C'est mon 1er message sur le forum alors j'espère que je poste au bon endroit et que ce sera bien structuré pour comprendre.
Nous sommes 2 personnes (la trentaine et gros marcheurs) et avons prévu un voyage de 3 semaines en Birmanie donc voici le programme déjà établi :
- arrivée le 16 octobre à Mandalay pour 3 jours
- puis une nuit Monywa visite des grottes et temples une journée devrait suffire pour les visites
- départ pour Bagan 4 nuits
C'est ici qu'on a du mal à trouver notre bonheur :
- départ pour le territoire Shan du 24 au 31 octobre 6 jours où on aimerait faire un trekking de 3 nuits même rude (bons dénivelés et de beaux paysages sans trop d'autres touristes) pour rencontrer des ethnies, loger chez l'habitant. De plus comme je parle une langue proche du Shan (le Lao et le Taï ) je me demandais s'il était facile de communiquer dans cette langue avec les locaux?
Au vu des avis qu'on a pu lire ici, le trek 3jrs Kalaw - Inlé parait trop facile et rempli de touristes et le must serait d'aller à Kengtung mais je pense qu'avec notre programme de 3 jours autour du lac Inlé ce sera pas possible de prévoir en plus un avion.
Sinon j'ai entendu qu'on pouvait aussi faire des trekkings autour de Kalaw ou mieux vers "Pindaya". J'ai contacté il y a déjà plus d'un mois quelques guides de randonnée conseillés par-ci par-là comme Thiripapalinn ou jack25080 mais aucune réponse de leur part ni même sur leur FaceBook peut-être parce que c'est la grande période des fêtes nationales? ou bien le gouvernement a interdit les guides privés??
A vrai dire à quelques jours du départ je suis un peu anxieux de ne pas pouvoir organiser mon trek à l'avance car sans ça je ne peux fixer mes résa d'hotels, en plus risque de complication car période de fête oblige ... :(
Quelqu'un aurait-il des avis de trek de 3 jrs qui pourraient nous intéresser sans forcément passer par une agence?
On pourrait se greffer à un groupe déjà constitué s'il le faut.
Sinon je veux bien des contacts d'agence dont l'impression vous a paru bonne.
- 1er novembre départ Ngapali
- 4 novembre départ tôt pour Rangoon puis correspondance pour Bangkok et retour en France, on va zapper Rangoon pour le moment.
Bonjour,
pour les treks, si vous voulez éviter les touristes et rencontrer des minorités comme les Palaungs il faut aller autour de Kalaw ou sinon à Kyaukme. Je ne recommande plus le trek entre kalaw et Inle devenu bien trop touristique.
sinon, les deux meilleurs endroits sont Kengtung et Mindat, mais ce n'est plus le même budget.
Bjr
J'espère que vous pourrez lire ce post et notre carnet de voyages
Vous y avez toutes les infos pour ce trek avec adresse guide que nous recommandons.
Nous étions deux et avions un guide et un cuisto pour nous seuls
Evitez les groupes et la nuit dans le monastère, c'est la foule et rien de captivant
Jacky et Chris
J'ai fait un très beau trek autour de Kalaw, en revanche il n'y a pas beaucoup de dénivelés, ce pourrait être une bonne grosse promenade de santé ;).
Comme Kristofe, je vous conseille plutôt de faire un trek à Kyaukme. Je conseille très fortement notre guide, Thura, très professionnel et qui connait la région comme sa poche. Pour le contacter, mieux vaut l'appeler car il est très souvent en trek ;-). Ses contacts sont sur mon blog, vous devriez les trouver facilement dans les articles consacrés à Kyaukme. Je n'ai pas les contacts sous la main.
Jeune franco-belge, installée à Munich et se nourrissant de voyages...
Retrouvez mon récit d'un mois en Birmanie, de 3 semaines au Cambodge, bons plans à Munich et autres péripéties sur mon blog -
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Je serai à Kalaw demain et envisage éventuellement de faire un trekking alternatif de 3 j autour. Cependant, dois je comprendre qu'il faut trimballer avec soi même notre gros sac ? Je ne me vois pas marcher des heures avec 10/12kg sur le dos... 🙁 y a t il une solution mis à part le laisser à l hôtel ?
Merci pour vos conseils
Vous pouvez laisser votre sac à l'hôtel, c'est gratuit. Et vous le reprenez quand le trek est terminé tout simplement.
Sinon vous faites comme certains groupes de touristes qui laissent leurs bagages à des porteurs qui, comme des malheureux, vous suivent pendant le trek pour une poignée de kyats. Je ne suis pas trop partisan.
Bjr Thanos
NO PANIC, ils transporteront ton gros sac de Kalaw au bord du lac Inle en moto (met un cadenas si cela peut te tranquilliser)
Nous avions pour nous deux, un guide et un cuisinier, super sympa
Nous optons pour un trek de 3 jours (environ 90km) et souhaitons être seuls avec notre guide sans autre touriste, pour mieux profiter de ces 3 jours. Nous avons loué les services d'un guide super sympa Ko Ky, que nous recommandons vivement (voir son mail dans le carnet de voyage, car je ne peux pas l'écrire dans ce message ! ! ! ) Tél 9 09 428351800 - son adresse : n°7.144 Saiktathukha road - Kalaw. Prendre contact avec lui aussi via l'hôtel Eastern Paradise. Nous avions pour nous deux ; un guide et un cuisinier durant ces 3 journées de trek dans les montagnes à la rencontre des éthnies Pa O et Da O. Nous avons couché chez la futur belle famille de notre guide et chez un ami de notre cuisinier
Autrement voir notre carnet de voyages pour autres infos, adresses, photos et vidéos
Jacky
Je viens de lire votre récit de voyage. Merci pour ttes vos informations.
Nous prévoyons (une amie, ma femme et moi) un voyage au Myanmar en mars 2016 et sans doute un treck dans la région de Kalaw.
Nous aimons rencontrer les villageois et leur culture, et bien sûr les beaux paysages.
Vous mentionnez 145$ le cout de votre treck de 3 jours. Est ce le prix par personne ou pour vous deux ?
J'ai également noté les adresses de guest house que vs recommandez dans les differentes villes. Comment se situent ces guest house sur le marché ? Nous avons habitude de rechercher des chambres doubles ou triples inférieures à 20$. Pensez vous que cela soit possible ? Je sais que les hébergements au Myanmar sont relativement onéreux pour l'Asie.
Cordialement
Bjr
Merci de votre mail
Avant tout notre voyage au Myanmar était en 2013, c'était juste "l'ouverture" du Myanmar au touriste "libre".
Aussi, je ne sais pas les prix ont évolués à la baisse (j'en doute)
a / 145 US$ c'est bien pour 2 personnes et pour trois jours tout compris. Nous avions 1 guide et un cuisinier pour nous deux. Je recommande tout particulièrement notre guide (adresse et mail dans notre carnet de voyages). Nous restons de temps en temps en contact et lui envoyons des cadeaux pour son fils. Nous étions d'ailleurs invité pour son mariage. Nous avions vécu dans sa famille dans les villages... aucun touriste, sauf nous.
b / Le prix des GH au Myanmar était très élevé. A ce jour je ne sais pas si c'est tjrs le cas
Jacky et Chris
Dans notre carnet de voyages vous avez des infos, adresses, tarifs, photos et vidéos
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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?
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
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!
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
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,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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?
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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?
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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.
