Traversée Paris-Nîmes à pied sur un mois...
by Gimbertrand
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour!
Je rentre dans 5 jours d´un voyage d´un an en asie et Amerique du sud.
Pour bien achever ce periple, je compte rentrer chez moi à pied, depuis mon avion de Paris(ou presque) , un ami qui habite à fontainebleau va me lancer.
Je compte emprunter les GR 13, 3 et 700 depuis fontainebleau.
J`ai une experience de 14 jours de trek au nepal et quelques marches de 2-3 jours en groupes, mais hormis cela, pas grand chose! Je ne sais pas comment organiser ma gestion la nouriture, si je peux me permetre facilement de faire du camping sauvage, s´il y a beaucoup de camping en chemin...
Et j´envisage d´acheter un GPS randonnée vu que je ne suis pas tres doué pour les cartes!
Tout conseil me sera utile, un grand merci d´avance!
Et si vous voulez quelques idées de voyages, jettez un oeil sur mon blog! :gimbertrand.free.fr
bertrand
Salut,
http://maps.google.fr/...d&utm_term=route
Autres itinéraires possibles D906 667 km5 jours 19 heures N7 687 km5 jours 22 heures N6 696 km 5 jours 23 heures
Ce qui veut dire qu'en 1 mois tu auras plus que le temps....😎....
Bon weekend
http://maps.google.fr/...d&utm_term=route
Autres itinéraires possibles D906 667 km5 jours 19 heures N7 687 km5 jours 22 heures N6 696 km 5 jours 23 heures
Ce qui veut dire qu'en 1 mois tu auras plus que le temps....😎....
Bon weekend
vais toujours voir ailleurs si j'y suis
Bonjour,
C'est vrai mais un marcheur moyen (5 km/h) et sans faire les 3X8 😛, peut aisément parcourir 30 à 40 km par jour surtout sous nos latitudes.... Dans ce cas il lui faudrait une petite vingtaine de jours. Tout dépend aussi de ce qu'il aura à porter de bagages sur le dos....
Bon week-end
C'est vrai mais un marcheur moyen (5 km/h) et sans faire les 3X8 😛, peut aisément parcourir 30 à 40 km par jour surtout sous nos latitudes.... Dans ce cas il lui faudrait une petite vingtaine de jours. Tout dépend aussi de ce qu'il aura à porter de bagages sur le dos....
Bon week-end
vais toujours voir ailleurs si j'y suis
Merci à vous 2 d ´avoir pris la peine de me répondre!
En effet, je compte marcher 30-40 km par jour et je pense qu´en prenant les gr, J´aurai plus ou moins 900 km, donc je ne dois pas trainer!
Je vais essayer de partir avec 10kg max.
Si vous avez plus d´infos... Je prends! Car j´ai besoin de savoir comment je peux gerrer le ravitaillement sur la route et si je ne prends pas de GPS, comment me procurer les cartes en cour de route...etc.
Quelcun a t il deja parcouru ces GR?
Merci d´avance.
bertrand
Bonjour Bertrand, (et Bonne fête 😉 ),
Après avoir effectué quelques recherches sur google, il s'avère que de trouver des cartes pour grandes randonnées comme celle que veux faire, constitue déjà un véritable parcours du combattant....😕
Néanmoins j'ai trouvé une carte très approximative du sentier européen E3 (Bulgarie à St Jacques de Compostelle) dont la partie traversant la France semble correspondre assez bien à ton itinéraire Paris/Nimes.... Pour le moment je n'ai pas trouvé mieux mais je continue de chercher.... E3 en rouge sur la carte
Bon Dimanche
Après avoir effectué quelques recherches sur google, il s'avère que de trouver des cartes pour grandes randonnées comme celle que veux faire, constitue déjà un véritable parcours du combattant....😕
Néanmoins j'ai trouvé une carte très approximative du sentier européen E3 (Bulgarie à St Jacques de Compostelle) dont la partie traversant la France semble correspondre assez bien à ton itinéraire Paris/Nimes.... Pour le moment je n'ai pas trouvé mieux mais je continue de chercher.... E3 en rouge sur la carte
Bon Dimanchevais toujours voir ailleurs si j'y suis
Re...
Pour en revenir à tes questions du départ, pas bien compliqué de t'organiser concernant nourriture et nuitées sur un tel parcours.
Tu traverseras ou te rapprocheras obligatoirement de villes ou villages ou il sera toujours facile de trouver des commerces quant aux endroits ou dormir, n'hésite pas à tirer les sonnettes de fermes ou autres propriétés pour demander un endroit ou installer ta tente.... A partir du moment ou tu demandes poliment et même si tu essuies quelques refus, tu trouveras toujours des gens sympas pour accepter et aussi te prêter une douche...
C'est toujours mieux que de risquer de se faire chasser à coups du fusil ou dresser une amende par les gendarmes surtout que le camping sauvage est maintenant interdit quasi-partout en France.
(de + tu peux rencontrer des proprio qui t'invitent à dîner à leur table en échange de quoi tu leur raconteras ton voyage. Les paysans qui prennent peu ou jamais de vacances adorent ça....)
Bonne route...
Pour en revenir à tes questions du départ, pas bien compliqué de t'organiser concernant nourriture et nuitées sur un tel parcours.
Tu traverseras ou te rapprocheras obligatoirement de villes ou villages ou il sera toujours facile de trouver des commerces quant aux endroits ou dormir, n'hésite pas à tirer les sonnettes de fermes ou autres propriétés pour demander un endroit ou installer ta tente.... A partir du moment ou tu demandes poliment et même si tu essuies quelques refus, tu trouveras toujours des gens sympas pour accepter et aussi te prêter une douche...
C'est toujours mieux que de risquer de se faire chasser à coups du fusil ou dresser une amende par les gendarmes surtout que le camping sauvage est maintenant interdit quasi-partout en France.
(de + tu peux rencontrer des proprio qui t'invitent à dîner à leur table en échange de quoi tu leur raconteras ton voyage. Les paysans qui prennent peu ou jamais de vacances adorent ça....)
Bonne route...
vais toujours voir ailleurs si j'y suis
Je vais me renseigner sur ce GR E3, effectivememt ca semble etre pas mal!
Merci aussi pour les autres conseils, je vais essayer de sonner chez les fermiers comme tu le recommandes, c' est une bonne idee!
A vrai dire, je n' ai jamais fais de GR en France, aussi, je ne me rends pas compte de l'isolement de ceux -ci! Je ne sais pas si je dois me preparrer a passer des journees entieres sans voir une habitation, ou s'il y a plein de petits villages a traverser chaque jour.Merci de me rassurer!
bertrand...Et merci pour de m' avoir souhaite ma fete, ca fait toujours plaisir!
Salut Bertrand !
Beau projet que tu as là !
Pour te rassurer, je peux te dire que tu croiseras forcement au moins un village par jour (mais bien plus à mon avis) sur les sentiers de GR que tu emprunteras.
Tu n'auras donc aucun problème pour te ravitailler en eau et en nourriture. Ni pour te procurer les cartes, dont je te conseille les TOP 100 de l'IGN (bleu sombre jusqu'à la récente réédition verte. échelle 1 cm = 1 km, plus ou moins 5 euros) qui indiquent théoriquement les sentiers GR. Les plus détaillées sont les TOP 25 (bleu clair. 1cm = 250 m. 8-9 euros) mais ça risque de t'en faire beaucoup pour un tel projet... On trouve normalement les cartes de la région dans tous tabacs presse. Par contre les Michelin ne sont pas fait pour les randonneurs !!! Tu peux te faire une idée en les consultant dans une grande librairie (genre fnac ou autre)
Vise plutôt 25 km /30 grand max par jour : en montagne, chargé, on ne fait pas du 5 km/h !!
Sinon, je te conseille le bivouac (toléré), sans besoin d'autorisation si tu es assez éloigné, ou avec autorisation, comme conseillé plus haut, si tu veux te poser sur une propriété privée proche d'habitation.
bon voyage !!
jy
Beau projet que tu as là !
Pour te rassurer, je peux te dire que tu croiseras forcement au moins un village par jour (mais bien plus à mon avis) sur les sentiers de GR que tu emprunteras.
Tu n'auras donc aucun problème pour te ravitailler en eau et en nourriture. Ni pour te procurer les cartes, dont je te conseille les TOP 100 de l'IGN (bleu sombre jusqu'à la récente réédition verte. échelle 1 cm = 1 km, plus ou moins 5 euros) qui indiquent théoriquement les sentiers GR. Les plus détaillées sont les TOP 25 (bleu clair. 1cm = 250 m. 8-9 euros) mais ça risque de t'en faire beaucoup pour un tel projet... On trouve normalement les cartes de la région dans tous tabacs presse. Par contre les Michelin ne sont pas fait pour les randonneurs !!! Tu peux te faire une idée en les consultant dans une grande librairie (genre fnac ou autre)
Vise plutôt 25 km /30 grand max par jour : en montagne, chargé, on ne fait pas du 5 km/h !!
Sinon, je te conseille le bivouac (toléré), sans besoin d'autorisation si tu es assez éloigné, ou avec autorisation, comme conseillé plus haut, si tu veux te poser sur une propriété privée proche d'habitation.
bon voyage !!
jy
De nouveau, de bien utiles conseils! Merci Pérégrino!
La question des cartes me tarabusquait et tu m´as donné les clefs! De plus, je ne vais pas trop me charger en bouffe et en eau, vu que je n´ai apparemment pas besoin de plusieurs jours dáutonomie.
Je vise peut etre haut avec 30-40 km /jour, mais j´ai beaucoup de parties plates sur mon chemin...Et, partant le 12sept, je dois imperativement etre á Nimes le 10 oct!!!
Peut etre devrais-je terminer en train!!! A voir.
Au fait, des avis sur mon choix de parcours(GR13, 3 et700), ? Je n´ai pas trouvé trop d´info sur le GRE3, et si ca se justifie, je suis pret á changer d´itinéraire.
Merci de votre aide, je me sent plus que pret!
bertrand
... si tu ne connais pas déjà, cette carte peut avoir son utilité : http://www.ffrandonnee.fr/topos/topoGuidesCatal2.aspx
Concernant ton autonomie "vitale", l'idéal est de prévoir 2 jours de bouffes à chaque course (donc tous les 2 jours, ce qui ne t'empêche pas de t'acheter chaque jour quelques denrées au passage type saucisson ou fromage du pays, ou du pain, ou des fruits à consommer rapidement car lourd. Ni de te faire un resto de temps en temps !!).
Pour l'eau, 1 litre c'est 1 kilo, donc ne prévois jamais trop en journée car en théorie tu peux te recharger à chaque habitation. Mais prévoir 2-3 litres avant de rejoindre le bivouac. Au comptoir d'un bar/resto (ou au pire dans leur toilettes) ça marche assez bien.
De toute façon, sur un mois, tu vas avoir le temps d'ajuster tout ça !!!
Rapport à ton itinéraire, je ne connais que à partir du Puy-en-Velay (Ardèche puis Cévennes que j'ai fait jusqu'à Nimes... enfin St-Jean du Gard car le reste fut fait en stop) et je te peux te dire tu n'auras pas de problème pour te faire prendre en stop si tu veux t'avancer quelque fois (ça assez bien "marché" pour moi : petites routes où les locaux sympa s'arreterons facilement pour te prendre)
J'ai un peu regarder les GR3 et GR13 : comptes tu prendre le GR13 direct Sud jusqu'à la Loire (puis GR3 en remontant le fleuve) ou suivre le GR13 par Auxerre et le Morvan ? (connais pas trop mais il parait que le Morvan est très joli). Ensuite le GR3 passe par le Livradois-Forez (pas très plat je crois) puis à partir du Puy, le GR700 (dit Voie Regordane : http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr_700) par l'Ardéche, la Lozère et les Cévennes (loin d'etre plats tous ça mais je te le conseille. enfin tu dois connaître si tu es de Nimes !!)
Conclusion, même si tu es limité par le temps, je te conseille de passer par ces régions montagneuses (enfin ce n'est que de la moyenne montagne) quitte à faire des sauts de puce en stop ou train/bus. Le voyage te sera beaucoup plus agréable que de vouloir passer au plus court et plus plat pour arriver à temps à Nîmes !!
jy
De toute façon, sur un mois, tu vas avoir le temps d'ajuster tout ça !!!
Rapport à ton itinéraire, je ne connais que à partir du Puy-en-Velay (Ardèche puis Cévennes que j'ai fait jusqu'à Nimes... enfin St-Jean du Gard car le reste fut fait en stop) et je te peux te dire tu n'auras pas de problème pour te faire prendre en stop si tu veux t'avancer quelque fois (ça assez bien "marché" pour moi : petites routes où les locaux sympa s'arreterons facilement pour te prendre)
J'ai un peu regarder les GR3 et GR13 : comptes tu prendre le GR13 direct Sud jusqu'à la Loire (puis GR3 en remontant le fleuve) ou suivre le GR13 par Auxerre et le Morvan ? (connais pas trop mais il parait que le Morvan est très joli). Ensuite le GR3 passe par le Livradois-Forez (pas très plat je crois) puis à partir du Puy, le GR700 (dit Voie Regordane : http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr_700) par l'Ardéche, la Lozère et les Cévennes (loin d'etre plats tous ça mais je te le conseille. enfin tu dois connaître si tu es de Nimes !!)
Conclusion, même si tu es limité par le temps, je te conseille de passer par ces régions montagneuses (enfin ce n'est que de la moyenne montagne) quitte à faire des sauts de puce en stop ou train/bus. Le voyage te sera beaucoup plus agréable que de vouloir passer au plus court et plus plat pour arriver à temps à Nîmes !!
jy
Merci à vous 2, effectivement, je ne connaissais pas cette carte et elle m' est maintenant d' une grande aide!
Je m' excuse de ne pas avoir donné signe de vie depuis un moment, mais entre mon avion de retour et l' organisation de mon sac et équipement, je ne fais que courrir! D' ailleur je pars demain et je n' ai pas encore tout bouclé!
Je compte prendre le GR13 jusqu'à la loire, puis enchainer sur le 3.
J' ai un peu mal géré mon organisation, mais j' apprendrai en chemin!
Merci encore, Je vous souhaite de beaux futurs voyages en France ou ailleurs!
bertrand
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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
