Un mois à Madagascar
by Babos38
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour je pars a madagascar un mois avec un amis , nous partons pour visitez un maximun de chose , nous sommes a pieds .Je voulais savoir quelque beau endroit a visitez , nous sommes bien brancher nature plonger marche a pieds et aussi savoir si il y a des camping sur l'ile , voila merci
Bonjour je pars a madagascar un mois avec un amis , nous partons pour visitez un maximun de chose , nous sommes a pieds .Je voulais savoir quelque beau endroit a visitez , nous sommes bien brancher nature plonger marche a pieds et aussi savoir si il y a des camping sur l'ile , voila merci
Bonsoir Bibi, tout est beau à Madagascar mais à ma connaissance il n'y a pas de camping... Vous savez aussi qu'il n'y a que des taxis brousse pour relier les villages et les villes, sinon Avion pour les grandes villes ou 4X4 avec chauffeur... Bonne préparation. Laurence :)
Bonsoir Bibi, tout est beau à Madagascar mais à ma connaissance il n'y a pas de camping... Vous savez aussi qu'il n'y a que des taxis brousse pour relier les villages et les villes, sinon Avion pour les grandes villes ou 4X4 avec chauffeur... Bonne préparation. Laurence :)
Bonjour je pars a madagascar un mois avec un amis , nous partons pour visitez un maximun de chose , nous sommes a pieds .Je voulais savoir quelque beau endroit a visitez , nous sommes bien brancher nature plonger marche a pieds et aussi savoir si il y a des camping sur l'ile , voila merci
Bonjour, le camping n'est recommandé à Madagascar, il y en a un en finition à Foulpointe, Cordialement,
Bonjour, le camping n'est recommandé à Madagascar, il y en a un en finition à Foulpointe, Cordialement,
Le taxi brousse est un bon plan mais tout dépend où vous voulez aller.
Si vous aimez marcher, je vous conseille le massif de l'Adringita beaucoup moins touristique que le parc de l'Isalo et beaucoup plus sportif!
Un taxi coûte minimum 30 à 40 euros /jour plus essence... Surveillez bien le réservoir d'essence, la dernière fois le chauffeur a revendu "mon essence" en siphonnant son réservoir pendant que j'étais à l'hotel , le lendemain j'ai du remettre de l'essence pour rejoindre tana, le chauffeur me disant que son véhicule, R18 de 40 ans consommait 15 l/100, là il avait consommé 28 l/100 (la misère mène à tout!!) PAS FACILE A GERE TOUT CELA... Prendre un taxi que l'on vous recommandera sur ce site!!!! Bon voyage et ouvrez l'oeil............
effectivement, pour un mois nord et sud en taxi brousse, ce n'est pas envisageable
Il est courrant de dire Mada 6 provinces, 1 province par mois
Bonsoir,
Madagascar est une île magnifique, les gens sont vraiment doux et gentils.
A Antsirabe, (jolie petite ville avec sa piscine d'eau chaude à tester absolument ! et son grand marché) une maison d'hôtes avec un grand jardin accueille les campeurs ou camping-car (c'est le BIVOUAC), la patronne est vraiment gentille. Là, nous avons fait connaissance d'une famille avec deux enfants en camping-car et nous les avons retrouvés plus tard au Parc Ivoloina près de Tamatave sur la côte Est où ils campaient.
Ce parc est vraiment magnifique, on y découvre la faune et la flore de Madagascar et on peut y randonner et même s'y baigner (petit bassin et cascade) avec une impression de bout du monde et de paix bien rare. http://www.lambahoany.org/fr/toamasina-3/parc-ivoloina/ c'est mentionné dans ce lien en bas à droite, vous y trouverez toutes les infos et services du le Parc.
Je confirme à Foulpointe (avec son joli lagon) après Tamatave, il y a un camping.
J'espère que ces infos vous aideront.
amicalement
cricrifleur, très attachée à Madagascar et à ses habitants. https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/
J'espère que ces infos vous aideront.
amicalement
cricrifleur, très attachée à Madagascar et à ses habitants. https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/
Bonjour Bibi, vous prenez Air Madagascar pour vous rendre sur l'île ? car les lignes intérieures sont à demi tarif, sinon vous risquez d'être surpris du tarif aérien... En 1 mois si vous voulez faire le Nord et le Sud vous allez passer vos journée dans les transports 😛 De Diégo à Tuléar pour que ce ne soit pas trop fatiguant il faut compter 4 à 5 jours, mais maintenant tout peut se faire j'en ai rencontré qui en 15 jours en faisait bien plus... j'avoue que je n'aime pas la course aux kilomètres dans des transports en commun même confortable... Certain combine une arrivée Tana un départ Tuléar ou Diégo (je ne sais pas si c'est intéressant niveau tarif). Laurence 🙂
Bonjour Cricri, je serais intéressée par des renseignements sur le camping que vous indiquez à Foulpointe... y avez vous été ? certain dise que c'est à l'abandon... merci si vous pouvez me renseigner... Laurence 🙂
Bonjour Laurence,
Non, je ne peux pas vous renseigner plus sur le camping. Je l'ai remarqué car on m'a donné un dépliant dans le village de Foulpointe, je suis juste passée devant mais je n'ai pas vraiment fait attention car je loge chez l'habitant et ne suis pas intéressée par le camping. Désolée.
amicalement
cricrifleur très attachée à Madagascar et à ses habitants. https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/
cricrifleur très attachée à Madagascar et à ses habitants. https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/
Bonjour le Parc Ivoloina près de Tamatave est sympa et calme je confirme et après environ 1 h de marche tu a accès a une petite cascade avec un cocotier en travers ou tu peut te baigner c'est super et rafraichissant par contre les maki sont majoritairement en cage quand a foulpointe la rte goudron de tamatave a foulpointe est franchement en mauvais état 😕
Bonjour,
je confirme que la route Tamatave-Foulpointe est pleine de trous !! mais apparemment, de bonnes nouvelles, dans quelques temps, ça sera plus facile !!
http://www.newsmada.com/index.php/societe/11841-toamasina-foulpointe-praticable-aux-voitures-legeres-pour-paques#.UVGxRRxg-oE
amicalement
cricri, malgache de coeur https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/home
http://www.newsmada.com/index.php/societe/11841-toamasina-foulpointe-praticable-aux-voitures-legeres-pour-paques#.UVGxRRxg-oE
amicalement
cricri, malgache de coeur https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/home
en novembre pour les litchis, il rebouchais les trous en même temps que les bus chargé passait...
Bien entendu ça ne servait à rien
Ca couine à Foulpointe, car les gens de tamatave ne veulent plus venir pour un week end ou un dimanche... trop pénible la route
OUI, bonne soirée. Laurence :)
Ben tiens je les comprend presque plus de 2 h Tamatave / Foulpointe et quand je suis allé le taxi b avait peur du noir et voulait vite rentrer a Tamatave il éclaté un pneu et hoppp direct dans la brousse et arrêt contre un arbre ( pas de blessé )
on est d accord
cette route très circulante a des enjeux annexe important
D'un autre coté souvent vu l etat de chargement, tu es content que ça ne roule pas vite 😉
effectivement quand on planifie les vols intérieur sur mada avec aird mada pour ceux qui sont venu en vol international avec air mad
c'est 50 % de reduction sur le hors taxes, mais le hors taxe aéroportuaire...
Il serait stupide faire ça
il est préférable de faire
antsirabé tana le matin finir la journée a tana
et le lendemain prendre le TB pour tamatave arrivé à 15 h
point de vus qualité / fatigue, il n y a pas photo
Bonjour
Tana tamatave compter deja 8 à 10 Heures en taxi brousse ou car brousse ( de preference , utiliser les transports Vats car bonne compagnie et bon vehicule )
Tamatave Foulpointe 60 KM , compter environ en ce moment 3 à 4 Heures Foulpointe Fenerive est ( 50 KM 1H à 1H 30 )
Ne comptez pas trop sur le camping de foulpointe ( ce dernier est a l'abandon depuis bien longtemps ) Privilegiez plutot les petit hotels avec des chambres souvent bungalow ,
Tout depend de ce que vous recherchez mais vous pouvez dormir pour 5000 à 50 000 AR voir plus ( 1 € = 2800 ariary )
De Fenerive direction sonierana et là , le choix pour embarquer à l'ile ste marie ou , prendre la piste de moarentsetra pour vous plonger au coeur du pays, sensation garanties ( n'oubliez pas vos appareils photo )
De moarentsetra , 3 journées de marche en foret montagneuse pour rejoindre antalaha ( avec guide obligatoirement et n'oubliez pas l'eau minerale)
A Antalaha , construction de boutre et odeur vanille garantie
De antalaha en taxi brousse sur route d'un etat exeptionnel , rejoinez Sambava , Repos une journée et de là ( vous etes en plein coeur de la SAVA ( region vanille ) vous pouvez aller sur Andapa et visiter le parc de Marojev
De marojev retour a Sambava pour depart en taxi brousse direct Diego en passant par la quatrieme ville de la sava , Vohemar sans grand interet a part le lac vert et ses crocro
Vohemar a Ambilobe ( 160 Km ) tres belle piste a decouvrir un peu eprouvante mais a ne pas rater . Apres Darene sur la piste vous pourrez voir les chercheur d'or avant l'arrivée a ambilobe .
Ambilobe Diego , poute goudronnée a l'origine mais en tres mauvais état
Diego , visite de la ville de ramena , des 3 baies , la mer d'emeraude et vue sur la pain de sucre
De diego vous pouvez envisager la visite des tsings rouges et ensuite retour sur tana ( 36 heures en taxi brousse )
Pour un vol interieur, avec reduction comptez 130 € car augmentation plus que sensible ces derniers temps
Conseil : Ne faites confiance a personne et gardez vos bagages a l'oeuil lors des deplacement ..............
C'est une boucle qui se fait tranquillement en un mois
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Bonne preparation
Michel du 38
Bonjour,
La route Antsirabe Tamatave me parait bien fatigante en une seule fois. Perso, nous ne l'avons jamais fait (nous sommes une famille avec 3 enfants). Nous faisons la route Antsirabe/Andasibe avec un nuit dans un petit hotel. Nous en profitons pour aller voir nos amis là-bas et visiter le village ou "l'île aux Lémuriens" où on peut faire de la pirogue sur les canaux tout en observant les lémuriens dans les arbres. c'est un régal.
Ensuite, nous repartons d'Andasibe pour Tamatave sur la fameuse route appelée route "Biblava" par nos amis malgaches : route "serpent", c'est tout dire ! Pour nous, cette route est une épreuve car elle est toute en virages et lacets et il y a beaucoup de camions. Bref, elle est fatigante et longue. On ne peut donc pas rouler très vite même si certains le font et nous y avons vu de terribles accidents !! Heureusement, nous sommes en voiture privée avec notre chauffeur et ami Solofo mais en taxi brousse, je ne le ferai pas, ce serait trop dur pour les enfants et trop dangereux. Les taxis brousse vont terriblement vite !!
Je pense qu'il vaut mieux faire le trajet en deux fois pour la fatigue (sinon je pense que ça doit faire 10 h de route au moins) mais aussi pour profiter des paysages et visiter certains endroits tout au long de la route magnifique. Par exemple, sur la route, tu as la Réserve Peyreiras avec ses caméléons, lémuriens (certains pas touts, semi-apprivoisés viennent sur tes épaules), serpents, grenouilles, et la chute de la Mandjako, les parcs à Andasibe, et le village d'Andasibe à visiter et où tu peux rencontrer la population vraiment accueillante, prendre un " vrai café malgache", le meilleur ! , ou un repas "gasy" dans une petit gargotte. C'est génial !
Il y a aussi la possibilité de prendre le train, le trajet commence à Moramanga pour finir à Tamatave, le train est très lent mais te permet de voir de merveilleux paysages, de rencontrer les gens, de traverser les petits villages isolés. http://www.madarail.mg/voyages_train_voyageur.php
voilà, j'espère t'avoir aidé.
amicalement
cricri malgache de coeur https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/home
Ensuite, nous repartons d'Andasibe pour Tamatave sur la fameuse route appelée route "Biblava" par nos amis malgaches : route "serpent", c'est tout dire ! Pour nous, cette route est une épreuve car elle est toute en virages et lacets et il y a beaucoup de camions. Bref, elle est fatigante et longue. On ne peut donc pas rouler très vite même si certains le font et nous y avons vu de terribles accidents !! Heureusement, nous sommes en voiture privée avec notre chauffeur et ami Solofo mais en taxi brousse, je ne le ferai pas, ce serait trop dur pour les enfants et trop dangereux. Les taxis brousse vont terriblement vite !!
Je pense qu'il vaut mieux faire le trajet en deux fois pour la fatigue (sinon je pense que ça doit faire 10 h de route au moins) mais aussi pour profiter des paysages et visiter certains endroits tout au long de la route magnifique. Par exemple, sur la route, tu as la Réserve Peyreiras avec ses caméléons, lémuriens (certains pas touts, semi-apprivoisés viennent sur tes épaules), serpents, grenouilles, et la chute de la Mandjako, les parcs à Andasibe, et le village d'Andasibe à visiter et où tu peux rencontrer la population vraiment accueillante, prendre un " vrai café malgache", le meilleur ! , ou un repas "gasy" dans une petit gargotte. C'est génial !
Il y a aussi la possibilité de prendre le train, le trajet commence à Moramanga pour finir à Tamatave, le train est très lent mais te permet de voir de merveilleux paysages, de rencontrer les gens, de traverser les petits villages isolés. http://www.madarail.mg/voyages_train_voyageur.php
voilà, j'espère t'avoir aidé.
amicalement
cricri malgache de coeur https://sites.google.com/site/unvoyageamadagascar/home
Il serait stupide faire ça
il est préférable de faire
antsirabé tana le matin finir la journée a tana
et le lendemain prendre le TB pour tamatave arrivé à 15 h
point de vus qualité / fatigue, il n y a pas photo
Ah, ben je ne le vous fais pas dire. Voyager en taxi brousse n'est point une partie de plaisir, c'est pour voyager moins cher et aussi pour voir la réalité socio-économique de notre pays (état du véhicule, profil des passagers, type de marchandises transportées et je passe)
Ah, ben je ne le vous fais pas dire. Voyager en taxi brousse n'est point une partie de plaisir, c'est pour voyager moins cher et aussi pour voir la réalité socio-économique de notre pays (état du véhicule, profil des passagers, type de marchandises transportées et je passe)
En tant qu ' amateur de rando, je te conseil 4 sites incontournables si tu veux vraiment t'éclater.
1/la forêt tropicale de l'est, un trek à faire c'est celui d'Andrambovato - Ranomafana. pour celui là il faut que le train fonctionne.
2/Le parc national de l'andringitra, c'est où il y a le 2e sommet de l'île.
3/ le parc national de l'isalo, avec ces canyons et piscine naturelle.
4/ le massif du makay, certes un peu méconnu mais ne reste pas moins le plus beau de tous. Celui là nécessite une bonne logistique et une très bonne organisation car on ne peut pas y accéder en taxi brousse. il faut un minimum d'organisation et un très bon 4X4.
Tout ces sites sont super pour faire des bivouacs. Moi j'ai une petite préférence pour le makay car tu peux le combiné avec la mangoky ainsi tu arrives directement près de salary ou andavadaoka si tu veux faire de la plonger.
Pour plus d' infos sur le makay et le trek c'est en MP. Car les autres sites vous pouvez trouver facilement les infos. Mais si besoin, n'hésitez pas.
le véritable voyage ne consiste pas à voir de nouveaux paysages mais à avoir des nouveaux yeux
Donc apres mure reflexion nous avons decider de faire toute la cote du nord en partan de maginga, car nous avons un ami la bas et remonter jusqua diego et redesendre sur st marie .Je voulais savoir ou etait les plus jolie site , balade sur cette itinéraire? , il me semblai que les foret de pierre etait ver diego ??Ou voir de grand baobab ? etc.... merci de vos reponse
bonjour
je ne serais trop te conseiller le parc de mahojejy(orthographe approximatif) proche de sambava et accessible par la route.je nai pas pu y passer une nuit mais il est possible de faire la randonnee de 3 jours jusquau sommet a 2500 et quelques.
Et surtout une biodiversité impressionnante pour qui aime la faune et la flore cest un must.
"ou ça?" Ludwig Van Bethoveen
voila de retour apres un mois de bonheur , cette ile est exeptionnelle , la nature est tres riche , les malagaches sont tres accueillants et chaleureux , mefiance tous de meme surtout dans les grosses villes .nous avons fait tana majunga , majunga nosy be , nosy be direct nosy komba , nosy komba ankarana , ankarana diego tous en taxi brousse ensuite nous avons pris l'avion diego tana obliger de repasser par la capital en avion gros point negatif de air mada et pour finir nous pris le taxis brousse pour andasibe , andasibe tamatave , tamatave foulpointe et retour a la case depart.
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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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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!
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!
Hello,
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
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.
Spots where we could pitch the tent near a stream
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
Hi everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
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.





