je souhaite partir avec mon amie au Pérou-Bolivie pour un mois entre le 14 juillet et le 11 aout 2011. Nous envisageons de voyager en bus sur place et de dormir soit chez l'habitant, soit en hotêl. Pour le moment, nous envisageons de bouger assez régulièrement et par conséquent nous risquons de porter notre sac une bonne partie de la journée.
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un sac à dos pour ce voyage. Sachant que nous ne partirons pas en autonomie, on n'aura avec nous quelques vêtements chaud, de pluie, un sac de couchage et du matériel de secours ainsi que des chaussures de rechange, nécessaire à toilette...ou autre matériel auquel nous ne pensons pas et qui serait indispensable!
Notre problème c'est que nous hésitons entre prendre un sac à dos valise qui peut s'avérer plus pratique, plus solide pour le voyage en avion mais pas forcément adapté pour le porter toute la journée sur le dos.
Le sac à dos randonnée quant à lui paraît offrir un meilleur confort de portage mais à l'utilisation il ya beaucoup de poches accessibles aux voleurs, on n'a pas accès à toues nos affaires en l'ouvrant et il ne dispose pas d'un daypack intégré. Par contre, il a l'avantage d'avoir les raincover intégrées et un second compartiment pour les vêtements mouillés.
Y a t-il un sac qui serait plus adapté à nos conditions de voyage qu'un autre? Sachant que nous allons peut-être faire une ou deux randos de deux jours, notamment dans la vallée des Incas.
toujours la même question.Voilà comment je fais depuis des décennies.J'ai un grand sac à dos (70l+10).Chez Décathlon il y a en plus un modèle fille, adapté à notre chassis 😉
pour le voyage en avion, je ne mets rien dans les poches latérales, le corps principal est fermé avec de petits cadenas.
dans ce grand sac j'ai un petit sac à dos pour les randos.Il contient de l'utile (médocs par exemple )lors du voyage et pour partir en rando, je transvase pour faire place à l'équipement rando(pull, bouteille d'eau).Jamais partir en trck avec le grand sac, le laisser au guest house.
Ma règle d'or: jamais plus de 8 kilos de bagages au départ de France, jamais plus de 6 kilos en rando.
Les valises et autres machins à roulettes sont fatiguants dès qu'on voyage avec les transports locaux et puis on court mieux après un bus avec un sac sur le dos qu'avec une valise en dur.
Mais pour le sac, il ne s'agit pas d'une valise à proprement dit. Il n'y a paas de roulette, il s'agit d'un sac à dos avec un système de portage semblable aux sacs de randos mais avec un seul grand compartiment et un petit day pack de 15l. Pour exemple le karrimor global tropic 65+15
Bonjour,
mon p'tit avis sur la question: je ne connais pas le Karrimor, mais j'ai 2 sacs a dos-valise de chez Lowe Alpine (un de 40 l et l'autre de 60). Je suis allee au Nepal et au Perou avec le 60l qui a un portage tres agreable. J'avais un autre sac a dos de rando de 30 l qui m'a servi dans l'avion comme bagage a main et une fois sur place, je ne sortais qu'avec lui, notamment pour faire des treks (avec porteurs). Je pense que c'est le meilleur compromis. Mon ami avait lui aussi un sac-valise plus gros avec daypack, mais au final, pour des raisons de securite, quand on devait porter tous nos sacs, il mettait son daypack comme moi devant. Ca n'a jamais pose de probleme.
Voila, bon voyage,
Hali.
Ca fait pas mal d'années qu'on voyage à l'étranger, et qu'on randonne en France ou à l'étranger.
Bref, pour nous, le sac à dos de rando a toujours été le sac de voyage aussi.
Avec le temps et les enfants, ça a commencé a faire gros. Donc sac a dos rando toujours (lowe de 75+10) + sac souple à roulettes + bretelles dos (c'est pas tout a fait un sac a dos valise, car le fond est rigide). Super pratique dans les aeroports grace aux roulettes, ainsi que sur les trottoirs potables. Avantage de l'ouverture zip totale, et cadenassable. Mais c'est lourd, et confort dos assez dur.
Les sacs valise sont pratiques, mais lourds pour la marche, et chers.
Bref, si pas de vraie rando, le sac rando est chiant d'accès, faut tout sortir par dessous ou dessus pour le truc en plein milieu. Poches pratiques mais on ne peut rien y mettre d'important. "Cadenassabilité" moyenne. Assez lourd si bon systeme de portage. Pas vraiment etanche si le sac se retrouve sous un deluge, voire sur un toit de camion/bus. Donc prevoir housse de anti pluie.
Du coup cette année, on va tenter un autre concept pour le Chili : le duffle bag.
Tu as une liste ici http://www.auvieuxcampeur.fr/nos-produits/bagage/sacs-traditionnels-de-voyage , j'ai pris un camp base de North Face de 90l pour nous.
C'est assez discret une fois que tu as scotché eventuellement les grosses marques affichées,
divers portages possibles avec plusieurs poignees,
bretelles dos amovibles d'un assez bon confort (j'ai testé chargé), mais rando exclue quand meme
sac leger à la base car uniquement en toile pvc,
hyper costaud (utilisés dans les expés),
tissu etanche à l'eau,
possibilités d'amarages diverses (dont passage de cables et cadenas si besoin)
ouverture zip totale, cadenassable,
prix correct pour le litrage/solidité,
pas de bretelles dos encombrantes une fois mises a l'interieur (pour avions, bus, sous un siege...)
Bon, je pourrais te dire ce que j'en pense sur le terrain en janvier ;-)
Mais à méditer en plus...
D'ailleurs si certains utilisent, j'aimerais avoir le retour aussi.
Je me tate pour un second sac.
Decathlon en fait un de 100l (materiaux moins top), et un de 70l (meme concept que le north face) à 35 €, mais avec un portage moins confort quand meme.
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Comme promis un petit retour sur le concept duffle bag, suite a notre virée chilienne à Noel en famille.
On avait donc
- un 100l de quechua (pour 4 duvets, une tente 4 personnes, 4 matelas de sol, popotte, serviette, divers petits trucs
- un 90l North Face pour tout ce qui est vetements, medocs et toilette, pour nous 4.
Tous les 2 pleins a craquer.
Le portage du North Face est plus confortable.
Ceci etant, comme prevu, nous avons peu porté les sacs, vu qu'on a eu souvent des voitures de loc, des bus de nuit, et des taxis entre les loueurs et gares ;-) En journee, les sacs pouvaient etre mis en consigne dans les gares routieres.
L'acces, sans etre a ouverture totale sur le dessus, est largement plus agreable que les sacs a dos de rando/montagne.
Les poignees aux extremites sont tres pratiques pour les extirper des coffres de bus. Souvent, les gens tirent les sacs a dos par le chapeau, et je croise les doigts que les boucles de fermeture ne petent pas... La, pas de peur.
Les sacs etaient cadenassés (fermeture eclair du quechua mieux etudiée pour ca).
La toile impermeable limite "ciré" a bien servi finalement. Les sacs etaient souvent dans la benne de notre pick up, dans laquelle il y avait aussi un bidon d'essence de secours. LE bidon s'est retourné a un moment donné, et allait d'un cote a l'autre de la benne. A chaque choc, de l'essence sortait du bouchon peu etanche, et allait asperger les sacs, qui ont fini par trempé un peu dans l'essence. Bref galere.
Un tissu de sac a dos aurait a mon avis ete plus imbibé d'essence, voire traversé. Là, rien n'a filtré a l'interieur, pas meme l'odeur pourtant forte sur l'exterireur.
L'odeur a mis en gros 3 jours a s'estomper (a cause des mousses des bretelles essentiellement).
Le quechua est revenu a une accroc a la doublure plastique. Le north face utilise un autre materiau connu et "estimé", et est rentré nickel.
Bref, bon test positif pour emmener du volume. Je pense qu'ils vont rester maintenant nos sacs de voyage par defaut. A retester dans un voyage moins chargé, sans la tente et les duvets, où le 100l devrait etre moins utile (trop gros) au profit d'un sac a dos plus classique et plus petit, ou d'un duffle bag plus petit.
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Namast Web - Après 8 ans d'absence en Asie, retour en famille à partir de 2006 (Thailande, Cambodge, Vietnam, Maroc, Jordanie, Chili, Bali, Inde)
http://www.namast.com/
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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?
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 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.
