Hola....
nous sommes actuellement en Bolivie et nous aurions besoin d'un peu d'aide....COMMENT FAIRE POUR ALLER D'UYUNI A SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA????? vaut il mieux le bus, le train?????
autre question....est il possible de faire l'ascension du Licancabur depuis San Pedro?????mais juste l'ascension car on aura edja fait les lagunes et le salar....quelqu'un sait si des agences le proposent directement la bas ou????
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dans la vie rien n'est impossible...l'impossible prend juste plus de temps !!!
hola, le mieux pour vous et de faire le tour du salar d´uyuni et du sud lipez en 3 jours, d´uyuni à San Pedro de Atacama, cela ne sert à rien de revenir sur Uyuni et de reprendre un bus pour San Pedro (toutes les agences le font). Le licancabur, peut etre compris dans un tour de 4-5 jours, mais vous pouvez le faire egalement depuis San Pedro, renseignez vous à Uyuni (renseignez vous à Colque tour qui possède une agence dans ces 2 villes, sans forcement partir avec eux... ).
Si tu veux plus d´infos sur la Bolivie, San Pedro, etc.. tu peux jeter un oeil à notre blog (nous sommes encore en Bolivie jusqu´à demain) Bon trip!
alors, nous étions au même point que vous il y a quelques mois...
voila comment on s'y est pris: effectivement rien ne sert de revenir a uyuni pour repartir a san pedro. Par contre, je serai d'avis de ne pas aller a san pedro tout de suite, car l'ascension du licancabur ne se faisant pas du coté chilien, les agences chiliennes proposent rarement l'ascension, ou a un prix exorbitant. Une agence chilienne (que je ne recommande pas spécialement a part pour se cas précis) "colque tour" propose les tours côté bolivien, tout simplement parcequ'ils possèdent le bâtiment (dortoir) de la laguna blanca, proche du poste frontière, et d'où partent les expés pour le licancabur. D'ailleurs, quelque soit l'agence que vous choisissez a uyuni pour le tour de 3 jours jusqu'a san pedro, ils vous laisseront a la laguna blanca où un bus de colque tour vous conduira a la frontière puis a san pedro. et c'est un peu bête car il vous faudra faire le chemin inverse, avec le même bus, pour revenir a la laguna blanca ( et payer du coup 2 fois la frontière car au passage, c'est un des seuls postes frontières où ils vous font payer). Sur place, a la laguna blanca, il y a une vieille dame et ses chats qui garde le batiment ou il y a des dotoirs, et qui peut vous faire a manger si vous prévenez colque tour (pour qu'ils lui laissent les clé de la tienda, petit détail qu'on a zappé et qui a son importance quand on part pour l'ascension). vous la paierez donc elle directement pour le logement et la nourriture. et sur place ou au poste frontiere il y a toujours un guide qui pourra vous accompagner pour l'ascension, il vous en coutera 50 dollars, quelque soit le nombre de participants (vous pouvez attendre a la laguna blanca que d'autres personnes se joignent a l'expé, c'est un lieu magique, désert passé l'heure de passage du bus-1 par jour).
Il doit y avoir une agence colque tour a uyuni, demandez leur le tour jusqu' la laguna blanca, puis un billet ouvert pour le bus de la laguna blanca a san pedro, assurez vous qu'il y aura a manger la bas (nous on a du supplier les gardes frontièere de nous vendre du gibsy cola et des gateaux périmés), et vous trouverez normalement un guide sur place (francisco n'est pas tout jeune mais trés bien...fourni en coca😉)
voila, c'est un peu compliqué comme histoire mais ça l'est encore plus quand on arrive au chili ( vous savez que chili et bolivie ne font pas bon ménage...) a mon avis donc, restez du coté bolivien et ne passez au chili qu'aprés avoir effectué l'ascension).
si vous êtes bons marcheurs et habitués de la montagne, un guide n'est peut-etre même pas indispensable, cela dit il faudra bien que quelqu'un vous emmène en 4*4 au pied du licancabur, car il parait tout prés de la laguna blanca, mais en fait les distances sont énormes et on a l'impression de ne pas avancer... sinon, partez la veille et dormez dans les ruines au pied du volcan...)
bon courage et profitez bien surtout !!!
"il faut voyager pour frotter sa cervelle contre celle d'autrui" (Montaigne)
j'entends breaucpup de bien sur les agences Licancabur Tour, Estrella et Esmeralda Tour mais je ne sais pas comment les contacter.
Avez-vous ces coordonnées les concernant : tél, mail voire site web s'ils existent.
Bonjour,
merci pour ces informations.
L'ascension du Licancabur c'est quelque chose de difficile physiquement (dénivelé? problème d'altitude?) ou de faisable pour quelqu'un par exemple qui va courir 1 fois par semaine? En combien de temps ça se fait? dans la journée? bivouac?
Merci encore
Du point de vue technique, l'ascension du Licancabur ne présente strictement aucune difficulté puisque c'est simplement de la marche.
Physiquement, mieux vaut effectivement être préparé et surtout bien acclimaté. La difficulté physique est liée à l'altitude qui approche les 6000m. Tu cours une fois par semaine, mais combien de temps ? Quoiqu'il en soit, même si tu n'es pas un grand sportif, tes chances de succès dépendent avant tout de la qualité de ton acclimatation.
Ca se fait dans la journée. Typiquement: départ vers 3h du mat, retour en début d'après midi.
Pour dormir: l'un des deux refuges qui sont proches: celui qui est juste à coté de la laguna blanca ou l'autre un peu plus loin
en s'éloignant des lagunes.
tout a fait d'accord avec le message de sbecker, il n'y a aucune difficulté technique dans l, ascension du licancabur, c'est que de la marche, ce qu'il faut pour avoir toutes ses chances de rÉussir, c'est de bien s'acclimater. C'était le cas pour nous car ca fesait déja plus de 3 mois qu'on était dans les andes, donc pas de souci... Je pense que si vous prenez le temps de bien vous acclimater, il ne devrait pas y avoir de problème, mais cela dépend beaucoup de ton organisme et la, rien a voir avec le fait d'etre sportif ou pas.
selon notre guide une personne sur 3 environ n'atteint pas le sommet a cause de l'altitude mais c'est pas grave, la vue des flancs du volcan, en attendant le reste du groupe (s'il y en a qui ont continué) est déja magnifique.
Je pense que ca vaut le coup d' essayer, c'est une ascension facile et vous serez déja monté prés de 5000 si vous faites le tour aux geysers avant, vous verrez bien sur place comment vous vivez l, altitude.
Le plus pratique, puisque vous ne comptez pas apparamment faire l'ascension seul, c'est de dormir a la laguna blanca. De la, le guide avec lequel vous aurez convenu d'une heure, viendra vous chercher en 4*4 et vous emmenera direct au pied du volcan. Apparamment les départs se font vers 3h du mat, nous c'était a 1h car c'était la pleine lune. Vous serez rentrez en fin de matinée. Un dernier petit conseil: couvrez-vous bien, il pelle vraiment la nuit sur l'altiplano!
Bon courage !!!
"il faut voyager pour frotter sa cervelle contre celle d'autrui" (Montaigne)
Salut, nous, nous sommes des randonneurs " de moyenne montagne" pratiquent le sport mais pas d'une maniere tres reguliere et tres soutenue . Et bien nous sommes arrivés au sommet apres 6 h d'ascension ( puis 2h de descente ) . Avant nous avons pris le temps de nous acclimater . Bien sur, la fin de l'ascencion a été assez dur ( progression tres lente ), mais une fois au sommet, quel pied ! quelle vue !.A tel point que nous avons verser une larme ( de joie ) tout les deux ..... A faire absolument si vous avez le temps. le titou.
Nous partons en juillet 07 pour le salar d'Uyuni, circuit classique 4 jours. Nous avons déjà un contact avec l'agence licancabur tours (licancatours@hotmail.com). Nous aimerions savoir si cette agence est fiable.
Eventuellement les coordonnées de d'autres agences nous interessent.
Nous cherchons aussi une agence pour faire le trek del choro en 4 jours.
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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?
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?
