Je pars 6 semaines avec mon sac à dos à la conquête de l'ouest canadien.
Objectifs : Randonnées en autonomie en pleine nature, 200km en canoë, autostpo etc...
Une sac à dos de 70L suffirait-il?
Avez-vous en tête une idée de sac entre 70L et 100L à moins de 2, 3kg?
Je prévois d'acheter une tente Ferrino spectre 2.
Est ce un bon choix?
Ensuite que me conseillez vous en sac de couchage (-5°)?
Petit matériel de cuisine (plat, ustensiles, réchaud...?)
Tout conseil est bon à prendre.
Merci
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Oula, je te recommande vivement le site donné par krikri !!!
Un sac de 70L est très probablement inutile ! beaucoup, beaucoup trop lourd et encombrant, tu va te retrouver très chargé, et voyager avec 15kg dans le dos, c'est très usant ... pour exemple, je pars l'été prochain pour 2 à 3 mois de vagabondage en Espagne avec un sac de 40 à 50L, pour un total de 6kg de matériel. Pour le Canada, tu dois pouvoir arriver à un sac de 60L et de 8kg à peu près.
Poste une liste détaillée du matériel que tu comptes emporter sur le forum de rando-léger, et explique précisément ou tu veux aller et ce que tu veux faire, tu trouvera du monde pour t'aider à alléger tout ça et soulager ton dos et tes articulations ;)
Le site randonnerleger est effectivement une bonne source d'information. Mais n'oublie pas de garder un peu de recul par rapport aux avis les plus extrêmes : de l'ultraléger adapté à un w-e de météo favorable dans le Vercors peut-être limite pour 6 semaines au Canada...
Tu ne précises pas la période : l'été prochain ou pour Noël ? Seule ou à 2 ?
Mon expérience ne concerne que l'été
Sac : 70 ou 100 L me semblent bien grands (et lourds). Pour du voyage/trek en autonomie sur une semaine je m'en tire à 50 L. Rassemble d'abord ce que tu mettras dedans et choisis en fonction.
Tente : vise 1 kg/personne max. Je ne connais Ferrino que de réputation (bonne), mais ta tente est annoncée pour 1.9 kg, lourd si tu es seule, Ok à 2. Sinon, regarde du côté de Helsport, Terra Nova ou Vango. Pour le trek en famille j'ai une Helsport Rondane 3p, pour le bivouac montagne seul ou à 2 une Vango Helium 200 (j'ai publié un CR sur ce modèle sur le site randonnerleger).
Cuisine : en Amerique du Nord, l'essence (white gas) est le carburant le plus répandu. Si tu dois investir, choisis plutôt sur un modèle multicombustible, à peine plus lourd, (essence / pétrole) qui te servira ailleurs (en Asie le pétrole est roi). MSR est incontournable (j'ai un Whisperlite International), à acheter éventuellement sur place, ou Primus (Gravity II MF). Le Primus a l'avantage de fonctionner également au gaz. Des copains ont le premier modèle qui était susceptible avec le pétrole. Le tuyau d'alimentation a été revu sur le Gravity II, probablement pour résoudre ce problème.
Gamelle : après l'alu, je suis passé au Titane, regarde du côté de MSR (encore !) ou Snow Peak (mal distribué en France, voir http://www.globetrotter.de/)
Plat : un bol ! ça suffit. De préférence les boites alimentaires rondes (supermarchés) aux bols dédiés camping, moins grands et plus lourds.
Ustensiles : une cuillère, un briquet (avec un 2e en secours dans la pharmacie)
L'idée, qui contribuera à te garder un sac de taille acceptable, est de réaliser un ensemble réchaud/bol/gamelle qui s'emboite (sauf bouteille + pompe). J'ai une gamelle Snowpeak 1.3 L. J'ai fait les supermarchés de mon coin pour trouver une boite plastique ronde qui rentre juste dedans (en découpant le haut où la fixation couvercle est inutilement volumineuse). Le réchaud, cuillère (manche raccourci), briquet et nécessaire réparation réchaud à l'intérieur du bol.
Pour l'ouest canadien : si dans les Rocheuses (Banff, lake Louise) le temps est assez stable (une chaine de montagne le long de la côte Ouest les protège des perturbations) ; l'extrême ouest et la côte sont très arrosés (Vancouver Island par exemple).
cette durée en ultra léger, si c'est pas en été, oublie ça tout de suite. petit topo sur l'hiver au Canada (et encore, ça dépend d'ou tu es)40 °C (donc des vêtements plus lourds, un sac de couchage plus lourd et volumineux...)
neige (donc skis et ou raquettes)
froid (donc humidité de vêtement, et séchage très difficile)
Toutes ces conditions font d'un ultra léger, un rêve vraiment fou. Si c'est en été... juste à prendre conscience des risques liés au territoire que tu traverses (climat, faune, éventuellement flore...) et c'est super!
Bon voyage! donne nous plus d'infos pour plus d'aide!
Merci pour toutes ces réponses !!!
Pour info, nous partons à deux, en autonomie pour 6 semaines.... dont 2 dans les parcs nationaux et une sur canoë en pleine nature...
Voir mon itinéraire
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Côté matelas, voilà le top du top (vu sur rando léger aussi) : le Torsolite Pad de chez Bozeman.
Avez-vous aussi pensé aux vêtements ? A cette saison vous risquez de vous cailler les miches !
En par-dessus léger (545g), je te conseille la veste imper respirante de chez Décath (sous marque Tribord), elle est chaude et protège bien des intempéries. Elle existe en version homme et femme, en plus elle n'est qu'à 26€ (elle était + chère quand j'ai acheté la mienne). Ca vaut un vêtement gore-tex honnêtement.
Tripez bien et faites quand même gaffe aux ours !! 😉
bonsoir, quel parcours as-tu prévu ? j'ai vécu un voyage du même type ( autonomie, stop, cano...) si tu veux me poser des questions je te propose de me contacter par couriel, puis pas téléphone pour un échange plus humain, ça me permettrait de mieux répondre à tes questions. n'hésite pas .
l'ouverture d'esprit..bien sur que oui !!!
l'émmerveillement...évidemment !!!
l'évasion...une passion !!!
le tout dans la bonne humeur ...tant que possible !!! :o))
Le site randonnerleger est effectivement une bonne source d'information. Mais n'oublie pas de garder un peu de recul par rapport aux avis les plus extrêmes
En te coupant les ongles très courts, tu peux gagner 30 grammes ... et en te rasant avec ton opinel, t'économise le poid d'un rasoir ... 😛
Bonjour et merci à toi de mettre à disposition ton expérience !
Le parcours est globalement le suivant :
Paris-Vancouver
départ le 17/07/09 arrivée vers 19h30
L’île de Vancouver
Arrivé le 19/07/09 environ 1 jour
West Coast Trail
du 20/07/09 au 27/07/09 - environ 7 jours
+ whales watching après - environ 1 jour
Vancouver
Visite de la ville + ravitaillement + lessive
du 29/07/09 au 31/07/09 environ 3 jours
Cache Creek - Hat Creek Ranch
Vancouver –> cache creek (environ 5h30 en bus)
du 31/07/09 au 02/08/09
Camping + activités. Environ 2 jours
Les Parcs de Yoho - Banff - Jasper
Départ le 29/07/09 matin pour Yoho
du 02/08/09 au 10/08/09 Environ 8 jours
Camping, randos au milieu des lacs et des glaciers
Jasper - Whitehorse
du 10/08/09 au 12/08/09 (environ 2 jours en bus)
Ravitaillement à Whitehorse + nuit en auberge
Yukon
Activités, quelques jours en canoë, camping
et randonnées (peut être le Chilkoot trail)
du 12/08/09 au 23/08/09 (environ 11 jours)
Visites de Dawson…
Whitehorse - Vancouver
Oui, c’est des km pour rien mais le billet d’avion
coutait moins cher au départ de Vancouver…
Donc 3 jours de bus… du 24/08/09 au 27/08/09
On verra peut être pour le faire en bateau…
Retour en France
Vancouver - Paris
Tu as vécu le même type d'expérience au Canada? Si oui à quelle période de l'année?
tu peux mécrire à mariechtimi(at)hotmail.fr
Merci d'avance !
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Pour la cuisine, le plus compact que j'ai trouvé est le réchaud mini trangia
http://www.trangia.se/english/2924.mini_trangia.html
Le réchaud se range dans son chaudron, la poèle sert de couvercle, c'est tout à fait génial.
Personnellement j'amène le mini trangia, une cuiller et un canif et ma cuisine est complète.
J'ai même de la place à l'intérieur pour placer un paquet d'allumette, un petit chamois pour laver, du sel et du poivre.
Au Canada, je carbure au gaz pour fondue (en vente dans toutes les épiceries), l'avantage c'est qu'il ne dégage pas d'odeur.
Ah j'avoue que ça a l air pas mal.
Pour la cuisine nous nous sommes un peu surchargés je crois....
2 X meal Kit (2 assietes, une spork, 2 petits bols)
et un ensemble poêle + casserole classique à 15€
Nous n'avons pas encore de quoi chauffer tout cela car nous hésitons encore. Nous achèterons sur place.
nous hésitons entre bois et gaz... nous aimerions polluer le moins possible mais cela me parait compliqué !
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Je n'avais pas remarqué que vous partiez à 2.
Le mini Trangia est idéal pour une personne seule, même si je l'ai souvent utilisé pour 2 personnes sans aucun problème.
Note que les réchauds de la série 27 ont un protecteur qui coupe le vent. Le mini trangia n'en a pas, mais j'amène une protecteur pliant en aluminium lorsque je m'attends à des conditions difficiles.
Hi there,
We’re planning an 8-day backpacking trip on the island of São Nicolau. We’re torn between taking the boat from São Vicente or an inter-island flight. I’ve heard the boats don’t always run?
We’d like to make three homestay stops to travel in a star pattern from each of the three points.
First stop around Juncalinho, second stop near Cachaco, and finally a third leg near Tarrafal. We’re looking for simple but authentic guesthouses (no hotels). Any suggestions?
Thanks
Hi there! We’re a couple setting off to walk the Porto to Fisterra trail on September 15th… We’re torn between the coastal route and the inland path—apparently, the latter has a lot of roadside sections. We’d love to hear about your experiences if you’ve done either! Thanks…
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?
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.
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 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?
