Je suis actuellement étudiant en échange à Séoul et je souhaite marcher de Chengdu à Ho Chi Minh. Je n'ai pas vraiment de limite de temps, même si je voudrais finir en 7mois idéalement... départ début juillet!
Je viens chercher conseil ici parceque je suis vraiment novice concernant la marche, la vraie. Donc j'ai plein de questions et j'espère que vous pourrez me filer un petit coup de pouce(ou plutot un grand pas! ;) pour ce challenge...
Savez-vous...
CONCERNANT LA MARCHE
1/ Quel type de chaussure est-ce que je devrais prévoir? Des chaussures de randonnée classique suffisent-elles?
2/ Quel type de chaussettes prévoir???
3/ Quelle vitesse de marche moyenne vous parait correcte? Je pensais à 20-30km(max) par jour mais je ne sais pas combien de temps ca prend pour être rodé au niveau musculaire...
4/ Poid du sac à dos idéal? Pour le moment je tables sur 7-9 de kilos mais je ne rend pas compte si c'est réaliste...
5/ Des techniques pour traiter les ampoules?
6/ Qu'est-ce que je mets dans ma trousse de secours?
7/ Combien de litres d'eau est-ce que je devrais boire par jour(question sans doutes débile😊 1.5-2Litres ca suffit?)
8/ Est-ce qu'il existe certaines maladies, douleurs(autres que les courbatures, ampoules et picures😛) liées à la marche et dont je devrais être au courrant avant de partir? Comment les traiter?
9/ Des conseils particuliers? Des indispensables auquels je n'ai pas pensé?
CONCERNANT LE TRAJET
10/ Des destinations coup de coeur qui vallent le détour?
11/ Quel type de carte emporter? Une en particulier serait parfait!
12/ Est-il possible de marcher sans problème 5-6h par jour dans cette région à cette saison(pour rappel je pars en juillet)?? Est-ce que les pluies sont faciles à prévenir ou tout tombe d'un coup?(comme au guate...)
13/ Avez-vous des conseils concernant la culture locale qui pourrait m'être utile? Je compte apprendre des petites phrases de base avant de partir pour chaque pays mais le choc culturel est tellement intense qu'on oublie toujours un petit truc qui peut s'avérer insultant ou choquant(la dernière fois que je me suis mouché dans le métro à Séoul je me suis fait fusillé par la moitié du wagon!!🤪).
Lire le livre "La longue marche" de Bernard Ollivier dans lequel l'auteur parle aussi des aspects techniques de sa marche.
De Chengdu à la frontière vietnamienne tu vas te régaler, ne te presse pas trop cela peut se révéler la meilleure partie du voyage.
Cartes : Nelles
Bonne chance
"Nous ne sommes plus une communauté d'être humains qui se parlent mais un conglomérat de grappes de consommateurs en niches, séparés les uns des autres par des obsessions diverses et innombrables. Nous sommes de l'ère de la désintégration." Marc Moulin (1942-2008) in Humoeurs
Beau projet 🙂 Et beaucoup de questions d'un coup 😛
Alors pour faire un premier dégrossissement
1/ Quel type de chaussure est-ce que je devrais prévoir? Des chaussures de randonnée classique suffisent-elles?
2/ Quel type de chaussettes prévoir???
Pour un si longue distance, je pense qu'il te faudra déjà 2 paires de chaussures de montagne, les semelles s'usent vite 😉 Si tu pars plutôt avec des chaussures type trail, il t'en faudra plutôt 2 ou 3 paires. Bon ca dépend aussi du type de terrain que tu auras.
Alors les chaussettes, je ne compte même pas, t'auras le temps d'en changer 😄
3/ Quelle vitesse de marche moyenne vous parait correcte? Je pensais à 20-30km(max) par jour mais je ne sais pas combien de temps ca prend pour être rodé au niveau musculaire...
Oui, bien vu, c'est une bonne moyenne pour calcul son itinéraire. 30 pour le plat facile et 20 pour les parties montagneuse ou difficile/delicat.
4/ Poid du sac à dos idéal? Pour le moment je tables sur 7-9 de kilos mais je ne rend pas compte si c'est réaliste...
C'est réaliste, mais ca dépend aussi beaucoup de la quantité de nourriture et d'eau que tu auras à transporter. Donc, je dirais que ton sac sera variable de 7 à 15 kg environ
5/ Des techniques pour traiter les ampoules?
Désolé, j'en ai quasi jamais 🙂 Sinon, je le perce tout simplement
6/ Qu'est-ce que je mets dans ma trousse de secours?
T'as le temps de voir cela plus tard
7/ Combien de litres d'eau est-ce que je devrais boire par jour(question sans doutes débile😊 1.5-2Litres ca suffit?)
Il ne faut pas porter la quantité d'eau que tu bois par jour, mais la quantité d'eau que tu vas boire jusqu'à ton prochain point d'eau.
Tu t'en rendras compte une fois sur place. Mais tu auras oui, 1, 5 à 2 litres à porter (mais faut boire plus par jour)
8/ Est-ce qu'il existe certaines maladies, douleurs(autres que les courbatures, ampoules et pictures😛) liées à la marche et dont je devrais être au courant avant de partir? Comment les traiter?
Oui, tu peux te tordre une cheville, te faire mal aux ligaments du genoux....
9/ Des conseils particuliers? Des indispensables auxquels je n'ai pas pensé?
N'essaie pas de penser a tout des le début, vas par étape.
Commence par faire ton itinéraire, calculer le temps qu'il te faudra et tes étapes. Étudier les régions traversées. Puis tu verras quoi mettre dans ton sac à dos et le reste.
Merci Raggamuffin et Simon pour vos rapides réponses!
Je vais demander à mon père de m'envoyer le livre de Bernard Olivier et j'attaque aujourd'hui le livre "Africa Trek"! Pour la carte "Nelles", ou est-ce que je peux me la procurer en France?
Sinon pour les chaussures, tu penses que c'est possible de s'en procurer en cours de route? Je me vois mal me trimballer avec 2paires de chaussures... Pour les chaussettes je comptais en emporter que 3paires, mais je me demandais surtout quelle type de chaussettes prévoir? Laine, coton, polyacrilique, etc.?
Pour le sac, tu me disais 15kilos au maximum... ca me parait quand même pas mal, pas de risques pour le dos?
Pour les ampoules, je perces aussi mais au bout d'un moment ca devient un vrai carnage... il existe pas des pansements contre les ampoules qui fonctionnent vraiment ou un truc dans le genre?
Pour l'eau, je porterais donc que 1, 5L mais je dois boire plus? Est-ce qu'une gourde est vraiment nécessaire ou une toute basique bouteille d'eau peut faire l'affaire?(question de poid)
Auriez-vous des recommendations sur la manière de faire son itinéraire? Simon me donnait déjà une piste dans son premier mail: prévoir 20km pour les régions montagneuses et délicates et 30km pour le reste?
Concernant les étapes, je comptais tout simplement demander le gîtes là ou j'atterirais en fin de journée... c'est possible de procéder comme ca ou c'est trop risqué? Est-ce que je dois prévoir aussi une tente et si oui, quel type? (finallement je vais peut-être arriver au 15kg facilement😮)
Tout d'abord réfléchis à ton itinéraire et comment TU veux évuler (tente, de village en village ...) après tu pourras te concentrer sur le reste ... c'est lui qui t'impossera la liste des choses dont tu aurras besoin. (ex: si tu marches en montagne tu aurras besoin de matériel de montagne ... etc ... )
Une (ou plus) bouteille en plastique suffit et tu pourras régulièrement en changer en route
Je ne sais pas comment sont le cartes Nelles de la Chine mais attention a avoir les noms avec les caractères chinois ...
Une question a te poser: est-ce la bonne période de l'année pour faire ça ? Comment est la météo là où tu vas ? Ca c'est TRES important.
J'ai fait un passage dans le Sichuan et le Yunnan, c'est un très beau projet que tu as là ...
Bonne préparation et bonne route.
merci Rimail pour tes précieux conseils!
Plus je me renseignes sur mon itinéraire, plus c'est déprimant... Le vrai problème que je rencontres, c'est juillet-aout. 2mois ou c'est la saison des pluies presque partout et ou la température monte à 35degré...
Par ou commencer?
Si quelqu'un a une idée de parcours pour ces deux mois là, je suis preneur!
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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?
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?
