début septembre, je rejoins Carlisle et prendrai la direction de Newcastle (ouest en est) le long du "mur d'Hadrien", sur 10 jours je cherche tous renseignements sur hébergements, possibilité camping, sauvage possible?, distances, ravitaillements..... les différents sites "touristes" visités ne répondent pas vraiment aux questions de détails. Certains ont-ils une expérience récente de ce parcours? merci d'avance.
Le mur d'Hadrien entre l'Ecosse et l'Angleterre
by Daniel56
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour à tous,
début septembre, je rejoins Carlisle et prendrai la direction de Newcastle (ouest en est) le long du "mur d'Hadrien", sur 10 jours je cherche tous renseignements sur hébergements, possibilité camping, sauvage possible?, distances, ravitaillements..... les différents sites "touristes" visités ne répondent pas vraiment aux questions de détails. Certains ont-ils une expérience récente de ce parcours? merci d'avance.
début septembre, je rejoins Carlisle et prendrai la direction de Newcastle (ouest en est) le long du "mur d'Hadrien", sur 10 jours je cherche tous renseignements sur hébergements, possibilité camping, sauvage possible?, distances, ravitaillements..... les différents sites "touristes" visités ne répondent pas vraiment aux questions de détails. Certains ont-ils une expérience récente de ce parcours? merci d'avance.
Daniel d'Ar Minic'hi
demat (bonjour en celte et non en anglais)
je veux bien croire que l'Angleterre ne fasse pas rêver, et que pour d'aucuns c'est toujours le "prurigo" de l'europe sinon du monde, mais je vous promets je "walkerai" du côté Ecossais, celte donc. J'ai un doute concernant la possibilité de camper sauvage le long de ce "monumental world heritage site" . par expérience je sais depuis longtemps que l'anglo-saxon interdit et taxe facilement "ses" royales propriétés..... Quelqu'un(e) peut-il me rassurer? devezh mat (bonne journée, toujours en celte breton) à tous
je veux bien croire que l'Angleterre ne fasse pas rêver, et que pour d'aucuns c'est toujours le "prurigo" de l'europe sinon du monde, mais je vous promets je "walkerai" du côté Ecossais, celte donc. J'ai un doute concernant la possibilité de camper sauvage le long de ce "monumental world heritage site" . par expérience je sais depuis longtemps que l'anglo-saxon interdit et taxe facilement "ses" royales propriétés..... Quelqu'un(e) peut-il me rassurer? devezh mat (bonne journée, toujours en celte breton) à tous
Daniel d'Ar Minic'hi
Le mieux sont les auberges de jeunesse, au moins tu es au sec.
ok Marie, je note et te remercie de ta suggestion mais, mais, je suis un "ours celte" et avant de me résigner à la convivialité communautaire je recherche avant tout l'autonomie et le camping sauvage reste le meilleur moyen d'y accéder. Par expérience "anglo-écossaise" je sais que l'anglo-saxon est très regardant et susceptible quant au partage de son gazon, aussi je m'interroge toujours de savoir ce qu'il en est le long du "mur d'hadrien"?
Breton d'Armorique(ainsi qu'Astérix et Obélix) j'ai une tenue prise à un légionnaire romain, en réserve, je pourrai toujours la revêtir afin d'intimider l'anglo s'il lui prenait l'idée de me déloger d'un camp de base gagné à la force de mes mollets.
Tu as raison le B & B ou the Youth Hostel resteront l'ultime solution si l'humidité gagnait trop de terrain, mais seulement dans ce cas.
devezh mat (bonne journée) kenavo
Daniel d'Ar Minic'hi
Tu peux aller voir sur http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/hadrianswall.html Là tu vas trouver une mine de renseignements. Même si tu en as l'habitude comme je le vois, méfie toi de l'humidité à l'anglaise! Surtout à cet endroit de cette merveilleuse Grande Bretagne. Sinon la rando n'est pas difficile. Le camping sauvage, il faut trouver un paysan sympa... Pour les AJ ça a beaucoup changé : chambres individuelles, à 2 ou à 4, bien tenues (pas comme en France!)infos, endroit pour tout faire sécher ... Les B&B sont vraiment hors de prix, les hôtels, n'en parlons pas. Il y a aussi des camping barns à Barrasford et à Banksheads pour ce qui t'intéresse. Ces sont de petits gites (genre gite de montagnes) basiques et tu nas pas besoin de la carte d'AJ pour y séjourner. Tu trouveras la liste dans les AJ par contre. Il faut la carte d'AJ pour y séjourner. Si tu es tout seul il est moins cher d'aller en AJ que faire du camping, non sauvage, j'entends.
hello, je viens de marcher from Newcastle to Bowness on Solway : le mur d'Hadrien d'est en ouest(avec le vent contre!) Superbe, sauvage la partie centrale que nous avons coupée 1 nuit à Gilsland. le + beau: les crags avec vue panoramique sur les Pennines, le Lake district et d'autres montagnes en Ecosse. J'étais mal avertie sur le ravitaillement et l'empathie anglaise, total je suis ko depuis que je suis rentrée, dommage! J'ai eu faim! et pas bu assez d'eau! Là-bas: pas de pates! pain ou riz! c'est la bière qui est censée nourrir! on finit par oublier qu'on peut manger, bref peu d'approvisionnement, pub fermé ou pas intéressé par les affamés plus par les soiffards et pourtant j'aime bien boire ...mais sans manger, il faut etre anglais... arrivée à Bowness dernière étape pas de repas encore! .... puis 1 journée dans le train et we à Londres chez des copains dans la fumée!+++, alcool fort et 1seul repas: le diner! mais gastronomique! toujours pas de pain, pates, riz ou patates! ... au bord du malaise, j'ai réclamé de l'eau et du pain! Bon maintenant je suis chez moi et je bouffe, je dors et je bois plein d'eau. ah oui, pas de fruits non plus la-bas.
Donc la marche sur le Hadrian's wall footpath est géniale en elle -meme mais je me suis mal débrouillée pour l'eau et la bouffe. Je serai curieuse de connaitre ton avis.
flaneuse
demat "flaneuse" je suis rentré hier soir du même trip que toi sur l'Hadrien's wall, laisses moi le temps de déguster un verre de "rouge fin", et quelques charcutailles fines françaises, un superbe trip pour backpacher, et avec du soleil (!!!)
je reviens vers toi dans les jours qui viennent pour te "résumer" mes impressions concernant la rosebeef attitude et rosebeef atmosphère......
kenavo
Daniel d'Ar Minic'hi
demat "flâneuse"
J'ai eu le temps de refaire les niveaux, il est vrai qu'en ce qui concerne l'alimentation liquide et solide, on fait beaucoup mieux que l'Angleterre. Pour avoir déjà "pratiqué" la perfide albion je savais qu'il fallait anticiper et jouer les écureuils en constituant des réserves suffisantes pour survivre. La bière ne nourrit qu'un court instant surtout en plus quand elle est "chaude". The Hadrian's wall path n'est pas un exercice physique hors du commun, des étapes de 25-30 kms et 13 kgs sur le dos ne m'ont pas trop abîmé. Mais j'ai vraiment apprécié la partie centrale entre Chollerford et Gilsland, l'alignée de "crags, gaps, loughes".... (boom-hue) m'a enchanté, le soleil fut aussi de la partie. Il est vrai que le reste n'est que franchissements de barrières en tous genres, mais c'est bon pour les muscles fainéants qui travaillent peu en temps ordinaire, isn't it ? Comme toi, j'ai tout de même souffert (bien qu'organisé pourtant) du choix restreint des nourritures terrestres. Cela reste quand même un bien beau chemin de périgrination, assez peu fréquenté en septembre. J'ai pratiqué le "sauvage" trois fois en des lieux sublimes, et apprécié les barns (merci backpakeuse). Dans l'attente de reprendre mon destrier d'acier entre Genève et Marseille, là il y aura à boire, à manger, et encore à boire. kenavo. (mes amitiés à la Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse, chez le roi René, un extrême bonheur pour les yeux) quelques photos sur mon blog: http://danydarminichi.over-blog.com
J'ai eu le temps de refaire les niveaux, il est vrai qu'en ce qui concerne l'alimentation liquide et solide, on fait beaucoup mieux que l'Angleterre. Pour avoir déjà "pratiqué" la perfide albion je savais qu'il fallait anticiper et jouer les écureuils en constituant des réserves suffisantes pour survivre. La bière ne nourrit qu'un court instant surtout en plus quand elle est "chaude". The Hadrian's wall path n'est pas un exercice physique hors du commun, des étapes de 25-30 kms et 13 kgs sur le dos ne m'ont pas trop abîmé. Mais j'ai vraiment apprécié la partie centrale entre Chollerford et Gilsland, l'alignée de "crags, gaps, loughes".... (boom-hue) m'a enchanté, le soleil fut aussi de la partie. Il est vrai que le reste n'est que franchissements de barrières en tous genres, mais c'est bon pour les muscles fainéants qui travaillent peu en temps ordinaire, isn't it ? Comme toi, j'ai tout de même souffert (bien qu'organisé pourtant) du choix restreint des nourritures terrestres. Cela reste quand même un bien beau chemin de périgrination, assez peu fréquenté en septembre. J'ai pratiqué le "sauvage" trois fois en des lieux sublimes, et apprécié les barns (merci backpakeuse). Dans l'attente de reprendre mon destrier d'acier entre Genève et Marseille, là il y aura à boire, à manger, et encore à boire. kenavo. (mes amitiés à la Tapisserie de l'Apocalypse, chez le roi René, un extrême bonheur pour les yeux) quelques photos sur mon blog: http://danydarminichi.over-blog.com
Daniel d'Ar Minic'hi
Bonjour, je suis avec beaucoup d'interet la discussion... vous m'avez d'ailleurs fait découvrir un lieu et une rando que je connaissais pas... pouvez vous me dire si c'est faisable fin octobre/debut novembre pour 1 semaine....?? Je veux dire, bien équipé contre le froid et la pluie... est-ce que le temps peut quand meme decourager ou cela reste supportable?
Merci!
Vincent
demat (bonjour) Vincent
les souvenirs et les images sont toutes fraîches, je risque d'être intarissable. Initialement je devais faire the Hadrian'swall path en juillet, mais l'humidité avait envahi l'Angleterre et j'ai "attendu" une fenêtre météo favorable en bon marin breton. le parcours 130 kms est assez désert, bien prévoir ses ravitaillements et étapes (exceptés si sauvage) en octobre novembre le temps sera certainement moins favorable mais bien équipé c'est jouable. il existe un peu de documentations que tu pourras obtenir facilement par voie postale et free. www.hadrians-wall.org demander le "Mini Guide" including walking and Cycling, accomodation for 2007, tu as le chemin divisé en 4 sections, les hébergements(b&b, barns, camping, Youth Hostel et services) tu demandes également le "hadrian's wall path summer passport" une espèce de crédencial (camino de compostelle) pour six tampons tout au long du parcours, www.planyourinvasion.co.uk un site très bien fait en anglais, tu peux visualiser tout le chemin, divisé en sections, tous renseignements historiques en été, (jusqu'à fin septembre) il existe un Bus Spécial Hadrian'swall le AD122 qui fait la navette entre les deux extrémités, pour une somme forfaitaire (7L/j/pers) tu peux organiser ton retour au point de départ. Pour ma part je suis parti de Newcastle/Tyne (auberge de jeunesse sur Jesmond Road) près du centre et des ponts et Tyne) réalisé les 130kms(85 miles) en 5 étapes, de 25 à 32kms. C'est physiquement assez facile par rapport à d'autres chemins emblématiques (GR10, GR20, GR65 voie podiensie, GR70stevenson...) attention aux commerces, peu nombreux, les pubs et inns sont ouverts mais à des heures que l'on a du mal à comprendre. la partie de Carlisle à Bowness-on-Solway est triste et fade, mais pour le fun à faire !! ce qui coute un euro en europe continentale coute one pound en perfide albion (1L=1, 52€=10FF) l'hostellerie est assez onéreuse par rapport à nos gîtes ou hotels (B&B jamais en dessous de 25L) les Barns (granges aménagées à 10 L exempte à Crosby on Eden), les YHA (auberges de jeunesse, tarif avec carte et sans carte, pour jeunes et pour moins jeunes, entre 15 et 20Livres) Prévoir une bonne cape et des guêtres me semble absolument nécessaire. C'est un très joli chemin, tout en douceur, chargé d'histoire et chez "l'ennemi héréditaire" de surcroit alors ce n'a été que du plaisir. J'ai ralié Newcastle up Tyne par bus de Nottingham (arrivé de Bretagne par Ryanair à East Midland Airport) Tu as des tarifs vraiment intéressants en bus voir www.mégabus.com achat par internet, sans billet mais par code à présenter, ou www.national-express le retour de Carlisle pour Nottingham par bus, transit par Birmingham (environ 35 livres) Tu reviens vers moi si questions kenavo http://danydarminichi.over-blog.com
Daniel
les souvenirs et les images sont toutes fraîches, je risque d'être intarissable. Initialement je devais faire the Hadrian'swall path en juillet, mais l'humidité avait envahi l'Angleterre et j'ai "attendu" une fenêtre météo favorable en bon marin breton. le parcours 130 kms est assez désert, bien prévoir ses ravitaillements et étapes (exceptés si sauvage) en octobre novembre le temps sera certainement moins favorable mais bien équipé c'est jouable. il existe un peu de documentations que tu pourras obtenir facilement par voie postale et free. www.hadrians-wall.org demander le "Mini Guide" including walking and Cycling, accomodation for 2007, tu as le chemin divisé en 4 sections, les hébergements(b&b, barns, camping, Youth Hostel et services) tu demandes également le "hadrian's wall path summer passport" une espèce de crédencial (camino de compostelle) pour six tampons tout au long du parcours, www.planyourinvasion.co.uk un site très bien fait en anglais, tu peux visualiser tout le chemin, divisé en sections, tous renseignements historiques en été, (jusqu'à fin septembre) il existe un Bus Spécial Hadrian'swall le AD122 qui fait la navette entre les deux extrémités, pour une somme forfaitaire (7L/j/pers) tu peux organiser ton retour au point de départ. Pour ma part je suis parti de Newcastle/Tyne (auberge de jeunesse sur Jesmond Road) près du centre et des ponts et Tyne) réalisé les 130kms(85 miles) en 5 étapes, de 25 à 32kms. C'est physiquement assez facile par rapport à d'autres chemins emblématiques (GR10, GR20, GR65 voie podiensie, GR70stevenson...) attention aux commerces, peu nombreux, les pubs et inns sont ouverts mais à des heures que l'on a du mal à comprendre. la partie de Carlisle à Bowness-on-Solway est triste et fade, mais pour le fun à faire !! ce qui coute un euro en europe continentale coute one pound en perfide albion (1L=1, 52€=10FF) l'hostellerie est assez onéreuse par rapport à nos gîtes ou hotels (B&B jamais en dessous de 25L) les Barns (granges aménagées à 10 L exempte à Crosby on Eden), les YHA (auberges de jeunesse, tarif avec carte et sans carte, pour jeunes et pour moins jeunes, entre 15 et 20Livres) Prévoir une bonne cape et des guêtres me semble absolument nécessaire. C'est un très joli chemin, tout en douceur, chargé d'histoire et chez "l'ennemi héréditaire" de surcroit alors ce n'a été que du plaisir. J'ai ralié Newcastle up Tyne par bus de Nottingham (arrivé de Bretagne par Ryanair à East Midland Airport) Tu as des tarifs vraiment intéressants en bus voir www.mégabus.com achat par internet, sans billet mais par code à présenter, ou www.national-express le retour de Carlisle pour Nottingham par bus, transit par Birmingham (environ 35 livres) Tu reviens vers moi si questions kenavo http://danydarminichi.over-blog.com
Daniel
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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
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.