Je prévois explorer la Corse avec mon amoureux pout 12-14 jours à la mi-Octobre.
Je ne connais pas du tout la Corse. Nous aimerions faire quelques belles randos, on adore les beaux paysages de bords de mer, les jolies petits villages typiques, les restaurants à l'écart des foules, les bons vins, les huîtres 😛, visiter sans être à la course... Je suis certaine qu'il y a parmis vous des grands connaisseurs de cette belle île Française qui me guideront vers de belles découvertes!
Voici mes questions;
1- quel itinéraire faire pour avoir une bonne idée de la Corse sans avoir à passer de longues heures à tous les jours à faire de la route? (Je pensais demeurer 2-3 nuits à ces endroits; Piana, Saint-Florent, Bonifacio, Ajaccio et Corte ???)
2-Est ce qu'on serait mieux de dormir au même endroit plusieurs nuits ou se déplacer aux deux ou trois nuits?
3-Quels sont vos jolies villages coup de cœur et d'après-vous les plus belles plages et est ce qu'un Québécois pas frileux 😀peut encore se baigner en Octobre ou c'est trop froid?
Bonjour, je suis revenue hier d'une semaine en Corse, c'était mon 2ème séjour...
Il fait déjà bien chaud!
Mi octobre, hum, je ne sais pas ce que ça donnera au niveau de l'accueil, je pense que les Insulaires seront très très fatigués par les flots et les flots de touristes ayant envahi la Corse tout l'été🤪.
Néanmoins, voici quelques petits endroits où vous ne devriez pas être déçue :
Porto, la marina, commune de Ota.
Un restaurant à conseiller : le Panorama, avec une toute jeune chef aussi dynamique qu'adorable.
Nous avons dormi 2 nuits dans la marina de Porto, dont une au Calypso, 80€ sans le petit déjeuner, facturé 10€, mais vous avez un café snack, le Sole e Mare qui jouxte l'hôtel et fait très bien l'affaire.
Vous pouvez faire un petit tour en zodiac pour un peu moins de 30€ et visiter ainsi la réserve de Scandola.
Saint Florent, euh... ce n'est pas hyper intéressant sauf pour une belle pizzeria La Citadella.
Mais ce n'est que mon point de vue.
Vous pouvez loger à Algajola, pas très loin de là, à l'hôtel St Joseph, chambres spacieuses et propres avec vue sur la mer. J'ai payé 70€ la chambre, petit déjeuner inclus. Ça nous a plu, on est donc revenus une 2nde fois durant notre séjour.
Bonifacio vous permettra de faire une belle sortie en mer, mais le parking est affreusement cher, presque 15€ la journée.
Si vous avez l'occasion d'aller en Haute Corse, vous pouvez peut être vous arrêter à Port Centuri, bien calme, nous avons pu loger pour 50€ la nuit sans petit déjeuner.
Durant notre 1er séjour l'année dernière, nous n'avons fait que traverser Ajaccio, cependant si vous envisagez de vous y arrêter pour déjeuner, il y a un petit snack bien sympathique, La Petite Foccacia, 8 rue Conventionnel Chiappe, accueil gentil et c'est très bon.
Normalement dans les magasins Spar, vous aurez toujours moyen de trouver un point chaud avec des beignets de courgette, etc... mais le tout est que cela soit ouvert; par exemple celui de St Florent n'était toujours pas ouvert hier.
Je sais qu'il existe des circuits en 4X4 pour vous rendre dans les plus jolies plages du Désert des Agriates, mais je ne cautionne pas ce type d'activité qui détruit inexorablement le littoral...
Pour les plages, attention si vous voyez des vaches, tenez vous à distance car elles sont peu commodes.
Voilà, c'est un peu brouillon comme pistes, je vous donne ça en vrac, je pense que les autres forumeurs vont pouvoir vous donner des infos complémentaires.
Oui Octobre c'est une bonne saison il fait encore chaud et la mer est très bonne. Juste le petit inconvénient c'est qu'il fait nuit de bonne heure. Autre chose je vous déconseille la route de piana à ajaccio trop longue pas grand chose à voir. Alors si vous atterrissez à Bastia partez sur saint Florent de là vous avez un bateau qui vous emmène sur les magnifiques plages du désert des agriates ou vous pouvez faire une petite rando pour rejoindre une autre belle plage, bien indiqué au débarcadère. Vous pouvez aussi si vous êtes des bons marcheurs vous y rendre à pied en partant du bout de la plage de saint florent. D'ici vous pouvez faire le cap corse (une belle rando sur la pointe) et aussi la restonica près de corte (2H de route)deux magnifiques lacs à découvrir en randonnée. Ensuite aller jusqu' à porto là vous pouvez aller à girolata (belle rando), piana et montez vous baigner dans la rivière. Vous avez de beaux trous d'eau mais il faut connaitre. Arrêtez vous quand vous voyez des voitures. Ensuite partez vers l'intérieur le mont cinto la rando est magnifique, c'est le sommet de la corse. Tout autour tout est magnifique mais vous n'aurez pas le temps de tout faire. Mon préféré le lac Nino il faut y aller aussi en rando. Bon à mon avis pour quinze jours c'est déjà pas mal mais si vous faites tout au pas de course filez sur Bonifacio et de là vous faites le sud. De magnifiques plages et l'intérieur jusqu'à Bavella encore une fois tout est beau, il y a juste des algues qui ont fait leur apparition depuis quelques années sur les plages qui gâche un peu cette île paradisiaque. Voilà bonne préparation !
Je suis encore confuse avec mon itinéraire car je dois arriver et repartir d'Ajaccio....
J'aimerais voir Bonifacio et ses environs, île rousse, et Porto, Est ce trop pour deux semaines et je le fais dans quel ordre et combien de nuits par endroits?
Ce que j'ai oublié de mentionner c'est que je vais arriver et repartir d'Ajaccio et ça me donne du mal avec mon itinéraire. Je voudrais voir les environs de Bonifacio et peut-être remonter j'usqu'a l'île Rousse, la région de Porto me semble très belle aussi mais c'est peut-être trop de route pour 13 jours en Corse.
Quel itinéraire me conseillez-vous pour une première visite en Corse et pour ne pas avoir à etre sans cesse sur la route? J'aimerais faire des belles randos, découvrir des jolies villages typiques, des beaux bords de mer avec baignade, des piscines naturelles, bonnes bouffes et surtout pas de journée complète sur des routes sinueuses....
Bon alors c'est raté pour piana et le désert des agriates. restez dans le sud. Sartène magnifique, la forêt de zonza il y a de belles randonnées et allez jusqu'à Bavella magnifique en redescendant vers l'est pour faire une boucle il y a des beaux trous d'eau. Il y a une belle balade aussi à campomoro je l'avais tracé avec google earth. Mais il y a mieux aller voir le membre corserandos ou regardez sur www.lacorseapetitpas.com. Il nous a préparé plein de magnifiques randos. Il a fait un travail fantastique. Sinon bien sur à ne pas rater Bonifacio et toutes les magnifiques plages à voir et se baigner santa giula, rondinaria, palombagia. Vous reviendrez faire le Nord un autre moment ce serait dommage de ne pas s'imprégner de la Corse et de passer votre temps en voiture. Bonne préparation !
Quelle belles vacances tu vas faire ! 14 jours c'est juste parfait.
A mon sens, tu peux sans problème passer 3,4 ou 5 nuits qq part et rayonner ensuite sans pour autant faire trop de route ... et surtout de virages :-)
J'ai pas mal d'idées d'itinéraire et de visites pour voir des petits villages charmants ou des points de vues magnifique. Pour ne pas tout te ré-écrire ici, je te propose d'aller lire cet article qui devrait te donner des pistes.
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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 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
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
Hi there,
I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass?
Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part?
Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
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?
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.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi everyone,
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.
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!
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.
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?
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?
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!
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 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’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
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?
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.
