Voilà 3 semaines que je suis rentrée d'Islande !!! 15 jours inoubliables de reve : des paysages somptueux (on est sur une autre planète) en plein coeur de l'Islande ! le désert : des champs de lave, des lumières à couper le souffle, ... extraordinaire (les superlatifs ne sont pas superflus !) ; j'ai fait ce séjour de manière "organisée" car je tenais absolument à marcher au milieu de ce désert (le centre de l'Islande), pas toujours facilement accessible par des non initiés (et maintenant je sais que j'avais raison) !
Si vous avez un projet de voyage dans ce pays, si vous souhaitez en parler, c'est avec plaisir que je tiens à votre disposition mes infos et mes impressions !
J'ai comme projet de partir en Islande l'été prochain (je sais, c'est pas encore maintenant, mais j'aime penser et rêver longtemps à l'avance aux voyages). J'hésite entre voyage organisé (assez soutenu) et/ou partir en autonomie en sachant que j'ai du temps devant moi.
Tu dis que tu as bien fais de partir en organisé pour randonner dans le centre. Le problème est il surtout lié au ravitaillement, aux conditions de terrain, au tracé pas évident (en terme d'orientation)? Je sais que ça fait beaucoup de questions mais j'en ai encore: quel circuit as tu fais?
Je reviens d'un trek organisé en Islande (assez soutenu quand même, jusqu'à 8 - 9 heures de marche par jour...). J'en suis revenu satisfait à 200 %, une organisation impecable et un pays magnifique. Un de mes plus beaux voyages. Donc tout ca pour te dire qu'un voyage en autonomie est assez onéreux (la location d'un 4x4 est hors de prix) et demande toutefois une bonne logistique si tu veux voir un maximum de chose.
Si tu veux plus de détails... tiens moi au courant
Merci pour ta réponse. Je suis bien sur preneur de toutes les infos et expériences. Avec quel voyagiste es-tu parti? Quel programme (niveau difficulté ça a l'air intéressant) et dans quelles régions as tu randonné? Combien de temps?
Sinon je n'ai pas l'intention de louer un 4x4 ou quoi que ce soit, comptant sur mes jambes et accessoirement sur les bus ou auto-stop pour me déplacer.
Alors par oû commencer. Nous sommes partis avec Terdav la 2ème semaine d'août, enfin il faut souligner que terdav sous traite à une agence locale en Islande qui s'occupe des randonneurs français (Terdav, Comptoirs, allibert, VDM etc...). Au niveau organisation et logistique, parfait, bon il est vrai que nous avions choisis une randonnée à la limite du treck qui nous obligeait à transporter quelques fois nos tantes et nos sacs (ainsi que la nourriture, etc...). Nous n'avions pas de bus personnel, nous voyagions en bus régulier la plupart du temps. Pour nous, ca convenait parfaitement. Et je pense que c'est la meilleure manière pour visiter ce pays. Le guide fait pour 50% de la réussite du voyage. Notre guide Rafael, un suisse qui habite en Islande, a été remarquable. Concernant la difficulté, notre trek était considéré selon Terdav comme un 2 chaussures, c'est à dire moyen. Je ne suis pas trés pour ce genre de notation. Je te dis juste que nous avons fait beaucoup de hors-sentiers ( en Islande c'est plutot commun...), quelques fois de bon dénivelé, et jusqu'9 - 10 heures de marche, mais heureusement les sources d'eau chaude sont là pour te détendre le soir.
La séjour a duré 15 jours, pour environ 13 jours de marche. C'est le minimum, et je pense qu'il manque 5 jours de plus. Il faut compter rester 2 jours sur Reykjavik pour la faire fête.
Au niveau du programme, je te le détaille succintement: 5 1ers jours dans le Landmannalaugar (pas mal de randonnées à faire autour), puis 2 jours en refuge à Nyidalur dans le centre de l'Islande entre les glaciers (magnifique, tu te sens vraiment petit...), puis 5 jours à Myvatn (coin assez touristique mais interessant, tu rencontres enfin des islandais...), 1 jour à Akureyri (2e ville d'Islande, jolie mais sans importance, un peu ennuyeuse.) et enfin les derniers jours à Reykjavik. Le temps passe trés trés vite.
J'ai créé un album photo de notre séjour, l'adresse est la suivante (pour te donner une idée des paysages et du temps ) : http://www.wistiti.fr/Islande2004:zigzag
L'Islande fait parti de mes projets de voyage mais je sais qu'il existe deux conditions importantes: le temps et l'argent.... en effet c'est un pays tres chers donc le camping semble etre la meilleur solution toutefois il pleut souvent dans la journée ...pas ideal pour le camping... hormi le coté logistique quelles sont tes coups de coeur....
@ Bientôt
Gibraltar
on entre on crie et c'est la vie,
on crie on sort et c'est la mort...
je suis guide horizon dans un mouvement de jeunesse, nous sommes 7 guides et 3 chefs et nous désirons partir en camp en islande . nous aimerions faire le plus de choses possible dans ce beau pays. faire de la randonnée, de l'humanitaire ( soccuper denfts de personnes agées..), dormir une fois sous tente une fois autre part, visiter des choses, faire aussi de schantiers ( aider dans une ferme ou autre en échange de logements ) etc ... je ne c'est pas si vous pourriez me renseigner sur le climat, le cout de la vie, les endroit a voir, les gens à rencontrer, tout ce qui pourrait m'aider pour organisé notre voyage de 2 semaines en islande ... merci beaucoup ...
Salut Fab, je sais pas si t'existes toujours mais bon.
J'avais fait une rando avec Rafael le guide suisse espagnol que tout le monde trouvait aussi top génial et je cherche à le contacter pour divers renseignements. Tu n'aurais pas une adresse mail parfois ?
Autrement, j'ai trouvé top ta gallerie de photos !
Thanks
Bonjour,
je suis tout nouveau sur le site.
Bon, je voudrais partir en Islande l'été prochain à 4-5 pendant trois semaines. Notre but c'est de traverser des beau paysages a pied en itinerant en campant principalement. Voila. Je voudrai savoir si vous etes partis avec un tour operator, si il ya des sentiers du tipe GR en Islande et si oui ou je peu me procurrer les itinéraire te les cartes. Je voudrai également savoir si vs dormiez en auberge et quel budget vs aviez par personne. Merci
Laurent
Chères voyageuses C'est mes premiers pas dans ce forum... Je rêve de partir du 24 mai au 30 juin en Islande. Nous avons pour projet de: Découvrir la ville de…
Je pars en Islande l'été prochain. Sans doute dans les fjords du nord ouest et Snaefellnes que je n'avais pas parcouru lors de mon précédent passage à vélo.…
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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?
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
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!
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
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,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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.
