Réunion: 4 semaines de GRR en campant
by Rico49480
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour,
les billets d'avion sont pris. Nous partons en couple pour 4 semaines avec sac à dos de mi-septembre à mi-octobre 2016.
2 cinquantenaires avancés et randonneurs de niveau moyen nous comptons faire les 3 cirques en autonomie de couchage uniquement, sauf rares bivouacs si nécessaire comme pour le piton des neiges ( au sommet) .
Pas de réservation, pas de planning établi. 24 jours pour atteindre St Philippe.
Nos étapes envisagées sont gite roche écrite, dos d'âne, ilet malheur, grand place, roche plate, Marla, Cilaos, Hell bourg ou bellouve, le bélier, camp marrond (sentier jacky Inard), bourg murat, gite du volcan, basse vallée.
Peut-on s'installer sans problème autour des gites ?
Si vous avez des des bonnes adresses à me conseiller, je suis preneur.😉
Le gite du volcan n'a pas bonne réputation, est-ce toujours le cas ? Nous aimerions faire la fournaise sans notre barda , un endroit sécurisé nous semble nécessaire si l'on veut retrouver notre équipement au retour !
Je compte sur vous pour nous donner des avis et conseils.
Merci d'avance
bonsoir 4 semaines de randonnée à la Réunion ça risque de faire beaucoup...
pour info j'ai fait à pied le port des Galets -Aurère ( si je ne me trompe pas parce que ça fait un bout de temps déjà ) dans la journée aller et retour donc on fait plus ou moins rapidement le tour de l'ïle
Pour camper l'intérieur est quasi vide densité humaine très faible et on peut toujours trouver un recoin pour planter la tente.
J'ai fait la GRR2 avec pas mal de detours et supplements, 3 semaines de rando. J'ai principalement bivouaque dans la nature, a l'ecart. Pour le gite du Volcan, il ne faut pas exagerer, c'est OK pour une nuit et quasi obligatoire car il n'y a d'eau nulle part ailleurs, a moins d'aller la voler dans leur reservoir.
Bonjour,
Ok pour le gite du volcan alors ! Je souhaitai le lendemain faire de bonne heure le piton de la fournaiseen laissant les sacs et continuer vers basse vallée pour bivouaquer. Cela te semble jouable de laisser nos affaires ?
L'intérêt étant de gagner une journée et rejoindre la côte dés le lendemain sans faire étape au gite de basse vallée.
Encore merci de ces réponses rapides, c'est sympa !
Oui c'est ce que j'ai fait, j'etais de retour du cratere vers 10 ou 11 heures. Attention, emportez le maximum d'eau ensuite. J'ai du continuer loin dans la descente avant de trouver 1) de l'eau et 2) un endroit pour bivouaquer.
Bonjour,
Pour le gîte du volcan, il faut réserver très tôt, c'est toujours très chargé : il y a déjà des jours complets en septembre / octobre sur le site de résa réunion...
Pour moi c'est le gite où on mange le mieux, avec leur diner en buffet à volonté!
A part çà, les dortoirs sont comme dans n'importe quels refuges de montagne, et ils sont ravitaillés avec l'eau de pluie, quand il y en a... donc la douche est limitée au minimum, et froide!
Et à 2200m il ne fait pas chaud.
La descente du gîte du volcan à Basse Vallée est très longue et très "casse pattes", avec cailloux, roches volcaniques, racines qui sortent de terre, etc.... attention si c'est mouillé!
Jean-Claude 😎
La descente du gîte du volcan à Basse Vallée est très longue et très "casse pattes", avec cailloux, roches volcaniques, racines qui sortent de terre, etc.... attention si c'est mouillé!
Jean-Claude 😎
Lots de ma visite, le gite etait quasiment vide ...
Un tres beau detour dans le coin est de descendre dans le haut de la gorge (plateau des Cascades ... ) depuis le Nez de Boeuf.
Un tres beau detour dans le coin est de descendre dans le haut de la gorge (plateau des Cascades ... ) depuis le Nez de Boeuf.
🙂 il s'agit de la rando de Roche Plate, dans le fond de la Rivière des Remparts (à ne pas confondre avec le Roche Plate de Mafate). Très beau effectivement.
🙂 il s'agit de la rando de Roche Plate, dans le fond de la Rivière des Remparts (à ne pas confondre avec le Roche Plate de Mafate). Très beau effectivement.
Ennfin moi je suis juste descendu dans la partie haute de cette vallee, y ai campe, puis suis remonte pour continuer la GRR2.
effectivement vous pourriez dormir près d'un des gîtes de Roche Plate puis continuer jusqu'à St Jo par le sentier puis la piste de l'ancienne carrière. Le sentier finit à 3 km du centre de St Jo.
Je connais la partie Nez-de-Boeuf =>Roche Plate (10 km, 3 h d'après le panneau ONF), le début est un peu raide mais ensuite c'est plus "classique" ; alternances de longs faux-plats et de petites descentes un peu sèches ; traversée d'une jolie forêt et aussi d'allées de goyaviers mais ce ne sera pas la saison (c'est maintenant !). Pour avoir une idée du sentier et des paysages, regardez ici http://lescassiopatalarun.blogspot.com/2015/12/la-rando-qui-calme.html (on avait fait l'aller retour dans la journée fin décembre c'est pour cela que j'ai mis ce titre :o) ) mais en dormant à Roche Plate vous avez tout votre temps. Si vous êtes un peu aventuriers, avec une bonne carte vous pourrez trouver les sentiers marrons qui vont aux cascades et bassins, pour y poser la tente.
Pour la partie Roche Plate => St Jo, je ne connais pas encore, je dois la faire début mai. Ça a l'air moins pentu et la toute dernière partie, très roulante. edp-parcours donne 13 km et +230 m, -780 m. Je pourrai vous renseigner si vous voulez.
Je connais la partie Nez-de-Boeuf =>Roche Plate (10 km, 3 h d'après le panneau ONF), le début est un peu raide mais ensuite c'est plus "classique" ; alternances de longs faux-plats et de petites descentes un peu sèches ; traversée d'une jolie forêt et aussi d'allées de goyaviers mais ce ne sera pas la saison (c'est maintenant !). Pour avoir une idée du sentier et des paysages, regardez ici http://lescassiopatalarun.blogspot.com/2015/12/la-rando-qui-calme.html (on avait fait l'aller retour dans la journée fin décembre c'est pour cela que j'ai mis ce titre :o) ) mais en dormant à Roche Plate vous avez tout votre temps. Si vous êtes un peu aventuriers, avec une bonne carte vous pourrez trouver les sentiers marrons qui vont aux cascades et bassins, pour y poser la tente.
Pour la partie Roche Plate => St Jo, je ne connais pas encore, je dois la faire début mai. Ça a l'air moins pentu et la toute dernière partie, très roulante. edp-parcours donne 13 km et +230 m, -780 m. Je pourrai vous renseigner si vous voulez.
Bonjour, je n'ai pas lu les messages précédents mais je peux d'ors et déjà te faire partager mon expérience. J'ai vécu là bas 2 ans et pas mal d'allers retours en vacances et sachant que j'ai une grande passion pour la rando et le trekking je peux vous conseiller quelques petites choses:
- Déjà, il est clair que vous pourrez poser votre tente pratiquement n'importe où dans le respect de l’environnement. Personne ne vous dira rien mais attention, si vous souhaitez vous ravitailler en nourriture et eau, sachez que pour dormir a proximité d'un gîte, les gérants ne sont pas toujours d'accord. Par exemple, à Mafate, si vous souhaitez manger dans un gîte et dormir en tente, prenez vous y à l'avance. Les mafatais préfèrent que les gens dorment en gîte car cela rapporte plus. On peut les comprendre puisqu'ils font tout apporter par hélicoptère et que ça coute une fortune. Par conséquent, ceux qui ne consomment pas ou annulent sont très fortement détestés puisque les denrées sont faisant fonction du nombre de gens à venir. Il va de soit qu'ils préfèrent que la nuitée accompagne le couvert. Je ne peux que vous conseiller d'appeler quelques jours avant histoire d'être sûrs de la disponibilité et de la possibilité de bivouacs. Mais pas d'inquiétude, à la réunion, la joie de vivre est de rigueur et les gens sont vraiment tous très accueillant.
- Pour ce qui concerne les endroits , c'est sûr la roche écrite ça vaut le détour. Le gîte est super et je pense qu'il est possible de dormir en tente. Même si vous voulez passer votre périple en tente et en autonomie, je vous conseille de temps à autre un bon repas créole parce qu'il n'y a rien de tel pour percer l'ambiance de la réunion que de diner créole en gîte.
Pour salazie, je ne connait pas bien les gites, je ne me souviens plus des noms mais il faut visiter le centre d'hell bourg (très rapide) et de Salazie même, voir le voile de la mariée (une marche assez simple permet d’accéder au pied de la cascade à travers les champs de chouchou en partant d'ilet bananiers (attention difficile a voir). Le piton d'anchaing est une rando aussi très jolie mais à faire très très tôt le matin (salazie est le cirque le plus pluvieux et nuageux et c'est donc couvert très vite)
Pour Mafate, je pense très honnêtement qu'en 3 semaines vous aurez largement fait le tour des ilets que vous avez nommés, alors réfléchissez: honnêtement, si vous souhaitez ne faire que ça, vous avez largement le temps de faire le tour de mafate. La nouvelle est super et il y a beaucoup de passage. Quant à cayenne, c'est plus petit et tranquille. Vous pouvez passer par la cascade 3 roches après roche plate. tous les ilets ont leur ambiance.
-Un endroit que j'aimerais vraiment garder pour moi mais c'est tellement mon plus beau souvenir que je vous le fait partager: Le plateau de Kerval. Alors là pour le coup, pas une seule âme qui vive puisqu'il s'agit d'un plateau complètement inhabité hormis par 2 ou 3 vaches et une cascade sublime. On y accède...... ok je le dit, il faut passer par marla puis maison laclos puis demander au gite le chemin. il s'agit d'un sentier fermé non balisé donc n'y montez pas tard.... Une grosse montée et à l'arrivée le bonheur. Le réveil est réellement magique.
Pour cilaos, idem tous les gîtes sont sympa, je vous conseille de sortir de mafate par le col du taïbit. Beaucoup de gites très créole la bas c'est vraiment chouette.
Pour le piton des neiges, pour le coup prenez la nuit en dortoir, vraiment personne n'y croit mais il fait très froid (bonnet écharpe et gants pour le lever de soleil), vous serez plus confortable pour vous lever a 3h30-4h
Pour le volcan, j'y ai campé également mais honnêtement, le seul endroit qu'ils proposent pour camper c'est ...... le parking...... Alors si vous pouvez ce sera sans doute plus chouette de prendre à manger, un réchaud et de vous poser tant qu'il fait jour près de l'enclos du volcan (après de nuit c'est très compliqué de se repérer quand on a jamais vu le départ du sentier). Si vous croisez des gens qui partent en même temps que vous le matin, vous pouvez toujours leur demander de poser vos affaires dans une voiture, en vous assurant qu'ils ne repartent pas avant vous... ;-) . Et évidemment il faut faire le volcan de nuit, sommet pour le lever de soleil! Si vous avez peur de vous perdre, la veille descendez les "quelques" marches de départ qui conduisent dans l'enclos pour visualiser le départ. Ensuite de nuit à la frontale il faut juste suivre les pointillés très rapprochés (Si vous ne voyez pas de pointillés pendant 30 secondes, vous êtes égarés, faites demi tour)
Voilà, j'espère que mon roman vous aura aidé.
Bon séjour a zot, na'rtouv.
Oup, je viens de voir que vous partez vers mi septembre mi octobre, attention mi octobre = diagonales des fous, attention quelques sentiers sont fermés, vous renseigner auprès de l'organisation. Cependant, c'est une ambiance de fou qu'il ne faut pas manquer. Je vous conseille vivement 3 points de rdv durant ce week end: Soit le départ a saint pierre (anciennement saint philippe), soit un point de passage dans mafate ou vous verrez les coureurs, les ravitaillement et les concerts et ambiance, soit l'arrivée. Si vous pouvez faire les 3....
Amusez vous bien.
Bonjour,
petite précision pour le plateau Kerval (ou Kelval selon les panneaux)
le départ du sentier est maintenant matérialisé par un poteau ONF en bois avec une fougère gravée dessus. Oui il est toujours fermé mais régulièrement emprunté donc on y arrive même si à certains endroits on pourra hésiter (végétation qui peut le masquer).
Il vaut vraiment le détour :o)
j'y suis allée en août dernier et j'avais pris le poteau en photo, tu le trouveras sur mon article :
http://lescassiopatalarun.blogspot.com/2015/08/mafate-sur-un-plateau.html
ça te rappellera des souvenirs ! 🙂 (pour info le passage effondré juste avant le col du Taïbit, très délicat à l'époque, a été sécurisé depuis).
http://lescassiopatalarun.blogspot.com/2015/08/mafate-sur-un-plateau.html
ça te rappellera des souvenirs ! 🙂 (pour info le passage effondré juste avant le col du Taïbit, très délicat à l'époque, a été sécurisé depuis).
Bonsoir,
Merci de faire partager votre expérience, c'est super ! Nous comptons faire les trois cirques en 3 semaines.
Après le piton des neiges, je ne sais pas si je m'arrête camper au gite de bélouve ou poursuivre jusqu' à Hell Bourg ? La journée suivante, nous comptions nous rendre au voile de la mariée (tu nous confortes dans ce choix ).
Je peaufine encore les étapes en glanant vos ressentis à tous, je me garde tout de même la possibilité d'improviser suivant les coups de coeur du lieu. Il est évident que 4 semaines ne suffiront pas à découvrir tous les secrets de l'ile ! Je prévois aussi des journées de repos en cas de fatigue ou d'une journée de mauvais temps.
Nous partirons sereins avec notre tente sur le dos, mais en profitant au maximum des repas créoles des gites, mais sans les contraintes des réservations qui obligent à avancer coûte que coûte ... Il est prévu 2 nuits à Ilet malheur, 2 à Marla, 2 à Cilaos,2 à Hell-Bourg, afin de faire quelques boucles en mode léger.
Je pense que sur Cilaos nous ne pourrons pas camper, j'ai juste trouver une adresse sur Bras sec.
Encore merci
Je suis descendu a Hellbourg et remonte a Belouve. Attention que pour le Piton des Neiges et tout le plateau (jusqu'a Belouve sans doute), la aussi il n'y a de l'eau qu'au refuge.
une astuce pour trouver de l'eau : près des églises et/ou cimetières il y a toujours un robinet.
🙂
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Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
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,
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 everyone!
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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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!
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
Hi there,
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?
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?
hi
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
Hello.
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada






