Je "prepare" ma prochaine randonnee au nepal, en novembre. J aurais aime avoir vos avis concernant mon itineraire pour cette fameuse region. Nous serons 3 marcheurs sans guide/ sans porteur.
Voici mon plan de base pour le moment (modulable/ fatigue/meteo/imprevu) :
14 nov J1 : Jiri - deorali (2705m) environ 7h
15 nov J2 : deorali - sete (2575 m) environ 6h
16 nov J3 : sete - junbesi (2675m) environ 7h
17 nov J4 : junbesi - numtala (2360m) environ 6h
18 nov J5 : numtala - khari khola (2100m) environ 6h
19 nov J6 : khari khola - surkhe (2293m) environ 6h30
20 nov J7 : surkhe - phakding (2640m) environ 5h
21 nov J8 : phakding - namche bazaar (3440m) 5h
22 nov J9 : repos namche bazaar
23 nov J10 : namche - thyangboche (3867m) environ 4h
24 nov J11 : thyangboche - dingboche (4260m) environ 5h
25 nov J12 : dingboche - lobuche (4930m) environ 5h
26 nov J13 : lobuche - gorak shep (5140m) environ 3h + 4h EBC (5364m) a voir
27 nov J14 : gorak shep - kala patthar (5545m) (leve 4h30 :)) puis redescente vers gorak pour petit dej - dzongla (4830m) 3h30 A/R + 3h30
28 nov J15 : dzongla(4830m) - CHO LA PASS (5300m) - thagnag (4700m) environ 2h30 montee puis 2h30 de descente soit 5h ou directement a Gokyo (4800m) compter 2 heure de + (Gagne 1 journee) soit 7heures ...
29 nov J16 : thagnag - gokyo(4800m) environ 2 heures
30 nov J17 : repos gokyo - ballade jusqu au 5 iem lacs 4 heures A/R
1 dec J18 : Gokyo - RENJO LA PASS(5300m) 2h30 - arya (4700m) 2h30 - thame (3800m) 4 heures soit 9 heures grosse journee ... a voir
2 dec J19 : Thame - namche (3440m) environ 4h30
3 dec J20 : namche - lukla (2800m) environ 7h
4 dec J21 : lukla - KTM
Je connais mieux la region nord centrale du Nepal ( annap ...), je marche bien.
Merci a vous de me donner vos conseils, avis, est ce raisonnable (trop ? trop peu ? trop bien ? ;)
J ai 4 jours de battant avant mon retour le 8 decembre de KTM
"La chance est un hasard, le bonheur est une vocation." Alexandru Vlahuta
"Lorsqu'un seul homme rêve, ce n'est qu'un rêve. Mais si beaucoup d'hommes rêvent ensemble, c'est le début d'une nouvelle réalité." F. Hundertwasser
Tu n'es pas oblige de definir chaque etape a l'avance, tu verras bien chaque jour ou et quand tu veux t'arreter.
Jiri Jumbesi en 3 jours c'est ambitieux, alors qu'apres tu planifies des jours beaucoup plus faciles !
Bien sur comme precise, c est un planning qui changera surement, on voit au jour le jour.
Mais reprenant un avion de ktm, je suis oblige de me faire une idee de cette option. Mais globalement ma question est si ca tient la route
Ok pour jiri- junbesi ;)
Merci
"La chance est un hasard, le bonheur est une vocation." Alexandru Vlahuta
"Lorsqu'un seul homme rêve, ce n'est qu'un rêve. Mais si beaucoup d'hommes rêvent ensemble, c'est le début d'une nouvelle réalité." F. Hundertwasser
Il est généralement recommandé de faire un jour de repos quand on arrive à 3000 m, puis d'en refaire un second quand on arrive à 4000 m (ou de faire une petite étape et de dormir à quasiment la même altitude). En arrivant par un vol à Lukla ça serait risqué, avec votre marche depuis Jiri ça peut aller surtout si vous suivez les recommandations habituelles (marcher haut et dormir bas, boire boire boire...).
Pour le retour, il vous manque un jour de sécurité pour le vol de Lukla, il arrive que la météo ne permette pas les vols en avion, les hélicos peuvent prendre le relai mais ça coute 300€ par personne.
Bonjour
A priori, tu es large et c'est pas plus mal car il faut prévoir de la souplesse en cas de problème pour s'acclimater, de mauvais temps, de faire un extra (par exemple le camp de base de l'Ama Dablam, remonter la vallée de Thame vers le Tashi Lapsa) ou simplement envie de se reposer.
Tu trouveras sur mon blog, le détail de mes étapes avec les temps de marche : http://caminaire.com/khumbu-rolwaling/detail-des-etapes/. Je suis plutôt un bon marcheur. Les temps de marche incluent les pauses. Nous portions nos sacs (13kg environ). Les conditions étaient parfois difficiles comme la montée vers le Cho La (neige profonde. On s'enfonçait et avec mon ami, nous étions devant pour faire la trace).
De Junbesi, nous avons rejoint Namche Bazaar en quatre jours. Pas d'étapes démentes et le détour par le monastère de Thupten Chholing.
La journée 14, nous avons fait ce que tu prévois sans monter au Kalapattar mais à son antecime.
Nous sommes allés de Dzongla à Gokyo dans la journée dans des conditions difficiles (neige fraîche tombée dans la nuit). Longue journée avec cette fastidieuse traversée du glacier avant Gokyo.
Gokyo - Thame : nous sommes arrivés pour déjeuner à Langden. Après concertation, nous avons décidé de poursuivre jusqu'à Thame.
Bonjour,
Ayant fait ce circuit, quelques remarques :
Jiri - jumbesi en 3 jours possible, c'est le premier jour le plus compliqué. Après, il vaut mieux monter à bupsa plutôt que de s'arrêter à k khôla (vs y serez à midi) et après, allez ' ou vous pouvez... ' voire avant phakding, ça ne posera pas de problème pour arriver à namche avant la 'foule' des avions.
Pour moi, un jour d'acclimatation à dinboche indispensable (aller à chukung). Pour la suite, la visite au camp de base n'est pas nécessaire.
Je vous déconseille après le cho la de filler à gokyo si la météo est mauvaise. Le lendemain, y aller puis monter au gokyo ri.
N'ayant pas encore passé le renjo, pas d'informations mais le trajet thame namche prend 2h30.
Je pense que vous devrez vous adapter au mieux en fonction de vos capacités et peut être modifier votre "programme " en fonction de l'acclimatation, météo... Pour informaticien, gokyo namche ou dinboche namche sont possibles dans la journée (descendre).
Pour le passage du cho la, essayez de retrouver le topo que j'ai du laisser sur le site en 2006.
Dominique
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hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
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!
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
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Hi,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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I’m leaving on Monday, August 3rd for my very first long-distance trek: the GR223 from Coutances to Mont Saint-Michel, over 6-7 days (~11-14 miles/day), solo.
I’m looking for tips from people who know this section well (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer → Hauteville-sur-Mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → bay crossing):
Budget-friendly accommodations: I’m struggling to find affordable stopover lodgings (a lot of what I find online are expensive vacation rentals, not really suited for a solo hiker). If you have any great spots (hostels, hiker-friendly B&Bs, nice campgrounds), I’d love to hear them!
Bay crossing: Any feedback on guides/providers leaving from Genêts for the final crossing?
General tips for a first long-distance trek: What you wish you’d known before your first time, pitfalls to avoid, etc.
Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
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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.
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.
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?
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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?
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Hi there,
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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!
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
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Could anyone give me some help and advice?
Best regards,
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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
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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?
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