Bonjour à tous,
Ca fait un petit temps que je vous lis et malgré cela j'ai encore quelques interrogations alors je prends les devants et vous soumet mes problemes =)
Alors voila, cet été nous allons partir en Inde et au Népal avec ma copine. On restera environ une vingtaine de jours dans chaque pays.
On devrait arriver vers le 20 juillet a katmandou, en bus, et ensuite faire un trek aux lacs de gosainkund pour le pelerinage (30-31 juillet il me semble cette année) et en profiter pour faire un petit tour dans la nature, les montagneset les villages. En regardant à droite à gauche j'ai fait deux itinéraires et j'aimerai vos avis/retours d'expriences :)
Voila, je sais pas trop si c'est envisageable ou pas (on est quand meme assez sportif tous les deux), quel itinéraire vous semble le mieux?
J'en profite aussi pour demander si c'est possible de faire Gosainkund - Dhunche en une étape d'apres vous? Idem pour d'autres étapes, ou raccourcir le trek (mais je voudrai ne pas partir de Dhunche, apparement le trajet en bus est périlleux, bien que tous les népalais le fasse) histoire de pouvoir visiter un peu Katmandou et ses alentours (Patan, Bodhnat, Baktapur, ...? )
Et j'abuse encore un peu de vous :
-Quels type de vetements conseillez vous?
- Guide/porteur? Utile? Nécessaire? Obligatoire?
- Permis de trek/ autres papiers ? (je sais qu'il faut le TIMS)
- N'iporte quoi d'autre auquel je n'aurai pas pensé :)
Merci d'avance, ne serait ce que pour la lecture :)
Concernant le trek lac sacre de Gosaikund et Tamang Heritage trail, je vous conseille de faire a partir de Shyabru et terminer a Sundarijal sera mieux, mais ca depends de vous. le 1eme itineraire est le mieux mais, depuis thuloshyabru directment Shyabru besi au lieu d'aller Dhumche.
Ce n'est pas obligatoire mais pour la securite, c'est mieux de prendre. vous pouvez prendre les permis du trek sur place et TIMS a Kathmandu par bureau de tourisme.
les mois juin et juillet sont de periode du mosson donc il faut prevoir un impermeable ou monteau, des vetements chaude et coupe de vent etc
bon trek
Par Helambu oui c'est plus beau, il y a un bus par jour jusque Sermathang.
La montee du col de Laurebina va etre tres dure pour vous, sans acclimatation prealable. Donc Ghopte Gosainkund en un jour, tres tres tres dur, sans doute impossible.
Gosainkund - Dhunche peut se faire en un jour, meme peut etre jusque Syabrubesi si vous arrivez a temps pour prendre le bus.
A Gatlang, pour changer, je vous conseille un homestay, meme basique, dans une maison typique du village, plutot que le lodge habituel au dessus. Vous devriez aussi monter jusqu'a l'etang sacre au-dessus.
Enfin, vous devez choisir votre depart, mais les etapes ensuite, il vaut mieux rester flexible et decider au jour le jour.
Donc Ghopte Gosainkund en un jour, tres tres tres dur, sans doute impossible.
Salut
A ma connaissance Ghopte Gosainkund se fait en une seule journée par toutes les agences de trek.Personnellement j'ai fait en un seul jour Ghopte Thulo syabru mais là le dénivelé négatif est important ( autour de 2200m)
Oui enfin les agences font en general Gosainkund Ghopte pas l'inverse. J'ai moi meme fait Gosainkund Therapati mais je ne recommande pas toujours sur le forum ce que j'ai fait personnellement.
J'ai fait ce parcours ( entre autre) avec un trajet Ghopte (ou plutôt Phedi après Ghopte willemspie a sans doute raison à partir de Ghopte ça serait trop long!) mais Thulo syabru direct (passage aux lacs de Gosainkund et Laurebinayak avec un arrêt d'une demi heure environ puis direct Thulo Syabru mais sans passer par Sing Gompa: ça descend raide et dénivelé très important>2000m!)
Mais si c'est la fête aux lacs sacrés mieux vaut peut être y dormir une nuit! ( A Laurebinayak) A condition qu'il y ait de la place..
Ensuite il n'est pas utile d'aller à Dhunche pour rejoindre Syabru besi de Dhunche à Syabru besi c'est de la piste ( Bus). Tu fais Thulo syabru/ Syabru besi en 1 étape assez facile.
Après Tuman j'ai fait Timure et Rasuwagadi à la frontière du Tibet.Il était possible de passer le pont et d'aller une journée au Tibet dans le village de l'autre côté de la rivière qui fait la frontière. Il parait que ce n'est plus possible maintenant.
A Briddim il n'y avait pas de piste donc pas de bus pour KTM. De briddim j'ai fait Sherpa gaon puis Langtang village et Kyangyn Gompa (dernier village de la vallée du Langtang)
De là Il est possible de rejoindre l'Helambu en passant le ganja la ( 4 jours de bivouac jusqu'à Tharkekiang et aucun village) mais faut impérativement un vrai guide de montagne et du matos de camping+ vivres.
Ensuite Tharkekiang/ Sermatang où il y a des bus pour un retour sur Kathmandu.
Ps: S'il n'existe pas de bus ou pas de bus direct de Briddim à KTM tu fais Briddim Syabru besi puis Syabru besi KTM en bus ( 10 h de bus!)
- Guide/porteur? Utile? Nécessaire? Obligatoire?
Le guide n'est pas obligatoire ni vraiment nécessaire .Mon avis est qu il faut être vigilant sur la Météo le jour du franchissement du col .Ne pas partir si c'est déjà bouché le matin.J'ai fait ce trek par bonne conditions météo mais en période de mousson ça risque d'être différent.
Un porteur peut être utile( valable pour 2 pers) si tu le souhaites je peux te donner l'adresse d'une Népalaise vivant à Toulouse. Dans sa famille il y a des guides et porteurs.
Il semblerait que d'après plusieurs commentaires la plupart font le trek en sens contraire à partir de Syabu besi et très peu dans le sens Sundarijal Gosainkund. ( ce que j'avais fait)Dans ce cas , à partir de Syabru besi ( 10h de bus depuis KTM) commencer par le Tamang trail :Gatlang/Tatopani/ Thuman/ Briddim et si tu as du temps De Briddim vers Sherpa gaon et remonter la vallée du Langtang vers Kiangyn gompa..
Voici un exemple de parcours d'une fille qui a fait ce trek ( sans aller à Thuman et Briddim)seule:http://voyageforum.com/...2013-nepal-d5884585/
(mais je voudrai ne pas partir de Dhunche, apparement le trajet en bus est périlleux, bien que tous les népalais le fasse)
De Kathmandu à Syabru Besi on passe par Dhunche. Idem pour le retour De Syabru besi à Kathmandu tu passes par Dhunche...
C'est le même trajet à l'aller comme au retour et quoi que tu fasses tu devras soit à l'aller soir au retour faire ce trajet en bus .La seule alternative est de faire le retour de trek de Kiangyn gompa ( Langtang) à Tharkekiang en franchissant le Ganja la , un des cols les plus difficiles du Népal, et nécessitant guide ( vrai guide!) Crampons piolet corde et matos de camping + vivres pour 4 jours.
PS: Voici mon trek sans le Tamang trail qui n'est pas porté sur la carte tout en haut à gauche
:http://www.regis-pfaffenzeller.com/page74.htmlhttp://www.dailymotion.com/...gtang-ganjala_travel
Oui enfin les agences font en general Gosainkund Ghopte pas l'inverse. J'ai moi meme fait Gosainkund Therapati mais je ne recommande pas toujours sur le forum ce que j'ai fait personnellement.
Je suis d'accord avec toi mais Ghopte Gosainkund à mon avis ne doit pas poser problème.Je ne me souviens pas m'être levé très tôt pour l'étape et j'étais à Gosainkund suffisamment tôt en journée pour pouvoir continuer sur Thulo syabru et là effectivement je ne le conseille pas trop car c'est dur pour les genoux :La descente est interminable.
PS: J'ai cru comprendre que tu étais parti de Sermatang effectivement à partir de la il semblerait que le temps d'acclimatation soit insuffisant pour le laurebina.. En partant de Sundarijal la montée est d'abord progressive.
Après réflexion il est possible que je sois parti de Phedi ( après Ghopte!) pour franchir le Laurebina et redescendre en direct sur Thulo Sybru.Ce qui est sûr c'est d'un endroit où il y avait un ou des lodges.
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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)?
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?
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
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography.
I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600.
I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
