En vous remerciant !
Randonnée avec un chien en Ecosse
by Dalithebox
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous,
Nous souhaitons partir, mon conjoint et moi, partir avec notre boxer randonner en Ecosse dans les Highlands 15 jours en septembre. Il est bien évidemment à jour dans ses vaccins et dans ses contrôles sérologiques rage. Par contre, nous rencontrons plusieurs problèmes d'organisation.
D'abord, pour le trajet jusque là-bas (Glasgow le plus simple je suppose) comment voyager en avion sachant qu'on ne peut pas partir avec une cage à nous (qu'en faire une fois sur place ???) ?
Les chiens sont-ils autorisés sur tout le parcours, notamment de la West Highland Way ?
Les campings sont-ils autorisés aux chiens, ou bien peut-on faire du camping sauvage ?
Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà randonné là-bas avec son chien ?
En vous remerciant !
En vous remerciant !
salut,
je ne vois pas de problèmes sur le west higland trail, en général il y a des régions où il demande de les tenir en laisse.
Pour les camping, je n'en ai vu aucun qui refusait les chiens, par contre ils sont très strictes sir la propreté et il faut vraiment utiliser les zone réservées pour le fouling (ou à l'extérieur du terrain) et ramasser les crotes.
pour le camping sauvage, s'et permis (sauf dans les endroit interdits) mais su le wht s'est assez facile. il y a aussi de nombreux terrains très bien équipés et pas cher.
si vous randonner sur le wht, glasgow est une bonne porte d'entrée (liaisons car et/ou train pour drimen, début du wht sur le loch lomond. si vous allez sur les higlands, je préconise edimbourg ou carrément inverness.
pour le reste je n'ai pas d'expérience mais vous ne devriez pas avoir de duffciultés car les britaniques (toute nations confondues) aiment les chiens
bonne randonnée
amicalement Pierre
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Cool !
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces précisions !
Sais-tu par contre si les chiens sont admis dans les transports en commun, pour pouvoir aller de l'aéroport de Glasgow au début du WHT ?
Merci bien !
je pense qu'il n'y a pas de problèmes dans les transport en commun, mais peut-être qu'il faut un billet pour le chien
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Bon bein c'est super tout ça, ne reste plus qu'à trouver comment le transporter jusque là-bas le pépère, et ce sans s'encombre d'une cage de transport...
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces précisions !
il me vient une idée pour la cage, il doit exister une consigne la gare centrale de glasgow. pour un modique somme il doit être possible d'y laisser la caisse (cherche sur inernet si ce service existe toujours).
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Bonjour. Il est parfois assez compliqué de visiter le GB avec les animaux! L'animal doit etre parfaitment "en règle" pour ce pays qui n'a jamais connu la rage............
Un animal vacciné et en règle contre la rage ne veut pas dire en règle pour visiter l'Ecosse! Le chien doit avoir son passport avec nr micropuce. On doit faire un prise de sang au moins 6 mois avant le départ pour confirmer la présence d'anti-corps. Puis, 48h avant votre départ votre veterinaire doit traiter votre chien contre les vers et les tiques pour que le passport soit valable. Renseignez-vous auprès de votre veterinaire.
Reseignez-vous aussi s'il est possible de voyager vers l'Ecosse avec votre compagnon en avion......
Dalithebox
J'aimerais faire pareil en France, cette été. Peut-être qu'on pourait s'aider. Je suis Ecossais et habite dans les Highlands près d'Inverness. Donc si je peux vous aider avec des informations.
Nous avons l'intention de visiter Languedoc, mais je ne sais pas où on peut balader avec une chienne. Ont ils le droit de jouer sur la plage en France? Peut-on voyager avec une chienne en TGV?
Quelles sont les règles qu'il faut savoir? Parce que tout le monde les sait.
Nous avons l'intention de visiter Languedoc, mais je ne sais pas où on peut balader avec une chienne. Ont ils le droit de jouer sur la plage en France? Peut-on voyager avec une chienne en TGV?
Quelles sont les règles qu'il faut savoir? Parce que tout le monde les sait.
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Bonjour,
La gestion du stress de l'animal, c'est mon métier, je suis vétérinaire. Le voyage ne dure que 2h, Le tranquilliser par sédation pendant ce laps de temps est tout à fait possible pour qu'il ne se rende compte de rien. Mais de toute façon, un chien équilibré et correctement sociabilisé est capable de supporter ce genre de stress sans aucun problème. Dali est emmené absolument partout, autant en visite parmi les bovins et les chevaux qu'à la clinique. C'est notre boulot de propriétaire de chien de lui faire découvrir un maximum de situations pour qu'il soit à même d'être "zen" partout. Croyez-vous que les chiens de recherche à personne sous décombre soient stressés par la présence des hélicoptères, des tractopelles, les hélitreuillages et les voyages en avions à l'autre bout du monde ? Non, car ils ont appris à faire abstraction. Ils sont parfaitement équilibrés, c'est ce que l'on appelle la sociabilisation. Il a déjà voyagé en van, marché le long des routes avec beaucoup de passage de camions sans aucune peur. Mais cependant, c'est vrai qu'e l'on va annuler notre voyage en Ecosse. Et pas à cause du stress potentiel occasionné sur le chien, mais à cause du prix du biller d'avion : 120 euros l'aller Paris/Edimbourg pour moi, et 540 euros pour le chien ! C'est inadmissible, impensable. L'Ecosse n'est pas considéré comme communauté européenne, donc c'est 12euros le "kilo de chien". Merci Air France. Ca ne donne pas envie de partir en vacances avec son chien. Mais comme on a un chien pour faire un maximum de choses avec lui, on part faire le GR 20 en Corse. Merci Air France pour les relations internationales !
Oui, mais en ferry, il y en a pour 20h de bâteau, et il faut aussi se rendre jusqu'à Zeebrugge en voiture, soit au moisn 6h de voiture en plus... Dur dur avant de commencer ! Surtout pour le toutou dans ce cas...
L'Ecosse n'est pas considéré comme communauté européenne
Je le crois pas. C'est la deuxième fois que j'entends ça. C'était pas juste la première fois - en 1980. Et c'est pas juste maintenant. La première fois - par le sncf à une gare près d'Avignon. Je voulais envoyer un colis en Ecosse - chez moi - parce que je voulais retourner. Le fonctionnaire ne voulais pas. Il était absolument convainçu et ne voulait pas croire autrement. Finalement je lui ai propose que j'envoye le colis en Angleterre - mais à la gare de Tain - qui est en Ecosse. Ceçi était bien possible sans problème. Mais çela, c'était un colis. Si il n'était pas arrivé. Je le chercherais tout doucement. mais c'est pas le même avec un chien. Une question Est-ce que c'est que les fonctionnaires français apprenent pendant leur formation l'idée que L'Ecosse ne fait pas partie à la même masse de terre que L'Angleterre et le Pays de Galles? Il n y a pas d'eau entre eux. D'accord la culture est differente. L'accents sont differents. Mais pas d'eau entre eux. Je le sais bien parce que j'ai déjà voyagé en voiture entre Londres et L'Ecosse -10 heures pour arriver à ma maison près de Inverness -sans prendre un bateau.
Je le crois pas. C'est la deuxième fois que j'entends ça. C'était pas juste la première fois - en 1980. Et c'est pas juste maintenant. La première fois - par le sncf à une gare près d'Avignon. Je voulais envoyer un colis en Ecosse - chez moi - parce que je voulais retourner. Le fonctionnaire ne voulais pas. Il était absolument convainçu et ne voulait pas croire autrement. Finalement je lui ai propose que j'envoye le colis en Angleterre - mais à la gare de Tain - qui est en Ecosse. Ceçi était bien possible sans problème. Mais çela, c'était un colis. Si il n'était pas arrivé. Je le chercherais tout doucement. mais c'est pas le même avec un chien. Une question Est-ce que c'est que les fonctionnaires français apprenent pendant leur formation l'idée que L'Ecosse ne fait pas partie à la même masse de terre que L'Angleterre et le Pays de Galles? Il n y a pas d'eau entre eux. D'accord la culture est differente. L'accents sont differents. Mais pas d'eau entre eux. Je le sais bien parce que j'ai déjà voyagé en voiture entre Londres et L'Ecosse -10 heures pour arriver à ma maison près de Inverness -sans prendre un bateau.
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Bonjour,
j'ai suivit un peut votre discussion comme je deja ete en ecosse avec nos chien, mais en voiture, alors javais pas le probleme de l'avion. Il y avait vraiment aucun problem de voyage en angleterre avec un chien, l'annee passee nous avon fait l'irlande, qui aussi magnifique que l'ecosse.
Maintenat j'ai vu que vous allez faire le GR en corse, ca m'interesse beaucoup, cette un GR qu'on envisage aussi de faire. Allez vous dormir dans les gites ? Nous on par cette ete une semaine avec notre chienne, on ce pas encore si on reste en suisse ou si on va en france (la meteo en suisse 🤪), mais en tout cas on a prevu d'amene une tente avec nous, j'ai trop peur que les gites refuse le chien. Comme on aimerai partir vraiment a l'aventure, ban on veut pas trop telephoner dans les gites et reserve, ca enleve tout aventure 🙂.
Vous allez faire comment? Est ce que vous etes d'accord de nous racontre un peut votre voyage une fois accomplie?
Merci d'avance Salutations
Maintenat j'ai vu que vous allez faire le GR en corse, ca m'interesse beaucoup, cette un GR qu'on envisage aussi de faire. Allez vous dormir dans les gites ? Nous on par cette ete une semaine avec notre chienne, on ce pas encore si on reste en suisse ou si on va en france (la meteo en suisse 🤪), mais en tout cas on a prevu d'amene une tente avec nous, j'ai trop peur que les gites refuse le chien. Comme on aimerai partir vraiment a l'aventure, ban on veut pas trop telephoner dans les gites et reserve, ca enleve tout aventure 🙂.
Vous allez faire comment? Est ce que vous etes d'accord de nous racontre un peut votre voyage une fois accomplie?
Merci d'avance Salutations
Bonjour,
J'ai lu votre message et je voudrais savoir si pendant votre voyage avec votre chien vous n'avez pas eu de problème de piqures de midges avec votre boxer. Je compte me rendre également en Ecosse avec mes chiens, mais vu les précautions que nous devons prendre pour nous humains, je me demande s'il faut et comment protéger mes chiens contre ces piqures.
Merci de vos réponses
Bonjour,
aucun problème avec les midges sur mes chiens 🙂, nous oui 🤪 mais seulement un soir sur trois semaines 🙂
aucun problème avec les midges sur mes chiens 🙂, nous oui 🤪 mais seulement un soir sur trois semaines 🙂
Salutations
Carmen, Aloha et Easton
Merci pour votre témoignage, ca me rassure ! Je comptais nous confectionner l'une de ces très jolies et pratiques protection (chapeau et voiles) pour nous, mais pour nos wouaf, j'avais du mal à imaginer un système de moustiquaire !
Cordialement
Clochette33
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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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
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?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
Hi there,
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!
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!
Thanks! :-)
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!
Thanks! :-)
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 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!
hi there,
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’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
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
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,
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
