Hello,
Je fais appel aux experts de la randonnée et des voyageurs mode globetrotters.
Pouvez-vous m'aider à faire ma valise pour mon tout premier voyage en terre inconnue... à savoir le nord de l'Inde.
Quelles sont les objets utiles à avoir sur soi pour faire une excursion en inde ?
On commence la liste à partir du début svp!
Vaste programme, d'autant plus que c'est très personnel. Quelques fringues qu'on lave au fur et à mesure, la trousse de toilette, les médicaments si on suit un traitement + quelques pansements. Le reste, c'est selon la personne (le musicien, le randonneur ou le photographe n'emporteront pas forcément les mêmes choses)
Personnellement, 2-3 semaines avant le départ, je sors un bac en plastique et je commence à y mettre les objets, ustensiles... qui me semblent utiles au fur et à mesure que j'y pense (à l'exception des fringues et de la trousse de toilette). La caisse se remplit peu à peu. La veille du départ, je remplis mon sac avec ce qu'il y a dans la caisse moins ce que finalement, je ne juge pas indispensable (les 2/3 du contenu de la caisse)
Je pourrais faire une check-list et la ressortir à chaque voyage, mais comme je suis TRES désordonné, je ne retrouve généralement pas ce qui est sur la liste.
Bonjour,
Aux vues de toutes les infos piochées en grande majorité par ce forum très utile et à la pertinence des réponses données par les "anciens", j'ai pu faire mon sac à dos pour pouvoir partir en Inde du Nord mi avril.😮
De ma propre expérience de quelques mois en camping et de quelques semaines en montagne...
Voici donc la liste exhaustive de mon sac à dos:
Pour commencer j'ai opté pour le dernier sac à dos D...N (60+12L) qui en impose par son rapport qualité/prix, mais n'importe quel sac de 60 L fera l'affaire...Pour palier à l'humidité, possibilité de recouvrir l'intérieur du sac de plastique mou.
VETEMENTS:
1 T-shirt coolmax
4,5 boxer (légers et "à l'aise") en coton
3 paires de chaussettes respirantes (à 17 euro la paire😠)
1 veste polaire (il peut faire froid en montagne...)
1 veste "de ski" (coupe vent et +/- étanche)
1 maillots de bain
1 T-shirt manche longue (coolmax, carline ou polartec de préférence) pour les moustique le soir
1 poncho (il arrive que pendant la mousson, il pleuve😐)et de préférence un protège sac
1 ceinture "double fond" pour les papiers important et un peu d'argent
1 keffieh ou assimilé bien qu'il ait possibilitée d'acheter cela sur place, c'est pourquoi je ne prendrai que ça en vétements, c'est beaucoups moins cher sur place pour la meme qualité.
TROUSSE DE TOILETTE:
1 brosse à dent
1 mini-dentifrice
1 petit savon de marseille
1 gant
1 rasoir +1/2 lames
1 pince à épiler
1 mini mousse à raser
1 déo/1 pierre d'alun
1 moitier de balle de squash pour boucher les évier dans les hotels
1 coupe ongle
1 mini nécéssaire de couture
P.Q.
DIVERS:
1 sac à viande en coton pour le début donc pas chèr (car une fois làs bas, ce sera un plaisir de me personnifié un sac à viande en soie chez marchands et tailleurs)
1 serviette/éponge
3 sacs étanches de différentes tailles pour ranger livres, papiers...bref, tous ce que je veux garder bien sec
1 miroir inccassable (en cas que..........j'ai un truc dans les dents😛)
1 frontale
1 duvet léger 0°/5° (et surtout pas lourd)
1 moustiquaire (surtout pendant la mousson)
2 gourdes 1 L, on se déshydrate facilement, surtout dans un nouveau climat...
100 pastilles servant à purifier l'eau
1 couteau multifonction genre "suisse", mais pas trop lourd, il ne faut jamais négliger le poids du sac, qui prendra toute son importance au bout de quelques heures de marches...
2 cadenas à chiffre
1 couverture de survie
1 bougie/1briquet/allumettes
1 appareils photo léger avec 3 cartes SD
LE lonely planet (avec si tu le souhaite, en complément le guide du routard ou le Rough guide si tu parle anglais)
1 "petit" livre, pour l'attente et l'esprit
1 paire de jumelles légère et pratique, ou pas
Détachant universel/lessive (faire attention au blanchisseries d'hotel qui pour nettoyer les habits les frappent viollements contre une pierre, mais à tester bien sur...)
Lunnettes de soleil//crème solaire
4/5 metres de cordelettes (ça peut servir à tout...)
De bonne boule quies (pour la circulation ou les chiens si tu dort dans hotels moyenne gamme)
1 mini boussolle
1 mini album photo (amis, famille, amour...ça fait toujours plaisir à nous autant qu'aux autres)
1 deuxième petit sac pour pouvoir consigner le gros et sortir visiter sans 10 kg sur le dos
DOCUMENTS LEGAUX:
passeport, visa, carte d'identité, billet davion et la photocopie de ces 4 documents autre part
le mieux à mon avis: carte bleu visa ou master, chèque traveller et cash
1 carnet d'addresse de personnes de confiance "à la maison"
TROUSSE A PHARMACIE:
petites douleurs: DAFALGAN
lopéramide (MYLAN) pour l'estomac ou bien immodium
antibiotique large spectre amoxilline
antiseptique/pansements
spray anti-moustique (sur place:ODOMOS)
ATTENTION:allez bien sur chez le médecin pour cela
Pour les vaccins, rien n'est obligatoire mais demander à votre CHU pour plus de renseignements suivant les zones et conditions de voyage.
Voila pour ce qui me concerne, je n'ai pas la prétention d'avoir pleinement répondu à la question et j'espère me faire corriger, merci et bonne soirée😉
« Un voyage se passe de motifs. Il ne tarde pas à prouver qu'il se suffit à lui-même. On croit qu'on va faire un voyage, mais bientôt c'est le voyage qui vous fait, ou vous défait. »
N. Bouvier
Merci Chrousseaud ! Pour ta manière de planifier un voyage de ce genre!
Comme je l'ai dit, c'est ma ma première alors je prends droite à gauche pour etre sur de rien avoir oublier
Hello maitairoa;
Effectivement, je donne ma langue au chat, je n'ai pas fait l'effort de regarder si le thème a été abordé...
Disons que je le remets au goût du jour ! lol
Sinon, plus sérieusement, j'ai dit valise parce que justement, je voulais qu'on m'indique le type de sacà dos à prendre car en général je pars toujours avec un valise.
Le comble, c'est que j'y vais en Inde du sud où j'ai de la famille avec une valise de 20kg et de 10 kg dans les bras de produits alimentaires et autres babioles... mais rien de ce qui est écrit au-dessus!
Merci pour tes conseils badmarsh mais ça je pense l'avoir dans mon coeur! lol
Je suis originaire de l'inde et j'ai vécu 10 ans là bas!
(Petite précision: Je parle de l'inde du Sud..Pondy)
"Les points de suspension c'est pour le style ou l'ambiance? Merde j'suis con... ca doit être pour appuyer votre condescendance!"
😛... hahaha...
... depuis des ancestraux, Mr maitairoa, Mr mishnou, à l'air toujours aussi marrant, un humour décapant de vérité, d'amour, compassion et "bien sur" d'une humilité à toute épreuve, à l'instar des divinités que vous incarnez ...sourire
Il est vrai que le savon suffit pour la barbe, merci.
une veste de ski??? t est sur a mi fevrier , il parait que la chaleur est insuportable , de plus ya des vetement sur place
une boussole? a ce point !! lol
le deo ? avec le soleil, est ce utile?
par contre pas mal les sac étanche
moi perso , je prend
2 maillots de bain , une serviette ,2 sarouels, 4 tee shirt, et les vetement que j aurai sur moi , + medoc , anti moustique 5x5 un pull, mon baton et du cardane(peu on en acheter sur place facilement?)
tous le reste j achete sur place
Sur les chemins de la bohême, j ai croisé le bout du monde, les ptits matin au café créme, ou je taxai ma 1er blonde. avant de partir le pouce en l'air a l autre bout du bout du monde.... La rue ketanou ;)
J'ai juste une petite question, bon deux, non trois.. A quoi sert les cadenas ? J'avoue que je n'en ai jamais emmené. A quoi sert le produit à lessive si vous emmenez du savon ? Tu mets beaucoup de choses sur le haut du corps mais rien en bas ? Pas de short et de pantalon. Peut-être que tu te promènes en boxer😛?
Coucou Soleda,
les cadenas sont pour les pick pockets, apperamment c'est recommendé sans etre indispenssable.
surement par conformisme, je n'ai meme pas pensé à utiliser les savon en guise de lessive...pas bete😮
j'avou etre un peu exibitionniste sur les bord😊, mais je prendrai quand meme un pantalon et un short...histoire de...
la veste de ski (c'est plus un pardessus de ski, comme une veste mais sans rembourage) c'est pour le Ladakh, mais je ne suis pas entierement sur de son utilité...
la boussole, oui, je pense que c'est utile pour ce repérer, un gain de temps pour moi en tout cas
déo ou pierre d'alun, justement avec le soleil et la chaleur on doit sentir le chacal et suer à flot
Je pars maintenant tout le temps avec la pierre d'alun 😎 ça me sert de déo c'est beaucoup plus pratique et lors d'allergie ou de piqures en frotant c'est magique les démangeaisons s'en vont.
Je serais avec ma fille 13 ans a Manali mi juin et aimerait faire des balades en montagne, pas trop dures, avec de beaux paysages, pourriez vous me conseiller…
Voila, en juillet août prochain nous voyagerons à 3 depuis Shimla vers Kaza en passant par Rekong peo pour finir à Manali (3 semaines environ). On se demandait…
J'aimerais savoir si certains d'entre vous connaissent des trek ou rando sympas à des altitudes modérées (pour l'himalaya) c'est à dire sous 4000 m afin…
Je vais bientot passer qq jours a manali apres des treks au ladakh et j aimerais trouver qq ballades/randos a faire a la journee autour de manali... savez vous…
Nous partons dans 15j pour 3 semaines en Inde du sud pour faire: Mumbai Goa Hampi Belur Halebid Sravanabelagola Mysore OOty cochin Allepey et Periyar Où…
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?
