Je pars à Bali au mois de juin, et cette année, nous allons faire l'ascencion du volcan AGUNG. Si quelqu'un l'a fait, pouvez-vous me donner des infos. L'ascencion se fait de nuit pour arriver au sommet au lever du jour (environ 4 heures de marche). Faut il être habillé chaudement ? Merci de toutes les informations utiles que vous pourrez me communiquer à ce sujet.
Ascension du Mont Agung - Bali
by Scotbie
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
Je pars à Bali au mois de juin, et cette année, nous allons faire l'ascencion du volcan AGUNG. Si quelqu'un l'a fait, pouvez-vous me donner des infos. L'ascencion se fait de nuit pour arriver au sommet au lever du jour (environ 4 heures de marche). Faut il être habillé chaudement ? Merci de toutes les informations utiles que vous pourrez me communiquer à ce sujet.
Je pars à Bali au mois de juin, et cette année, nous allons faire l'ascencion du volcan AGUNG. Si quelqu'un l'a fait, pouvez-vous me donner des infos. L'ascencion se fait de nuit pour arriver au sommet au lever du jour (environ 4 heures de marche). Faut il être habillé chaudement ? Merci de toutes les informations utiles que vous pourrez me communiquer à ce sujet.
sissi
J etais a Tulamben le printemps dernier et je voulais aussi monter.
Periode de culte oblige, j ai du faire demi tour
Si vous ramenez des photos, j aimerais bien voir la vue depuis la haut, ca doit etre magnifique!
A nos légendes!
une polaire légére , un coupe vent + une bonne frontale batons téléscopiques éventuellement 🙂
Hasta la vista
Salut, attention, il y a deux voies, les deux ne montent pas jusqu'au sommet, et faire attention à la météo car lors de grosses pluies, terrain impraticable.
Et surtout bon courage!!!
salut,
Pour l'avoir gravit depuis le pura pasar agung .c'est aussi un temple mais moins important que besakhi, quiest aussi le depart d'une ascension pour l' agung.Il faut savoir que la seule arrivée au sommet est par besakhi (A/R 1o à 14heures suivant les randonneurs).l'ascension par le pura pasar agung dure 4 heures et l'on arrive sur le bord du cratère maid ce n'est pas le sommet.Se munir d'un coupe vent, d'un rechange et d'une bonne polaire et frontale : en 2009 depart à 2H30 du pura pasar agung , pluie durant deux heures jusqu'a la sortie de la forêt puis du vnet frais jusqu'au sommet et là une vue très degagée avec le rinjani de lombok en mire et son cratère fumant. au retour de la pluie à partir de la forêt jusqu' au temple et ensuite jusqu 'a selat.
Pour l'avoir gravit depuis le pura pasar agung .c'est aussi un temple mais moins important que besakhi, quiest aussi le depart d'une ascension pour l' agung.Il faut savoir que la seule arrivée au sommet est par besakhi (A/R 1o à 14heures suivant les randonneurs).l'ascension par le pura pasar agung dure 4 heures et l'on arrive sur le bord du cratère maid ce n'est pas le sommet.Se munir d'un coupe vent, d'un rechange et d'une bonne polaire et frontale : en 2009 depart à 2H30 du pura pasar agung , pluie durant deux heures jusqu'a la sortie de la forêt puis du vnet frais jusqu'au sommet et là une vue très degagée avec le rinjani de lombok en mire et son cratère fumant. au retour de la pluie à partir de la forêt jusqu' au temple et ensuite jusqu 'a selat.
on a du quiter l'hôtel vers minuit et demi . Départ du parking pour l'ascension vers 3 h du matin . 4 h de montée TRES RAIDE
et épuisante sur tout le parcours. Ascension à éviter par mauvais temps car dangereux .On était 10 groupes environs , seulement 4 sont arrivés au bout . J'ai 56 ans et fais la montage dépuis plus de 30 ans . Sans doute une des randonnées la plus "chiante" et physique jamais faite. Aucun interet surtout si le temps n'est pas au RV . Il y a mieux et plus varié à faire.
Reinhard
Bonjour
Tout d'abord merci pour votre réponse concernant l'ascension du Mont Agung. J'en ai eu connaissance fort tard, j'étais déjà à Bali et l'ascension programmée.
Je n'ai cependant pas oublié vos informations... Et au bout de 1h45 de marche, après le premier passage rocheux où la montée est raide (mais rien à côté de la descente...) et le fameux guide nous annonçant qu'il y en avait encore pour 3 heures avec des passages diffiiciles et notamment celui avant d'arriver au sommet... J'ai été totalement découragée et j'ai préféré arrêter cette ascension car la descente me faisait très peur...
Ce ne fut d'aillleurs pas une partie de plaisir...
Je rejoins donc votre point de vue; e je trouve que les difficultés de cette ascension sont mlinimisées.
Merci d'avoir eu la gentillesse de répondre à ma demande
Salutations balinaises puisque nous y sommes enc
Tout d'abord merci pour votre réponse concernant l'ascension du Mont Agung. J'en ai eu connaissance fort tard, j'étais déjà à Bali et l'ascension programmée.
Je n'ai cependant pas oublié vos informations... Et au bout de 1h45 de marche, après le premier passage rocheux où la montée est raide (mais rien à côté de la descente...) et le fameux guide nous annonçant qu'il y en avait encore pour 3 heures avec des passages diffiiciles et notamment celui avant d'arriver au sommet... J'ai été totalement découragée et j'ai préféré arrêter cette ascension car la descente me faisait très peur...
Ce ne fut d'aillleurs pas une partie de plaisir...
Je rejoins donc votre point de vue; e je trouve que les difficultés de cette ascension sont mlinimisées.
Merci d'avoir eu la gentillesse de répondre à ma demande
Salutations balinaises puisque nous y sommes enc
sissi
Bonjour j'espère que vous allez répondre à mon message même après tout ce temps passé. Voilà je pars à Bali pour la deuxième fois au mois de septembre pour un mois.
Dans un premier temps avec mon ami nous aimerions faire l'ascension du Mont Agung en fin de journée pour voir le coucher du sloeil depuis le sommet du volcan. Est ce possible? Nous souhaiterions partir depuis Bésakih. Beaucoup de monde dit que l'ascension est très difficile et qu'elle ne vaut pas le coup d'oeil. Où loger à Bésakih???
Dans un second temps nous voudrions nous rendre dans la région des lacs Bratan, Buyan et Tamblingan afin de faire des randonnées autour des lacs. Est il possible de faire le tour des lacs Buyan et Tamblingan dans la même journée? Les lacs se trouvent loins les uns des autres?
Où dormir? Munduk, Tamblingan, Pancasari ou Gandikuning?
J'espère avoir de vos nouvelles
merci
bonjour,
je fais suite à votre message concernant votre projet pour l'ascension du mont Agung. je vous y répondrai ce week end, car je manque de temps ce matin
sissi
Je vous remercie beaucoup, j'attends de vos nouvelles avec impatience!!!
Bonjour Emmanuelle,
Voici la réponse annoncée.
Concernant l'ascension du Mont Agung, sachez qu'ele se fait à la nuit et qu'un guide est indispensable... Donc pas de sunset au sommet, mais le lever du soleil.
Nous concernant, nous sommes partis du parking de Selat, nous commençons donc l'ascension à environ 2000 mètres d'altitude.
Bien évidemment, vous renseigner sur la météo avant de projeter d'y monter, car en cas de pluies cela peut s'avèrer extrêmement dangereux.
Je ne vous cache pas que c'est très physique et très dur et très long, et comme vous avez pu le lire sur la réponse que j'avais fait à un membre de Forum qui contrairement à moi était un randonneur montagnard confirmé, j'ai déclaré forfait après 1h45 de marche car il y en avait encore plus de 2h30 à faire, sans être de la simple balade, car il y avait des endroits où on gravissait des rochers et ou on devait s'aider de ses mains... Et dixit le guide ces passages se faisaient de plus en plus nombreux... Donc j'ai préféré arrêter cette randonnée, pas question de risquer un problème à la descente qui est d'ailleurs très longue et pénible, car le sol était très humide donc glissant.
Equipement à prévoir : 1 frontale (tellement pratique) et une bonne polaire , il fait un peu frisquet, il est vrai qu'on ne s'en rend pas vraiment compte car avec les efforts on a chaud, mais il y a pas mal d'humidité.
Si vous envisagez donc de faire cette ascension, ne dormez pas dans l'hôtel de SELAT (le seul utilisé par les randonneurs) , car les chambres sont humides et la propreté laisse à désirer Il vaut mieux que vous trouviez un petit hôtel à SIDEMEN, un peu plus de route pour arriver au volcan, mais cette balade est proposée depuis cet endroit.
Concernant le tour des lacs, eh bien je ne peux vous donner de renseignement car nous ne l'avons pas fait.
Il est vrai que nous avons passé deux années de suite deux séjours de 3 semaines avec un guide chauffeur et un circuit ciblé.
Je ne sais si vous avez été à Java et si vous ferez le mont Agung, mais l'année dernière nous avions fait le Kawah Ijen, la montée était beaucoup plus facile que pour le Agung, et ce lac d'acide sulfurique que nous avons eu la chance de découvrir sans nuage était magniifique
Je reste à votre disposition si vous avez d'autres questions auxquelles je pourrais répondre
Bonne journée à vous
Voici la réponse annoncée.
Concernant l'ascension du Mont Agung, sachez qu'ele se fait à la nuit et qu'un guide est indispensable... Donc pas de sunset au sommet, mais le lever du soleil.
Nous concernant, nous sommes partis du parking de Selat, nous commençons donc l'ascension à environ 2000 mètres d'altitude.
Bien évidemment, vous renseigner sur la météo avant de projeter d'y monter, car en cas de pluies cela peut s'avèrer extrêmement dangereux.
Je ne vous cache pas que c'est très physique et très dur et très long, et comme vous avez pu le lire sur la réponse que j'avais fait à un membre de Forum qui contrairement à moi était un randonneur montagnard confirmé, j'ai déclaré forfait après 1h45 de marche car il y en avait encore plus de 2h30 à faire, sans être de la simple balade, car il y avait des endroits où on gravissait des rochers et ou on devait s'aider de ses mains... Et dixit le guide ces passages se faisaient de plus en plus nombreux... Donc j'ai préféré arrêter cette randonnée, pas question de risquer un problème à la descente qui est d'ailleurs très longue et pénible, car le sol était très humide donc glissant.
Equipement à prévoir : 1 frontale (tellement pratique) et une bonne polaire , il fait un peu frisquet, il est vrai qu'on ne s'en rend pas vraiment compte car avec les efforts on a chaud, mais il y a pas mal d'humidité.
Si vous envisagez donc de faire cette ascension, ne dormez pas dans l'hôtel de SELAT (le seul utilisé par les randonneurs) , car les chambres sont humides et la propreté laisse à désirer Il vaut mieux que vous trouviez un petit hôtel à SIDEMEN, un peu plus de route pour arriver au volcan, mais cette balade est proposée depuis cet endroit.
Concernant le tour des lacs, eh bien je ne peux vous donner de renseignement car nous ne l'avons pas fait.
Il est vrai que nous avons passé deux années de suite deux séjours de 3 semaines avec un guide chauffeur et un circuit ciblé.
Je ne sais si vous avez été à Java et si vous ferez le mont Agung, mais l'année dernière nous avions fait le Kawah Ijen, la montée était beaucoup plus facile que pour le Agung, et ce lac d'acide sulfurique que nous avons eu la chance de découvrir sans nuage était magniifique
Je reste à votre disposition si vous avez d'autres questions auxquelles je pourrais répondre
Bonne journée à vous
sissi
Bonjour Sissi, merci pour votre réponse. Je ne m'inquiète pas trop pour l'ascension du mont Agung, j'ai fait la traversée de l'ile de la Réunion avec 15kg sur le dos, on ira à notre rythme et si je vois que c'est trop dangereux je ne prendrais pas de risque. C'est juste pour le logement que je m'inquiète, je ne sais pas où dormir. Je n'ai pas envie de faire de la route avant de partir, je voudrais vraiment être sur place; d'après le petit futé, il y a des losmen et warung près du parking du temple, je pense que cela fera l'affaire; même si le confort n'est pas top, c'est juste histoire de faire l'ascension du volcan et de visiter le temple. Tant pis pour l'ascension pour voir le coucher du soleil, on essaiera d'y voir le lever, je pense que le spectacle doit être tout aussi magnifique.
Et concernant le parc national de Bali Barat? Je sais qu'il y a trois randonnées possibles? Peut on en faire deux dans la même journée? Où peut on dormir le plus proche du temple? Est ce que Cékik est loin à pied? Si vous avez des informations je suis preneuse!!!
Cordialement
Bonjour à tous,
Nous avons fait l'ascension du Mont Agung en septembre 2010 et nous nous sommes régalés. Vous trouverez ici notre topo et toutes les photos de l'ascension.
N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions.
Céline
Nous avons fait l'ascension du Mont Agung en septembre 2010 et nous nous sommes régalés. Vous trouverez ici notre topo et toutes les photos de l'ascension.
N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions.
Céline
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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





