Tour du Manaslu (mont) au Népal
by Jujo
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour, je pars faire le Tour du Manaslu en octobre, quelqu'un connaît ? Je pratique la rando régulièrement, été comme hiver, mais à l'approche du départ, je me demande si je vais être à la hauteur.......Je pars seule, je rejoins mes futurs compagnons sur place à Katmandou, l'agence de trek est Celtic trekking .......
Merci de vos infos...
Jujo
Bonjour,
Je suis inscrit pour un tour du Manaslu qui débute le 15 octobre 2008 avec l'agence Celtic Trekking.
On fait peut-être partie du même groupe ?
Le tour du Manaslu est, au dire des personnes qui l'ont fréquenté, un beau circuit peu fréquenté.
J'arriverai à KTM le 13 octobre.
J'ai fait réserver mon hébergement à KTM par Celtic Trekking.
J'ai déjà fait plusieurs treks. Je reviens pour la troisième fois au Népal.
Si renseignements souhaités, n'hésitez pas.
mt38
Bonjour mt38, j'arrive également à KTM le 13.10, je pars de cdg le 12.10 avec gulf air à 11h15, nous sommes effectivement peut être dans le même groupe, moi aussi je démarre avec Celtic le trek du 15.10 pour 18 jours, j'ai également fait réserver l'hotel (Samsara je crois) à KTM par Olivier.
Je fais de la randonnée été comme hiver, mais c'est mon premier trek au NEPAL, donc bien sûr je me pose des questions : le mal des montagnes, le passage du col, je vais gérer ? Si c'est ton 3è trek au NEPAL, c'était à la même période ? Au niveau des températures ? Pour le passage du col à 5400m, que faut-il prévoir question habillement (combien de couches sous la veste ?) Si tu as des "petits trucs pratiques" à m'indiquer, merci d'avance...A bientot.
Jujo
Bonjour, si tu fais de la montagne ds les Pyrenees, tu es bien preparee, pour l altitude, c est l acclimatation qui compte et en gnal, avec un gpe organise, pas de pb.. reposes toi et bois suffisamment, n hesites pas a prendre un trs leger somnifere si l altitude t empeche de dormir au debut, et je te conseille fortement la coca 7Ch en homeo que tu commences la veille du trek...ce trek peut etre assez difficile a cause de la neige, sois equipee comme chez nous ds les Pyrenees en hiver pour la partie la plus haute, ca suffit largement....les premiers jours, tu commences en basse altitude donc l acclimatation devrait etre bonne, tu vas te regaler, bon voyage, aichatou
Bonjour,
Pour passer le col du Larkya, il faut le même équipement que pour une randonnée hivernale dans les Pyrénées (bonnes chaussures de trek, guêtres, collant, Kway goretex ou similaire, bonnet, gants, polaires avec et sans manches, bâtons, …)
Pour marcher j'emporte une paire de chaussure de trek avec semelles vibram et une paire de tennis de montagne.
Normalement il fait beau au Népal en octobre et novembre, c'est la meilleure période de l'année, mais une cape de pluie peut s’avérer utile.
La nuit et au lever du jour, il peut faire très froid. Il faut un bon duvet.
Il faut impérativement emporter quelques médicaments indispensables dans ce type de voyage (anti-diarrhée, antibiotique large spectre, anti-inflammatoire, aspirine, doliprane, prévention ampoules etc...) - à voir avec ton médecin (emporter l'ordonnance en cas de contrôle à la douane). Emporter des cachets pour désinfecter l’eau (micropur ou autre).
Certains prennent du Diamox à partir de 3000 mètres pour mieux résister au mal des montagnes, mais est-ce utile ? A voir avec ton médecin.
On peut prévoir un petit sac avec quelques vêtements à laisser à l'hôtel pour le retour.
A bientôt et n'hésite pas pour d'autres renseignements.
Michel
Namasté
nous avons fait le tour du Manaslu l'an dernier avec Celtic Très beau trek, très sauvage mais ne présentant pas de grosses difficultés si ce n'est l'isolement seule l'altitude pourra peut être présenter quelques désagréments mais les guides de l'agence sont très compétents et attentifs à l'acclimatation
nous avons fait le tour du Manaslu l'an dernier avec Celtic Très beau trek, très sauvage mais ne présentant pas de grosses difficultés si ce n'est l'isolement seule l'altitude pourra peut être présenter quelques désagréments mais les guides de l'agence sont très compétents et attentifs à l'acclimatation
les oiseaux qui vivent sur une montagne d'or reflètent la couleur de l'or
proverbe tibétain
Namaste Jujo, je pars aussi le 15/10 pour le tour du Manaslu avec Celtic . D'apres Olivier, les cinq participants arrivent par le meme vol (gulf air gf 262 a 7h35 ) a KTM . Ce qui m'inquiete le plus : quoi prendre en vetements ? J'ai bien envie de tout louer et acheter a Katmandou, duvet parka polair pantalon, (sauf les chaussures) car ça fait du volume a emporter . En tous cas, je pense que l'on vas se régaler . BOM SHIVAS et a bientot Pascal .
je pars faire un trek au Népal , le tour du Manaslu, mi novembre 2008 . pour un mois voir plus . J'aimerais avoir quelques tuyaus , merci . J'aimerais bien partir avec un coéquipier ou (une) . J'ai une expérience du Népal . Pascal . BOM SHIVAS
Namaste mt38, je pense que l'on fait partie du meme groupe, comme Jujo . D'apres Olivier (Celtic trekking) tous les participants arrivent par le meme vol, le 13 /10(gulf air GF 262 ) pour l'heure, nous somme cinq . D'apres ton experience, a par les chaussures, peut-on acheter ou louer tout l'équipement a Katmandou ? d'une façon "SUR ", (duvet, polair, pantalon, parka, ext.) car en fait, j'ai rien pour le trek. Merci d'avance, et a bientot pour le Manaslu . BOM SHIVAS Pascal.
je pars faire un trek au Népal , le tour du Manaslu, mi novembre 2008 . pour un mois voir plus . J'aimerais avoir quelques tuyaus , merci . J'aimerais bien partir avec un coéquipier ou (une) . J'ai une expérience du Népal . Pascal . BOM SHIVAS
Bonjour à mes coéquipiers, Pascal, tu as eu des nouvelles d'Olivier récemment ? Nous sommes toujours 5 ? Aux dernières nouvelles (mi-juin) Olivier me disait qu'une autre femme était quasi partante, nous verrons bien. Question vêtements, je prendrais mes affaires de rando en faisant attention de ne pas charger inutilement mon sac (chaussures aux pieds et veste polaire le jour du départ) par contre tu sais si les bâtons de marche peuvent se louer à KTM ? Ces jours-ci, je suis en train de prospecter pour trouver une assurance capable de me dire exactement les garanties proposées pour un trek, et c'est pas gagné !!!! (mon assurance actuelle : frais de premiers secours non assurés, il faut se faire amener à l'hopital le plus proche et eux assurent le rapatriement) je vais voir avec le vieux campeur cette semaine..
A bientôt - Jujo
Jujo
Namaste Jujo, d'apres Olivier, les magasins d'equipement sont tres bien achalandés a Thamel, ils sont ouvert de 9h à 21h00 . Pour les batons, je pense que tu vas en trouver la-bas . Je pars avec ma veste de ski et chaussures, pour le reste, (duvet, polair, ext. .) je vais tout louer ou acheter a ktm. Pour l'assurance, si tu avais des renseignements a me donner, je suis preneur, merci, je pensais passer par ma banque (credit mutuel), mais bon ! . ., mon conseiller ne revient pas avant le 18/09 . Bien que nous sommes a deux mois du départ, la pression commence a monter . ça va etre génial ! ! ! A bientot Pascal .
je pars faire un trek au Népal , le tour du Manaslu, mi novembre 2008 . pour un mois voir plus . J'aimerais avoir quelques tuyaus , merci . J'aimerais bien partir avec un coéquipier ou (une) . J'ai une expérience du Népal . Pascal . BOM SHIVAS
Merci de tes conseils Michel, j'ai fait le point avec mon toubib pour ce qui est indispensable, çà correspond à ta liste, par contre, il n'est pas du tout favorable pour le Diamox (belle saloperie dit-il). Pour le reste, j'ai investi dans un bon duvet et une bonne polaire, je prends pas mes batons de marche, je louerai à Katmandou. Pour l'assurance enfin, j'ai souscrit avec le Vieux Campeur l'assurance assistance (avec l'option altitude / distance) c'est un contrat valable 1 an pour 63euros.
Une autre question pratique, faut-il s'inscrire à l'Ambassade de France pour la durée de notre séjour au NEPAL ?
A bientôt,
Jujo
Salut Pascal, j'ai fait aussi une réponse à Michel : pour l'assurance, c'est fait j'ai souscrit aujourd'hui un contrat de 1 an avec le Vieux Campeur : assurance + assistance avec l'option altitude / distance (ils prennent bien en compte les frais de secours et de recherches), le contrat se fait pour 1 an minimum, pour la somme de 63 euros. Voilà, tout se met en place petit à petit, moi aussi le stress (peut être un peu d'angoisse) qui me gagne par moments, vivement qu'on y soit....A bientôt,
Jujo
" ... faut-il s'inscrire à l'Ambassade de France pour la durée de notre séjour au NEPAL ? "
... si tu poses la question à l'Ambassade, ils te répondront que cela peut éventuellement servir ... ... dans les faits, cela ne sert quasiment jamais, ... mais ne coûte rien !
.. alors ...
... si tu poses la question à l'Ambassade, ils te répondront que cela peut éventuellement servir ... ... dans les faits, cela ne sert quasiment jamais, ... mais ne coûte rien !
.. alors ...
Bonjour Pascal,
Il semble bien qu'on fasse partie du même groupe. Je quitte Roissy le 12 octobre à 11H15 (arrivée KTM le 13 octobre à 07H40). On est sur le même vol. Je ne sais pas si on peut acheter ou louer tout l'équipement à KTM. Sans doute oui, voir avec Olivier Kerviel. L'équipement vestimentaire pour ce trek est, à mon avis, le même que celui qu'on prend pour des randonnées hivernales dans les Alpes. Au Népal, il peut faire très froid en altitude, même si on part avec la chaleur au départ du trek (vois mon message du 19 août à jujo). N'hésite pas si tu souhaites d'autres renseignements.
Au plaisir et à bientôt
Michel
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Bonjour a tous,
je pars en voyage au Maroc en aout et nous allons commencer par nous arrêter a Chefchaouen(nous sommes en voiture).
Ma question: quelqu'un peut il m'indiquer un itinéraire de rando en boucle d'entre 5 et 7 jours aux départ de Chefchaouen dans le parc de Talassemtane passant si possible par le pont de dieux?Ou un guide papier qui en reunis quelques uns?
Nous privilégions le camping sauvage et les gites.
Merci d'avance
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


