Bonjour à tous amis voyageurs, voila plus d'un an que je navigue sur ce merveilleux site et je doit dire qu'il m'a beaucoup aidé déjà pour préparer mon voyage.
Car sa y est, après avoir rêvé en lisant les récit de chacun, je me lance à mon tour en juillet 2008.
Le projet :
Paris-moscou : avion très certainement mais peut être avec des potes qui font le tour d'Europe de l'est à la même période.
Moscou - Oulan bator (mongolie) : Là soit je prend le trans-mongolien si j'arrive à choper un billet sur place (difficile en juillet d'après ce que j'ai pu lire) soit j'y vais à pied et en stop.
Oulan bator - Golmud (chine) : A pied / stop (si le stop est possible en chine, je me suis pas encore renseigné)
Golmud - Lhassa (tibet) : En train
Lhassa - Kunming : A pied (si la saison, probablement aout/septembre, s'y prête autrement je trouverai un autre moyen de locomotion ou j'eviterai le tibet :/)
Kunming - Chiang mai : A pied / stop. Je passe par le Laos.
Chiang mai - Bangkok : A pied / Stop
Voila pour le trajet.
Niveau budget, je disposerai d'à peu près 5 000 € (ce qui couvrira tout : visa, matériel, nourriture, transports, etc...)
Niveau durée, je n'ai pour seule limite que celle de mon budget et tout ce que je souhaite c'est qu'il s'éternise.
Donc, maintenant que j'ai présenté un peu tout sa, j'ai quelques questions (surtout d'ordre administratif en fait :/) :
Le visa Russe : Le visa de tourisme n'est valable qu'un mois, que se passe t'il si je dépasse cette durée ? Amende à la sortie du pays ? N'est il pas possible d'avoir un visa de 2 mois ?
De plus, j'ai vu qu'il faut un justificatif de sortie de pays et réservation d'hôtel... pour une réservation d'hôtel, sa peut toujours s'arranger au pire mais pour le justificatif de sortie de pays, je n'en ai aucun a moins que j'arrive a trouver un billet pour le trans-mongolien mais même là je ne l'aurais qu'une fois en Russie donc comment faire ?
La frontière Russe / Mongole : A quel endroit peut on passer la frontière russe/mongole ? il me semble que c'est a naushki, c'est bien sa ?
Le visa Mongol : Il ne semble pas très compliqué a obtenir et la possibilité de faire une extension de 1 mois sur place est sympa. Il semble d'ailleurs intéressant de le prendre a Irkutsk.
La frontière Mongole / Chinoise : même question, où peut on traverser la frontière Mongolie / Chine ?
Le visa Chinois : Meme probleme que pour la Russie, il faut un justificatif de sortie de pays... de plus sur action-visa.com, j'ai vu sa " Pour se rendre au Tibet, vous devez obligatoirement faire partie d'un circuit organisé."... on a pas le droit de visiter le Tibet tout seul ?
Les visas du Laos et de la Thaïlande : Je prendrai le premier a Kunming et pour le second il n'y en a pas besoin (séjour < 30j). Aucune difficulté apriori
En bref, je rêve d'un monde sans frontière, le pied. Pour avoir des documents de sortie du pays nécessaires aux visa, je pourrait éventuellement prendre des billets de train entre les deux villes les plus proches des frontières mais là encore niveaux prix je pense qu'il est mille fois plus intéressant de les prendre sur place que de les réserver depuis la France donc sa engendre un surcout énorme des visa...
Voili voilou, je remercie d'avance ceux qui m'aideront à me dépêtré de ces ignobles formalités administratives.
@ bientôt
Hjiul
Je n ai rien d'autre à te dire que : chapeau, mec !
Pour ma part, je ne fais que le trajet du Puy en Velay à St-Jacques de Compostelle (25 avril - début juillet 2008) et je suis très admiratif de ton projet !
Alors, courage mon ami, et bons treks
A bientôt de tes nouvelles j espère
René O.
PS Si j'étais un peu plus jeune, je t'accompagnerai bien !
Bravo, tu es un mec, et je suppose que tu "en as" comme on dit !
^^ merci pour ton message, sa fait plaisir. La route de Compostel doit être très sympa a faire mais trop fréquenté je trouve, je suis jeune, j'en profite pour partir a l'aventure, sa passera ou sa passera pas, on verra bien.
Sinon pour les nouvelles, sa s'arrange pas mal au niveau des visa. après m'être bien renseigné le visa russe n'a pas l'air si impossible a obtenir mais un autre problème m'est apparu, celui de sa durée, en effet le visa russe expire au bout d'un mois et j'ai calculé a l'arrache (sur ma mappemonde) la distance entre moscou et irkoutsk en suivant les routes et je m'en sort avec 9000 Km (a plus ou moins 1000Km près ><) enfin bref a pied sa n'est pas faisable en moins d'un mois en tout cas, je me sent pas de faire plus de 300 bornes par jour ^^ donc je n'aurai d'autre choix que de trouver une place sur le transsibérien ou de prendre des bus locaux de villes en villes ce qui ne me dérange pas plus que sa en fait d'autant qu'en juillet apparemment les steppes de siberie c'est plutôt moustique land donc pas forcement le mieu pour la marche.
Pareil pour le passage entre la mongolie et la chine, de ce que je voit (toujours sur ma mappemonde donc pas forcement précis) il n'y a pas de poste frontières au sud (en direction de golmud quoi) et le seul passage serait bien plus a l'est sur le trajet oulan bator - pekin. Donc a la limite je pourrait prendre le train jusqu'à Pekin, en profiter pour voir de plus près la grande muraille (après tout le visa chinois dure 3 mois autant en profiter) puis rallier golmud via des train/bus/stop.
Mes questions portent plus sur le tibet a présent car de toutes les régions ou je projette d'aller, c'est celle dont je sait le poins de chose. Je pense arriver au tibet grossomodo en octobre. Est-ce là une bonne saison (j'entends par la pour faire le trajet Lhassa - Kunming a pied ce qui sous-entend de camper souvent) et cela entraine la deuxième question, est-il autorisé de camper au tibet ou vais-je me faire renvoyer dehors par la milice chinoise ?
Par pur hasard (avec une bride d'espoir j'avoue ^^) quelqu'un a t'il déjà fait le trajet Lhassa - Kunming (ou une ville proche, Dali par exemple) que ce soit a pied, en velo, en voiture, peu importe. Surtout pour connaitre l'état des piste, les villages traversé, source d'eau, etc...)
Pour finir (pour l'instant ;) ) pensez vous que mon budget, 5000€ donc, sera suffisant sachant que je compte voyager bien roots (dormir dehors ne me dérange pas du tout au contraire, manger du riz au riz saupoudré d'air frais c'est cool, etc...).
Merci d'avance à ceux qui répondront et a bientôt.
Hjiul
Concernant le budget, je ne peux pas trop te dire !
Mais concernant le logement, je peux te communiquer ce que m avais conseillé mon ami Ludovic Hubler (voir son blog) deux sites d'échanges de "canapés" comme on dit :
Hospitality.club et Couchsurfing.com
Inscris toi et envoies des mails pour trouver des ami(e)s sur la planète entière qui peuvent te loger
Bonne chance et bonnes routes du monde sous tes pieds !
Bises
René O.
Merci du conseil mais je suis déjà inscrit sur couchsurfing depuis un petit moment, il faudrait que je m'inscrive sur hospitality aussi tient.
Quand a Monsieur Hubler, car vraiment il mérite le titre de Monsieur je trouve, si tu le connais personnellement tu lui dira merci de ma part ^^
Merci de m'avoir fait rêver en lisant ses récit, merci de m'avoir ouvert les yeux quand à la possibilité de voyager en stop a notre époque, merci tout simplement pour avoir tenu son site aussi bien et quand a ses mots "Plus jamais"... seuls les sots ne changent pas d'avis ;)
😉merci pour ton message en retour, tu es vraiment adorable !
Quant à Ludovic Hubler, en effet, c'est un ami qui est, lui aussi vraiment adorable et que j'aime très profondément.
Tu peux lui envoyer un mail si tu veux.
C'est un gentil garçon, simple et je suis totalement respectueux et admiratif de ce qu il a fait !
J'espère que tu auras autant de rencontres fabuleuses et d'émotions dans ton périple, et si un jour, tu passes dans le coin (Avignon) saches que tu peux venir dormir chez moi, sans problème
Bises
René O.
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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?
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
