Je souhaiterais partir dans le parc Denali fin juin mais j'ai beaucoup de mal à l'organiser bien comme il le faut ..
le 26 juin :Je dois faire le vol en avion au dessus de Mt Mackinley vers 12h30 et ensuite aller à Denali dois je dormir à l'extérieur pour la 1ere nuit en prenant toute les infos pour le lendemain ( horaire de bus , permi de camping etc ) ou aurais je le temps de rentrer dans le parc et de dormir au Savage River ?
le 27 : prendre bus pour aller au Toklat avec une nuit sur place et randonnée dans la journée autour
le 28 : prendre bus pour Wonderlake et y passer 2 nuit pour randonnée dans la journée
le 30 retour au début du parc pour retour voiture .
est ce que cela est un bon parcours ou dois je directement aller au Wonderlake ?
ou 1 nuit à Wonderlake et une nuit dans la backcountry ?
Merci pour votre aide .
Aucune personne sur place ne répond à mes mails donc pas facile de m'organiser ...
ou aurais je le temps de rentrer dans le parc et de dormir au Savage River ?
Cela dépend de vos horaires ( d'où partez vous pour votre survol du Mac Kinley ?) et de la réservation que vous aurez faite.
prendre bus pour aller au Toklat avec une nuit sur place et randonnée dans la journée autour
Il n'y a pas de camping à Toklat. Vous ne pourrez y passer la nuit.
st ce que cela est un bon parcours ou dois je directement aller à Wonderlake ?
La aussi, tout dépend de vos réservations.
Faites vos réservations, selon les disponibilités, et lors de votre arrivée au parc vous allez au Visitor center retirer vos tickets de bus et de camping, puis selon vos besoins au Back country center pour les back country permits. Et puis vous prendrez le bus, le jour même où le lendemain en fonction de ces réservations. Peut-être devrez vous en effet passer une première nuit à Riley creek.
Si vous n'obtenez pas de réponse à vos mails, il vaut mieux téléphoner. Mais à mon avis c'est encore un peu tôt.
Epluchez le site du Denali NPS. C'est assez touffu mais très complet.
J'avais reserve la 1ere nuit de camping a celui de l'entree du parc, mais il est tout a fait possible d'aller au camping de Savage qui est accessible par une shuttle gratuite.
Comme d'habitude je conseille plutot le Backcountry Camping. Par ex, tu peux marcher 1 km depuis le camping de Savage et camper gratuitement dans la nature. Et Wonder Lake, dans mon experience, c'est l'endroit de tout l'Alaska le plus envahi de moustiques.
. Camper buses are a type of shuttle, built to accommodate people and their gear. They depart from the Wilderness Access Center (WAC) several times a day. To secure space for your party, you should purchase tickets at the WAC soon after obtaining your backcountry permit.
Le back country camping, autrement dit le camping à pied avec tout son matos, c'est très bien, mais savez vous si c'est sa tasse de thé à Gregpiat ?
Par ex, tu peux marcher 1 km depuis le camping de Savage et camper gratuitement dans la nature.
Le camping itinérant à pied, c'est super, mais si c'est pour camper à moins d'1 mile du camping... bof ! Car en outre le process
pour obtenir le permis est assez contraignant.
Et Wonder Lake, dans mon experience, c'est l'endroit de tout l'Alaska le plus envahi de moustiques.
Oui il y avait bien un bus (shuttle) gratuit de l'entree du parc jusqu'au camping de Savage (et jusqu'au pont un peu plus loin).
Et non, obtenir le backcountry permit est facile. Bon, certaines Units sont deja remplies et il faut en choisir qui ne sont pas remplies. Mais on peut camper dans sa zone la nuit et la journee aller n'importe ou ailleurs.
Et j'ai quand meme campe a 6 autres endroits que Wonder Lakea a Denali sans aucun moustiques.
Ceci dit, oui, c'est mon experience, mais moi je ne critique pas chaque fois ce que tu ecris dans ce forum.
Oui il y avait bien un bus (shuttle) gratuit de l'entree du parc jusqu'au camping de Savage (et jusqu'au pont un peu plus loin).
Eh bien merci du renseignement. C'est marrant je vais au Denali régulièrement depuis 22 ans, et je ne l'avais pas encore trouvé ! Comme je compte encore y faire un tour l'été prochain je vais pouvoir leur demander de me rembourser une coquette somme !
Et non, obtenir le backcountry permit est facile.
Je n'ai pas dit que c'était difficile, mais contraignant :
impossible de réserver à l'avance, faire la queue, visionner une video, et subir un briefing des rangers (obligatoire... sauf pour toi ?), prendre un encombrant "bearproof container"...
Et j'ai quand meme campe a 6 autres endroits que Wonder Lakea a Denali sans aucun moustiques.
6 autres ! Oh la la !!!! C'est en vertu de cette immense expérience en effet que tu as pu affirmer que c'est "de tout l'Alaska" l'endroit où il y a le plus de moustiques...
Connais tu les Yukon flats ? Ou encore la toundra au Nord de la Brooks range ? Là en Juin-Juillet si tu ouvres la bouche, tu en avales une trentaine...
mais moi je ne critique pas chaque fois ce que tu écris dans ce forum
Mais moi non plus, d'ailleurs, compte tenu du nombre de tes messages, ce serait un sacré boulot ! (Et je n'oserais pas intervenir pour te contredire si tu es habitué d'un pays où je suis allé une seule fois).
Simplement j'essaie de te faire comprendre que tous n'ont pas forcément les mêmes attirances et la même façon de voyager que toi. Et que par conséquent ce qui pourrait intéresser quelqu'un qui comme toi est un expert du voyage sac au dos à pieds ne sera pas très utile à quelqu'un qui dort en camping, en lodge,
ou en RV.
Il me semble que tu confonds ton point de vue et réalité incontournable. Par exemple :
tu n'as pas aimé Homer où tu es allé une fois donc tu déconseilles d'y passer la nuit. Mais tu recommandes Kachemak bay, en face où je pense que tu n'as pas mis les pieds...
Tu n'as pas apprécié Wonder lake (ce n'est pas non plus l'endroit que je préfère au Denali...),
donc pour toi c'est perdre son temps que d'y aller. Pourtant je peux te dire que certains, qui n'ont sans doute pas tout à fait les même goûts que toi, ont trouvé le lever de soleil sur le Mac Kinley, avec au premier plan un élan dans le lac, tout simplement sublime... ...et pour ça fait le sacrifice de supporter quelques moustiques. Mais bien sur, comme le Denali n'est visible que 20% du temps, pour avoir ce privilège, il faut insister un peu.
Merci pour vos messages j'en prend note !! mais pas la peine de se fâcher pour ça !!
Peu être faudrait il prendre u bol d'air dans le parc HIHIHIHIHI !! je rigole ..😉
Willemspie ...... je souhaitais faire la zone 20 a partir de Wonderlake et aller vers Mackinley !!! pas super de ce cote apparemment ? Qu'elle zone me conseille tu de faire ? Pour ma part j'aimerais bien un peu de rivières et un peu de montagne pour jolies vue sur mackinley , zone 19 ? 21 ? 43 ?
Combien pense de temps faut il pense tu fin juin pour passer au permis , ranger , vidéo etc ?
Je suis en voyage et je n'ai pas acces a ma doc (les zones). Les zones 12 et 13 (col d'Eielsen) sont populaires. Je conseille aussi la zone 6, on peut marcher de la route a partir du col et descendre vers la riviere. Il y a aussi le Mont Throughfare (? - il y a une antenne au sommet) au dessus et au Nord du VC d'Eielsen, parfait pour la vue.
Le permis Backcountry, il faut regarder une video si je me souviens bien, sinon rapide.
Bonjour, moi de nouveau, si je peux vous parler de l'Alaska.
Nous allons en Alaska, toujours fin mai ou debut juin, et alors, pas de moustique (ou si peu LOL)
Nous devions partir depuis SF le 26 mai, mais nous avons avance notre voyage de quelquess jours. (Moins de moustiques) LOL
Il y a aussi des coins fantastiques dans British Columbia, Yukon, et Northwest Territories, j'encourage ceux qui on le temps de s'y ballader.
Nous posterons notre voyage (Pour la premiere fois) sur ce site a compte de notre entrée au Canada.
Bon voyage a tous.
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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!
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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.
