Nous revenons d’un séjour randonnée en Dominique sur mesure. Nous avons eu la chance de passer par LE spécialiste de la randonnée en Dominique « antilles dominica » qui est aussi le prestataire pour Nomade, Terdav, Allibert. Dès le début nous avons été très bien « pilotés » avec plein de documents pour préparer notre arrivée et notre séjour (guides, infos pratiques, infos traversée en bateau, road book avec cartes des dénivelés).
Nous avons pris leur pack Martinique incluant transfert-hôtel- bateau inter îles. Aucun souci. Notre séjour dans l’île a été SUPER grâce à une sélection de meilleurs circuits du Waitukubuli en fonction de notre condition physique (tous les segments sont praticables même après Erika à part une partie du seg 1 ), trois auberges très différentes et une assistance de Pierre avec carte au 40 000ème + GPS avec les traces des segments (très utile pour se repérer quand la rivière a peu débordé et emporté la marque du sentier)+ un téléphone local. Hors Boiling lake aucun circuit n’est en boucle Pierre nous amenait le matin au point de départ du trek et nous reprenait le soir au point l’arrivée. Nous avons donc randonné « léger » avec juste sur le dos notre casse-croute et un maillot de bain (il est très souvent possible de se baigner et de se rafraîchir au cours des randonnées). En détente finale et en « récompense » 😎 nous avons beaucoup apprécié le Sunset pour ses langoustes et sa petite plage.
N’ayant pas « 20 ans », je vous conseille les bâtons de marche car les sentiers peuvent être gras après la pluie. Merci à Pierre pour son accompagnement et ses connaissances locales
Je suis moi aussi très intéressée par le WNT... mais pas que, j'aimerais bien aussi en profiter pour faire du snorkelling, de la plongée, de la pêche, et me balader un peu dans les villages.
Pourriez-vous donner plus de détails sur votre séjour ? Je pense notamment à :
- Durée du séjour et itinéraires par jour
- Vos hébergements : 3 seulement en tout ? Avec demi-pension ?
- Les repas (voir ci-dessus) + les casse-croûte à charge de qui ?
- Le nombre de personnes participant à ce séjour
- Le prix par personne
N'hésitez pas si vous voyez d'autres infos que vous pensez utiles.
Merci d'avance !
Attention la tempête tropicale Erika qui a salement touché la Dominique fin août 2015 a mis à mal un certain nombre de segments du WNT (tous en fait, mais une bonne moitié a été remise en état dans les mois qui ont suivi)
Aujourd'hui encore quelques segments restent officiellement fermés, de mémoire le 1 à l'extrême sud et le secteur du Morne Diablotin (segment 10 il me semble)
Bonjour
Il est possible de faire plein de choses en Dominique.
Pour la pêche en bord de mer, je crois que c'est possible (nous ne l'avons pas fait) mais pas en rivière.
Nous avons passé 12 jours en pension complète. Il est très difficile (hors Roseau et Portsmouth ) de pouvoir acheter un repas complet. Les fruits et les racines se trouvent eux facilement. Il y a bien quelques snakettes mais c'est au petit bonheur la chance et difficile à trouver (si elles sont ouvertes... !!! ) en dehors du bord de côte. Le dimanche tout est fermé (il n'y a aussi quasi pas de bus qui circulent ce jour-là) ainsi que le soir à partir de 17h.
Nous avons fait un séjour en couple sur mesure en préparant avec Pierre par Skype les parcours suivant les difficultés, nos aptitudes et nos envies. Nous avons calculé que cela nous a coûté 30% moins cher qu’en passant par une agence en France qui nous proposait un produit standard. Au moins là on a fait ce qui nous plaisait. 😉
Contrairement à ce qui est dit nous avons fait le seg 10. Il y avait un éboulis sur la route d'accès et nous sommes passés tranquillement à pied.
Bon séjour et j'espère que vous vous régalerez autant que nous ! 😏
En couple, nous avons randonné à la Dominique du 27 janvier au 9 février 2017. Petite précision : l'île est située entre la Guadeloupe et la Martinique (beaucoup de personnes pensent république Dominicaine lorsqu'on parle Dominique). Pour découvrir cette île le Waitukubuli National Trail est le parcours idéal pour une vision profonde de ce pays indépendant. Après recherches sur internet nous avons contacté l'agence antilles dominica (Pierre Garnier) pour préparer notre séjour. Nous avions déjà une petite idée de notre parcours et Pierre nous a éclairés par ses connaissances avérées de l'île. Par Skype nous avons préparé notre voyage avec Pierre, du sur-mesure ! Nous partions ainsi rassurés car y aller en autonomie pour 2 semaines c'est un peu téméraire ! De Fort-de-France nous avons rallié l'île de la Dominique en bateau, Pierre et son épouse Françoise nous attendaient à Roseau. Cela fait grand plaisir d'être ainsi pris en charge. A la Dominique c'est cool, les gens sont souriants, accueillants, ici pas d'incivilités et autres agressions, on se sent tout de suite à l'aise, les vacances peuvent commencer. Briefing avec Pierre et Françoise et c'est parti pour la découverte de l'île. Ici en camping, là chez l'habitant ou encore à l'hôtel tout est calé, rien à dire. Pierre fourni le GPS, le téléphone de secours, les cartes et tout ça dans la bonne humeur. Le Waitukubuli compte 14 segments (Etapes). Matériellement nous ne pouvions pas tous les faire. Pierre nous a proposé 9 segments, les plus beaux avec le boiling lake. Pour ce dernier un accompagnateur (Thierry) est indispensable. Pierre et Françoise nous aident en logistique tout au long de notre voyage avec notamment le portage des bagages et en nous véhiculant quand cela est nécessaire pour sauter un segment par exemple. Nous gardons un excellent souvenir de ce voyage qui s’est déroulé sans aucun problème grâce à Pierre et Françoise. L’île est magnifique, la nature préservée. Agés de 54 ans, nous sommes sportifs et il faut bien le reconnaître cette île se mérite mais les segments ne sont pas insurmontables. Les rencontres avec les indiens Kalinagos, le passage chez Roy de la ferme Harmony Garden ou encore le séjour au Sunset resteront gravés dans nos souvenirs. Pour votre organisation de séjour n’hésitez pas à contacter Pierre et Françoise http://antilles-dominica.com/fr/organisateur-sejours-dominique/
Bonjour
Est il possible de trouver des bouteilles de gaz pour réchaud de camping sur la dominique ? Et si possible le modèle primus à vis.
Merci d avance.
Bonjour,
Je n'ai pas fait de camping et je ne connais pas la réponse pour les bouteilles de gaz. Il y a peu de supermarché et peu de choix... Nous avons été une fois à Portsmouth dans un supermarché, il y avait peu de chose... Il serait sans doute préférable d'apporter avec vous le nécessaire, il est possible de trouver cela en Guadeloupe ou Martinique, lieux de départs en bateaux pour la Dominique. J'espère vous être utile. Bonne journée
Bonjour.
Effectivement, comme le dit Cycleman, je n'ai pas vu de petites bouteilles de gaz de camping. Par contre je ne suis pas sûre que les douanes françaises ou celles de Dominique acceptent que vous ayez une bouteille de gaz . Je vous conseille de vérifier avant. Bonne journée
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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?
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
