Bonjour.
Voici quelques informations sur ce trek très fréquenté mais très beau, surtout en saison de floraison des rhododendrons, fin mars.
Ce trek peut se faire en individuel car il est bien indiqué ou avec guide et porteur. On l’a fait tranquille, en couple (entre 50 et 60 ans) avec guide et porteur. Tranquille, c’est-à-dire environ 6 heures de marche par jour en montée ou descente car il n’y a pas plus de 3 % de terrain plat dans ce trek. D’après notre guide, 27 % du Népal est plat, en comptant toutes les terrasses cultivées.
Dans les 7 ou 8 villages traversés, vous avez toujours des guesthouses pour se restaurer et/ou loger.
A l’altitude maximale atteinte (3200 m) pas de risque de mal des montagnes.
Itinéraire :
D’abord, rejoindre Nayapul le matin, depuis Pokhara en bus ou taxi.
Premier jour de marche, de Nayapul (alt. 1100 m) à Ulleri (alt 2000 m). Ça monte sans arrêt. D’abord une piste poussiéreuse puis des marches de pierre (au moins 3000) pour atteindre Ulleri. De Ulleri on aperçoit Annapurna sud et Huin Chuli (le matin).
Deuxième jour, de Ulleri à Ghorepani (alt. 2800 m). C’est magique, de plus en plus de rhododendrons, de plus en plus grands. Difficile de marcher car on a tout le temps envie de photographier. Sinon, malgré presque autant de dénivelé, la marche semble plus facile.
Troisième jour, de Ghorepani à Tadapani (alt. 2600 m). D’abord se lever avant l’aube pour admirer le lever du soleil sur les Annapurnas à partir de Poon Hill (alt. 3200 m). Après le petit déjeuner, certains vont jusque Ghandruk mais on déconseille. D’abord, ça fait une journée très longue et après Ghandruk il n’y a plus qu’une grande vallée à longer pour redescendre. On a préféré s’arrêter à Tadapani. Seul bémol, à Tadapani, le logement est plus spartiate. Si dans les autres villages nous avions des chambres doubles avec douche et toilette attenantes. A Tadapani, st douche et toilette communes.
Entre ces deux villages, la piste monte très fort au début et à la fin. Avec pas mal de descentes entre. C’est donc assez physique mais toujours très beau. Soit les vues sur les montagnes, soit les petites vallées avec ruisseaux et chutes.
Quatrième jour de Tadapani à Nayapul. A Ghandruk, plusieurs « musées » Gurung où certains touristes se déguisent et se prennent en photo. A partir de Kimche, il est possible de prendre un bus ou louer un 4x4 pour rejoindre Nayapul au lieu de marcher sur la piste poussiéreuse.
On a trouvé que c’était une bonne introduction au trek au Népal, de par la difficulté physique et la beauté des lieux traversés.
On recommande donc, même s’il est très couru.
Pour ceux qui sont sportifs et n'ont que trois jours, il est possible de rebrousser chemin de Ghorepani et redescendre par Ulleri. En une journée, vous descendez 1700 mètres, avec beaucoup de marches. Cuisses et mollets doivent s'en souvenir.
Si vous voulez des coordonnées de guide ou d’organisation, contactez-moi par message privé.
J'ajoute qu'il est préférable de déjà organiser le trek à Katmandu. Vous ne savez jamais à quelle heure vous arriverez à Pokhara et vous risquez de vous organiser en dernière minute ou de perdre du temps, éventuellement de subir les prix.
Bonsoir
Nous pensons aller au Népal en octobre 2019 et envisageons de faire ce trek.
J ai un peu peur de ne pas y arriver bien que nous soyons en assez bonne condition physique mais nous approchons les 62 ans....
Vous proposez de donner un contact ? Est il toujours possible de nous le donner ainsi que des petits conseils ??
Et éventuellement aussi quel était votre périple en dehors de ce trek ?
Merci de votre réponse
Evelyne
Bonsoir
Nous pensons aller au Népal en octobre 2019 et envisageons de faire ce trek.
J ai un peu peur de ne pas y arriver bien que nous soyons en assez bonne condition physique mais nous approchons les 62 ans....
Vous proposez de donner un contact ? Est il toujours possible de nous le donner ainsi que des petits conseils ??
Et éventuellement aussi quel était votre périple en dehors de ce trek ?
Merci de votre réponse
Evelyne
Bonsoir
J'ai réalisé ce trek en avril dernier et je confirme qu il n y a pas de difficulté. La seule journée un peu physique est celle de l ascension au Poon Hill ; cette ascension n est pas très dure mais la randonnée qui se poursuit jusque Tadapani comporte de belles montées. Il faut y aller tranquillement et faire de petites pauses régulièrement. Si vous prenez un guide il vous fera des pauses régulièrement. Si vous êtes habitués à marcher régulièrement, quelque soit votre âge vous y parviendrez.
Bon trek
Il ne s'agit pas d'essayer de réaliser l'impossible mais de puiser le possible.
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