j'ai fait le chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle de Tours à Santiago, à pied avec une amie et j'envisage de faire seule le chemin de Stevenson avec un âne au mois de septembre 2008
j'aimerais avoir quelques témoignages sur ce chemin, est-il compliqué de le faire seule avec un âne, l'organisation est-il indispensable ? merci de votre aide
C'est une formidable rando, que j'ai eu le bonheur de réaliser en septembre 2005, du Puy puis Monastier et St Jean du Gard en 11 ou 12 jours, en compagnie de Jacques et de "Popof" et de deux autres "backpackers" aussi pérégrinos du camino.
Je crois que seulement 5 ou 6 "ânes" réalisent le stevenson dans son entier par an. Les hébergements avec la pâture doivent être préparés (nourriture et soins éventuels). Gilles Roman de Pradelles, aussi proriétaire d'un super rando-plume à Pradelle, louait ses ânes et assurait leur retour, il avait l'intention de suspendre cette activité, peut-être il te faut le contacter pour en savoir plus.
C'est un des plus beaux chemins que j'ai eu l'occasion de faire, plus physique que le camino, mais avec un petit entrainement et un minimum de condition c'est très facilement jouable. En septembre il te faut tenir compte des "pluies cévenoles".
Pont de Mauvert, Cassagnas, St Germain de Calberte sont de magnifiques étapes.
sur mon blog quelques photos de la troupe en activité et de Popof
http://danydarminichi.over-blog.com
voir à Pont de Mauvert, l'office de tourisme et l'Association Chemin de Stevenson, ils détiennent tous les renseignements
kenavo, à plus si questions
en complément de mon post précédent un site sur l'anniversaire du Chemin de Stevenson: 130 ans
Un "cirque médiatique" s'organise autour, affaire à suivre:
http://www.chemin-stevenson.org/animations.htm#2008
kenavo
bonsoir
je viens de parcourir votre blog de mécréan du chemin de stevenson et en qualité de mécréante projettant de faire ce chemin 1ère semaine de juillet 2009 j aimerais bien des renseignements sur les gites que vous avez utilisés ou autres moyens de reposer des os pas si vieux mais pas tout jeunes . De plus mon budget est tellement sérré que je crains les tarifs!!!A quels endroits avez vous fait vos haltes (village)
J ai fais le camino de puente la reina à muxia du 8 mars au 15 avril 2009 ; mes pieds et les locataires des étages supérieurs réclament de partir, seulement à 5euros la nuit en france!!!!
Merci également pour votre BLOG qui donne vraiment envie de se bouger pedibus jambus ce que j, aime le plus au monde!!
A bienôt
Kenavo😊😊
le "Stevenson" est un chemin réalisé avec quelques amis en septembre 2005 ( et un âne "Popof")
les étapes après le départ du Puy furent celles du Monastier (en fait le vrai départ historique) au gite communal, l'ancenne gendarmerie très bien aménagée (11 €) puis clui du St Nicolas le Boucher, une ancienne salle paroissiale (5, 5 €) ensuite le "Rando-Plume" de Pradelle appartenant à Gilles Roman (le proprio de Popof) 11 € - en maison forestière à Cheylard l'Evêque faute d'avoir pu réserver au Gite du Moure, dirigé par un certain Simmonet, aucune place à cette époque de septembre les "champignonneurs" avaient tout réservé depuis longtemps - à l'étape de La Bastide-Puylaurent en soirée étape à l'Hotel des Genêts (32€) - ensuite aux "Alpiers" 3 ou 4 kms avant Le Bleymard - au Pont de Mauvert à la Truite Enchantée - en soirée étape à 30€, nous partagions à chaque fois une chambre à 4 lits - à Florac à l'ancien presbytère "Le Carline" (11€) excellent cuisine aménagée, ambiance artistes, super - ensuite à Cassagnas à l'Espace Stevenson, une ancienne gare, dans une yourte près du camping -
L'étape suivante au Pont de Burgen (12 €) un peu hors chemin de 2 kms- à St Jean du Gard il y avait une course automobile, les gites étaient saturés, nous avons trouvé au Gîte de Malbosc en Mialet à 5 kms après St Jean.
Les tarifs sont ceux de 2005, nous réservions la veille pour le lendemain mais en septembre excepté à Chaylard l'Eveque, il n'y avait guère de "backpackers".
ensuite avions rejoint Alès par taxi collectif, le samedi et dimanche le service de cars (scolaires) ne fonctionnait pas.
Prévoir l'approvisonnement, il y a des zones "sans" sur le parcours.
Chemin magnifique, moyennement physique, en septembre attention aux "pluies cévennoles" altitude maxi au Finiels 1600m, montée facile, balisée par des "pierres montjoies". il existe une plaquette éditée par l'Office du Tourisme du Pont de Mauvert excellente, très bien documentée - des étapes entre 20 et 30 kms - bon balisage - topo guide GR 70.
à plus si autres questions......et "buen camino" de retour aussi du Camino del Norte en "bici" du Morbihan au Cap Fistera sur 1800kms
en solo sur la bici et dans les albergues, le gros du cheptel caminesque étant sur le "francès", pluies, vents....soleil et froid...que du bonheur !
bonsoir
il serait préférable de réserver, car il y a de plus en plus de monde sur ce chemin
j'ai dépensé 39€ en moyenne en 2007.
le mont Lozère (finiels) a pas mal poussé en 2 ans, il culminait déjà à un peu plus de 1900 m
très bien balisé, mais plus de topo guide
très cordialement, le piô
oui je pense que c est un sage conseil de reserver, je vais m y mettre demain ou jeudi car je dois d abord repertorier gite et camping en ayant chaisit les étapes . J avance et déjà je m y vois bien
alors aussi avec ane ou sans ane??
reponse ultérieurement
ioanna
🙂bonjour
les reservations sont faites..je suis super contente . Il ne me reste que la nuit du 04/07 au 05/07
j aimerais bien dormir dans la maison forestiere alors a voir
mon choix est de ne pas marcher avec un ane pour cette fois, j emmène une amie..
bonne journée
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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!
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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?
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Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Hello!
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I’m heading to Morocco in August and we’ll start with a stop in Chefchaouen (we’re driving).
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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.
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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!
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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.
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There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4.
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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?
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Yann
très bien balisé, mais plus de topo guide
très cordialement, le piô
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