plein (30 pers), car plus proche des plages du sud... Le massif de l'Alta Rocca est superbe, et offre de chouettes panoramas, et randonner dans le maquis, c'est assez sympa si on ne craint pas la chaleur!
pour prolonger la discussion, il y a une serie de photos sur mon blog: http://jmipe.spaces.live.com/
jm
SUD: cinq jours egalement, possibilité de doubler la 1ere etape (montée à l'ospedale) en partant tôt. Les hebergements sont plus restrictifs sur ce parcours: en general on ne peut pas bivouaquer autour des gites d'etape (ex: à Ste Lucie de Tallano, 1/2 pension obligatoire) et, comme par hasard, quasiment pas de camping offciel sur le parcours ! donc, camping sauvage entre Carbini et Levie, idem vers Quenza, puis après la journée canyoning dans les aiguilles de Bavella, camping "officiel" à Zonza, camping à Serra et gite d'étape à Ste Lucie (poss de bivouaquer - sauvage- au bord de la Rizzanese une heure après Ste Lucie...) un peu plus de monde, le gite de ste lucie etait plein (30 pers), car plus proche des plages du sud... Le massif de l'Alta Rocca est superbe, et offre de chouettes panoramas, et randonner dans le maquis, c'est assez sympa si on ne craint pas la chaleur!
pour prolonger la discussion, il y a une serie de photos sur mon blog: http://jmipe.spaces.live.com/
jm
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Bonjour
Je suis un amoureux de la corse j'ai donc été voir les photos de ton blog ça m'a fait du bien de voir ces paysages que j'aime tant, surtout que suis au boulot ça me fait m'évader un peu 😉
Je suis impressionné car tu as l'air de faire ça en solo et en total autonomie c'est quelque chose qui m'a toujours attiré mais j'ai toujours flippé de le faire.
Comment es tu arrivé à ça, c'est un choix où tu ne trouves comme moi personne qui souhaite vivre ce genre d'aventure ?
Les bicvouacs en solo en corse ou ailleurs je crois que j'aurais du mal à trouver le sommeil. Avant de te lancer tu connaissais déjà un peu ? quel entrainement fais tu pour arriver à faire tout ça, j'ai regardé tes photos en amérique du sud aguas calientes et le sommet à 4800 les conditions avaient l'air difficile.
Au plaisir de peut être en discuter un jour
Ouah, les photos, plein la vue...
J'ai hâte d'y être : nous allons faire le Mare a Mare Sud en septembre, mon compagnon et moi.
La semaine suivante, histoire de "se reposer", nous voulions justement faire du canyoning et de la via ferrata. Par quel organisme/guide es-tu passé? Y a-t'il des "incontournables" à faire absolument? (Pour l'instant, on m'a conseillé les canyons de Vacca et de Purcaraccia, mais je crois que ce sont surtout les plus fréquentés, pas forcèment les plus beaux.)
La semaine suivante, histoire de "se reposer", nous voulions justement faire du canyoning et de la via ferrata. Par quel organisme/guide es-tu passé? Y a-t'il des "incontournables" à faire absolument? (Pour l'instant, on m'a conseillé les canyons de Vacca et de Purcaraccia, mais je crois que ce sont surtout les plus fréquentés, pas forcèment les plus beaux.)
salut,
pour Misterlo: c'est un choix qui s'est imposé au fil des années, je préfère ma liberté (même si cela impose qqes contraintes logistiques) au "confort" des voyages en groupe organisés.
J'ai commencé par qqes randos en france, puis pour mes premiers treks lointains, je me suis tourné vers des voyagistes (genre Terdav ou Allibert). Rapidement, je me suis rendu compte que je pouvais aussi bien le faire par moi même. Le coté préparation du voyage (avec son lot d'excitation, de découvertes), les rencontres que l'on fait en étant en individuel (en groupe, on reste en...groupe!, donc relativement imperméable aux echanges en dehors du petit microcosme franco français - enfin, c'est mon point de vue, je ne lance pas de polémique sur les TO, vu que j'ai fait une partie de mon apprentissage avec eux 😉 - ) et surtout le plaisir immense de maitriser mon projet de bout en bout, m'ont vite convaincu.
Donc au niveau préparation, il vaut mieux que tu commences par des petits sejours par chez nous, histoire de te roder.
pour les treks en solo, ça dépend des moments, parfois j'aime bien partir tout seul, parfois à deux. Et puis si tu veux vivre un trek à deux, il y a toujours les forums de voyage (comme celui ci!) qui restent un excellent moyen de rencontrer des gens animés par la même passion du voyage que toi.
pour Freakypheebs: je suis allé faire du canyoning dans la Purcaraccia justement (plus belle que la vacca), et de la via ferrata vers Bavella encore. Je suis passé par Bavella Aventures, la petite structure de jean Paul Quilici à Quenza, sans savoir que c'était une sommité en matière d'alpinisme en Corse ! (je l'ai découvert APRES en lisant un article sur lui dans l'Express ! ) Je voulais surtout eviter les grosses boites de Porto vecchio qui font de l'abattage, lui est très pro. Il n'empêche que la purcaraccia peut être TRES frequentée. La via ferrata, c'était un parcours de 2H30 environ qu'il proposait egalement (en fait, ça commence comme un accrobranche pour assez vite basculer en via ferrata avec clameaux, tyrolienne, ponts de singe, etc). Il y a surement d'autres parcours plus engagés, mais j'ai fait ça à l'arrache, sans avoir eu le temps de me renseigner avant. Profitez bien du Mare a mare (qqes indications de bivouac plus haut) n'hesite pas à me contacter en mp si tu veux + d'infos jm
pour Freakypheebs: je suis allé faire du canyoning dans la Purcaraccia justement (plus belle que la vacca), et de la via ferrata vers Bavella encore. Je suis passé par Bavella Aventures, la petite structure de jean Paul Quilici à Quenza, sans savoir que c'était une sommité en matière d'alpinisme en Corse ! (je l'ai découvert APRES en lisant un article sur lui dans l'Express ! ) Je voulais surtout eviter les grosses boites de Porto vecchio qui font de l'abattage, lui est très pro. Il n'empêche que la purcaraccia peut être TRES frequentée. La via ferrata, c'était un parcours de 2H30 environ qu'il proposait egalement (en fait, ça commence comme un accrobranche pour assez vite basculer en via ferrata avec clameaux, tyrolienne, ponts de singe, etc). Il y a surement d'autres parcours plus engagés, mais j'ai fait ça à l'arrache, sans avoir eu le temps de me renseigner avant. Profitez bien du Mare a mare (qqes indications de bivouac plus haut) n'hesite pas à me contacter en mp si tu veux + d'infos jm
El camino se hace al andar
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Merci à tous pour les infos.
Pour des raisons de santé nous allons devoir réduire les distances et le nombre de jours de rando. Du coup je cherche des petites villes typiques en montagne ou sur la côte pour passer les vacances. Mais il faut quand meme qu'il y ait des activités genre plongée, canionnying, kayak, peche en montagne....Si vous avez des idées sympas merci de me le communiquer.
Bonné journée à tous..
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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 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 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!
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
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!
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
Hi there,
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?
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?
hi
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
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
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






