ça fait déjà quelques temps que j'essaie de préparer notre futur voyage aux USA
C'est une première pour moi, nous sommes toujours parti en voyage organisé
nous serons 2 ou peut-être 3 couples
Notre priorité est de faire ce voyage sans courir afin de profiter au mieux des sites que l'on a choisi !!
le choix est très difficile mais en 15 jours je me suis vite rendu compte que l'on ne pourra pas tout voir
voici mon parcours :
J1 Paris > San Francisco
J2 J3 San Francisco
J4 San Francisco > Las Vegas en avion
J5 Las Vegas > Bryce Canyon
J6 Bryce Canyon
J7 Bryce Canyon > Page
j8 Page
J9 Page > Monument Valley
J10 Monument Valley > Grand Canyon
J11 Grand Canyon
J12 Grand Canyon > Laughlin
J13 Laughlin > Death Valley
J14 Death Valley > Los Angeles
j15 j16 Los Angeles
J17 Los Angeles > Paris
J5: tu auras le temps de visiter Valley Of Fire de préférence en début de matinée puis Zion National Park. Un jour complet ensuite dans Bryce c'est très bien.
Un jour complet à Page c'est bien si vous prévoyez de faire une excursion hors des sentiers battus ou profiter du Lake Powell en louant par exemple un bateau.
Un jour complet au Grand Canyon c'est bien si vous faites un bout de descente par exemple jusqu'à Skeletton Point via le South Kaibab Trail. Sinon, une nuit suffit.
Laughlin: à zapper. La route Grand CAnyon - Death Valley se fait très bien sur la journée. Les visites dans la Death Valley se font de toute façon en fin d'après midi et tôt le matin.
Cela me semble un très beau circuit à la fois rempli et relaxe. Cela vous permettra de bien apprécier.
Tout à fait d'accord avec Itat, J5= Zion est à ne pas manquer, à mon humble avis, c'est un parc qui est très "underatted", personnellement, j'ai adoré, il fait contraste avec les autres parcs que vous allez voir qui sont tout aussi beau mais sans bcp de verdure, alors que Zion a bcp de belle végétation.
J'imagine que pendant votre séjour à Page, vous allez passer par Horseshoe Bend et Antelope Canyon, si ce n'était pas déjà prévu, je vous suggère très fortement de l'ajouter.
Je constate que vous avez prévu dormir à Monument Valley... Excellent choix.
J5 Las Vegas 2ème nuit
J6 Las Vegas > Valley of Fire > Zion > Bryce Canyon
es ce que c'est possible sur la journée sachant que le J7 on reste à Bryce Canyon ?
Pour la journée à Page je pensais Lac Powel avec bien sur aller à Horseshoe Bend et Antilope Canyon
il y a t-il un autre endroit pour passer 2 nuits dans le coin plutôt que Page ?
J11 Je remplace par le J6 de Las Vegas
je trouve que Grand Canyon > Death Valley est loin (628km) c'est pour ça que je faisais un arrêt à Laughlin as tu une autre idée ?
ou faire peut-être Death Valley à un autre moment ??
On me dit aussi que Los Angeles ne vaut pas le détour quand penses-tu?
es ce que c'est possible sur la journée sachant que le J7 on reste à Bryce Canyon ?
oui
il y a t-il un autre endroit pour passer 2 nuits dans le coin plutôt que Page ?
Page est le mieux placé pour ce que tu veux voir
je trouve que Grand Canyon > Death Valley est loin (628km) c'est pour ça que je faisais un arrêt à Laughlin as tu une autre idée ?
ou faire peut-être Death Valley à un autre moment ??
rien de passionnant entre les deux, ou alors faire une nouvelle étape à Vegas. Death Valley est bien placé dans ton circuit 😉
On me dit aussi que Los Angeles ne vaut pas le détour quand penses-tu?
cela dépend des goûts de chacun, je ne serais pas aussi péremptoire 😉. A toi de voir, moi j'y suis déjà allé 4 fois.
es ce que Moab serait impossible avec ce parcours ?
j1 Arrivée SF
j2 j3 San Francisco
J4 San Francisco > Las Vegas en avion
J5 Las Vegas
j6 Las Vegas > Valley of Fire > Zion > Bryce Canyon
J7 Bryce Canyon
J8 Bryce Canyon > Capitol Reef > Moab
J9 Moab visite des arches et/ou Cayonlands (je ne sais pas si une journée suffit)
J10 Moab > Monument Valley
J11 Monument Valley >Page
J12 Page> visite Lac Powel > antilope canyon et Horseshoe Bend
J13 Page > Grand Canyon
J14 Grand Canyon > Laughin (encore indécise sur l'étape !!!)
J15 Laughlin > Death Valley
J16 Death Valley > Las Vegas
J17 Las Vegas > Paris
Merci encore de m'aider mais c'est le premier voyage que j'essaie d'organiser et ne connaissant pas les USA
c'est compliqué
J'attend votre avis
C'est un peu tendu:
- passer une demi journée à Zion, ça risque de vous frustrer
- faire Arches et Canynonlands en un jour, c'est très court.
Peut être raccourcir Page, faire Antelope en fin de matinée et partir l'après midi sur GC (Horseshoebend est sur la route).
Sinon vous pouvez en effet zapper LA, en profiter pour faire bien Zion et réserver Moab, qui mérite bien 3 ou 4 jours à lui seul et n'est pas trop loin d'autres sites sympa (Mesa Verde) pour un autre voyage. Mais l'option de ne pas vouloir tout faire est la bonne.
Il manque au moins une journée à Moab. Il faudrait supprimer Laughlin où il n'y a rien à voir ni à faire et faire Grand Canyon - Death Valley d'une traite ou carrément supprimer Death Valley pour être encore plus cool.
Merci encore de m'aider mais c'est le premier voyage que j'essaie d'organiser et ne connaissant pas les USA
c'est compliqué
Alors... écoutez ce que tout le monde vous dit : Supprimez Laughlin et ne faites pas d'étape entre le Grand Canyon et Death Valley... C'est certes une assez grosse journée de route mais ça roule tout seul et sans stress et cela vous fera gagner un jour (que vous pouvez rajouter à Moab par exemple car votre séjour y est bien trop court comme déjà dit plus haut...).
Je rebondis sur les propos tenus par certains concernant Los Angeles.
Je pense que ceux qui n'ont pas aimé, n'ont pas assez visité ! c'est mon opinion.
Perso, je trouve qu'il y a vraiment beaucoup de belles choses à voir.
Demandez aux personnes qui disent ne pas avoir aimé combien de temps elles s'y sont resté et ce qu'elles ont vu !
Peu de personnes visite Downtown sous prétexte que c'est dangereux, le faire de jour est vraiment très sympa. laquelle de ces personnes a mangé au Farmermarket? ......et j'en passe .............
Si au jour 6 Bryce signifie seulement que vous y arrivez en fin de journée ou soirée dans le but d'être déjà sur place pour le lendemain, alors cette journée se fait sans problème, la route n'est pas si longue.
Jour 9= ce serait préférable de choisir entre les 2, j'ai fait seulement Arches donc je ne peux juger Canyonlands.
Je resterais à Grand Canyon le jour 14, cela vous permettre de demeurer 2 nuits au même endroit et prendre le souffle un peu, bien apprécier le GC et être en forme pour la route pour Death Valley le lendemain. Ça peut sembler un longue journée mais je crois que ça vaut la peine car ce serait dommage de zapper Death Valley, ou encore de raccourcir le séjour au GC juste pour insérer une nuit à un endroit non essentiel ds votre circuit.
nous serons 2 ou peut-être 3 couples
Notre priorité est de faire ce voyage sans courir afin de profiter au mieux des sites que l'on a choisi !!
Par rapport à cette première phrase... ton circuit n'est pas délirant ! et il semble correspondre à TES choix.
Mais au vu des post suivants, j'ai la vague impression que tu as positionné des noms (SF/LA/GC, etc....) sans trop savoir à quoi ça correspond !!!!
Donc avant toute chose il faut redéfinir tes vrais choix, ce que tu (vous) veux voir réellement, et pourquoi ! sachant qu'en 2 sem il est IMPOSSIBLE de tout faire.
bien lire: roadtrippin.fr parcs.net et autres saines lectures, tracer l'itinéraire sur google..maps... (distance/temps de roulage).
ne pas trop forcer sur les distances et y introduire des spots intermédiaire pour faire des pauses.
écoutez ce que tout le monde vous dit : Supprimez Laughlin et ne faites pas d'étape entre le Grand Canyon et Death Valley..
Eh bien, je ne suis pas "tout le monde".... et pas du tout d'accord non plus !
Un voyage dans l'Ouest (pour moi) ce n'est pas "tracer tout droit" entre 2 lieux majeurs, mais profiter aussi des spots intermédiaires.
Faire GC village/DV Furnace creek d'une seule traite, ce ne sont pas des vacances.... 620km/387miles/6h11 de google maps (par LV et Pahrump). Donc du 100km/h-63miles de moyenne aux US ??? avec toutes les limitations/travaux...+ les pauses nécessaires, manger, essence, aléas = 1 journée pour RIEN !!!
Alors qu'il y a à voir: Williams, Seligman, Kingman, Oatman, le Hoover Dam, et pourquoi pas Red rock canyon...
Zion si tu prevois assez de temps pour y faire une petite rando, sinon tu peux zapper. Inclure Moab me parait compliqué, je le garderai pour une prochaine fois.
eh voila ! bien vu
le problème est que je ne connais pas du tout les USA !!!!!
c'est justement pour ça que j'ai besoin de vos avis
Alors, Mai 2014 ce n'est pas tout à fait demain... donc il FAUT maintenant potasser tous les endroits susceptibles de VOUS (tous les participants) intéresser et POURQUOI... faire un tri, puis bâtir un circuit.
Toutes les "idées" que l'on pourrait te proposer (et nous sommes assez fertiles là dessus !!!) n'en feront pas TON voyage...
Là dessus, je te ressers un extrait de mon premier post:
Donc avant toute chose il faut redéfinir tes vrais choix, ce que tu (vous) veux voir réellement, et pourquoi ! sachant qu'en 2 sem il est IMPOSSIBLE de tout faire.
bien lire: roadtrippin.fr parcs.net et autres saines lectures, tracer l'itinéraire sur google..maps... (distance/temps de roulage).
ne pas trop forcer sur les distances et y introduire des spots intermédiaire pour faire des pauses.
Tout à fait d'accord avec toi...
Route 66, vraiment, je n'y ai rien trouvé de plus interessant qu'ailleurs... Aprè l'avoir fait on se demandais tjrs c'est quoi le trippe?
après avoir étudié vos suggestions je vous poste mon nouveau parcours
J1 Paris > San Francisco
J2 J3 San Francisco
J4 San Francisco > Las Vegas en avion > Death Valley (sur la même journée sachant que l'on prend l'avion de SF à LV)
J5 Death Valley > Valley Of Fire > Zion
j6 Zion > Bryce Canyon
j7 Bryce Canyon
J8 Bryce Canyon > Capitol Reef > Moab
J9 Moab les Arches
J10 Moab Canyonlands
J11 Moab > Monument Valley
J12 Monument Valley > Page
J13 Page Antilope Canyon
J14 Page Horseshoe Bend > Grand Canyon
J15 Grand Canyon > Las Vegas
J16 Las Vegas
J17 Las Vegas > Paris
j'attend vos commentaire sur ce nouveau parcours
Merci
Bien! Sachant qu'il faudra prendre un vol qui arrive pas trop tard en J4!
Et en J13 il faudra prévoir autre chose si vous ne voulez pas vous ennuyer 😉
A la limite, si c'était moi, je supprimerais le J13 (je ne passerais qu'une nuit à Page car Antelope + Horseshoe c'est faisable en 2 demi-journées sans se presser) et je rajouterais une étape à Torrey entre Bryce et Moab car il y a tant à voir et à faire sur cette route là.
Salut
j'ai déjà prévu une étape > Brice > Capitol Reef > Moab
peut être s'arrêter à Capitol Reef ?
Je voudrais être sur de bien profiter du lac Powel (survol en hélico...)
sinon mon parcours te parait correct ?
toujours bien sur dans l'objectif de ne pas courir et de profiter un max...
Merci encore de tes conseils
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Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
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Marcalamar 🙂
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Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
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Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
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Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
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Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
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I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
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Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
I’m currently looking for well-located hotels near points of interest in the cities below. I’ve found a few, but the prices are really high.
Could any of you share some great addresses in the following cities?
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
Also, do you have a preferred airline for domestic flights? If so, which one?
