Bonjour à tous,
nous avons décidé de partir au Khirgizistan pendant 1 mois cet été 2012... Je pense que nous allons voyager à travers le pays, mais on souhaite tout de même faire un trek de plusieurs jours avec un guide et pour ne pas porter tous les jours les affaires.
J'ai vu un itinéraire qui est proposé par exemple par RBM.
Que pensez-vous de ce trek ? est-il fréquenté ? quelqu'un connait cet itinéraire ? Nous sommes à la recherche d'un trek de 8-10 jours permettant de monter un peu en altitude quand même (3000 à 4000 m) et pouvoir rencontrer les habitants des montagnes également, voir passer du temps avec eux.
Je mets l'itinéraire ici :
Merci d'avance à tous !
Keng Saz (à coté de Ed Naryn) à Issyk Kul.
Jour 1 : 6 heures de marche. Nous rejoignions la rivière Keng Saz et empruntons un joli canyon, puis remontons tranquillement les pâturages en s'arrêtant de temps à autre chez les bergers et chasseurs, jusqu'au pied du col de Djak Bolot. Bivouac à 3100m.
Jour 2 : 5 à 6 heures de marche soutenue, et 900m de dénivelé positif. Nous traversons la chaine de Djetim culminant à plus de 4600m par le col de Djak Bolot (3840m). Bivouac 750 mètres plus bas au bord de la rivière en compagnie des troupeaux de chevaux semi-sauvages à 3100m.
Jour 3 : 5 à 6 heures de marche. Après une pose pour goûter le "koumys" de nos amis bergers, nous traversons d'immenses steppes pour rejoindre la vallée de "Balgart". Le soir, nous rendons visite à la famille d'Altynbek au hameau situé à quelques centaines de mètres du camp. Possibilité de prendre un bain chaud dans leur sauna privé ("bagna"). Nuit en bivouac.
Jour 4 : 5 à 6 heures de marche. Nous contournons la chaîne de Kara Raman (Sanglier Noir) par l'Ouest. Magnifiques vues sur la chaîne que nous venons de traverser, puis nous remontons la vallée encaissé de Kara Raman jusqu'à une étendue plane, zone de confluence de plusieurs rivières. Dans cette zone reculée nous croiserons malgré tout quelques bergers et leurs troupeaux. Nuit en bivouac.
Jour 5 : 6 heures de marche, 500m de dénivelé positif, 700 de descente. Sautant de ruisseaux en ruisseaux, nous traversons de nombreuses zones humides pour atteindre un col "sans nom" au paysage lunaire (3727 m) offrant une magnifique vue sur les glaciers du Kara Raman. Redescente vers le lac Teshik Kol (lac percé) aux eaux turquoises et arrivée dans la vallée de Uch Emchek, au châlet de Jiluu Suu (eaux chaudes) à coté duquel nous établissons notre camp.
Jour 6 : journée de repos. Nous partageons la vie des bergers et gardiens des sources chaudes où nous allons nous délasser. Au programme : flânerie, repos, pèche, jeux à cheval... Nous découvrons aussi un art kirghiz en voie de disparition : la chasse à l'aigle.
Jour 7 : 8 heures de marche, 1000m de dénivelé positif, 900m de descente. Nous empruntons l'ancienne route du col de Ton (4013m) pour traverser la chaîne imposante de Teskeï qui longe la berge Sud du lac Issik-Kul. Cette route n'est désormais plus praticable que pour les troupeaux qui sont très nombreux à passer là pendant les transhumances. Nuit en bivouac au Jalïoo de Ton, à proximité des yourtes des bergers.
Jour 8 : 6 à 7 heures de marche, 550m de dénivelé positif, 1050m de descente. Nous redescendons en contournant les reliefs pour arriver dans une immense vallée où subsistent encore d'anciens Kolkhoses. Une fois la vallée traversée, il nous faut encore gravir les pentes d'un col assez raide. Mais l'effort en vaut la chandelle car il offre une magnifique vue sur le lac Issik-Kul. Nuit sous la yourte au Jailoo de Karala Archa.
Jour 9 : 3,5 heures de marche. Dernier jour de randonnée, très agréable, dans les canyons arides rouges et ocres dominants le lac Issik-Kul. Nuit en camp de yourte à 800m du lac, à proximité d'un site de sources sacrées auxquelles les kirghiz attribuent la capacité de favoriser la natalité.
Transfert sur bokonbaveo
Je vais alimenter moi même 😉 !
j'ai eu une proposition pour 1500€ pour deux personnes pour le programme ci dessous :
est-ce que quelqu'un connait cet itinéraire ? que pensez du tarif ? (cela permettra d'avoir un ordre d'idée sur laquelle se baser).
Merci à tous !
Day 1 Arrival at Bishkek.
Day 2 Transfer Bishkek - Pokrovka (350 km;7 h). Transfer by truck to the valley of Chon-Kyzylsu river (17 km; 1 h) with an ongoing walk through evergreen forests for acclimatization (4 km; 1,5 h). Camp (2,450 m).
Day 3 Uphill to Archa-Tor pass (10 km; 3h; +850 m). Ascent along the Chon-Kyzylsu river to the Archa-Tor pass on a good path through forests gradually fading away for alpine meadows. From the camp site one can enjoy memorable scenery of the surrounded ranges. Camp (3,500 m).
Day 4 Uphill to and across the Archa-Tor pass (8 km; 4h; +300 m; -1150 m). Narrow paths runs up to the pass. Final take off on the gradually sloping soft and well-packed sandy scree. From the pass (3,800 m) impressive view opens up – a reward for not a simple ascent. Descending along the path running on a gentle scree to the crest of ancient moraine from where down to alpine meadows, then bypassing the glacier with a small lake in the middle and then we sink into the evergreen forest of the Djhety-Oguz river valley. Camp by the river side (2,640 m)
Day 5 Daily round trip up the valley (8 km; 4 h). The ultimate goal is to get as closer as possible to the icy Djhety-Oguz Peak face and to enjoy panoramic views.
Day 6 Descending along the Djhety-Oguz river. Then carrying on upstream the Telety river (8 km; 4h; -200 m; +400 m). En route we enjoy picturesque views of the Djhety-Oguz and the North Telety river valleys. Camp (2,600m).
Day 7 Across the Telety pass (9 km; 5h; +950 m; -1050 m) (3,650 m) and further down to the valley of Karakol river. The whole route lies on good paths. Camp (2,600 m).
Day 8 Rest day. Sightseeing tour up the valley to get to the foot of theKarakol Peak (5,218 m) (7 km; 4h).
Day 9 From Karakol river across the Panoramic pass (8 km; 5h; +1150 m; -750m) (3,750 m) and further down to Alakul lake. Camp (3,200 m).
Day 10 Rest day.
Day 11 Across the Alakul pass (12 km; 6h; +550 m; -1150 m) on the well-trodden path that leads right to the saddle (3,600 m). Descending to the valley of Arashan river first on the scree then on the alpine meadows and further down to the bottom of the main gorge where you can have a rest and bath in nearby spa. Camp (2,450 m).
Day 12 Descent to the hot springs (8 km; 4h). Descend along the Arashan river to the Altin-Arashan hot springs. Bathing. Farewell dinner. Tea by the traditional campfire. Camp (2,450 m).
Day 13 Transfer to Bishkek (345 km; 7h).
Day 14 Departure from Bishkek.
Suis sur le kirgistan depuis 15j. je voudrais aller dans le sud ouest du pays, vers karavshin valley, pic ak-suu, pic pyramidal. avez-vous des infos sur ce…
Je pars avec mon ami au kirghizistan pour 3 semaines en aout cet été. Nous pensons surtout faire du trek et pourquoi pas une petite escapade en cheval Nous…
Je pars dans moins de 10 jours au Kirghizistan pour faire de beaux treks. Je voulais savoir si vous connaissez un peu le secteur de la valléee d'Alai, au sud…
Bonjoir! Avec ma pote, on s'est décidées à partir au Kirghizistan pour randonner. Nous partons vendredi pour info. Ma pote a trouvé un trajet sur wikiloc:…
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!
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi there,
I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass?
Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part?
Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.
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.
hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
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?
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 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.
