Ma fille (14 ans) et moi seront en Argentine pour 3 semaines et demi à compter de la fin décembre. Nous faisons beaucoup de rando et souhaitons en faire une pour environ 1 semaine ou 2 randos de 3-4 jours durant notre séjour là-bas. On souhaite être autonome et si possible dormir en refuges. Est-ce possible? ET quelle région? Suggestions de site Internet pour s'organiser ou d'un bouquin comme guide de rando?
Merci!
mais... vous avez une idée de la région qui vous intéresse ? parce qu'entre la Terre de Feu et Iruya, ya des tonnes d'options mais dispatchées sur 3700 kilomètres de long... Et a priori, fin décembre, toutes les régions se valent –c'est l'été austral, donc pas de frimas à attendre – mais attention : il y a des risques volcaniques élevés en ce moment en Patagonie chilienne, qui peuvent affecter durement la Patagonie argentine –voir ce post-ci :
http://voyageforum.com/forum/chili_argentine_deux_volcans_menacent_patagonie_D4577966
Et vous voulez de la haute montagne (>3000m) ? de la moyenne montagne (1000-3000) ? de la plaine?...
A priori, il n'y a pas beaucoup d'endroits où l'on peut évoluer de refuge en refuge pendant une semaine entière...
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Pour la Patagonie uniquement tu as le guide LP Trekking in the Patagonian Andes. 2 grandes regions de rando en Patagonie:
1) El Chalten: trek possible de 2 a 5 jours (camping, un seul refuge)
2) Region des Lacs: nombreux treks possibles de faciles (les refuges au dessus de El Bolson, Paso de los Nubes) a difficiles: la traversee du PN Nahual Huapi a Bariloche (refuges aussi). Une autre marche d'un jour un peu excentree, mais superbe: Laguna Termal et ascencion du volcan Copahue.
Treks en effet possible aussi au Nord Ouest de l'Argentine, mais pas la saison.
Merci. On préfère de la haute et moyenne montagnes. On ira certes dans la région des lacs mais on pourrait ajouter un autre coup de coeur...
Les suggestion sont le bienvenues!
Nous allons aussi explorer le guide LN sur la pantagonie.
Pour moi, le coup de coeur c'est la traversée du Cordon Oriental de la Cordillère Orientale entre Calilegua (San Francisco, plus précisément) et Tilcara (Quebrada de Humahuaca), dans l'Est de la Province de Jujuy. 4 jours entre 1000 et 4500 mètres d'altitude, en suivant les pistes en corniche que fréquentent les riverains de cette cordillère à peine habitée, et en dormant tantôt chez l'habitant, tantôt dans un refuge. Des paysages époustouflants, qui alternent forêt des nuages puis pâturages d'altitude, steppe et cardones ; une randonnée exigeante sans être technique ni même difficile, toujours en contact avec la population locale.
Je n'ai pas encore publié de fiche en bonne et due forme sur mon site, mais toutes les photos sont visibles ici : Traversée de la Cordillère Orientale.
Bien sûr, ce genre d'expédition a un coût... Encore que si l'on ne prend pas de porteur (je veux dire : de mule) cela n'est pas si cher. Je peux donner le contact directement du vaqueano (muletier-guide), sans passer par une agence.
Autre trekking splendide, plus solitaire : celui qui consiste à descendre le flanc oriental du colossal Famatina, depuis la mine de La Mejicana (à plus de 4.000 mètres d'altitude) jusqu'à la petite ville de Chilecito – c'est dans la rustique Province de La Rioja. La particularité, c'est que l'on dort dans les anciens relais du téléphérique qui fonctionnait ici il y a plusieurs décennies, et permettait d'acheminer le minerai depuis la mine jusqu'à la gare ferroviaire de Chilecito. Les pylônes sont d'ailleurs le fil conducteur de ce trekking. Difficulté moyenne, le plus dur étant de ne faire que descendre pendant 4 jours (gare aux genoux et aux orteils) – il y a un passage vraiment ardu, au début, avec descente dans les éboulis (sentier effondré) puis crapahutage au-dessus du Puits des Âmes (un petit abîme fort engageant...).
Même remarque que précédemment : pas encore de fiche, mais les photos sont visibles ici : El Cablecarril de Chilecito.
Le coût doit prévoir un transport en 4x4 jusqu'au point de départ de Mina La Mejicana, plus le guide pour descendre.
Ce sont mes deux meilleurs souvenirs de trek de 4 jours en Argentine – avec notre approche du Mercedario (San Juan), dont vous pouvez consulter le récit ici : Au pied du Mercedario.
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Nous considérons la traversée de la Cordillère Orientale que vous nous avez suggéré. Selon vous, est-ce que le climat en début janvier peut permettre cette rando? Je crains la saison des pluies et les grandes chaleurs, mais je manque d'info détaillée sur ce point. Qu'en pensez-vous?
Et puis, a-t-on vraiment besoin d'un muletier-guide pour faire cette rando? Et on doit calculer quel coût quotidien pour ces services?
Janvier est hélas à proscrire ; la première partie de la rando (1 jour et demi) traverse les Yungas (forêt subtropicale) qui vont se transformer en bourbier à la première averse... Côté chaleur, ça sera assez moite dans les Yungas également. Au-delà des Yungas, pluviométrie et température descendent progressivement de conserve – on passe un col à 4500 mètres, quand même !
Je développe quand même les autres questions, ça peut servir :
La mule n'est pas obligatoire ; vous pouvez porter vous-même votre matos pour 4 jours ; il n'y a aucun passage dangereux ou compliqué où vous regretteriez d'être trop encombrés. Pas de problème.
En revanche, il faut quelqu'un pour vous guider ; car il n'y a ni carte, ni pancarte, et beaucoup de bifurcations... Une erreur d'orientation, et c'est une journée de perdue... Il y a bien quelques autochtones, mais beaucoup ne parlent pas Espagnol, et surtout ils risquent de ne pas bien vous orienter car la toponymie est assez fantaisiste... Quant à demander "la route de Tilcara", cela dépendra de leurs habitudes, qui peuvent être liées à des considérations pastorales (passage par des zones de pâturage) ; donc ils risquent de vous indiquer le chemin le plus long...
Par ailleurs, un guide est précieux en cas de problème, ou pour organiser le logement chez l'habitant.
Et dernier point : 1 guide = 1 emploi... Ce qui n'est pas rien dans ces régions perdues...
Bref, en janvier, privilégiez une randonnée dans une région qui ne craint pas les averses... San Juan serait une belle option – j'ai mentionné plus haut le trekking qui mène au Glacier des Italiens, au pied du Mercedario (2ème sommet d'Argentine). Ou dans le nord de la Patagonie (Neuquén).
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Merci pour ces renseignements. C'est éclairant! On va donc cibler plus au Sud. Y aurait-il des trajets on l'on pourrait aller d'un village à un autre? Ça ne semble pas du tout habité du côté du Mercedario et très désertique.
D'accord avec 1 guide = 1 emploi. Et c'est environ combien par jour?
La Cordillère Principale (provinces de San Juan et Mendoza), à la différence de la Cordillère Orientale, est très très peu habitée ; il n'y a pas de villages ; juste de très rares "puestos" (pas prévus pour recevoir du monde) ou des campements miniers (inaccessibles)... Donc pour une rando de village à village, c'est difficilement envisageable... Pareil pour le nord patagon : pas de "villages" dans la cordillère. A hauteur de Bariloche, c'est plus touristique, donc à défaut de villages il y a des refuges...
Pour revenir à un endroit habité, dans l'extrémité nord de la Cordillère Orientale, il y a Iruya, et Nazareno ; mais en saison des pluies la route d'accès est un peu difficile – mais les randos doivent être faisables... D'Iruya on peut faire une rando de 2 ou 3 jours par San Isidro et San Juan (attention corniche vertigineuse) ; en ce qui concerne Nazareno, c'est plus loin, et paraît-il un trek exceptionnel, magnifique, épique –mais (en 2009) les habitants de Nazareno avaient décidé de ne plus accepter de touristes dans leur village... Je ne sais pas s'ils ont changé d'avis depuis...
Janvier, sinon, reste idéal pour le sud de la Patagonie (El Chaltén – et Torres del Paine au Chili) ; mais attention aux conséquences de l'éruption volcanique dont on a parlé plus haut... Je ne sais pas où ça en est...
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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?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike.
It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge.
I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle.
In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details:
We arrive in early August and leave in early September.
We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery!
We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat?
Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations.
Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m planning 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!
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.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Morocco in August and we’ll start with a stop in Chefchaouen (we’re driving).
My question: can anyone suggest a 5-to-7-day loop hiking route from Chefchaouen in Talassemtane Park, ideally passing by the God’s Bridge? Or a paper guidebook that covers a few options?
We prefer wild camping and guesthouses.
Thanks in advance
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!
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
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?
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?
