L'année dernière je suis allé en France dans la région de l'Alsace faire les vosges, j'ai adoré. Cette année je prévois partir du 1er au 10 mai j'aimerais avoir des suggestions pour faire un circuit similaire c'est à dire marche en montagne + bivouac + voir des petits villages en montagne.(Un bivouac sans trace bien sure j'ammène mes déchets y compris le papier de toilette dans un petit sac et je jette rendu dans un village) Je m'en remet à vous car l'an passé c'est un membre du groupe voyage forum Tuefeli qui nous a suggéré ce parcours en plus nous nous sommes rencontré dans son patelin Merci encore et bienvenue aux suggestions.
Suggestions d'un trek en France?
by Quinzee
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour à tous, 🙂
L'année dernière je suis allé en France dans la région de l'Alsace faire les vosges, j'ai adoré. Cette année je prévois partir du 1er au 10 mai j'aimerais avoir des suggestions pour faire un circuit similaire c'est à dire marche en montagne + bivouac + voir des petits villages en montagne.(Un bivouac sans trace bien sure j'ammène mes déchets y compris le papier de toilette dans un petit sac et je jette rendu dans un village) Je m'en remet à vous car l'an passé c'est un membre du groupe voyage forum Tuefeli qui nous a suggéré ce parcours en plus nous nous sommes rencontré dans son patelin Merci encore et bienvenue aux suggestions.
L'année dernière je suis allé en France dans la région de l'Alsace faire les vosges, j'ai adoré. Cette année je prévois partir du 1er au 10 mai j'aimerais avoir des suggestions pour faire un circuit similaire c'est à dire marche en montagne + bivouac + voir des petits villages en montagne.(Un bivouac sans trace bien sure j'ammène mes déchets y compris le papier de toilette dans un petit sac et je jette rendu dans un village) Je m'en remet à vous car l'an passé c'est un membre du groupe voyage forum Tuefeli qui nous a suggéré ce parcours en plus nous nous sommes rencontré dans son patelin Merci encore et bienvenue aux suggestions.
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bonjour voici un lien qui pourras peut être te donner des idées de randonnée en France, mais attention dans les Alpes et les Pyrénées au début mai il y a encore beaucoup de neige au dessus de 1500 m, donc cela peut se transformer en randonnée hivernal ( crampons, piolet, corde...)tu pourrais voir pour un trek plutôt le massif central qui très sympa.
A travers la France 2007
La grange Yamaska
les Pyrénées sont les plus belles montagnes du monde....si çà t'interesse, je peux te conseiiller sans peine..Aichatou
Ce n'est pas trop enneigé début mai ?? Pour la neige ça vas (au Québec on en a assez) mais le combi neige et montagne = piolet et crampon ça je n'ai pas encore les connaissance.
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
Quelques suggestions dans le Massif Central ICI
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dis moi dans quelles conditions tu veux faire ton trek, autonomie avec la tente? refuge? habitué au dénivelé? il y a beaucoup de possibilités, on n'est jamais à l abri de neige tardive, par exemple il neige ces jours ci trés bas alors que la semaine dernière, on avait un enneigement de mai, mais ça ne tiendra pas longtemps....quand je suis en france, je passe presque tous mes week end dans les Pyrenées
Bonjour, 😉
Le trek (du 1er au 9 mai)que je veux faire est en autonomie avec tente et si possible entre coupé d'une nuit en auberge (question de prendre une bonne douche avec un copieux repas ) . L'an dernier nous avons fait certains jours environ 1500m de dénivelé.
Le trek (du 1er au 9 mai)que je veux faire est en autonomie avec tente et si possible entre coupé d'une nuit en auberge (question de prendre une bonne douche avec un copieux repas ) . L'an dernier nous avons fait certains jours environ 1500m de dénivelé.
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
si tu peux marcher avec une autonomie de 7 jours, pas de souci, il y a plein de possibilités, il faut adapter au dernier moment en fonction de l'enneigement éventuel, les refuges de montagne ne sont pas encore gardés mais une partie est ouverte, la tente peut être une option non indispensable, il faut de bonnes chaussures en cas de neige, il peut être possible d'aller en haute montagne si tu as l'habitude et le matériel (crampons piolet)... il faudrait voir comment tu arriverais dans la région (train? avion? voiture?) pour te donner des propositions précises. je suis basée sur Toulouse.
je te fais passer mon contact perso.Aichatou
Salut,
Voici ce que je te propose. c'est quasiment une boucle mais une partie se fait en utilisant le petit train jaune, comme il fait parti du patrimoine catalan je ne trouve pas que cela pose de problèmes :
Départ au dessus de Nohèdes (pas loin de Prades). Jolis villages où l'on peut faire des achats.
Jour 1 : Tu montes aux étangs de Nohèdes. Nuits au refuge au dessus des étangs.
Jour 2 : Tu fais la crête en passant par le madres et tu redescends vers le plateau du Capcir. Jolis villages, tu passes par Réal, mais tu vas dormir à Formiguères en traversant le plateau du Capcir. Boutiques, possibilité d'achats de nourriture.
Jour 3 : Tu montes au col du Collet, descends dans la vallée du Galbe via Espousouille, remontes jusqu'au pic du Mortiers via la peyre escrite et l'étang du diable (tu peux faire la crête pour voir la porteille d'Orlu), puis tu redescends vers Camporeils. Nuit au refuge gardé de Camporeils ou bivouac à côté.
Jour 4 : Montée vers les lacs du Péric via le cirque de Camporeils. Montée au pic de la comète, redescente par les lacs, direction les Bouillouses. Nuit aux Bouillouses (refuge + hotel).
Jour 5 : Ascension du Carlit, via les étangs du Carlit. Redescente vers le Lanoux. Tour du Lanoux jusqu'à l'étang du Rouzet. Nuit au bord de cet étang.
Jour 6 : Descente jusqu'à Porté Puymorens.
Jour 7 : Tu prends le petit train jaune jusqu'à Villefranche de Conflent, puis le train jusqu'à Prades. Repos.
Jour 8 : Ascension du Canigou jusqu'à Mariailles (refuge). Nuit à Mariailles.
Jour 9 : Ascension du Canigou via la cheminée. Descente sur le refuge des Cortalets (ne prends pas la descente directe, mais plutôt repars par la cheminée et passe par le col dont j'ai oublié le nom). Nuit au refuge.
Jour 10 : Redescente vers Prades. FIN
Cet itinéraire est axé sur le Capcir et le Conflent. Il te permet de gravir le plus haut sommet des PO (le carlit) et le sommet mythique des catalans (le canigou). De plus, tu visiteras de très beaux lacs. Au niveau faune, tu pourras entre autres observer les isards, mouflons (notamment entre le Carlit et Porte Puymorens), marmottes si elles sont déjà sortie, vautours fauves, aigles, circaètes, gypaètes...
Christophe
Salut,
quelques précisions :
au jour 1 : le refuge se situe plus précisément sur le pla des Gourgs
au jour 2 : la redescente du Madres n'est pas balisé, il y aura juste des cairns. Tu as 2 possibilités pour aller jusqu'au col de Sansa : soit tu suis la crête et tu redescends dans la coume de Ponteils au dernier moments, soit tu redescends de suite dans la coume de Ponteils. Perso, je te conseille de de redescendre de suite (plus charmant) et d'aller jusqu'au col de Sansa. De là, tu redescends vers le plateau du Capcir comme indiqué dans le post précédent. De Réal, essaie de rejoindre le sentier du bac de Della pour rejoindre Formiguères, ça t'évitera de suivre la départementale.
au jour 3 : pour rejoindre le col du Collet à partir de Formiguères, fais comme si tu allais jusqu'à la fromagerie. Juste avant d'arriver à la fromagerie, tu verras une piste forestière partir su ta droite, empruntes là, elel temènera au col, après la redescente sur Espousouille est indiquée.
au jour 7 : tu prends le train jusqu'à Villefranche de Conflent, mais après au lieu de descendre jusqu'à Prades, ce sera mieux de monter vers Vernet les bains puis le col de Jou (il y a aussi possibilité de passer par St Martin du Canigou au départ de Casteil, mais je ne connais pas cet itinéraire). Pour aller sur Mariailles c'est l'itinéraire classique mais sympa.
au jour 9 : quand tu redescends du sommet du Canigou vers le refuge des Cortalets, tu repasses par la cheminée, et après tu vires sur ta gauche pour emprunter la crête du Barbet.
Si tu veux d'autres précisions, n'hésites pas.
Si tu veux d'autres précisions, n'hésites pas.
Merci pour ton aide, mais j'ai fait une erreur dans mes dates de voyages. Les dates indiquées sont mes dates de voyages incluant les vols. Pour la rando, départ le 2 mai pm ou 3 mai am de Toulouse et retour pour Toulouse le 10 mai au plus tard vol à prendre à 13h00. Le mont canigou ne sera pas trop enneigé à cette période?
Merci!
Manon et Stéphane
Merci!
Manon et Stéphane
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
Salut,
ça réduit effectivement un peu le temps de rando. Tu peux rogner sans problème sur la première partie ou sur la deuxième si tu te fais véhiculer jusqu'au chalet de Mariailles ou au chalet des Cortalets (dans ce cas là tu fais l'itinéraire en sens inverse).
Sinon, au niveau du Canigou, ce serait étonnant de le voir enneigé au point de ne pas pouvoir randonner en mai (ça arrive mais très rarement) jusqu'à son sommet. Actuellement, très peu de neige, donc d'ici 1 mois, il ne devrait plus rien rester !
C'est moins évident avec les sommets de Cerdagne et Capcir : si trop de neige, tu annules le pic de la comète, et tu contournes le pic Carlit en passant par la vallée de la grave et la porteille de la grave (ça te fait louper le panorama du sommet du Carlit sur les lacs, la cerdagne, le capcir et les sommets environnants). Si pas de neige et que tu es en forme tu peux rajouter les Pics Péric à ton itinéraire le jour 4 (au lieu de passer par le cirque de Camporeils).
Je vais y aller pendant la première semaine des vacances de Pâques, contactes moi d'ici 16 ou 17 jours et je te donnerai l'état exact des sommets et de leurs enneigement de Cerdagne Capcir. Actuellement, pas mal de neige (donc équipement spécifique recommandé), mais elle fond très rapidement.
Christophe
Nous avons allonger notre séjours de 3 jours donc temps de rando du 3 au 12 mai inclus= 10 jours. Tel que discuté nous pensions faire le gr107 de foix à Porté-puymorens suivre ton idée du train jaune et faire le canigou par la suite. Si qqun connait se parcours, combien de temps de foix à porté-puymorens en prenant le temps de voir les chateaux et faire de la photo? Si toi Isard ou qqun d'autres connait l'itinéraire que ma conseillé Isard et le gr107 quels sont les différences niveaux faune, flore, difficultées, point de vue, facilité de bivouac etc...
PETITE QUESTIONS À TOUS: Lorsque vous parté en bivouac pour plusieurs jours, combien pèse votre sac à dos? Moi j'ai de la difficulté à descendre sous les 20-23 kg...
MERCI!
Manon et Stéphane
PETITE QUESTIONS À TOUS: Lorsque vous parté en bivouac pour plusieurs jours, combien pèse votre sac à dos? Moi j'ai de la difficulté à descendre sous les 20-23 kg...
MERCI!
Manon et Stéphane
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
Salut,
donc j'y ai été cette semaine et ..... il a neigé à plusieurs reprises à partir de 1600m !!!! ça a fondu rapidement, mais ça a bien tenu sur les sommets, qui sont actuellement bien enneigés. Donc il vaut mieux prévoir crampons pour les sommets, et à partir de 2100 / 2200m d'altitude les raquettes. Cet enneigement peut descendre plus bas sur les côté exposés nord.
J'y retourne le week end prochain, je pourrai te dire si la situation a évolué.
Sinon, pour des rando de 3-5 jours, j'ai un sac d'environ 15-17kg, mais je trouve que c'est encore très lourd par rapport à certains amis qui partent bien plus légers !!! J'ai réussi à gagner pas mal de poids en changeant mon matériel : tente (moins de 2 kg), sac de couchage (moins de 1kg), réchauds et réserve de gaz (c'ets tout mini par rapport à ce que j'avais avant, par contre le prix je l'ai pas trouvé mini du tout, il faut bien l'avouer !!!), assiette couverts ....
Christophe
ceci dit, je te conseille de revenir dans les Pyrénées pour faire des randos à plus haute altitude. C'est un massif magnifique ! Tu ne seras pas déçu !
Le mois de juin me parait le meilleur vu tes critères : possibilité de randos sans matos d'alpinisme, même pour les sommets, la nature est en fleur, les animaux de sortie et pas encore trop vigilants, beaucoup de névés présents qui rendent les paysages magnifiques, peu de monde !
Juin est surement beau, mais l'avantage en mai est le prix des billets d'avion...beaucoup moins cher...
Connais-tu un site avec des idées de recettes pour la rando...en trouver de nouvelles ferait changement
merci!
Connais-tu un site avec des idées de recettes pour la rando...en trouver de nouvelles ferait changement
merci!
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
Sais-tu ou je pourrais trouver l'horaire des trains entre Porte puy et prades???
Merci!
Stéphane
Merci!
Stéphane
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
Attention, je reviens juste des Pyrénées et il y a encore beaucoup de neige surtout prêt des frontières. Par exemple il y a encore de la neige sur le parking de la station de ski de Gavarnie. A 2000 mètres et au dessus il y a beaucoup de neige qui ramolli dans la journée et sans raquette ou ski de rando, la progression est très difficile.
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Randonnée et trekking
Salut,
en ce qui concerne la situation au niveau de la neige : il y a en a moins (on a eu de belles journées avec pas mal de chaleur et à cette époque ça fond vite), quelques sommets peuvent être accessibles mais ce n'ets pas le cas pour la majorité d'entre eux, et aucun de ceux envisagés en cerdagne capcir ! Pour le Canigou, je ne sais pas 🏴☠️
Sinon, pour les horaires, je ne sais pas.
En tout cas, j'espère que tu reviendras nous décrire (même rapidement) ton périple. Bonne rando ! 😎
Christophe
Pour le petit train jaune, ses horaires, tarifs .... :
http://www.trainstouristiques-ter.com/train_jaune.htm
allez bonnes ballades😉
PS: en image attaché, une photo du petit train jaune sur le pont Séjourné. je crois qu'ils ont mis le wagon découvert, donc s'il fait beau, régale toi, tu en prendras plein la vue ! J'espère que tu tomberas sur une ancienne rame de train, elles sont plus jolies que les nouvelles !
PS: en image attaché, une photo du petit train jaune sur le pont Séjourné. je crois qu'ils ont mis le wagon découvert, donc s'il fait beau, régale toi, tu en prendras plein la vue ! J'espère que tu tomberas sur une ancienne rame de train, elles sont plus jolies que les nouvelles !
Merci encore Isard pour ton aide, nous c'est le grand départ demain, l'énervement commence à ce faire sentir.
ALP😉
Stéphane
ALP😉
Stéphane
le plein air...ça c'est la vrai vie
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I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont. The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont. The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
Hello,
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots? Thanks in advance for your tips. We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries! Claire and Albert
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots? Thanks in advance for your tips. We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries! Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
Spots where we could pitch the tent near a stream
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
Hi there,
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
Hi everyone,
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike. It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips! 🙂
Pascal
Hi there,
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge. I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle. In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
A few details: We arrive in early August and leave in early September. We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery! We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat? Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Thanks! :-)
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations. Thanks so much for your tips!
hi there,
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there? A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions? For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip... Thanks for your tips! Have a great day, Anie, Toulouse
Hi,
I’d like some advice on doing the Camino de Santiago—or part of it—from the Basque Country.
Best,
Hi there,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice? Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish. I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips? Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina? At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
Thanks in advance!
Caro
I’m traveling solo by plane to Catania in May and plan to hike the northern side of Etna, starting from Linguaglossa where I’ll arrive by bus. After that, I’d love some info on how to get up to Piano Provenzana (shuttles or hitchhiking), since it seems there’s no public transport except in the summer. Can you sleep there in a free or cheap refuge, or camp? And how far up can you go without having to hire a guide? Thanks in advance. Bernard.
