Je suis une femme seule avec deux enfants de 14 et 12 ans. Je compte faire le gr 20 au mois d'aout 2013.
J'ai l'intention de prendre mon temps car j'ai du temps...
Nous avons fait des nombreux treks l'an dernier, en Asie...Les gorges du saut du tigre en passant par le camp de base de l'Annapurna. 10 jours de marche sous la pluie ou presque! Des conditions vraiment difficiles mais les enfants ont été à la hauteur.
Je me demande si le GR 20 est aussi difficile ou plus ou moins que le Népal?
Je voyage très léger avec seulement un sac de couchage (pas de tente, peu de vêtements et pas de réchaud)...c'est possible de louer et de dormir sous la tente avec mes enfants dans la même tente que moi? Je crois amener quelques repas pour dépanner mais je pense surtout manger dans les refuges...c'est encore facile et possible?
Je dois vraiment avoir des cartes typographiques/gps/boussole ou le sentier est bien balisé? j'ai des risques de me perdre vraiment?
Il faut aussi que je prenne des cours d'escalade de base? ou c'est encore une fois relativement faisable en étant relativement souple et persévérant?
Je pense le faire du nord au sud...question de commencer par le plus dur...et surtout de voir le plus beau si jamais nous décidons de ne pas le faire au complet!
Merci de partager vos meilleurs conseils...
A mon avis, le GR20 est bien plus difficile que le camp de base de l'annapurna car hormis les marches c'est plutôt de la balade tranquille.
Concernant le mois d'aout, cela ne me semble pas la meilleure période, mais on choisit pas toujours, car il peut faire très chaud en corse.
De plus, pour les réservations en gîte, il faut s'y prendre tôt.
Une piste regarder sur le site des MUL il y a des renseignements et des conseils sur le GR20.
Oui le GR est plus dur et le faire tranquillement c'est impossible. En fait nous n'avons pas le choix il faut aller de gîte en gîte. C'est de la montagne et la première partie il faut mettre les mains presque chaque jour. 14 ans pas de problème 12 ans je reste perplexe moi j'ai emmené mes enfants et mes neveux ils étaient majeurs et sur les quatre un seul est arrivé alors !!! Les deux premiers sont partis et ont galéré pour rejoindre la côte (en stop mais ils ont mis la journée, l'autre mes parents sont venus le récupérer). Voilà !
Bonsoir Laurence,
Je fais le gr20 partie sud au mois d'août sur 10 jours, si cela t'intéresse on peut voir pour faire quelques étapes ensemble si les dates correspondent.
Cordialement
Domi
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Je suis une femme seule avec deux enfants de 14 et 12 ans. Je compte faire le gr 20 au mois d'aout 2013.
Fin aout, des orages assez violents possibles en montagne.
Je me demande si le GR 20 est aussi difficile ou plus ou moins que le Népal?
Je ne peux pas comparer entre le Népal et la Corse. Mais si tes enfants savent ce que c'est que marcher plus de 15 jours; je pense que c'est faisable. Je te conseille de commencer du sud vers le nord : partie plus facile, sorties possibles pour rejoindre des villages. Si à Vizzavona l'équipe se sent d'attaque, à toi de voir pour la partie nord...
Je voyage très léger avec seulement un sac de couchage (pas de tente, peu de vêtements et pas de réchaud)...c'est possible de louer et de dormir sous la tente avec mes enfants dans la même tente que moi? Je crois amener quelques repas pour dépanner mais je pense surtout manger dans les refuges...c'est encore facile et possible?
Les refuges louent des tentes et matelas, pas de sacs à viande et de couchage. Attention aux punaises, ça fait bobo ! Pour la bouffe, c'est bien de prendre des aliments énergétiques (sucre, sucre lent) ; les refuges font à manger le soir et le petit déjeuner ; ils proposent aussi des casse-croutes pour le midi. Peut-être à confirmer par un VF qui a fait le GR20 il y a peu.
Je dois vraiment avoir des cartes typographiques/gps/boussole ou le sentier est bien balisé? j'ai des risques de me perdre vraiment?
Le GR20 est très bien balisé. Un topo-guide est cependant utile, même si le sentier est usé par des milliers de godasses.
Il faut aussi que je prenne des cours d'escalade de base? ou c'est encore une fois relativement faisable en étant relativement souple et persévérant?
Non, ce n'est pas de l'escalade ! Pas de piolet ou autre crampon ou cordes. Les endroits assez pentus sont bien sécurisés et quand il faut, il y a des chaînes pour se tenir et tirer le long de courtes portions.
Je pense le faire du nord au sud...question de commencer par le plus dur...et surtout de voir le plus beau si jamais nous décidons de ne pas le faire au complet!
Pourquoi commencer par le plus dur ? Tout est beau de toute façon, le nord plus austère et impressionnant.
Merci de partager vos meilleurs conseils...
Pas de quoi, le forum est fait pour !
"Celui qui a atteint son but a manqué tout le reste"
Quand tu tapes en recherches GR20 et enfant, tu trouves plusieurs récits de personnes qui sont partis ainsi.
Le premier que j'ai trouvé, c'était un couple avec des enfants de 9 et 11 ans.
N'hésite pas à les contacter.
Après, il existe plein d'autre sentiers que le GR20, y compris en Corse, dont le Mare et Monti nord qui donne un bon aperçu de l'île.
A ta place, je tenterais le GR20 si tu le souhaites vraiment, mais en ayant aussi en tête les possibilités d'autres randos au cas où vous trouveriez le sentier non adapté.
Bonjour ,
Je vais essayer de répondre à tes questions; J' ai fait le GR20 il y a maintenant 3 ans dans le sens NORD/SUD ce qui est selon moi le bon sens et de loin.
Savoir si tes enfants sont capables dépend..............de tes enfants !!Mais cela me semble que cela est possible s'il sont capables de tenir 14 ou 15 jours. Il faut surtout faire très attention au poids du sac ;Je pense que la clef est là .Dans le tour des Annapurnas tu devais avoir des porteurs .En Corse vous devrez porter, cela fait toute la différence .Il peut faire très froid avec du vent , de la pluie sur le GR même en été .Il faut prévoir des vêtements en conséquence.
Boussole , GPS inutiles le GR est très bien balisé. Si tu ne vois plus les balises pendant 5 mn c'est que tu te trompes. Les cartes il en faut trop .Il te faudrait peut-être le topo de la FFRP pour connaitre la longueur des étapes etc.......
Les cours d'escalade , à mon avis sont inutiles .Les enfants sont suffisamment souples et intrépides , enfin normalement.
Tu trouveras des repas chaque jour ;il te faut prévoir 1 ou 2 repas d'avance en cas .L'humeur des gardiens restent impénétrables 😮
A ta disposition pour d'autres renseignements.
J'ai réfléchi et j'ai décidé de faire le sentier Mare a Monti pour commencer (10 jours)...et ensuite de faire la partie nord du GR20.
J'ai envie de traverser un peu quelques villages corses et de voir la mer un peu plus.
L'aspect monopole des refuges durant tout le gr 20 me dérangeait et c'est ça aussi que j'avais moins aimé lors de notre trek des Annapurnas...on rencontre finalement que des touristes!
Je vais partir avec une tente ultra lègère...pas envie de dormir dans les refuges ou pas trop souvent...
Au fait, ça me rassure d'avoir une tente...toujours un toit.
Je voyage léger...j'ai passé 10 mois en Asie du sud-est avec les enfants l'an dernier...je sais que le poids du sac fait toute la différence et qu'on porte toujours la même chose de toute manière!
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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?
