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Trek au Népal: guide sur Kathmandou?
by Bicnit
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
je recherche un guide sur Kathmandou afin de faire soit le trek « tour des Annapurnas » ou « le camp de base de l'Everest », sachant que je serais au Népal du 30/10/12 au 14/11/12, apparemment ces 2 treks nécessite 10 jours de marche.
Il paraît assez simple de réserver un lodge durant le trek, cependant il nous semble difficile de réserver les billets d'avion (Kathmandou → Lukla ou Jomosom → Pokhara) depuis la France.
Donc, si vous avez des infos je suis preneur.
Merci pour vos réponses.
JF
JF
" je recherche un guide sur Kathmandou afin de faire soit le trek « tour des Annapurnas » ou « le camp de base de l'Everest », sachant que je serais au Népal du 30/10/12 au 14/11/12, apparemment ces 2 treks nécessite 10 jours de marche. "
10 jours, ce ne sera qu'un morceau du Tour des Annapurnas ! pour le camp de base de l'Everest, je ne t'en parle même pas !
Tu devrais peut-être te renseigner un peu mieux sur le sujet, ce qui t'évitera des désillusions et te permettra de répondre facilement par toi-même aux questions que tu te poses (si tu as déjà des difficultés avec les billets d'avion, qu'en sera-t'il de la recherche d'un guide à Kathmandu ?), et te rendre compte que la préparation d'un trek à 5000 m d'altitude ne s'improvise pas sur la base de quelques infos vraiment très approximatives ou d'une très forte envie d'aller, et que la gestion du temps est une des premières choses à apprendre à connaître dans ce domaine !
10 jours, ce ne sera qu'un morceau du Tour des Annapurnas ! pour le camp de base de l'Everest, je ne t'en parle même pas !
Tu devrais peut-être te renseigner un peu mieux sur le sujet, ce qui t'évitera des désillusions et te permettra de répondre facilement par toi-même aux questions que tu te poses (si tu as déjà des difficultés avec les billets d'avion, qu'en sera-t'il de la recherche d'un guide à Kathmandu ?), et te rendre compte que la préparation d'un trek à 5000 m d'altitude ne s'improvise pas sur la base de quelques infos vraiment très approximatives ou d'une très forte envie d'aller, et que la gestion du temps est une des premières choses à apprendre à connaître dans ce domaine !
Bonjour Bicnit
Je te conseille Ramesh. C'est un excellent guide très soucieux de la sécurité de ses clients. Il exerce son métier depuis 15 ans, il connait très bien les différents circuits de trek du Nepal, il sait prendre des initiatives au moment opportun, il a l'intelligence de s'adapter aux capacités de ses clients, il est francophone, il habite Katmandou mais est originaire de l'Everest.
Nous avons fait un trek en mars avec lui dans le Langtang Helambu, nous étions 6 et tout s'est bien passé. Une de nos amies a fait un début de MAM, il a tout de suite très bien réagi . Il a modifié certaines étapes pour s'adapter à la fatigue des uns ou des autres. Il etait très attentif a la sante de chacun d'entre nous. Nous étions très bien encadrés des que la pente s’élevait il prenait la tète de la colonne marchant lentement, vérifiant si tout le monde suivait.Il avait avec lui un assistant guide et 3 porteurs. L'ambiance était très bonne, c'est un bon chef.
Je le recommande parce que c'est un excellent guide et en plus c'est un chic type.
son mail: SERBAHADURKOIRALA@hotmail.com
S'il parle bien le français il ne l’écrit pas bien, ne pas s’étonner de sa réponse mais vous pouvez lui faire confiance. Tu peux lui dire que tu viens de la part de François.
Bon trek
François
je recherche un guide sur Kathmandou afin de faire soit le trek « tour des Annapurnas » ou « le camp de base de l'Everest », sachant que je serais au Népal du 30/10/12 au 14/11/12, apparemment ces 2 treks nécessite 10 jours de marche.
Salut, Le tour complet des Annapurnas necessite 17 jours mais depuis qu'une piste a été construite de part et d'autre du col il ne faudra bientôt plus que 2 ou 3 jours pour passer ce fameux col... donc tout dépend du" type "de tour que tu envisages... Pour le camp de base de l'Everest là y pas encore de piste carrossable... Si tu viens par la route 10 jours, c'est totalement impossible même si tu es champion de trail! Si tu pars de Lukla ( aérodrome à 2700m d'altitude) et que tu y vas direct sans passer par Gokyo et/ou les 1; 2 ou 3 cols tu peux faire effectivement l'aller-retour par la voie la plus directe en 10 jours voire moins mais à 2 conditions: - tu es très sportif et habitué aux randos en montagne de 8 heures et plus avec 1500m de dénivelé positif et à rythme soutenu. - tu penses être à l'abri du mal des montagnes... mais attention, là on en est jamais certain... un coup ça passe et un autre ça finit dans l'helico vers l'hopital de Kathmandu
Ps: si tu as besoin d'un porteur qui fera également office de guide Je connais une personne ( de l'ethnie Sherpa) qui habite à 2 heures de marche de l'aérodrome et qui pourra venir à ta rencontre à ton arrivée.. c'est un porteur qui te serviras de guide ( il a fait presque tous les 8000 du coin excepté le sommet de l'Everest) avec différentes expés. L'intérêt ( entre autres) de ce "guide" est que tu le trouveras à ton arrivée à Lukla et donc tu n'auras pas à lui payer son billet d'avion aller-retour sur lukla.. Avec une agence ça sera le cas et en plus tu paieras les frais d'agence etc.. donc environ 2 fois plus cher.. pour un service identique voire moindre car avec lui tu pourras faire le trek au rythme que tu souhaites et le modifier à convenance alors qu'avec une agence ça sera différent!.. Si intéressé je te donne l'adresse en MP
Salut, Le tour complet des Annapurnas necessite 17 jours mais depuis qu'une piste a été construite de part et d'autre du col il ne faudra bientôt plus que 2 ou 3 jours pour passer ce fameux col... donc tout dépend du" type "de tour que tu envisages... Pour le camp de base de l'Everest là y pas encore de piste carrossable... Si tu viens par la route 10 jours, c'est totalement impossible même si tu es champion de trail! Si tu pars de Lukla ( aérodrome à 2700m d'altitude) et que tu y vas direct sans passer par Gokyo et/ou les 1; 2 ou 3 cols tu peux faire effectivement l'aller-retour par la voie la plus directe en 10 jours voire moins mais à 2 conditions: - tu es très sportif et habitué aux randos en montagne de 8 heures et plus avec 1500m de dénivelé positif et à rythme soutenu. - tu penses être à l'abri du mal des montagnes... mais attention, là on en est jamais certain... un coup ça passe et un autre ça finit dans l'helico vers l'hopital de Kathmandu
Ps: si tu as besoin d'un porteur qui fera également office de guide Je connais une personne ( de l'ethnie Sherpa) qui habite à 2 heures de marche de l'aérodrome et qui pourra venir à ta rencontre à ton arrivée.. c'est un porteur qui te serviras de guide ( il a fait presque tous les 8000 du coin excepté le sommet de l'Everest) avec différentes expés. L'intérêt ( entre autres) de ce "guide" est que tu le trouveras à ton arrivée à Lukla et donc tu n'auras pas à lui payer son billet d'avion aller-retour sur lukla.. Avec une agence ça sera le cas et en plus tu paieras les frais d'agence etc.. donc environ 2 fois plus cher.. pour un service identique voire moindre car avec lui tu pourras faire le trek au rythme que tu souhaites et le modifier à convenance alors qu'avec une agence ça sera différent!.. Si intéressé je te donne l'adresse en MP
Salut,
Rien de plus simple pour la réservation des billets d'avion sur Lukla ( mais aussi jomosom et autres terrains) depuis la France..
tu vas sur manang.com ( je suis déjà passé par eux) si tu fais le Khumbu choisis le premier vol du matin.. ( vers 06h)c'est plus sûr car souvent le temps se gâte en fin de matinée les vols se faisant à vue ( VFR) pas aux instruments ( IFR) quand le plafond est trop bas les vols sont annulés et reportés et les chances d'avoir le ciel clair sont meilleures tot le matin.
L'agence est très fiable et ils vont te répondre très vite parfois le jour -même; tu peux payer par CB mais ils préfèrent le virement ( moins de frais)
Question tarif , j'ai été surpris de payer le même tarif qu'un ami qui lui a acheté son billet sur place à Kathmandu!J'ai regreté de ne pas avoir pris le billet assez tôt et 15 jours plus tard ça avait augmenté.
Ps : les lodges ne se réservent pas ! il y en a tellement ( sur Annapurnas et Khumbu) que tu trouveras forcément de la place!
et te rendre compte que la préparation d'un trek à 5000 m d'altitude ne s'improvise pas sur la base de quelques infos vraiment très approximatives ou d'une très forte envie d'aller, et que la gestion du temps est une des premières choses à apprendre à connaître dans ce domaine !
Pour les treks dans les régions hypercourues des Annapurnas et du Khumbu la préparation est certes un petit plus (pour les inquiets) mais pas vraiment indispensable à mon sens si on se contente d'un guide sur place (ou un simple porteur) de plus même le "guide-porteur" n'est pas vraiment indispensable si on porte son sac.. ce n'est qu'une question de confort!Après si on sort des sentiers battus comme on dit c'est une autre histoire! Par contre effectivement il vaut mieux avoir son billet d'avion réservé avant de partir vu le nombre d'avions pleins chaque jour en pleine saison ( une bonne dizaine certains jours) les places doivent être prises à l'avance sinon ben c'est une semaine de marche en plus depuis Jiri! si on a du temps devant soi...
Pour les treks dans les régions hypercourues des Annapurnas et du Khumbu la préparation est certes un petit plus (pour les inquiets) mais pas vraiment indispensable à mon sens si on se contente d'un guide sur place (ou un simple porteur) de plus même le "guide-porteur" n'est pas vraiment indispensable si on porte son sac.. ce n'est qu'une question de confort!Après si on sort des sentiers battus comme on dit c'est une autre histoire! Par contre effectivement il vaut mieux avoir son billet d'avion réservé avant de partir vu le nombre d'avions pleins chaque jour en pleine saison ( une bonne dizaine certains jours) les places doivent être prises à l'avance sinon ben c'est une semaine de marche en plus depuis Jiri! si on a du temps devant soi...
Bonjour,
Pourquoi tant d’animosité ? J'ai juste laissé un message sur un forum afin de prendre le maximum d'info avant mon départ et de faire me propre recherche sur le net. Bref, il me semblait que le but de ce site est l'entraide entre voyageurs.
Et pour ta gouverne, je ne prends pas ce trek à la léger sachant que ce n'est pas mon 1er en haute altitude et je connais bien les risques liés à l'altitude.
Cordialement.
Cordialement.
Aucune "animosité" (serais-tu un petit peu trop sensible ?), mais juste une réaction à ce qui me semble toujours être de la légèreté !
Derrière la forme de mes remarques, tu aurais pu voir aussi que le fonds n'en est pas aussi dénué de sens que ce que tu sembles croire !
Tu le comprendras un jour, ... peut-être !
Derrière la forme de mes remarques, tu aurais pu voir aussi que le fonds n'en est pas aussi dénué de sens que ce que tu sembles croire !
Tu le comprendras un jour, ... peut-être !
++.
Effectivement Bicnit, le but de ce forum est bien de demander des infos, de l'aide, d'échanger des idées et non pas de porter des jugements à tort et à travers!!!
Estiu
Tu as raison : laisser les gens croire aux bêtises qu'ils racontent, c'est leur rendre service !
La plus "à tort et à travers" de nous deux n'est pas forcément celle que tu crois, et formuler une opinion, ce que j'ai fait, ce que tu as fait, ne signifie pas forcément émettre un jugement !
A part ça, tu as une aide, des infos, des idées ou des conseils à donner à notre ami trekkeur de haute altitude ?
La plus "à tort et à travers" de nous deux n'est pas forcément celle que tu crois, et formuler une opinion, ce que j'ai fait, ce que tu as fait, ne signifie pas forcément émettre un jugement !
A part ça, tu as une aide, des infos, des idées ou des conseils à donner à notre ami trekkeur de haute altitude ?
salut,
Je connais plusieurs personnes mais originaires du Langtang ( des Tamangs) c'est pas à côté de Besi sahar... Sinon j'en connais un à Kathmandu... Mais où veux tu prendre l'avion? pour Besi Sahar il faut aller à Dumre en bus puis vers Besi Sahar.. ( jeep ou bus). Tu peux aller même plus loin : Bhulbhule et même plus en amont vers Jagat je crois et ça dans la même journée.. après tu peux faire le restant jusqu'à Pokhara en 12 jours sans problème sans avoir besoin de l'avion...
Je connais plusieurs personnes mais originaires du Langtang ( des Tamangs) c'est pas à côté de Besi sahar... Sinon j'en connais un à Kathmandu... Mais où veux tu prendre l'avion? pour Besi Sahar il faut aller à Dumre en bus puis vers Besi Sahar.. ( jeep ou bus). Tu peux aller même plus loin : Bhulbhule et même plus en amont vers Jagat je crois et ça dans la même journée.. après tu peux faire le restant jusqu'à Pokhara en 12 jours sans problème sans avoir besoin de l'avion...
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Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
Hi there,
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!
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!
Thanks! :-)
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!
Thanks! :-)
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 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!
hi there,
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’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
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
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,
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
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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.




