Bonjour à tous,
Je pars en Patagonie tout le mois de mars 2019 et je projette de visiter les lieux suivant :
- Torres del Paine
- El Calafate
- El Chalten
- La Carretera Austral Je cherche tout d’abord des informations concernant le circuit O à Torres del Paine et leur nouveau système de réservation qui est assez compliqué pour les campings. Le tour complet est il vraiment intéressant ou le circuit W suffit-il pour voir l’essentiel du parc et alors se garder quelques jour de plus pour un autre lieux (ex : trek à Cerro Castillo) ? Aussi quelqu’un a-t-il fait récemment la traversée EL Chalten – Villa O’Higgins et comment ce se passe pour les ferrys ? Enfin combien de temps faut il prévoir pour remonter la carretera Austral en stop et en bus ? Le trek Cerro Castillo est il une bonne alternative plus sauvage et moins onéreuse à Torres Del Paine ? Je suis preneur de toute info concernant cette région du monde§! Merci d'avance
C'est sur que tous les autres treks au Chili et en Argentine sont des alternatives moins onéreuses que TdP, et aussi ne requièrent aucune réservation ou autre organisation à l'avance. Cerro Castillo, oui, bon trek assez sauvage.
Cela dépend de où à où tu veux aller dans la Carretera Australe.
On a mis 19 jours en van pour descendre de Chaiten jusqu’à Puerto Yungai. Tu peux en mettre plus ou en mettre moins, car cela dépend vraiment des étapes que tu souhaites faire. 🙂
Notre carnet pour plus de précisions !
Bonne préparation !
Pierre
La Carretera Austral est un voyage en soi si tu veux tout visiter le long, Caleta Tortel, le nouveau Parque Patagonia (ou la réserve Tamango), le trek de Cerro Castillo, les grottes de marbre, ... Tout au Nord le parc Pumalin à de très bonnes marches à la journée et de très bons campings. Et j'en passe Queulat ... Lago Leones ...
Merci pour vos réponses! Je pensais passer 10 jours sur la carretera australe avec pour but de faire un stop court à Tortel, puis passer 1 ou 2 journée à Puerto Rio tranquilo, ensuite randonner à la journée ou sur plusieurs jours dans le parc de Cerro Castillo avant de remonter à Chaiten pour partir visiter rapidement l'ile de Chiloé. Ce programme est il cohérent et réalisable en 10 jours ou faut il prévoir plus?
Je cherche tout d’abord des informations concernant le circuit O à Torres del Paine et leur nouveau système de réservation qui est assez compliqué pour les campings. Le tour complet est il vraiment intéressant ou le circuit W suffit-il pour voir l’essentiel du parc
Je n'ai jamais fait le O complet mais pour avoir été jusqu'au paso Garner le sentier entre le refugio Grey et le campamento Paso surplombe par endroits le glacier Grey et c'est magnifique.
Après à toi de voir si tu veux passer plus de temps à Torres del Paine ce qui te fera "perdre" du temps pour ailleurs bien-sûr, les autres endroits de la région étant très beaux aussi !
Pour le côté compliqué des réservations, il faudra y passer quand même pour le W (même si moins de campings à réserver bien-sûr).
Aussi quelqu’un a-t-il fait récemment la traversée EL Chalten – Villa O’Higgins et comment ce se passe pour les ferrys ?
Nous avons fait la traversée dans l'autre sens, mais pas récemment (2010). Et on était bien contents de faire la traversée dans le sens Villa O'Higgins - El Chalten car le départ du bateau a été repoussé de plusieurs jours (je ne me souviens pas pourquoi le départ avait été décalé les premiers jours mais finalement le jour du départ après avoir attendu 1h dans le bateau le départ a été reporté au lendemain à cause du vent) et à Candelario Mancilla il n'y a rien (il n'y avait rien à part le poste frontière, en tout cas à l'époque) donc on était content de devoir attendre du côté de la civilisation ;-)
Le site web avec les infos pour la traversée si tu ne le connais pas déjà :
http://www.villaohiggins.com/crossing/index.htm
Je pensais passer 10 jours sur la carretera australe avec pour but de faire un stop court à Tortel, puis passer 1 ou 2 journée à Puerto Rio tranquilo, ensuite randonner à la journée ou sur plusieurs jours dans le parc de Cerro Castillo avant de remonter à Chaiten pour partir visiter rapidement l'ile de Chiloé.
Comme t'en a parlé Willemspie, depuis Cochrane il ya aussi la réserve Tamango et le parque Patagonia avec possibilité de faire un seul trek sur les deux parcs (demander l'accord du garde-parc à Tamango et ne passer entre les 2 parcs que si la visibilité est bonne car il n'y a pas de sentier à suivre). C'est un trek que nous avons adoré.
Le parc Queulat aussi (à la journée) et Puhyuapi est un très joli village (l'était en 2010 en tout cas !)
Je ne connais pas le parc Pumalin mais ça a l'air magnifique aussi.
A ta place je zapperai Chiloé pour avoir plus de temps sur la carretera austral.
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces réponses très claires. Nous allons donc réserver le circuit O et nous prendrons un bus de nuit entre El Chalten et Los Antiguos pour récupérer la Carretera austral plus au nord à partir de Cochrane. On gagnera pas mal de temps pour voyager sur la partie nord de cette route. Je note aussi pour Chiloé
Cerro Castillo c'est vraiment sympa, sinon tu as aussi la Vuelta de Huemul, j'ai énormément aimé ce trek. C'est gratuit, moins fréquenté et magnifique. Topos sur mon blog : http://trek.uniterre.com/argentine/
Pour des topos de treks et des informations précises sur les pays que j'ai visités, rendez-vous sur mon blog : https://treketvoyages.com/.
Il fonctionne comme un modeste guide de voyage et non comme un récit de voyage.
Bonjour Julien!
Dans ton topo pour le tour du Huemul, tu parles de bus à la fin : sais-tu s'ils sont fréquents? trouve-ton les horaires qq part?
Merci pour les infos!
Marie
Bonjour Marie,
Celui que j'ai pris n'était pas une liaison régulière, d'ailleurs je cris qu'il n'y en a pas. C'était un car pour des touristes venus faire un tour en bateau sur le lac. J'ai demandé au chauffeur s'il pouvait me ramener comme il revenait à vide, il m'a pris ainsi que quelques autres randonneurs pour environ 7 USD chacun.
Julien
Pour des topos de treks et des informations précises sur les pays que j'ai visités, rendez-vous sur mon blog : https://treketvoyages.com/.
Il fonctionne comme un modeste guide de voyage et non comme un récit de voyage.
Alors Chiloé honnêtement ça vaut le coup aussi, notamment le trek playa blanca !!! C'est un spot de rêve, inaccessible autrement que par un petit chemin. Faut longer le lac huillinco en bus ou stop ou taxi jusqu'à Cucao puis trouver un moyen de transport jusqu'au "mirador Palihue" (trouvable sur GMaps), et ensuite, c'est parti pour 6/7h de rando en longeant la plage, en surplombant les falaises et le pacifique le long d'un petit chemin tracé... Franchement ça valait vraiment le coup pour qui passe par l'île !
Oui bien-sûr, je ne voulais pas dire que Chiloé c'était nul. Nous avons fait un trek de 2/3 jours au nord du parque nacional Chiloé (depuis Chepu), de grandes plages désertes et plein d'oiseaux, c'est très beau... mais pour moi ça ne rivalise pas avec les paysages de la Carretera Austral et du sud de la Patagonie (glaciers, montagnes, lacs et rivières turquoises, fjords, etc).
Sachant que Jakesbpy n'a déjà qu'un mois pour parcourir ces 2 zones.
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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?
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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
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?
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?
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
