À pied seule de Marrakech à Kelaat M'Gouna
by Hkkki
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à vous tous,
Je compte aller cette semaine de Marrakech à Kelaa Mgouna à pied. Est-il faisable? Quel trajet vous conseillerez pour une jeune femme en solo? J'ai assez de temps devant moi, mon objectif est de marcher à une cadence lente à moyenne.
Avez vous des propositions pour moi?
En une semaine c'est trop long.
Tu peux commencer à marcher à Ait Bouguemez, par les gorges de la Mgoun. Pour une marche plus longue, tu peux aussi commencer à Ait Tamlil, accessible depuis Denmate. Avec encore plus de temps, commencer à Telouet.
Je pars cette semaine. Je ne suis pas pressée d'arriver à Kelaa Mgouna, et peu importe le temps que ça me prendra, l'essentiel et que je passe par de beaux endroits en marchant à un rythme lent.
Oui, aller sur Telouet, et de la suivre la traversée de l'Atlas vers l'Est jusqu'à obliquer sur les gorges de la Mgoun. Toute cette randonnée est décrite dans le guide Trailblazers en Anglais. Ceci implique que tu aies le matériel de camping, pour au moins une des nuits, il y a des gîtes pour les autres nuits, plus le refuge du Mgoun.
Merci Pierre. Je jettrais un coup d'oeil sur le guide. Malheureusement j'ai pas le materiel pour camper, à part un sac de couchage.
Si tu passes à Telouet, tu passes la nuit suivante à Tighza, après il est peut-être possible en une seule très longue étape par le lac Tamda d'arriver au premier gîte sur la route au dessus de Toufghine. Sinon, si tu commences à Toufghine, apres tu trouveras du logement chaque nuit.
Tout est possible , même en suivant la route en passant par le magnifique col du tizi , des paysages extraordinaires des gens accueillant, je suis sur qu'avec un peu de culot il y a moyens de dormir chez eux en demandant gentiment ! et puis vous trouverez des pistes des raccourcis , apres le col en voiture prendre vers telouet, puis ca vous emmène Ait ben haddou , le long de cette route magnifique ancienne piste goudronnée , il y a des paysages supers , la terre est rouge , des maison ici est là , j ai dormis par ici , aussi ait ben haddou super le vieux village ont peut y dormir !
l'avantage en suivant la route vous trouverez de quoi vous loger et nourrir surtout si pas de tente
et puis si fatigué , plein de taxis !
Ils ne savaient pas que c'étaient impossibles!...alors ils l ont fait .
Je crois que c'est ce que je vais faire. Je marcherais le long des routes et pistes. Pour le col de tizi, je pourrais le traverser à pied? Pas risqué si je marche le lond de la route? Sinon, tjs pour le col de tizi, y'a t'il un raccourci (à pied)?
Merci Loic
Je compte aller cette semaine de Marrakech à Kelaa Mgouna à pied.
je ne conseillerais pas de partir de Marrakech à pied , la ville ces dernières années s'est étendue, on trouve des zones urbaines périphériques donc pas forcément intéressantes
je ne conseillerais pas de partir de Marrakech à pied , la ville ces dernières années s'est étendue, on trouve des zones urbaines périphériques donc pas forcément intéressantes
Bonjour Mattiews. Merci pour ton conseil.
Peut être à partir de Ait Ourir?
salut Hkkki faut dire que je ne connais pas ce coin-là du Maroc je connais plus le Haut Atlas, Setti-Fatma , Tachedirt 🙂
J'ai regardé sur Google Maps oui ça peut être une possibilité.
C'est sur la route pour le Tizi n'Tchika d'après mes souvenirs il y a des jolis coins
Oui depuis Ait Ourir (aucun intérêt entre Mrk et Ait Ourir donc en bus), prendre et remonter la vallée du "ZAT" (pour moi, vraiment superbe et à ne pas manquer), passez le col et redescendre pour rattraper la route Marrakech Ouarzazate, etc. ...
"Il vaut mieux faire des enfants quand on est vieux, on les em...de moins longtemps (Desproges)
Sans hesiter à partir d'Ait Ourir , en prenant la route , pourquoi pas . Ensuite bifurquer après le col sut Telouet et Ait Benhadou , ce seras beaucoup plus sympa.
Avant Ait Ourir c'est moche et sans intérêt .
Bon voyage Kima .
Que se vuelva la tortilla
Bonjour,
Je pars cette semaine à Kalaa Mgouna seule à pied depuis Ait ourir, passant par : Tizi n'oualigh- Tizi N'ofella- Ighris ait faska- Tidli Mesfioua- Tassourte- Tighdouine- Talatast- Azgour- Imerguen- ansa - Telouet- redescend vers route ouarzazate- direct vers kelaa mgouna (pour assister au festival des roses)
Ma question est : quels les souks hebdomadaires que je pourrais croiser dans ma route. Mon objectif est de faire coincider au maximum mon programme avec les dates des souks, vu que je pars seule, je serais plus en sécurité si je croise des gens/habitants sur ma route
Ma question est : quels les souks hebdomadaires que je pourrais croiser dans ma route. Mon objectif est de faire coincider au maximum mon programme avec les dates des souks, vu que je pars seule, je serais plus en sécurité si je croise des gens/habitants sur ma route
super idée ... je vais aller à la pêche aux infos ! 🙂
direct vers kelaa mgouna (pour assister au festival des roses)
Le festival des roses n'est plus qu'une grosse fête attrape touristes hélas . Bon voyage tout de même
Le festival des roses n'est plus qu'une grosse fête attrape touristes hélas . Bon voyage tout de même
Que se vuelva la tortilla
Oui comme bcp d'autres fêtes et festivals mais mon objectif est de réaliser cet itinéraire à pied. Sinon, une fois arrivée à kelaa mgouna, je serais trés heureuse d'être accueillie avec des fleurs!
super idée ... je vais aller à la pêche aux infos ! 🙂
Merci Cambrousse
Merci Cambrousse
bonsoir ,
est ce que tu as juste une semaine .?
il y a des endroits magnifique et surtout tu es en sac a dos et a pied
je te souhaite bonne voyage l aventurière
c est hakima ou khadija
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Bonjouur, je pars demain et je dois arriver au plutard le Vendredi à Kelâa mgouna.
Mnt je cherche les souks que je pourrais croiser en route
Hakima
bonjour hakima
tu veux arrive a kalaat mgouna au plus tard ce vendredi du 5.5.2017 .?
est ce que ce circuit est obligatoire pour toi ou c est juste un trek que tu veux faire ?
ton avion arrive a Marrakech ou a Casablanca .
désole pour ces question c est pour te facilite le trek hakima .
moi c est Rechad j ai deja fait ce circuit a pied mais pas de marrakech Ni ait ourir mais de tighadouine mais vraiment si tu le fais a pied c est du hard il y a des dénivelé qui sont un peu dure 😐
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Non l'arrivée a kelaa serait pour le vendredi 12.
Sinon Rachad peux tu m'en dire davantage, surtt sur les sections difficiles.
N.B je pars seule sans guide, pas de tente uniquement un sac de couchage espérant trouver refuge chez les habitants des douars ou aux mosqués.
pour la fete ou Moussem des roses a kalaat Mgouna sera le weekend du 13 et 14 mai .
pour les parties difficiles ça depend de toi hakima tu peux les éviter en suivant la piste et sa prend du temps ou tu fais des raccourcis par la montagne .
faire du trek sans tente moi je le fais pas surtout il y a des tizi ou n y a pas de pti village ni personne .
si tu es dans un village je ne pense pas qu ils vont te laisse d hors ils vont t accueillir et te donne a manger
tu ne m as pas répondu chere hakima tu viens d ou ? et ta première destination sera Casablanca ou Marrakech 😛
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Je suis marocaine, je vis au Maroc et je suis déjà à Marrakech.
Donc selon tes conseils et par manque d'équipements, je m'éloignerais pas des pistes. Je crois que 10 jrs est largement suffisant pour aller à kelaa, passer par telouet et marcher 5 à 6h par jrs ?
ok desole hakima j ai cru que tu vis pas au maroc
oui sera bon idée de passe par telouat et je pense 6h de marche c est la moyenne
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je peux t envoyé ma tente ne pèse pas trop et tu me la rendras après ton voyage .
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Rechad, merci pour ton bel esprit.
Dommage chui pas à Casa, je suis mnt à Marrakech et mon départ sera pour demain tôt le matin.
Je t'envoie mon numéro de téléphone par email (le mien est 0664mail@gmail.com).
PS : Je ne pourrais plus envoyer de message sur voyageforum avant 24h, j'ai atteint le nombre max de messages)
Je propose : aller à Ait Ourir en taxi collectif . De là, se faire emmener (c pas cher) jusqu'à l'embranchement vers Arba Tirhdouine (souq du mercredi).
Poursuivre sur cette route peu fréquentée, à un Y prendre à G : plutôt que la route, on peut prendre des chemins parallèles dans les vergers; un peu partout des villages, donc des possibilités de coucher chez l'habitant (prévoir un répulsif insectes). Un col et ça descend vers Had Zereqten (souq du dimanche) sur la route du Tichka.
Là, pas question de remonter à pied la route du Tichka : c suicidaire ! Ti trouveras bien un taxi ou tu fais du stop jusqu'à taddert (petit hôtel, gargottes). De là, un chemin orienté SW mène à Afra (demander) puis là un bon chemin orienté SE remonte jusqu'au refuge du Tichka (1 ou 2km avant le col). A peu de distance du refuge, un chemin permet d'éviter le col et de trouver la petite route de Telouet. cell-là tu peux la suivre ou prendre des cheminements parallèles.
Ensuite telouet vers la vallée de l'Ounila et ses kasbas. Y faire un tour pour voir; mais ensuite remonter vers Tighouza (bon gîte).
Grosse étape via le lac de Tamda et le col au pied du jbel Anghomar pour gagner Tamzrit.
A tamzrit, deux options : rester versant sud ou passer le Tizi n'Fedghat et remonter la Tessaout jusqu'à Amezri.
1. par le sud, d'abord la route Demnate-Skoura, la quitter vers l'est pour rester au ras des 1eres pentes ; passer notamment à Asserghmou, Toundout, Imi n'Oulaoun, Bou Traghar (vallée des roses), Ait Youl ou Kelaa Mgouna... Risque de chaleur, de manque d'eau, pas mal de paysages steppiques un peu monotones; mais espoir de rencontrer des nomades, des troglodytes, des chacals..
2. par la Tessaout : route Skoura-Demnate (vers le N et le Tizi n'Fedghat), Toufghine et suivre la Tessaout vers l'est (vers l'amont); pas mal de gîtes dans ce coin. Faire un petit détour par Magdaz (à ne pas manquer) et par Ichbaken (à mi-route entre magdaz et Amezri). Le site d'Amezri est superbe. Une piste/route permet de passer un col et descendre sur Imi n'Oulaoun et rejoindre l'itinéraire précédent. Ou bien d'aller rejoindre la vallée des Ait Bou Guemmaz, et de Tabant (souq du dimanche) pour prendre la nouvelle piste directe entre Tabant et la vallée des roses via 2 cols élevés. C'est plus long mais que de paysages tous plus beaux les uns que les autres.
Durée : entre 15 et 20 jours ?
Quen penses-tu ?
chibani
sorry, je n'avais pas vu que le 1er message. Alors je réponds au 2nd : souq à Tidili Mesfioua le jeudi, à Arba Tighdwine le mercredi, peut-être à Azgour (mais j'ignore quel jour), en fin Telouet c le jeudi.
Bonne route
chibani
Bonjouur,
Merci pour ces informations. Comme je suis sortie Samedi de Marrakech, je me retrouve aujourd'hui à Telouet. Pour atteindre telouet, mon départ était effectivement de larbâa tighdouine (j'ai trouvé qui passe direct de marrakech à Larbâa). Mon treck à commencé de là, en passant par les douars de Tamrouite, Azgour, Tizit, Imedsen, Imerguen et Ansa pour le 1er jr. J'ai passé la nuit à Ansa chez des habitants (leur accueil était extra). Le lendemain, de Ansa je suis allée à Taïnant (terrain accidenté et nn balisé), ça m'a amené vers la N9 de Tizi n'tichka. De là j'ai pris la route vers telouet où j'ai passé ma deuxième nuit. Aujourd'hui je pars vers Tighza/lac Tamda et pouvoir retrouver la route qui amène vers le barrage Mansour dehbi peut être en passant par le village Ait Touda. Je ne pourrais pas faire aujourd'hui de longs trajets en raison d'une légère entorse que je dois traiter avec délicatesse, à part ça tout est 5/5. Hakima
Merci pour ces informations. Comme je suis sortie Samedi de Marrakech, je me retrouve aujourd'hui à Telouet. Pour atteindre telouet, mon départ était effectivement de larbâa tighdouine (j'ai trouvé qui passe direct de marrakech à Larbâa). Mon treck à commencé de là, en passant par les douars de Tamrouite, Azgour, Tizit, Imedsen, Imerguen et Ansa pour le 1er jr. J'ai passé la nuit à Ansa chez des habitants (leur accueil était extra). Le lendemain, de Ansa je suis allée à Taïnant (terrain accidenté et nn balisé), ça m'a amené vers la N9 de Tizi n'tichka. De là j'ai pris la route vers telouet où j'ai passé ma deuxième nuit. Aujourd'hui je pars vers Tighza/lac Tamda et pouvoir retrouver la route qui amène vers le barrage Mansour dehbi peut être en passant par le village Ait Touda. Je ne pourrais pas faire aujourd'hui de longs trajets en raison d'une légère entorse que je dois traiter avec délicatesse, à part ça tout est 5/5. Hakima
bravo Hakima, bonne route.🙂
j'ai aussi marché entre Telouet et Aitbenhaddou : une spendeur de chemin !
soigne toi quand même !
béatrice
Bravo Hakima
faite attention et ne te force pas ,
comment va ta cheville .... et prend soins de toi mon amie et n hésite pas a me demande des infos , soyez prudente .Rechad
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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.