Oman et randonnée: 4x4 utile?
by Jeane31
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour, nous allons faire 10 jours de rando en novembre a Oman, nous allons louer un vehicule mais faut il louer un 4x4 pour se rendre aux departs de sentiers ou est ce quune voiture standard suffit?
merci
Bonjour,
Le 4x4 est plus avantageux pour se rendre au coeur des Wadi. Avec une voiture "classique" vous risquez de de ne pas pouvoir aller bien loin sans prendre le risque d'abimer les bas de caisse. Je suis allé 2 fois à Oman en louant un 4x4 Nissan Patrol. Compte tenu du prix du carburant les 4x4 sont le plus souvent des essences.
A+ alexandre
Le 4x4 est plus avantageux pour se rendre au coeur des Wadi. Avec une voiture "classique" vous risquez de de ne pas pouvoir aller bien loin sans prendre le risque d'abimer les bas de caisse. Je suis allé 2 fois à Oman en louant un 4x4 Nissan Patrol. Compte tenu du prix du carburant les 4x4 sont le plus souvent des essences.
A+ alexandre
merci est ce que tu as une bonne adresse de location? on voudrait un petit 4x4 car on sera que 2
que conseilles tu comme endroits pour la rando a Oman?
nous n'avons louer que des Nissan Patrol (gros 4x4).notre loueur (holiday in oman) n'a que ce type de 4x4 à louer.env 28 OMR par jour
Concernant les randos, ils y en a tellement, difficile de faire une selection mais les plus connues sont:
- wadi bani Awf avec le Snake canyon
- le village misfat al Abriyyin
- le Jabal Shams avec le canyon Wadi an Nakhur
- le jabal Al akdar avec le Sayq Plateau
etc... etc.....
tres bien, est il vrai que lon peut camper a peu pres n'importe ou?
exactement, attention à la météo. Ne pas dormir dans le lit des Wadi. En cas d'orage, risque de crues.
pour info, holiday in oman peuvent louer des 4x4 avec tout l'équipement de camping nécessaire (c'est ce que nous avions lors de notre premier sejour en 2009)
on pensait y aller fin octobre début novembre est ce que cela parait une bonne periode pour la meteo? merci pour tous ces renseignements
Lorsque nous y sommes allé la premier fois c'était fin novembre.
Renseignez vous sur les T° fin Octobre mais dans les Wadi il y fait toujours un peu plus frais (eau, vent, etc...)
Bonjour,
Mon fils s'est rendu en Oman en décembre 2010, ses amis d'Oman avaient loué un 4X4. Il est revenu enchanté de son séjour.
Cordiales salutations.
Mon fils s'est rendu en Oman en décembre 2010, ses amis d'Oman avaient loué un 4X4. Il est revenu enchanté de son séjour.
Cordiales salutations.
Bonjour Jeane
Nous sommes partis en mars seulement quelques jours, mais nous avions pris le parti de randonner et de camper.. après beaucoup de discussions sur les forums, nous avons opté pour une voiture et non un 4 x 4 car nous voulions nous balader dans les wadis ou dans les montagnes et pas "faire de la voiture".
Je vous propose de faire un tour sur les articles que j'ai écrits sur le blog 2010 Le qatar, Bali, La Malaisie, 2011 Bahrain, Oman et l'Océanie... http://cath2.uniterre.com/Oman/
Cela répondra peut être à certaines de vos questions... Ensuite n'hésitez pas, si vous avez d'autres questions.
Avez vous vérifié la météo, pour les orages > Danger dans les wadis !
Dans tous les cas, je vous souhaite un très beau voyage : Ce pays nous a enthousiasmé et nous avons très envie d'y retourner !
Nous sommes partis en mars seulement quelques jours, mais nous avions pris le parti de randonner et de camper.. après beaucoup de discussions sur les forums, nous avons opté pour une voiture et non un 4 x 4 car nous voulions nous balader dans les wadis ou dans les montagnes et pas "faire de la voiture".
Je vous propose de faire un tour sur les articles que j'ai écrits sur le blog 2010 Le qatar, Bali, La Malaisie, 2011 Bahrain, Oman et l'Océanie... http://cath2.uniterre.com/Oman/
Cela répondra peut être à certaines de vos questions... Ensuite n'hésitez pas, si vous avez d'autres questions.
Avez vous vérifié la météo, pour les orages > Danger dans les wadis !
Dans tous les cas, je vous souhaite un très beau voyage : Ce pays nous a enthousiasmé et nous avons très envie d'y retourner !
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Bonjour Catherine,
Je pars à Oman dans quelques jours et je serais très intéressée d'en savoir plus sur ton voyage à Oman sans 4x4. Je serai seule, et je n'ai aucune expérience de la conduite en 4x4 donc je pense qu'il est plus sage de louer une voiture classique. Comme toi, je préfère passer des heures à marcher qu'à conduire une voiture. Toutefois, je me demande si on peut vraiment accéder à de belles randos en voiture classique, notamment dans les montagnes, djebel shams et djebel akhdar? Est ce que tu pourrais me dire quelles randos vous avez fait finalement? Et si c'était facilement accessible par la route goudronnée?
Merci d'avance!! Nora
Je pars à Oman dans quelques jours et je serais très intéressée d'en savoir plus sur ton voyage à Oman sans 4x4. Je serai seule, et je n'ai aucune expérience de la conduite en 4x4 donc je pense qu'il est plus sage de louer une voiture classique. Comme toi, je préfère passer des heures à marcher qu'à conduire une voiture. Toutefois, je me demande si on peut vraiment accéder à de belles randos en voiture classique, notamment dans les montagnes, djebel shams et djebel akhdar? Est ce que tu pourrais me dire quelles randos vous avez fait finalement? Et si c'était facilement accessible par la route goudronnée?
Merci d'avance!! Nora
bonjour jai eu ton message destiné à catherine (?) je m'appelle Elyane (jeane31sur le forum) je suis allée a Oman effectivement. nous avions loué un 4 *4 au final (on etait 2). je pense que pour beaucoup d'endroit on aurait pu s'en passer par exemple djebel shams et les randos autour on 'sen est servi aussi pour dormir dedans c'etait parfois bien pratique par contre pour les canyons pres de lacote c'est clair quil vaut mieux un 4x4, il y a un guide de rando edité par loffice du toursime qui est super bien ildecrit ds boucles tres tres bien plus ou moins longues. on a aussi fait plsuieurs jours de plongee masque et tuba c'etait compltement fantastique plein de coraux de tortues c'etait vraiment top. La conduite du 4*4 est san probleme pourrtant je suis pas habituée du tout, le cout n'est pas tres eleve car lessence est presque donnée (heureusement vu la consommation) si tu as besoin de tuyaux autres n'hesites pas bonne soirée
Salut Elyane,
Merci pour ta réponse! Du coup j'ai plein d'autres questions!
Au djebel Shams, on peut accéder à certains villages ou départs de randos sans 4x4? Vous avez fait quelles balades notamment?
Quand tu parles des canyons sur la côte, tu parles de wadi tiwi et wadi shab? Je pensais justement qu'ils étaient accessible par une route goudronnée, notamment le wadi shab..?
Vous avez dormi à deux dans votre 4x4? Ca m'intéresse!! En effet, comme je suis seule, je stresse un peu à l'idée de dormir dans la tente.. Mais je pensais pas qu'on pouvait être à l'aise en dormant dans une voiture..C'était quel modèle que vous aviez?
Au niveau conduite, est ce qu'en ayant jamais touché à un 4x4 de ma vie, je pourrais quand même me débrouiller sur les itinéraires classiques du genre djebel Shams (pour accéder au village de Ghul), ou accéder au plateau de Sayiq? Ou encore, le wadi tiwi? Je saurai conduire sur une piste un peu cabossée, par contre en montagne dans des pentes raides avec des précipices sur les côtés de la route, c'est même pas la peine, je paniquerai!!
A propos de la plongée en masque et tuba, ça constitue aussi une grosse partie de mon voyage!! Vous en avez fait où pour que ce soit aussi fantastique??
Merci beaucoup d'avance pour tes réponses! Nora
Merci pour ta réponse! Du coup j'ai plein d'autres questions!
Au djebel Shams, on peut accéder à certains villages ou départs de randos sans 4x4? Vous avez fait quelles balades notamment?
Quand tu parles des canyons sur la côte, tu parles de wadi tiwi et wadi shab? Je pensais justement qu'ils étaient accessible par une route goudronnée, notamment le wadi shab..?
Vous avez dormi à deux dans votre 4x4? Ca m'intéresse!! En effet, comme je suis seule, je stresse un peu à l'idée de dormir dans la tente.. Mais je pensais pas qu'on pouvait être à l'aise en dormant dans une voiture..C'était quel modèle que vous aviez?
Au niveau conduite, est ce qu'en ayant jamais touché à un 4x4 de ma vie, je pourrais quand même me débrouiller sur les itinéraires classiques du genre djebel Shams (pour accéder au village de Ghul), ou accéder au plateau de Sayiq? Ou encore, le wadi tiwi? Je saurai conduire sur une piste un peu cabossée, par contre en montagne dans des pentes raides avec des précipices sur les côtés de la route, c'est même pas la peine, je paniquerai!!
A propos de la plongée en masque et tuba, ça constitue aussi une grosse partie de mon voyage!! Vous en avez fait où pour que ce soit aussi fantastique??
Merci beaucoup d'avance pour tes réponses! Nora
Ah oui et j'ai oublié! Pour le guide des randos édité par l'Office de tourisme, il se trouve où?
Merci!!
on avait jamais conduit de 4*4 mais ca allait il etait super gros on avait reserve un petit mais ils nous ont surclassé donc le truc etait enorme! on avait une tente et on a dormi avec plusieurs nuits sans aucun probleme mais le 4*4 ca evitait de tout deballe quand on arrivait tard la rando sur djebel shams est longue mais tres belle faut partir tot pour eviter les nuages, ensuite on a fait une rando vers un village abandonné (as shab) dans le canyon sous djebel schams ca c'etait carrement super facile et magnifique. Les canyons yen a un ou lon accede avec une route facile l'autre c'etait une route avec 4*4 et en plus sil pleut je pense que cest carrement flippant si on sait pas bien conduire a cet endroit je nai plus les noms en on a fait une rando vers misfath tres sympa remontee d'un wadi et arrivee a un col super
marché aux besiaux de niswa c'est le vendredi et c'est incroyable
voila je reflechirais d'ici demain a ce quon a fait aussi
j'avais trouve le guide sur interent mais la ca va etre chaud si tu pars dans quelques jours...
je suis sur Toulouse
bonne soirée
Salut Elyane,
Merci pour ces infos!
Est ce que tu saurais te rappeler chez qui vous aviez loué le 4x4 et quel modèle c'était?
A propos de la rando vers le djebel Shams, le départ se fait d'où exactement? On peut accéder au départ de balade sans 4x4?
Tu dirais que Misfath est accessible en voiture classique?
Je veux bien que tu m'envoies aussi les noms des sports où tu as fait du snorkelling!!
Pour le guide, je te l'aurais bien acheté si j'étais sur Tlse mais je ne suis pas sur place.. Merci d'avance pour tes conseils! Nora
Merci pour ces infos!
Est ce que tu saurais te rappeler chez qui vous aviez loué le 4x4 et quel modèle c'était?
A propos de la rando vers le djebel Shams, le départ se fait d'où exactement? On peut accéder au départ de balade sans 4x4?
Tu dirais que Misfath est accessible en voiture classique?
Je veux bien que tu m'envoies aussi les noms des sports où tu as fait du snorkelling!!
Pour le guide, je te l'aurais bien acheté si j'étais sur Tlse mais je ne suis pas sur place.. Merci d'avance pour tes conseils! Nora
alors le B and B a Mascate ou on logeait s'appelait Lanavilla c'etait tres sympa (voir tripadvisor), le type du B and B connait bien le club de plongee on a plongé par loin de mascate et aussi aux iles Damyanates c ct top
pour le loueur je me rappell plus et je le tetrouve pas dans mes carnets
pour aller a misfat pas besoin de 4x4
je pense quil vaut quand meme mieux avoir un descriptif ou carte pour les randos
on est aussi alles un peu dans le desert (Wahiba) vers le sud c'est sympa, mais toute seule tu seras certainement sollicitée pour qun "guide" t'accompagne , ya pas de soucis tu peux te ballader seule dans les dunes
on est ensuite alles a raz el june (c'est apporoximatif les noms) pour voir les tortues qui viennent pondre sur la plage, ct en novemvre et ct lepoque
si tas un mail je peux essayer de te scanner deux ou 3 randos
bonne nuit
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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! 🙂
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.
Bonjour a tous,
je pars en voyage au Maroc en aout et nous allons commencer par nous arrêter a Chefchaouen(nous sommes en voiture).
Ma question: quelqu'un peut il m'indiquer un itinéraire de rando en boucle d'entre 5 et 7 jours aux départ de Chefchaouen dans le parc de Talassemtane passant si possible par le pont de dieux?Ou un guide papier qui en reunis quelques uns?
Nous privilégions le camping sauvage et les gites.
Merci d'avance
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!
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
Hi there,
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?
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?
hi
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
Hello.
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada






