Bonjour,
Est-ce que quelqu'un a déjà fait ce trek dans l'Atlas au Maroc : Traversée N->Sud Atlas central de Zahouia à Boutaghar avec M'goun (sommet et gorges) ?
Nombre de jours ? Niveau de difficulté ? Possibilité de le faire en autonomie ? (sinon ou prendre un guide : Zahouia ou Taghia ?) ; ravitaillement possible ? Recommandable ? (paysage, berbères)
Beaucoup de gens font la traversee avec l'ascension du Mgoun et les gorges en partant de Ait Bougiemez, c'est possible sans tente, mais en logeant au (petit) refuge pour monter le Mgoun. Je suis alle a Zaouia Ahansal aussi, mais la j'ai campe une nuit entre Zaouia et la vallee de Ait Bougiemez.
Bonjour Pierre, merci pour ton aide comme toujours interessante.
Entretemps, j'ai trouvé la description de ce parcours sur des sites d'agence de voyage.
Ils proposent ce trek sur 8 à 11 jours avec logement sous tente. Donc je ne vois pas bien par où ils passent et leur itinéraire. Est-ce un trek classique ou bien on peut se le programmer avec de multiples variantes ?
Oui, on peut faire plusieurs variantes. Il y a des gites ou dormir saif pour le Mgoun ou il y a le refuge (il faut reserver, il peut etre plein dans ce cas il faut camper) et sauf pour une etape apres Zaouia Ahansal.
Bonjour,
J'ai circulé à vélo entre anergui, l'assif melloul, zawyat ahansal, tabant par le tizi n illissi ait mhamed.
j'ai fait à pied en autonomie une boucle sur 7 jours qui recoupe en partie ton projet: bou thrarar- alemdoun- tizi n ait ahmed -el mrabtine puis descente des gorges jusquà tamgallouna .
C 'était fin mars il y avait beaucoup d'eau.
J'ai sous les yeux un topo guide de 1989 dont je m'étais servi qui mentionne entre autres ce que tu cherches: zawyat ahansal-tabant par taghia
tabant bou thrarar par le plus haut du mgoun et les gorges
Les infos de type ravitaillement sont bien sur périmées, mais le topo est bien fait
Dis moi si ça t'intéresse
Christian
J'imagine que c'est le guide (plus disponible depuis longtemps) Randonnees dans le massif du Mgoun, publie avec la cooperation francaise, avec de petites cartes et des photos. C'est celui que j'ai aussi utilise.
Depuis Taghia, c'est assez compliqué surtout seul de rallier les gorges lorsqu'on ne connait pas mais surtout la météo peut considérablement être un adversaire dangereux.
Mais c'est possible, surtout si tu aimes grimper et que tu n'as pas le vertige.
Depuis Taghia, tu as un passage vers le col de Taghboula ( env 3000 m ), il y a un petit "gîte" très sommaire dans la descente ( pour ne pas dire une piaule à bergers)... ensuite de jolie dénivelé pour passer 2 autres cols à plus de 3200 m et 3400 m pour arriver à un petit village : Tillwine... Ensuite Tazrout qui est le village juste à côté des superbes gorges d'Achabou. Tu n'as plus qu'à longer l'oued M'Goun pour arriver sur Bou Thaghar.... Il y a environ 75 km pour marcher... Tu trouveras si tu marches bien un nid pour pioncer chaque soir sur cet itinéraire...
Je n'ai pas fait ce trek en entier mais par partie et je l'ai tellement fignolé que j'ai l'impression de l'avoir fait, Je devais le faire en avril ou mai prochain mais je connais assez bien la région et surtout Taghia ( j'ai une bonne adresse pour dormir sur Taghia au cas où ) qui est de loin mon coup de coeur dans ce pays.
Sinon plus facile mais plus long est l'itinéraire indiqué par les autres...
Par contre, si tu veux aller aussi sur Bou Thaghar avant d'aller au sommet du M'Goun, cela te fera un paquet de bornes en plus... Mais tant mieux si tu as du temps, ça serait génial de cumuler ces deux variantes en remontant sur les gorges d'Amejgag puis le tizi Ait Ahmed, dans la vallée, il te suffit d'aller toujours à l'ouest sans remonter le col d'Ait Imi, tu suis l'oued ( jolie gorge par là aussi ) et tu attaqueras la montée du M'Goun par une autre variante... Tu fais ensuite la descente classique sur le refuge de la Takeditt et tu finis sur Aglouti dans les Ait Bougemez...
En dessous de 15 jours, ce n'est pas envisageable pour moi...
Un paquetage léger sera intéressant, cette variante dans son intégralité n'est pas top possible avec une mule... .. Je pense quand même que 2 ou 3 bivouacs seront obligés ( j'ai quelques points GPS de bivouacs magnifiques )... Et ce n'est pas les beaux endroits qui manquent pour ça de toute façon..
Pour le ravitaillement, Tu ne seras jamais sans rien voir, peut être la 1ère journée en partant de Taghia si tu files par mon itinéraire... Du micro pur peut être à envisager au cas où...
C'est un des plus beaux treks pour moi dans l'Atlas... Mais à quelle période pars tu ? C'est la météo de toute façon qui sera ton pire ennemi.
Bon trip !
Qui écoute trop la météo, passe sa vie au bistrot !
Bonjour Voyageur2500
Merci pour ton message.
Je ne souhaite pa du tout alle à BhoutaGhar avant le M'goun (qui sera d'ailleur facultatif en fonction de la météo et de l'état des troupes !)
Si je te comprends bien, il y a deux itinéraires :
- le tien, plus court, avec de quoi crécher chaque soir ou presque, du ravitaillement et de l'eau. Combien de jours et quel nouveau de difficulté ?
- celui plus classique des "autres", plus long ? (combien de jours ?) et plus facile (?)
En tout cas, je serai content de passer à Taghia dont j'entends parler depuis longtemps !!!
Je suis content de t'entedre dire que ce trek est un des plus de l'Atlas !
Et pour finir le trek Bhoutaghar ou Agouti, les deux m'iraient bien
j'ai deja fais ( cathdrale, zaouiate ahensal, taghia, ait bouguemaz, arous, jusqu'au azib ikis) j'avais l'attention de faire le traversé de mgoun vers kalaat magouna, mais a cause du mauvais temps j'ai annuler la partie du traverser du mgoun, là je prévois a poursuivre mon circuits.
alors si tu veux j'ai pas de problème de le partager avec vous, ( je part en autonome ).
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Bonjour,
Ne pouvant pas me lancer dans de longs treks, j'aimerais savoir s'il y a des randos sympas à faire autour de Pokhara ou éventuellement dans une autre région du Népal. Rando à la journée ou sur deux jours.
Merci d'avance pour vos réponses.
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?
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I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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?
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