bonjour
Je compte apres avoir ete à Yogyakarta partir faire le Bromo, aller ensuite faire le Kawah pour enfin me diriger à Ubud .
Le probleme est que je ne sais pas bien encore comment faire le trajet .
Je voudrais savoir si l'ascension de ces deux volcans peut s'organiser de facon individuelle ou si il doit etre prepare par une agence ?
Je prefererais pour des raisons eco le faire moi meme mais la feuillle de route est pour l'instant très flou, notament en terme de durée de voyage.
Quelqu'un en a t il l'experience ? car vraiment ca a pas lair simple.....😛
Est il possible de trouver facilement en arrivant à tosari un 4.4 pour faire le bromo le lendemain matin ??
en tous les cas merci par avance 😎
Bonjour,
Je pense que le mieux est de prendre le package avec une agence de Yogya. Elles proposent toutes le même circuit. 1er jour route de Yogya au village au pied du Bromo. Sur les dépliants, ils indiquent dans les 9 h de route environ. Je l'ai fait le lendemain de l'Idul Fitri, fête de fin du ramadan correspondant aux vacances nationales en Indonésie, on a mis dans les 14 h avec un trafic dantesque !!!!! Le 1er soir on t'installe à l'hotel, soit tu as de la chance et du dors dans une chambre avec sdb privée et eau chaude avec vrai PD le lendemain (au retour du Bromo) soit tu tombes dans une chambre glauque avec commodités communes sans PD, le tout pour le même prix !!
Dans le package qui coûte 650 000 rp le transport en jeep est inclus de l'hotel jusqu'au belvédère face au Bromo. Je précise car qd tu arrives à Probolingo (j'ai plus l'orthographe précise) on te dépose dans une agence où tu dois montrer le reçu de ton package et ils te proposent en option le départ au Bromo le lendemain matin en jeep alors que tu l'as déjà payé. Faut juste être un peu vigilant.
Le 2nd jour réveil à 4 h pour monter donc en jeep, là des centaines de jeep sont garées le long de la route qui mène au belvédère, c'est la foire mais le lever du soleil est très beau sur le cratère et le Semeru au second plan qui crache sa fumée en continu.
De là on t'emmène vers le pied du cratère où tu accèdes par des marches.
Retour à l'hotel pour PD puis route vers le village à proximité du Kawa Ijen. J'ai rencontré pas mal de gens qui ne faisaient que le Bromo, c'est vraiment dommage car le Kawa Ijen est vraiment spectaculaire, lac d'acide unique au monde, il n'y a pratiquement que des français qui ont la curiosité de descendre dans le cratère au bord du lac. Les gens qui extraient le souffre t'aident à descendre, et en bas tu peux leur acheter du soufre qu'ils sculptent. Vu leurs conditions de travail extrêmement penibles ainsi que leurs conditions de vie, vraiment leur donner un bon pourboire, car ils ont un salaire de misère.
Ensuite, on t'emmène au port de Ketapang (de mémoire) où tu prends un ferry pour Bali (Gilimanuk). Par contre, souvent dans le package est inclus le transport en bus jusqu'à Denpasar d'où tu pourras rallier très facilement Ubud. A toi de le préciser. Moi j'ai d'abord fait la côte nord ouest de bali, donc mon package s'arrêtait à Ketapang.
Voilà qques précisions tirées de mon expérience. Je pense que c'est beaucoup plus galère de l'organiser par soi même et tu ne seras pas gagnant financièrement.
Bonne préparation de voyage.
Christine
L'ascension des deux volcans se fait sans aucun problème tout seul, pas besoin d'un guide.
Pour le Bromo tu te rends au village de Cemoro Lawang, la guesthouse Lava Café Hostel est très bien.
Pour le Kawa Ijen c'est le village de Bondowoso ou tu trouveras plusieurs hôtels à petit prix. Sinon il y a aussi la Guesthouse Café Arabica située dans une plantation de café pas loin de Bondowoso
Tu n'auras aucun soucis à trouver une jeep ou autre pour te rendre au Bromo, tout le monde va te le proposer!
Tu peux de Jogya te rendre par tes propres moyens au Bromo et dormir dans un village juste à côté pour être à l'aube pour le levé du soleil sur le point de vue.
Compte une journée de transport !
Le Kawah ijen je n'ai pas fait et je regrette, car malgré que le Bromo fut spectaculaire, la masse de touristes présents (dont je faisais parti !!) m'a un peu gâché le plaisir!
M'enfin je le savais !
Salut, nous avons fait ce trajet il y a 2 ans. Va voir notre itinéraire dans la section blog, indonésie, en plusieurs parties, sur notre site web ci-bas. En gros, Tu dois prendre le train ou l'avion(je te conseille l'avion) de Jogjakara jusqu'à Surabaya. Ensuite suit exactement notre itinéraire. Tu feras le Bromo et ensuite le kawah iejn, mais prend 1 jour de plus pour rester à l'hotel à sempol pour visiter les plantations de café et aussi pour aller dormir uau post paltuding le soir avant "l'ascension" du kawah ijen le lendemain matin, tu dopis être ne haut avant le levé du soleil, car sinon tu en verras que des nuages et de la brume. Ðonc, tu dois partir vers 3h30 am-4h00 am pour monter, et il n'y a aucun transport à cette heure là entre ( assez long trajet en moto-taxi)sempol et la poste pour monter au post paltuding. Pour ce qui est d'aller à Ubud, fait comme nous aussi, voir itinéraire, mais à la place d'aller à Lovina par bus public, tu prends un autre bus pour Ubud.Si tu as d'autres questions je suis là!
ni le bromo, ni le kawa ijen ne nécessite de le faire par une agence.
Un conseil faire le Bromo, l'aprés midi afin d'éviter tous les touristes matinaux, impressionants le nombre de touristes qu'il peut y avoir.
Par contre Le Kawa Ijen vaut véritablement le déplacement car c'est tout ce qu'il représente qui est interessant, descendre au fond du cratère mais ne pas oublier de monter voir la vue que l'on as d'en haut (20mn de marche) et par temps dégagé cela en vaut vraiment la peine. Je l'ai fait le matin trés tôt avant qu'il n'y ai trop de fumée, et je pense qu'il s'agit du bon moment afin d'éviter la desception de ne pouvoir y descendre.
J'ai fait Yogja Probolinggo (arrivée en pleine nuit) en bus éco cet été avec un pote. Expérience inouïe avec les locaux, par contre c'est long, très long. Ensuite, tu prends un bus de la gare routière à Cemoro Lawang. A mon avis, ça vaut vraiment le coup d'arranger le transport de Yogja vers Cemoro Lawang, moins de fatigue à l'arrivée.
La plupart des personnes prennent une jeep pour faire le lever de soleil au Bromo. Pas mal de monde etc. Si tu aimes marcher (pas besoin de guide), je te conseille de partir de nuit (5h30) de Cemoro Lawang vers Gunung Penanjakan (2770m). Lever de soleil, très peu de monde. On était 2 puis un groupe de suédois (5). Vue splendide sur Semeru / Bromo / Batok. Ensuite, tu montes au sommet, tu redescends par une petite route déserte, superbe vers le Batok.
L'ascension du Batok vaut le coup, par contre, c'est très raide, pas de chemin. Mais idem, vue splendide et personne. Tu descends pour faire le Bromo vers 12h-13h - très peu de monde.
Voilà, une façon un peu différente de voir le site, mais quelle tranquillité - c'est fabuleux.
Ah merci, ça c'est de la balle comme programme. Faisable avec des enfants (5-7-9 ans) ? Je parle des volcans, pas du bus direct, ça non même tout seul !
Je sais, le post date un peu 🤪
Mais si quelqu'un passe dans le coin pour m'en dire un peu plus. On arrive à Jorja le 29 mars et nous devons être à Ubud le 18 avril. Ça laisse le temps…
Bonjour,
Nous souhaiterions faire l'ascension du Bromo ou Penanjakan cet été mais à pied, pas en jeep! Et si possible sans avoir des hordes de touristes avec nous...😉
Quelle est la meilleure solution dans ce cas, j'ai lu pas mal de choses différentes : certains parlent de l'ascension du Penanjakan où on a le meilleur lever de soleil, pour d'autres c'est le Bromo (mais je n'ai pas l'impression qu'on peut éviter les milliers de touristes dans ce cas)!
Bonjour,
Pour l'ascension du Penanjakan, si tu veux voir le lever du soleil, n la balde na aucun intérêt puisque de nuit. Si pleine lune alors pourquoi pas. Sinon noir total et là bonjour la galère pour trouver le sentier qui est parfois presque invisible de jour. Alors de nuit…
Nous avons pris chacun une moto pour monter, puis sommes redescendus à pied. Solution la plus économique, et d eloin, et la plus sympa, la descente vaut le coup.
En haut, effectivement beaucoup de monde, mais rien de gênant. Si tu veux absolument les éviter, alors il faut s'arréter au view point 1 (ou 2), celui le plus bas. J'ai trouvé que la vue était plus belle de là que tout en haut.
Ensuite le Bromo : il n'y a pas d'ascension, ce sont 250 marches à grimper. ET ça vaut le coup. Ensuite partir sur la gauche et aller le plus loin possible, photo du bromo avec l'autre (oublié son nom) en fond, magique.
Bon trip !
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?
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit.
if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
