Je part au Népal du 13 au 30 décembre 2014
Je vais faire le Langtang trek en solo, sans guide et porteur
J'espère trouver a Kyanjgin Gompa un guide possédant le matériel de camping nécessaire pour passer le col du Ganja pour m'accompagner jusqu'a Tarke Gyang
j'aimerais connaitre votre avis sur la faisabilité de ce projet
je suis preneur d'information concernant le trek en hiver
J'ai fait l'année dernière du 17 au 24 janvier le Tamang heritage trail sans guide et porteur accompagné de ma fille de 5 ans (Thambuchet/Gotlang/Tatopani/Thuman/l
Lingling/Briddim/Syabrubesi)
Tout d'abord, je te recommande de la prudence. Quelques ennuis et drames ont eu lieu par le passé pour les femmes seules dans cette région. La prudence serait que tu prennes au moins un porteur jusqu'à Kyanging pour ta sécurité ( maxi 3000 rp pour trois jours, c'est pas trop cher la sécurité ).
Sinon adresse toi au Lovely Guest House au centre du village, petit lodge et demande mon ami Jhandu il saura régler ton problème.
Pour le col Ganja la c'est à voir, l'automne a été chargé en neige ( je suis rentré il y a 1 semaine ). Il se peut que tu ne puisse pas passer, si le temps ne c'est pas amélioré et la hauteur de neige accrue.
Je part au Népal du 13 au 30 décembre 2014
Je vais faire le Langtang trek en solo, sans guide et porteur
J'espère trouver a Kyanjgin Gompa un guide possédant le matériel de camping nécessaire pour passer le col du Ganja pour m'accompagner jusqu'a Tarke Gyang
j'aimerais connaitre votre avis sur la faisabilité de ce projet
je suis preneur d'information concernant le trek en hiver
Je l'ai fait à la mi-mars ( 2010) il y avait beaucoup de neige des passages difficiles ( rochers branlants instables ;éboulements) des passages verglacés très pentus où mes crampons loués à KTM m'ont lâché je me suis fait la peur de ma vie! le guide faisait ses prières et aspergeait les 4 points cardinaux avec du rakshi et une fois le col franchi à dit:"On a eu de la chance!"
Après le col encore 3 jours de marche entre 4000m et 4500m souvent dans la neige et on ne rencontre aucun village ni personne.
Je n'ai plus les coordonnées du "guide!" mais je peux te donner celle d'une Tamang vivant à Toulouse qui pourrait sans doute les retrouver...
Le Ganja la est considéré comme un des cols les plus difficiles du Népal...si les conditions météo sont bonnes et pas de neige c'est faisable mais dans le cas contraire ça peut être cauchemardesque! Rien à voir avec le Laurebina pass ou le Tamang trail!
Bonjour et merci pour les conseils
Tout d'abord je suis un homme (j'utilise le profil de ma femme )
Excusez moi de cette confusion
Thierry a tu passé ce col avec Jandhu?
Tu rentre du Nepal , peux tu me dire quel trek tu as fait ?
Merci
Bonjour Djalma et merci
Peux tu me donner des précision sur ton matériel: sac de couchage , matelas ...
Quel était la composition de votre équipe?
Tu as engagé guide et porteur a Kathmandu?ou Khyanjin Gompa?
J'aimerais aussi ton sentiment sur les paysage et l'intérêt de cette portion du trek
Merci beaucoup
Je suis monté en aller-retour fin Octobre 2007, de la neige jusqu'au genou, le passage du col était impossible.
Il faut faire en fonction des éléments du moment. En ce moment je sais par mon ami Jandhu qu'il y a bcp, bcp de neige.
En plus du travail effectuè avec mon Association ( voir le blog : http://thierry-manojnepal.blogspot.com ) , nous avons fait un mini trek de 5 j en direction du Rupina La pass vers le massif du Manaslu, mais la météo ( neige ) ne nous a pas permis de dépasser les 4000m ( même époque que les 40 Dc des annapurnas ). Nouveau Trek que mon guide souhaite appeler le Bauddha himal kharka trek ( trek en bergerie du Bauddha himal ). Un nouveau circuit qui ne passe pas par le trajet classique du Rupina La, et qui ne traverse pas le Rupina mais redescend vers Laprak.
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As tu un moyen de joindre Jandhu ?
J'aimerais beaucoup avoir son Avis.
Combien de temps faut il pour arriver au col a partir de. Khyanjin Gompa?
J'ai l'impression que c'est la partie la plus difficile techniquement .
Peux tu me donner des précision sur ton matériel: sac de couchage , matelas ...
Quel était la composition de votre équipe?
Tu as engagé guide et porteur a Kathmandu?ou Khyanjin Gompa?
J'aimerais aussi ton sentiment sur les paysage et l'intérêt de cette portion du trek
Salut
Comme je l'ai dit plus haut j'ai fait ce trek en fin Fevrier/Mars 2010 :Départ de Sundarijal ( Helambu) Passage du Laurebina( 5cm à 10 cm de neige), descente sur le Langtang par les lacs de Gosainkund et Thulo Syabru puis direction ouest vers Gatlang et le Tamang trail;ensuite remontée de la vallée du Langtang puis passage du Ganja la vers Tharkekiang et Sermatang; retour en bus Sermatang -Kathmandu.( 08h ou 09h)
Sur VF rubrique compagnon de voyage j'avais trouvé comme compagnon une personne mariée à une Népalaise( Tamang) du Langtang. Nous sommes devenus amis depuis! Nous sommes donc partis avec le beau frère Népalais( Ang Tsring) et un de ses amis comme porteur( Pema)... A Kiangin Gompa on avait RDV avec un vrai guide pour passer le Ganja la . Ce guide devait nous fournir piolets et crampons... mais il s'est avéré que lui seul avait un piolet! Mes crampons loués à KTM m'ont lâché sur une pente verglacée ( un boulon s'est cassé!) Nous avons campé dans un mètre de neige à 150m du col. J'avais un duvet peu performant( depuis j'en ai acheté un plus performant mais il ne m'a plus servi!) comme matelas on avait le minimum: un morceau déchiré d'1/2 cm de mousse) J'ai dormi tout habillé avec 2 paires de chaussettes ma veste de trek et mon bonnet!) La nuit on entendait les rochers qui dévalaient la pente menant au col et qui venaient s'échouer à 50m de la tente! Le lendemain les derniers 100m pour rejoindre le col m'ont paru interminables; les rochers étaient instables et les chutes de pierres nombreuses!On devait pas mal s'aider des mains et mettre une corde fixe pour le porteur. Derrière le col c'est un pierrier immense et une descente plutôt raide puis 3 petits cols avec tjs de la neige lors de notre passage..Le dernier jour on a pas pensé à faire le plein d'eau et on n'en a pas trouvé de la journée avant d'arriver très près de Tharkékiang. Pendant 4 jours on a pas vu âme qui vive et bien sûr aucun village.
ça a été une très belle expérience( paysages de montagne magnifiques impression de solitude totale) mais j'ai vraiment balisé avant le passage du col car je ne m'imaginais pas devoir faire demi tour et affronter les pentes verglacées dans l'autre sens! On était monté en faisant des encoches dans la neige verglacée pour progresser et dans l'autre sens ç'aurait été la chute assurée!
Pour le matos de camping l'important ( si c'est enneigé) est surtout un matelas isolant ( voir chez expé) le froid vient d'abord du sol! Un bon duvet ( -10°C confort) n'est pas inutile non plus.
Si tu le souhaites je te donne les coordonnées de la femme Népalaise de mon ami. Ils vivent à Toulouse ; elle pourra sans doute te mettre en relation avec un guide ( peut-être le même que celui qui nous a accompagnés) pour le Ganja la. Attention cette personne était à l'aise en montagne mais loin d'être un guide comme on le conçoit chez nous!
Combien de temps faut il pour arriver au col a partir de. Khyanjin Gompa?
En principe le premier jour il faut bivouaquer avant le col au "high camp".( 4900m) donc 6 heures de trek environ je crois pour le high camp.
-Le lendemain passage du ganja la puis descente dans un long pierrier et marche de de 7 à 8 heures jusqu'à un campement ( cabane de berger de Keldang)
-Le 3 ieme jour: 7 à 08heures de marche jusqu'à un Kharka ( Dukpu) il faut partir de bonne heure!
-Le 4 ieme jour : trek jusqu'à Tarkegyang en 6 ou 7 heures.
Ensuite faut aller à Sermatang ( 3 ou 4 heures) pour trouver la piste et les premiers bus sinon continuer jusqu'à Melamchi Pul ( 6 ou 7 heures)
Un truc à savoir pour obtenir le TIMS( permis de trek) à Kathmandu : Le Samedi l'office du tourisme est fermé donc faire le TIMS avant ( Vendredi) ou après( Dimanche)
Bonjour,
Nous étions la semaine dernière à Kyanji Gumpa; L’accès au col en raison de l'abondance de neige etait imposible
Un guide accompagné de 2 trekkeurs a refusé de passer le col ; trop dangereux
les oiseaux qui vivent sur une montagne d'or reflètent la couleur de l'or
proverbe tibétain
Bonjour
Merci pour l'information
Est ce que vous avez grimpé au Tsergo ri et au Kyanjin ri ?
Est ce que la neige est un problème ?
Faut t'il des crampons ?
Pas de problème pour les 2
La montée au Tsergo côté nord était verglace et un peu enneigé
Il fallait être prudent pour ne pas glisser ;sinon pas de difficulte majeure
Bon trek
les oiseaux qui vivent sur une montagne d'or reflètent la couleur de l'or
proverbe tibétain
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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?
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!
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?
