Bonjour
A lire les forums il y a, en Octobre ou Novembre, beaucoup de monde sur le chemin du Tour des Annapurna et dans les lodges:
- Qui peut donner des détails de la surpopulation supposée ?
- Nombre de marcheurs devant et derrière soi ?
- Le soir dans un village de lodges, combien d'étrangers ?
- Risque de surbooking en lodge ?
- Encombrement au col de Thorung La ?
- C'est pas pire que le GR20 Corse en juin, si ???
Et puis ils ont construit des deux côtés une route, empruntée par des 4X4:
- le chemin passe sur la route ? Partout ou Rarement ?
En cas de MAM
- quelle solution pour la personne qui doit faire demi-tour ? Seule abandonnée par le groupe et son guide ?
On dit que vers Ghorepani il y a 1700m de dénivelé en escaliers ? Y en a-t'il à d'autres endroits ?
Merci à ceux qui ont déjà fait ce trek en cette période de préciser un peu ces avis quelquefois contradictoires...
« On parle toujours de la violence du fleuve qui déborde ses berges - jamais de la violence des berges qui enserrent le fleuve... » disait Berthold Brecht
A mon avis il peut y avoir de 100 a 200 personnes par jour.
Pour le Thorong La, il y a un truc s'il fait beau: tu fais le col l'apres-midi, tu seras seul.
Qu'est-ce qui te fait espérer que les réponses obtenues sur ce forum pourraient être moins contradictoires qu'ailleurs ?
" - Qui peut donner des détails de la surpopulation supposée ? " surpopulation par rapport à quoi ? ... et si en plus elle n'est que "supposée" ! 😇
" - Nombre de marcheurs devant et derrière soi ? " de moins en moins plus on monte : merci le MAM !
" - Le soir dans un village de lodges, combien d'étrangers ? " étrangers à qui ? chacun de nous n'est-il pas l'étranger de l'autre ? ... moi quand je veux pas en voir, je reste chez moi et j'évite mon miroir ... 🤪
" - Risque de surbooking en lodge ? " "surbooking" induirait "réservation", ce qui n'existe quasiment pas dans les lodges : on trouve à se loger partout, mais c'est quand même mieux d'essayer d'arriver tôt dans l'après midi !
" - Encombrement au col de Thorung La ? " le pire, c'est les malades du MAM qui ne se poussent pas et encombrent le passage du col : il faut se frayer un chemin à coups de bâton de marche !
" - C'est pas pire que le GR20 Corse en juin, si ??? " non, c'est comme le GR 20 le 20 juillet !
Ne te pose pas trop de questions : si tu envie d'y aller, tu y vas et tu fais confiance à ton instinct : s'il est bon, tout se passera bien et dans le cas contraire, c'est ton karma, et ce ne sont pas tous les soi-disant bons conseils toujours contradictoires qui pourront y changer grand-chose ! 🙂
" En cas de MAM - quelle solution pour la personne qui doit faire demi-tour ? Seule abandonnée par le groupe et son guide ? "
Bien sûr !
Comment expliquer autrement pourquoi dans les restaus de moyenne montagne on trouve des bandelettes de viande de yack séchées à une altitude où ils ne vivent pas ? 😛
Sinon, ceux qui en réchappent redescendent avec un porteur ou passent le col sur le dos d'un porteur ou d'un cheval ...
" On dit que vers Ghorepani il y a 1700m de dénivelé en escaliers ? Y en a-t'il à d'autres endroits ? "
C'est vrai : cette journée est gonflante (la pire du parcours, mais aussi un peu parce qu'on est "sur le retour"), d'autant qu'on se prend souvent le brouillard et/ou la flotte en fin de journée. Une alternative consiste à écourter l'étape à Chittre et se faire une journée tranquille le lendemain en rejoignant Ghorepani par une variante qui passe par Deurali, une très jolie forêt et de superbes paysages !
en étant d'accord avec ce qui est dit précédemment, et avec de l'humour :
quelques réponses complémentaires :
- le chemin passe sur la route ? Partout ou Rarement ? tout va dépendre de votre guide. Vous devez lui demander de ne pas passer sur la route (c'est quasi possible entre muktinath et tatopani (avec + de montées et descentes).
En cas de MAM
- quelle solution pour la personne qui doit faire demi-tour ? Seule abandonnée par le groupe et son guide ? c'est le gros problème des groupes où la question du MAM (individuelle) est "traitée" en collectif (marche plus vite, prend du Diamox, mange comme nous, arrête toi comme nous.....). Il y a plus de pb avec le MAM en groupe qu'en individuel ! La solution que je préconise est de s'arrêter pour la nuit (vers 14h ou avant) et de monter un peu plus haut dans l'après midi (+300m).
On dit que vers Ghorepani il y a 1700m de dénivelé en escaliers ? Y en a-t'il à d'autres endroits ? OUI, et c'est raide (ceux de ghorepani c'est sur la descente...) et des escaliers, il peut y en avoir souvent à d'autres endroits mais c'est ce coin le plus caractéristique (cf photos jointes)
Merci à tous
bien que certaines ont l'air d'avoir rien à foutre!
Bon vent
« On parle toujours de la violence du fleuve qui déborde ses berges - jamais de la violence des berges qui enserrent le fleuve... » disait Berthold Brecht
La question que l'on peut être amenés à se poser, c'est pourquoi tu poses ces questions ?
Elles sont justifiées et judicieuses, nous nous les sommes aussi posées avant de partir, mais si tu prévois de partir en octobre/novembre, on peut supposer que ton voyage est déjà programmé, voire réservé. Si c'est le cas, il aurait fallu les poser avant de faire ton choix. Les réponses t'auraient peut-être orienté vers une autre destination.
Mais pour confirmer ce qui est dit plus haut, oui, en cette saison tu auras plus de monde. Et dans les lodges, tu ne trouveras QUE des "étrangers" à part les équipes de guides/porteurs. Les autres, les pas "étrangers" (donc je suppose les Népalais), ont d'autres préoccupations (et pas les moyens) que de se payer un treck autour des Annapurnas.
Quant au MAM, questions à juste titre ô combien récurrente sur ce forum, je pense qu'en utilisant le moteur de recherche, tu trouveras pléthore d'informations.
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Oui j'aurais pu dire que c'est bien pour préparer un trek en 2013
Mais j'y vois déjà plus clair avec toutes ces réponses précises
A moi de réfléchir à ce que je veux... ce qui est bien dans l'esprit de ce super forum
Encore merci
« On parle toujours de la violence du fleuve qui déborde ses berges - jamais de la violence des berges qui enserrent le fleuve... » disait Berthold Brecht
ma réponse sera peut-être trop tardive mais qu'à cela ne tienne!
Nous avons fait ce trek en avril 2012.
D'après les données de notre guide voilà ce que sont les chiffres : environ 300 personnes par jour au passage du torung la en novembre contre 80 en avril!!!!! Tout est dit.
Evite de googler et recherche directement sur ce forum. Sur le coin en haut à droite tu peux mettre ce que tu recherches et tu vas voir qu'il y a beaucoup de réponses à tes questions.
Et bien voilà, merci pour toutes ces infos
Ce qui nous a permis de se décider à treker au langtang car 300 pers jour çà nous semble un peu dur
Effectivement c'est comme le GR20: il vaut mieux y passer rapidement et préférer les Mare-Mare
Encore merci à tous
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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?
