J'organise ma première rando en groupe pour cet été dans les Pyrénées sur le GR10.
Je suis toujours parti seul avec un budget de 2€/jour et pouvant avoir 6-7 jours de bouf' sur moi, mais là je pars avec des potes du lycée, et s'ils sont pas leur sandwich grandes surfaces et leur coca, le mental va prendre chère...
N'ayant jamais fait de GR, je voulais savoir où est-ce qu'on peux trouver à manger sur ces sentiers?
- --> Les gîtes/hôtels/chambres d'hôtes vendent-ils des choses? Si oui, quel est le prix?
- --> Y a-t-il des magasins type mini-surface sur les GR? (même si on doit faire 4-5km de détour)
- --> Que nous conseillez-vous pour manger pas trop chère (éviter les gîtes par exemple, il me semble que c'est pas donné là-dedans...)
Merci à tous!
A bientôt
P.S : on dormira en tente, ce qui explique que j'ai tendance à critiquer un peu le prix des hébergements : on compte pas vraiment les utiliser. ;-)
Salut Esteban !
Tes prépas avancent bien pour le tour du monde ?
Tu trouveras en refuge des "encas" sans soucis... et tes copains des sandwichs et du coca !😏 mais il n'y en pas tous les 500 m sur les GR !
D'abord, quelle portion de GR veux-tu faire ?
Ensuite, achètes le topoguide de cette portion. Celui-ci t'indiquera précisément toutes les étapes, les villages-étapes où tu pourras te ravitailler (parfois villages sur le GR parfois distants de quelques kms).
Solution la moins chère ? La nourriture du bivouac évidemment ! Cela implique que tu aies méticuleusement peaufiné ton itinéraire avant pour savoir de combien de jours de nourriture en autonomie tu as besoin. Tu fais un bon achat de nourriture avant de partir et aprés tu complètes en chemin si besoin...
Consulte des sites de randonneurs qui bivouaquent (vas voir le nôtre entre autre rubrique "nos randos en France et à l'étranger" sous-rubrique "équipement"). Le contenu de notre nourriture y est souvent indiqué et aussi (élément crucial) les quantités.
Consulte aussi les forums trés complets genre www. randonner-leger.org
www.expemag.com
Définissez votre budget et voyez si vous pouvez mixer entre nourriture de bivouacs et 1 ou 2 repas en refuges (attention, il faut parfois réserver son repas en refuge) ?
Eh bien je ne pensais pas vous retrouver ici!
Bonjour à toute la famille!
Ho oui oui, mon projet continue de se préparer.
J'ai fait un stage de survie dans le Périgord pendant les vacances d'avril histoire de me tester dans de nouvelles conditions mais aussi d'apprendre des choses qui me seront bien utile lors de mon périple.
Cet été je prévois plusieurs randonnées, dont celle-ci avec des amis, et peut-être une à l'étranger en Europe. Puis du 17 sept. au 19 nov. je pars avec le projet Piedslibres (http://www.piedslibres.com/) deux mois en Turquie pour me tester dans de réelles conditions de tour du monde et de voyage à pied, dormant majoritaire chez l'habitant.
Voilà pour ce qui est des avancements du projet! :-)
Alors d'après ce que j'ai cru comprendre, il y a "environ" un gîte tout les 7-12km. Nous pourrons emporter jusqu'à 3 jours de nourriture sur nous, donc comme on part sept jours, avec le fait qu'on prendra les trois premiers jours dans la région avant de descendre là-bas, il faudrait qu'on trouve deux ravitaillements.
Acheter le topos du guide... je sais bien que ça serait bien de le faire, mais on est jeune, et ne pas manger pendant deux jours ne va pas nous tuer (dans tous les cas il y aura des gîtes sur notre route), alors on fait le choix de se renseigner juste ce qu'il faut avant le départ pour l'organisation, et de laisser au hasard le reste du travail. Donc pas de topoguides qui pourrait nous facilité la tâche pour trouver là où s'approvisionner. :-)
Qu'entends-tu par "nourriture du bivouac bien sûr!"?
J'ai vu que vous aviez emporter de la nourriture pour vous 4 pour 8-12 jours... Je vais en parler à mes amis, on se concerte et on voit si finalement on ne fait pas ravitaillement.
Le soucis avec eux, c'est qu'ils ont jamais fait ça, et si je leur propose quelque chose qui à leur yeux est trop "extraordinaire" ils risques de prendre fuite...
Mais j'ai aussi remarqué que vous avez fait deux fois des parties du Gr10, sans doute avez-vous des conseils à nous donner? Le quel est le plus plaisant par exemple? :-)
ah! J'ai regarder le site www.randonner-leger.org que je connaissais déjà, mais surtout pour le matos, j'avais pas vraiment regarder la parti nourriture : génial! J'y est récupérer en plus plein d'info sur les AJR que je peinais à trouver. En si grande quantité, c'est superbe!
Merci en tout cas pour tous ces conseil, ça avance petit à petit!
A bientôt!
Pinces moi je rêve....
tu veux emmener des copains en randonnées et tu n'y connais rien ? ou presque...
2 jours sans manger ??? t'as jamais eu un gros coup d'hypoglycémie ? en montagne c'est l"hélicoptère si tu le joins à temps....
Les refuges, ce n'est pas si cher que ça quand la vie en dépent.
Même chose pour "pas de topo guide "....
a leur place, comme tu le crains, je "prendrais la fuite " ça évitera une plainte pour mise en danger de la vie d'autrui...
Sur " randonner-léger" les mecs ce ne sont pas des débutants.
je suis peut être un vieux rabat-joie mais à 60 ans bientôt je suis encore en forme et "vivant "
Vive la MODESTIE face à la montagne
KENAVO Patrick
Euh oui, il faut tout de même pas exagérer, deux jours sans manger en été sur le GR10 à 20 ans si ils ont de l'eau ils ne vont pas mourir, par contre c'est sur que l'amitié va en prendre un coup 😛 Cordialement. Laurence
Allez, par principe je te remercie pour ta réponse, mais pour tout t'avouer je ne m'attendais pas à si peu d'entrain.
Serte, j'ai bien moins d'expérience que toi, mais je ne pense pas être une victime perdu dans ses rêves du voyage, oubliant sa sécurité et celle de ses amis.
Concernant les "deux jours sans manger", il y a eu une incompréhension : je ne disais pas "on ne mangera pas pendant deux jours", car ça n'est en aucun cas mon souhait, encore moins le-leur! Cependant je disais que "nous sommes jeunes" et qu'à notre âge on appréhende moins de se casser les dents. Par conséquent, AVANT DE PARTIR nous planifierons comment nous allons nous organiser pour manger (Est-ce qu'on emporte 8 jours de nourriture sur nous, ou bien est-ce qu'on se ravitaille en cours de route?), et dans le cas où nos calculs ne seraient pas bons, je disais que SEULEMENT DANS CE CAS, nous ne mourrions pas de faim. Mais c'est parce que je veux que nous évitions à tout prix cette situations que nous demandons conseils ici.
Peut-être que finalement on préfère nous déconseiller de s'enrichir d'une telle expérience de randonnée, plutôt que de nous aider au mieux dans cette voie?
Je continue de donner mon même point de vue : certaines personnes que j'ai cité plus haut parcourent le monde sans carte ni accès à GoogleMaps, alors ça n'est pas les Pyrénées qui me feront acheter un topoguide tant que ma langue pourra parler et demander mon chemin. :-)
Les refuges, ce n'est pas si cher que ça quand la vie en dépent.
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ça évitera une plainte pour mise en danger de la vie d'autrui...
J'aime bien les gens qui dramatisent, je ne sais pas toi, mais ça donne la niak d'y arriver, non?
Aller, je suis sans doute un peu trop pimenter, mais je rends se qu'on me donne.
Toi qui a de l'expérience Patrick, ne pourrais-tu pas nous apporter une aide dans notre préparation?
Que connais-tu d'autres que des gîtes pour se ravitailler? N'y a-t-il que des villages-étapes et des "petites surfaces"?
Peut-être as-tu des tactiques sympathiques pour se nourrir?
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!
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
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?
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.
