Par avance, merci ! Greg.
Kungsleden en juillet (trek en Suède)
by Trelleur
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour a tous,
Comme c'est mon premier message sur ce forum, petite présentation rapide avant de vous inonder de questions:). J'ai22 ans, je suis étudiant en physique, très amateur de voyages, particulièrement à pied. Prochaine rando prévue: le kungsleden, avec des proches, vers la mi juillet. Comme c'est mon premier voyage en conditions polaires, j'aurais quelques questions sur le climat du nord de la suède en été. comment s'équiper ? Faut -il réellement des vêtements pour le froid extrême ? Combien de temps dure la nuit?
Et avant tout, quel budget ? Nous ne comptons faire que la partie nord en partant d'Abisko (manque de temps hélas) en un peu moins de deux semaines, en rejoignant.
Par avance, merci ! Greg.
Par avance, merci ! Greg.
Hep!
Je suis allé dans le coin deux fois et ai fait une partie de la rando. Le froid extrême ?? Beaucoup se trompent là-dessus... Sache qu'en plein mois de juillet, tu peux avoir jusque 25 ° ! D'autant plus que tu es en plein milieu des terres. Mais compte une moyenne autour de 12 - 15 °. Le truc contre lequel il faut se prémunir à cette période, n'est pas du tout le froid, mais la pluie. Donc, prévois de bons vêtements imperméables. La durée de la nuit ? Y en n'a pas... On ressent juste une baisse de température en soirée. Donc, prévois quand même un bon pull.
Je suis allé dans le coin deux fois et ai fait une partie de la rando. Le froid extrême ?? Beaucoup se trompent là-dessus... Sache qu'en plein mois de juillet, tu peux avoir jusque 25 ° ! D'autant plus que tu es en plein milieu des terres. Mais compte une moyenne autour de 12 - 15 °. Le truc contre lequel il faut se prémunir à cette période, n'est pas du tout le froid, mais la pluie. Donc, prévois de bons vêtements imperméables. La durée de la nuit ? Y en n'a pas... On ressent juste une baisse de température en soirée. Donc, prévois quand même un bon pull.
salut
vite fait pour cette fois!
à cette période il fait bon, en juillet il doit y avoir 1 ou 2 heures de nuit par jour et encore.
attention aux moustiques et à l'humidité (quoique l'année où j'y ai été c'était sec, on aue de la chance soi disant mais avec les déréglemenst climatiques, on puet s'attendre à tout/
chelmili
chelmili!
😉 bonjour,
Kungsleden en juillet, c'est super ! vous n'aurez pas de froid extrême. La nuit, vous aurez plutôt qu'en France en Montagne. Car le soleil ne se couche quasiment pas. Il faut seulement un bon équipement de randonnée, c'est à dire une veste imperméable, si possible des chaussures goretex et un polaire comme en France. Mais il peut faire plus de 20°c Certains endroits sont marécageux, vous y trouvez des mûres polaires (orange) mais aussi........ des moustiques, donc prenez du répulsifs et une chemise à manches longues. Il n'y en a pas partout, mais quand il y en a, c'est dur !!!
Pour le budget, tout dépend si vous campez sauvage (autorisé et sans problème) ou si vous allez dans les refuges (assez confortables mais chers) Pour les hébergements, voir par mail avec l'office de tourisme d'Abisko.
Bonne randonnée, c'est une région superbe !
Kungsleden en juillet, c'est super ! vous n'aurez pas de froid extrême. La nuit, vous aurez plutôt qu'en France en Montagne. Car le soleil ne se couche quasiment pas. Il faut seulement un bon équipement de randonnée, c'est à dire une veste imperméable, si possible des chaussures goretex et un polaire comme en France. Mais il peut faire plus de 20°c Certains endroits sont marécageux, vous y trouvez des mûres polaires (orange) mais aussi........ des moustiques, donc prenez du répulsifs et une chemise à manches longues. Il n'y en a pas partout, mais quand il y en a, c'est dur !!!
Pour le budget, tout dépend si vous campez sauvage (autorisé et sans problème) ou si vous allez dans les refuges (assez confortables mais chers) Pour les hébergements, voir par mail avec l'office de tourisme d'Abisko.
Bonne randonnée, c'est une région superbe !
😏 Petit complément d'info
si vous voulez des renseignements de première main, voici le lien (en anglais ) pour la station d'Abisko
ils répondent à vos questions par internet, si vous ne trouvez pas ce que vous souhaitez
http://www.abisko.nu/sommar/englishpages/index.asp
http://www.abisko.nu/sommar/englishpages/index.asp
Je sais bien que le post date de plus de 3 ans, mais il y a encore beaucoup de gens qui lisent et qui se posent les mêmes questions... J'apporte donc ma petite contribution avec le récit de mon voyage en Laponie sur mon blog :
http://www.lehibou.com
Si cela peut en aider certains... 😉 Cordialement,
Le Hibou Gelé
http://www.lehibou.com
Si cela peut en aider certains... 😉 Cordialement,
Le Hibou Gelé
Bonjour à tous, toujours dans l'idée d'aider les suivants malgré l'âge du post:
En juillet 2008, nous avons fait Stockholm-Abisko en train puis Abisko-Beisfjord(Norvège) à pied (6 jours/5 nuits), puis rejoint en bus l'archipel des Lofoten en Norvège pour 5 jours sur place à pied et en bus puis retour Narvik-Stockholm en 21 h de train. Si vous cherchez des infos, cartes, conseils, n'hésitez pas à me contacter.. Jérôme
En juillet 2008, nous avons fait Stockholm-Abisko en train puis Abisko-Beisfjord(Norvège) à pied (6 jours/5 nuits), puis rejoint en bus l'archipel des Lofoten en Norvège pour 5 jours sur place à pied et en bus puis retour Narvik-Stockholm en 21 h de train. Si vous cherchez des infos, cartes, conseils, n'hésitez pas à me contacter.. Jérôme
Oui, cela m'interesse. Le trek Abisko Beisjford est-ce aussi interessant que Kungsleden ?
Et 5 jours a pied dans les Lofoten ou precisement conseilleriez-vous cela ?
Bonjour, à la base nous avions prévu la piste Royale mais dans le train nous avons commencé à voir de très nombreux randonneurs, avec lesquels nous avons marché la 1er étape. Dur dur de quitter la région marseillaise pour se retrouver dans la cohue.. Donc plan B, isolement total, nous n'avons croisé que 2 personnes en 5 jours, des paysages magnifiques, un chemin correctement balisé, des ponts presque en bon état et de nombreux torrents à traverser pied nus... Je conseille..
Pour les Lofoten, très bon plan, des paysages hallucinants mais le coût de la vie y est si élevé que le moindre trajet en bus y est hors de prix, comme le moindre supermarché.. Ah la station balnéaire en juillet en Norvège !
L'idéal est je pense la location de voiture, en vélo ça n'a pas l'air adapté du tout, trop dangereux.
en vélo, les Lofoten c'était sympa, pas dangereux sauf pour le tunnel. Mais avec une bonne torche ça va et c'est bête mais je ne suis pas à l'aise dans les longs tunnels même bien éclairés.
Les Lofoten vraiment très beau. Je n'ai fait que des passages de la piste Royale, c'était très beau aussi et bien balisé. Seul point noir, les moustiques par endroits, plus présents en juillet dans les zones les plus humides.
Nous avons toujours majoritairement campé sauvage en Suède, que nous soyons en vélo ou à pied. Coût de la nourriture nettement inférieur en Suède qu'en Norvège.
Bonjour !
Quel est donc ce plan B, dont tu nous parles ? Nous sommes deux jeunes parisiens et nous comptons partir au mois d'août à la conquête du grand nord ! Nous avions vu et envisagé de faire la piste royale. Mais je suis intéressée par votre parcours ... serai-t-il possible de nous en dire un peu plus ?
Quel est donc ce plan B, dont tu nous parles ? Nous sommes deux jeunes parisiens et nous comptons partir au mois d'août à la conquête du grand nord ! Nous avions vu et envisagé de faire la piste royale. Mais je suis intéressée par votre parcours ... serai-t-il possible de nous en dire un peu plus ?
Salut a tous !
Désolé pour l'itinéraire bis, je n'ai pas de pistes, en revanche, puisque ce post revient sur le devant de la scène, j'en profite ! Je pars faire la kungsleden avec un ami a partir du 10 Août (moustiques obligent), et je voulais savoir si certains ont des expériences ou des infos sur la faune (J'ai entendu dire qu'il y avait outre les rennes des ours et des gloutons). Je ne suis pas particulièrement craintif, mais surtout assez inexpérimenté. Y a-t-il des mesures de précautions élémentaires à prendre vis a vis de ces animaux ou n'y a-t-il qu'une chance très infime d'en croiser un sur sa route????
Merci !
Désolé pour l'itinéraire bis, je n'ai pas de pistes, en revanche, puisque ce post revient sur le devant de la scène, j'en profite ! Je pars faire la kungsleden avec un ami a partir du 10 Août (moustiques obligent), et je voulais savoir si certains ont des expériences ou des infos sur la faune (J'ai entendu dire qu'il y avait outre les rennes des ours et des gloutons). Je ne suis pas particulièrement craintif, mais surtout assez inexpérimenté. Y a-t-il des mesures de précautions élémentaires à prendre vis a vis de ces animaux ou n'y a-t-il qu'une chance très infime d'en croiser un sur sa route????
Merci !
Il y a beaucoup de rennes, mais aucun probleme avec ces animaux. Seuls les moustiques (et autres insectes) posent probleme. Et en aout cela devrait s'ameliorer.
Bonjour, en fait de plan B, nous n'avons fait que la première étape de la Kungsleden, mais il y avait vraiment trop de monde (début juillet 2008), nous avons donc pris la tangente plein ouest vers Beisfjord, juste en dessous de Narvik. Nous avons mis 6 jours et 5 nuits pour le faire, en ne rencontrant que 3 personnes, le rêve ! Là, nous avons pris un bus pour Narvik (penser aux couronnes norvégiennes, ce que nous n'avions évidemment pas avec nous..). A Narvik, après c'est bon, bus, train, bateau, camping il y a ce qu'il faut mais la ville ne mérite pas vraiment que l'on s'y attarde. Ensuite nous avions pris le bus pour les Lofoten, à voir et à faire, c'est fantastique mais si vous avez le budget, louez une voiture sur place, en bus c'est un peu galère sur place et surtout très cher.. Au plaisir de vous lire, jérôme
Bonjour,
Je cherche cet été à partir en Suède /norvège pour 3 semaines, départ à Stockholm puis direction les Lofoten en faisant si possible un trek dans un des parcs nationaux...
A priori c'est ce que vous avez fait aussi? Comment vous êtes vous déplacé depuis Stockholm pour rejoindre la Kungsleden? les paysages sont vraiment beaux pour rejoindre ensuite Narvik comme vous l'avez fait?
Est ce qu'il s'agit d'un chemin balisé avec des refuges réguliers?
Beaucoup de questions au final!
Vous m'aideriez beaucoup avec quelques explications! Merci beaucoup !
Tu trouveras plein d'autres discussions sur Kungsleden dans VF. C'est une rando bien connue avec des refuges. C'est sur le chemin de Narvik, vous pouvez y aller en train ou en avion a Kiruna.
Bonjour, nous sommes montés en train jusqu'à Abisko Turrist station, environ 15 h de train. Attention au retour, réservation obligatoire longtemps à l'avance par rapport à tous les suédois qui descendent en vacances dans le sud ! Personne à la montée par contre.. La bas par contre il n'y avait pas de refuge mais une bonne tente fait complètement l'affaire et là bas le camping sauvage est autorisé presque partout. Pour le chemin, carte + boussole et pas trop de soucis, un sentier bien tracé avec des cairns quand c'est nécessaire. Arrivés à Beisjfjord, nous sommes remontés à Narvik en bus.
pour nous c etait une loc de voiture jusqu a storsjoduren, puis bus jusqu a trondheim et enfin stop (et c est assez galere y a pas grand monde!!!!!) , retour en car.
bon trip
chelmili!
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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.
Hi there,
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
Hi everyone,
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
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