Bonjour!
>>Nous prévoyons de faire un trek d'une semaine en autonomie (tente, réchaud...)
>>Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà tenté l'expérience ?
yep!! ;O)
>>Est-ce que cela se fait bien ?
oui ça se fait en montagne (pas trop en bas dans les gros villages). Du coup, pas beaucoup de plat mais ça va. A moins d'être complètement complètement isolés, mais sinon il vaut mieux rester pas loin des maisons (accès à l'eau et être visible), et vous annoncer, et demander si vous pouvez planter la tente ici ou là...car chaque bout de terre est plus ou moins à quelqu'un.
petite info réchaud: j'ai jamais réussi à trouver de bonbonnes de gaz sur place et c'est pas autorisé dans l'avion. Donc réchaud à essence serait mieux. Nous on a cuisiné au feu de bois ou bien on demandait aux gens si on pouvait faire chauffer des trucs ou si ils pouvaient nous faire à manger moyennant payement.
>>Pour 7 jours de trek, quel itinéraire conseillerez-vous ?
si tu as la carte au 1/40000 (indispensable!) il y a la liste des randos avec dénivelés et temps pour te faire une idée. il y a plein d'options possibles!! Attention il y a souvent beaucoup de dénivelé!
Ce qui rythme les jours et les rnados ce sont aussi les habitations et logements....vu que vous êtes en autonomie vous êtes plus libres, mais il faut quand même parfois s'arrêter où il y a de l'eau. donc ça rythme aussi la marche.
Si vous voulez aller jsuqu'à TArrafal (mais attention la partie Norte/Tope Coroa/Monte Tigo) est paumatoire. Pas vraiment de chemin et orientation difficile.
exemple 1
J1: PdS-Cruzinha
J2: Cruzinha-Figueiras
J3: Figueiras-Alto Mira II
J4: Alto Mira II-R.das PAtas-Norte
J5: Tope de Coroa
J6: Norte-Monte Trigo
J7: Monte Trigo-Tarrafal
exemple 2:Mais tu peux aussi passer par le haut, par PdS-Cruzinha, Cruzinha-Mocho-Os Caibros, montée à LAgoa, puis Salto Preto vers Alto Mira etc....pour la suite idem exemple 1.
Dans les 2 cas tu ne passes pas par la foret de Pico da cruz et cratère de cova, Paul etc...
Pour envisager cette partie là une fois que tu arrives à Alto Mira par le bas dans l'exemple 1, tu peux remonter ensuite sur Lagoa par Salto Preto, puis tu vas vers Pico da cruz en passant par Cova, puis tu peux faire santa isabel, ou pico da cruz, ou Losna/Xoxo ou ou ou....!! ;o))
ou en sens inverse!!
Voilà deja qq idées
Marie
Faites que le rêve dévore votre vie afin que la vie ne dévore pas votre rêve.
Pour la carte c'est un peu compliqué, je suis au Sénégal et mon cousin (sur Paris) décolle mardi prochain... Il y a des alternatives ? 🤪
Et sinon j'ai une question supplémentaire : est-ce que tu connais un endroit où je pourrais laisser temporairement des affaires à Mindelo ? (je suis au Sénégal depuis 3 mois et j'ai pas mal d'affaires dont je vais devoir me délester pour le trek)
Je voyage à durée indéterminée depuis 10 ans et je suis actuellement au Mexique pour 8 mois.
J'ai aussi un blog dans lequel je réalise des interviews de français qui voyagent à travers le monde sur : http://traverserlafrontiere.com
Hello!!
il décolle mardi...après-demain ou bien dans 10 jours?
Si c'est dans 10 jours il peut toujours essayer de la commander directement là:
www.ab-kartenverlag.de/
c'est en Allemagne et le gars peut être super rapide. et il peut déjà demander le délai de livraison pour avoir une idée.
Sinon, vous la trouverez sur place à Mindelo ou même au débarcadère sur Santo Antao (ou dans qq magasins ou resto touristiques).
Peut-être utilisez-vous des gps ou autre technologie du genre, mais ce serait bien de l'avoir quand même...elle donne de bonnes indications de temps et de dénivelés.
A Mindelo, si vous passez une nuit dans une petite pension ou hotel ou autre, en général ils acceptent de garder les bagages. Sinon tu peux essayer de demander à l'Alliance Francaise peut-être?
Marie
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a Mindelo il y a le Chã de cricket: 15 euros la chambre. C'est simple, sans grand confort, mais tout à fait ok pour qq nuits en petits budgets. 00238.231.64.37
C'est un peu excentré, juste assez pour éviter le bruit de la nuit parfois, mais à 10 minutes du centre à pied seulement. C'est à coté de centre de commandement, pas loin non plus de la plage de Laginha.
Evitez le Chave d'ouro: c'est dans les même prix, mais les chambres sont en fait des cages à lapins sous les toits, sdb pourrie partagée...
Marie
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PS: le Monsieur du Cha de Cricket est gentil, et je sais que tu peux y laisser des bagages. Un couple de copains y avait même laissé leur surf! et la maison est bien protégée.
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Mille mercis Marie pour ces conseils d'itinéraires.
On a suivi presque à la lettre ce que tu nous as conseillé.
Pour cette randonnée au Cap Vert :
Jour 1 Vila das Pombas, Quintal
Jour 2 Quintal, Pico da Cruz
Jour 3 Pico da Cruz, Xoxo
Jour 4 Ponto do Sol, Cruzinha
Jour 5 Cruzinha, Figueiras de Cima
Jour 6 Figueiras de CimaAlto Mira 3
Jour 7 Alto Mira 3, Cha de morte
Jour 8 Cha de morte, Cooperativa
Jour 9 (matin) Cooperativa, Tope de Coroa
Jour 9 (aprem)Cooperativa, Pascoa Alves
Jour 10 Pascoa Alves, Monte Trigo
Avec plaisir!!
Je sais que ça n'a pas été tous les jours faciles mais bravo à vous 2!!!
Moi j'adore ça, mais 'itinérant en autonomie (tente/bivouac/et popotte) rajoute un degré de fatigue à la rando....Il y a certes le poids du sac, mais surtout une fois arrivés, il faut encore réfléchir, s'activer, organiser, prévoir, faire à manger etc....
Alors bravo!!
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Bonjour François,
oui, le ravitaillement en eau se fait dans les villages. Si eau en bouteille alors c'est dans les mini-épiceries. Si eau locale avec système de purification (soit filtre, soit pastille) alors c'est soit en demandant aux habitants, soit parfois il y a des fontaines publiques (mais pas souvent). Tu peux aussi trouver qq sources par ci par là dans les montagnes (là où d'ailleurs certains habitants des montagnes vont s'approvisonner), mais il faut connaitre et elles sont souvent bien cachées (l'eau est une denrée précieuse là bas!)...et selon la saison à laquelle tu pars ellex peuvent être à sec. Evite de prendre l'eau des irrigations car elle a souvent stagné avant dans des réservoirs.
les pastilles genre micropures bleues m'ont toujours suffi. L'eau de montange est pas mal propre et pure!
en revanche, sur les iles non montagnes telles que sao Vicente (Mindelo), sal, boa vista , ou à praia: je conseille fortement de ne boire que de l'eau en bouteille!!
voilou!
bon voyage
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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
