J'aime assez marcher mais mon ennui c'est que dès que je fais plus de 20 kilomètres j'ai les ongles des pieds (gros orteils) qui deviennent sensibles et au bout de quelques jours ils se colorent en rouge foncé pour rester comme cela très longtemps.
Je n'ai pas l'impression d'avoir des chaussures trop petites ou trop grandes, mes doigts de pieds bougent comme il faut au bout mais voila...
Alors ça va sûrement en faire rire quelques uns mais qu'est ce que je peux faire?
Merci
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
Sais-tu que lorsque tu achètes des chaussurres, tu dois prendre une pointure au dessus ou les chaussures délassées tu dois pouvoir rentrer le majeur comme un chausse pieds, sinon tes orteils toucherons aux bouts et ils 😊 .
Je n'ai pas de réponse mais au moins je peux compatir. Moi ça devient violet puis noir avec le temps et l'ongle finit par se décoller complètement... La par exemple j'ai un ongle qui tient presque plus, et j'en avais déjà perdu plusieurs avant... Bon appétit si vous êtes à table 🏴☠️
... plus sérieusement, l'autre solution consiste, pour éviter que tes ongles de pieds ne touchent le bout de tes chaussures et ne s'abiment à son contact, à ne marcher dans le sens habituel que dans les montées ... et en marche arrière dans les descentes ... 😉
est-ce que ton hallux (gros orteil) est dévié vers l'extérieur (vers tes autres doigts de pieds?) dans la vie de tous les jours? Si c'est le cas, et ça dépend de l'importance de la déviation, mais tu peux aller voir ostéopathe ou médecin ensuite pr opération... ça te gène pas un peu ds la vie de tous les jours dès que tu marches un peu?
"Les folies sont les seules choses qu'on ne regrette jamais" O.Wilde
Mon épouse a le même type de problèmes qui sont accentués pas la descente bien sûr (d'ou les conseils judicieux de Maitaora) .
Plus pratiques:
1) contrôler soigneusement que les ongles soint coupés assez courts (mais pas trop pour éviter les ongles incarnés)
2) choisir des chaussues au minimum d'une pointure au dessus de sa pointure de ville.
3) coller au bout de la chaussure en face du gros orteil, une matière amortissante telle qu'utilisée par les podologues pour faire leurs semelles. coller cette pastille uniquement à cet endroit, car si elle est trop large, avec la courbure du bout de la chaussure, cela peut former des plis et alors...., d'autres problèmes peuvent surgir.
si tu vois un péché chez ton frère, dépêche toi de l'enlever de ton coeur (proverbe tibétain)
Non, y'a pas de déviation du gros orteil, et c'est vrai que dans la vie de tous les jours je ne suis pas gênée.
J'ai acheté mes godasses de marche dans un bon magasin avec un conseiller justement mais apparement...ça l'a opas fait même si j'ai pris une taille au dessus.
Merci quand même pour les réponses. Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
dernière précaution: bien resserer les chaussures à la descente, certaine chaussures possèdent un laçage "descente" (crochets sur le côté plus bas que les autres); tout ceci pour éviter que le pied ne bouge trop
Bon voyage au Mali
si tu vois un péché chez ton frère, dépêche toi de l'enlever de ton coeur (proverbe tibétain)
Comme dit macmizot, bien serrer ses godasses dans la descente sinon le pied glisse et les orteils sont compressés au bout de celles-ci.
C'est vraiment un problème de chaussures par rapport à un sport et un revêtement. Par exemple, j'ai utilisé mes bonnes baskets de tennis lors d'une séance de squash sur sol accrocheur.Résultat: ongles noirs sur les 2 gros orteils.
La cause: plus d'appuis bloqués ce jour là et les orteils qui viennent cogner dans le fond des baskets.
Que les orteils cognent sous de tels chocs, c'est naturel donc faut regarder du côté des meilleures chaussures. J'ai opté pour des baskets avec un bout plus souple ( type handball, volley) et je n'ai plus de problème.
En rando, c'est pareil, je préfère les trails qui sont plus souples à mes godasses montantes.
Le probleme, c'est que l'on a tous des pieds bien différents, des petits pieds, des gros, des pieds plats, des pieds grecs, egyptiens, (la différence entre ces deux vient de la longueur de l'orteil et du pouce) des pieds pronateurs, supinateurs.......et j'en passe......avec toutes les conséquences que cela entraîne, d'où l'importance de bien choisir sa monture, pour ma part je dirais qu'il est judicieux de rendre visite avant toute chose à un podologue si possible spécialiste du sport .
J'ai eu ce probleme mais à l'orteil ( plus long que le pouce) A chaque descente c'est lui qui recevait les chocs même si j'avais pris soin de prendre une pointure de plus......l'ongle sautait tous les trois mois. SUPER !!!
Un conseil : quand on essaie des chaussures si possible le faire le matin, le soir les pieds gonfflent donc l'appreciation est differente et peut conduire à l'erreur.
Depuis que suis allé voir un podologue je n'ai plus de problèmes.....
Pas beaucoup de solutions .... En fait, dans les descentes, le pied glisse vers l'avant - A moins d'avoir un "coup de pied" bossu et très dévelloppé (ce qui a aussi des inconvénients !!) que l'on peut "fixer" efficacement avec un laçage hyper serré, rien à faire - A une époque (je n'ai pas vérifié si cela est toujours le cas) certaines chaussures de jogging (NEW BALANCE) avaient trouvé une solution assez efficace : l'emplacement du talon était légèrement "ceusé", et le pied était dans une certaine mesure tenu en arrière de la chaussure ... c'était efficace, mais je n'ai pas retrouvé cette solution sur d'autres chaussures, et pas sur des chaussures de marche - Si c'est peut-être la solution : A bricoler, ou à reproduire sur des semelles type "orthopédique" ?? j'ignore, mais en tout cas, la position du pied dans la quasi-totalité des chaussures de marche est telle qu' une descente rapide entraîne ce genre de problème ........
Merci de te soucier de la santé de mes petits pieds mais mon problème se produit également sur du plat. 25 km de plat et voila mes petits ongles tout abîmés. mais je vais aller voir un podologue je pense.
Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
Tu te fais marebouter par un chacal Dogon pour avoir les pieds comme les Tellems, et tu auras moins mal aux orteils, peut etre un peu aux talons par contre...
J'y avais pensé mais toutes ces croyances me faisant peur le marabout n'a pas voulu tenter la chose sur mes pauvres pieds au risque de foirer l'opération. Alors... je retournerai la bas avec mes ongles de pied pourris, tant pis! Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
ce doit etre des champignons!(miam, miam)voir un dermato.En soins, j'ai eu un medicaments per os(par la bouche)qu'il faut controler par une prise de sang au bout d'une quinzaines de jours(tgo et cholesterol)et un traitement local;pommade a poser sur les ongles epaissis, decollés, blancs, enfin pourris quoi!et 48 h apres avec une curette fournis dans le medic, tu racle.Et oh miracle l'ongle infectés et malade se decolle.A repeter plusieurs fois.Le probleme c'est que au bout d'un moment tu n'as plus d'ongle(et la saine repousse en dessous)
ce proteger les ongles, pendant la repousse, car aïl aïl aïl, la rando
Je sors de chez le dermato, ouf pas de champignon. Juste du sang séché, apparement je me bute les pieds quand je marche et avec l'effort, l'échauffment cela fait un poche de sang (comme un bleu) qui sèche, beurk!!! mes pauvres ongles. Je vais essayer de marcher en levant plus les pieds mais ce doit être ma tendance à rêver, les yeux en l'air qui fait que je me tape dans ces "satanées" pierres qui jonches les chemins. Karine
On dit que la nature en nous donnant 2 yeux, 2 oreilles mais qu'une seule bouche a voulu nous obliger à moins parler pour mieux voir et entendre.
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?
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?
