Difficulté technique ? acclimatation avant, par exp colca durant 2/3j, denivellé positif de 2500m
équipement ? rien de particulier, de l'eau +++, un bon duvet, batons pour redescendre(style en ski!!)
Temps de montée ? j1-de los pastores 3300m a u nido de aguilas 4700m:6km, deni positif 1400m, 5h,
chemin bien tracé sur la gauche, grimpe raide en lacets, 1er replas au bout d'1/2h, puis pente douce pdt 30mn, puis a nouveau raide, bien prendre le chemin sur l'arrete pour ne pas aller se perdre ds le talveg a dtre, tu atteints des blocs de rochers et a cemoment tu prends sur ta gauche a travers les scories et là, ça devient plus chient, (1 pas en avant et 2 en arriere)tu vise le gros rocher qui fait un replas et qui est le camp de base.Plusieurs petites plates forme et niche entourées de cailloux pour planter sa tente et se proteger du vent
J2 de bonne heure, du nido de aguilas 4700m a u sommet 5822m, 4km, deni + 1122m, 5h, mais là je ne te decrirais pas le chemin, terrassé par la fatigue, le mal de tete et le froid, nous sommes rester au camp de "base", la plupart des gens qui montaient(meme avec guides)sont redescendu sans pouvoir etre arriver au sommet.Mais ds le topo il est dit de partir vers 5h30/6 du mat a cause du vent qui se leve en court de journée(ça je confirme!) prendre a dtre apres le camp, et monter ds la cendre, vers 5100m la pente s'attenue, restez sur l'arete jusqu'au somet, marqué par une croix metallique haute de 10m
la descente est bien rigolote et surtout pas par le meme chemin que la veille, tu reste ds les cendres et du descends comme a ski jusqu'aux rochers et herbes tu mets a tout casser 2h...
Nom d'un guide à me conseiller ? pas de guide, ns y sommes allés seuls, seulement pour ns emmener au depart en 4X4, il te donne rendez vous pour le retour, je te conseille Lalo (eduardo)"naturaleza activa au 211 de santa catalina qui se trouve a arequipa ds la rue santa catalina(mais sur le trottoir en face de "zarate expedition" qui lui est au 204, et qui est une grosse agence et pas tres sympa)Lalo et cris ne poussent pas a la consommation, sont de tres bon conseil, et loue le matos dont tu aurais besoin.La boutique se trouve au fond d'un passage, qui donne sur une cour(ou devrait etre monter des tentes"
Comment s'y rendre ? 4X4
Est-ce que ça vaut le coup ? oui
J'aurai voulu savoir les conditions climatiques en ce moment (juillet 2008) pour effectuer cette ascension froid, vent mais pas de neige, si tu y vas pour le 15 aout, ascension collective du misti en courant!!! sont fou!!
Quelle description : 2 x plus de 1000m de déniv c'est un Mt Blanc ! 😉 et apparemment il n'y a pas de cabanne au camp de base...donc monter avec une tente ... ça va être sport !
Toutes ces info sont vraiment importantes pour moi. En montagne, il ne faut pas négliser les détails pour un max de sécurité.
Je le ferai avec un guide si je ne trouve personne pour monter avec moi.
J'irai saluer Lalo et Cris et ils auront peut-être une solution pour moi.
non pas de refuge, ni de cabane...
Lalo(eduardo)et cris, non seulement louent du matos, te transportent en 4X4, mais sont guides
le plus dur ce n'est pas la tente, mais transporter l'eau, au moins 3l par personne, ns en avions 5
comme tu dis "c'est un mt blanc" mais en mieux, ya pas ce ruban de personnes qui montent a la queue leu leu ...
le spectacle, le soir, du camp vaut la peine(ds tout les sens du mot!)
Donc pas la peine de prendre mon duvet ...je peux le louer sur place ?
Pour l'eau j'ai bien noté mais il y a aussi l'altitude ... contre le mal des montagnes, as-tu pris quelque chose genre Diamox ou homéopathie coca etc...?
si tu ne dois faire que cette rando, non pas la peine de louer,
nous avions nos duvets et tente(mais 1 sac n'etant pas arrivé nous avons dû louer)d'autre part pour limiter le poids, je voyage tj avec un duvet de 800gr +5 °( ce qui m'a suffit pour le tour de l'ausangate) mais qui ne m'aurrait peut etre pas suffit pour le misti(bien que ns ayons dormis plus haut par la suite)
3 j avant et pdt les 3j ns prenions, doliprane et coca homeopathie (mais ns avons eu mal au crane qd meme, dû surtout au vent)il y avait eu un leger tremblement de terre les jours precedents et a chaque fois que celà se produit(semble-il)il ya refroidissement et vent.
attention le diamox n'est pas preventif, c'est un diueritique, a prendre seulement si tu as un probleme .Tu peux aussi prendre des ampoules injectables de lasilix, que tu peux prendre per os (à boire) egalement si probleme d'oedeme pulm.
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Pour le Diamox mon médecin m'a prévenu : uniquement si prob et boire beaucoup ! Dans tous les cas si ça ne va vraiment pas, je redescendrai ! 😕
Je monte là haut pour mon plaisir et non pour la performance.
Autre question concernant la bouffe pour cette ascension : avez vous trouvez du lyophilisé ou autre ? Même en altitude, j'aime bien avoir qlq chose dans le ventre ...
pour la bouffe, on marche au pain et a la banane
pour le misti on avait monte du saucisson, salami, fruits et autres, achetés sur le marché a Arequipa
pour l'ausangate, on avait bien pris du riz, de la quinua, et le rechaud a alcool acheté a cuzco, mais le blem, c'est que a ces altitudes l'eau n'a jms voulue bouillir🤪 !! on avait donc du riz al dente, rechauffé au soleil le lendemain avé un petit filet de jus de citron et sucre en poudre pour le petir dej, miam, miam...et les copains qui ont rebroussé chemin dès le 2eme jours nous ont laisser leur pain et banane.A ces altitudes, c'etait 1/2 pain et 1/2 banane tout les 20m (de deniv...)
autre possibilite que ns avons tester aussi, ce sont les pates(chinoise) et autres soupes "maggi" et bouillons cubes du meme nom que tu trouve ds les epiceries au perou, c'est +ou - précuit, donc pas besoin de gros bouillon
le probleme, c'est que les popottes et rechaud ça pese!donc maintenant on a éliminé ça aussi !
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salut depuis caracas
a arequipa ns sommes alle au "condor" mais je n'ai pas momguide sur moi donc pas d'adrese a te donner, peut etre sur mon blog
bonne route
bonjour
je pense que c'est a isbane qu'est adresé ce message
moi aussi j'ailerais savoir si il est allez au misti finam
lement et si il a vu mon pote Lalo!
non c'est bien à toi qu'est adressé ce mess. Je voulais juste savoir si pour une ascension telle que le coropuna j'avais besoin de chaussures d'alpinisme ou si des chaussures de grande rando suffisaient
le "coropuna " je ne connais pas, ou est ce?
qt au misti, ou ns sommes allés en 2005, des chassures de rando suffisent, selonles saisons si il y a de la neige ou non
je viens de réaliser l'ascension du Misti sans guide ce We dans des conditions plutôt agréable.
Il est vrai que l'ascension est un peu technique que le Chachani et demande une bonne acclimatation mais pas besoin de guide.
Nous avons pris uniquement un agence pour nous conduire au pied du volcan pour entamer l'ascension (60 soles depuis Arequipa). Départ à 15h30, plus tard ça devient compliqué. Le lendemain nous avons marché du point de départ de l'ascension jusqu'à la route (+- 1h30) puis fait du stop jusqu'à Arequipa !
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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,
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?
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?