Bonsoir
Dans un des messages un personne à annoncer le Trek de Cachora-St Thérésa?
Pouvez-vous me donner des infos sur ce trek (départ, durée, altitude, dénivelé quotidien, difficulté...).
Merci
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Trek de Cachora à Santa Teresa (Pérou)
by Rul
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Le premier partie de cette itinéraire est le trek du Choquequirao, qui de là, tu peux poursuivre jusqu'au Machu Picchu.
Tu trouveras pas mal d'info sur ce forum en faisait une petite recherche.
Tu peux le voir sur cette carte http://www.panorama-peru.com/mapas/cuzco/Cusco_Choque_completo.jpg
Sinon, voici mon parcours http://www.andes.dubuis.net/trek/trek_per/index.html
Il faut compter 7 à 8 jours, en autonomie, peut de ravitaillement sur l'itinéraire. Pas de difficulté (si tu sais t'orienter) et tu as un col à 4150m à passer.
Trek très sympa, j'ai adoré 🙂
Tu peux le voir sur cette carte http://www.panorama-peru.com/mapas/cuzco/Cusco_Choque_completo.jpg
Sinon, voici mon parcours http://www.andes.dubuis.net/trek/trek_per/index.html
Il faut compter 7 à 8 jours, en autonomie, peut de ravitaillement sur l'itinéraire. Pas de difficulté (si tu sais t'orienter) et tu as un col à 4150m à passer.
Trek très sympa, j'ai adoré 🙂
Bonjour,
Nous faisons ce trek dans un mois, voici notre parcours :
dia 1- de Cusco a Cachora y playa Rosalina
Salimos temprano (04:00 h) de Cusco hacia Cachora
• Aprox. 4 horas de viaje hasta Cachora.
• Mientras el grupo toma desayuno el equipo alista los caballos con el equipaje.
• Caminata de 22 km, primero plano y despuésbajando hacia playa Rosalina a orillas del río Apurimac, un importante tributario del rio Amazonas.
• Campamento en una altura de 1550 m."
"dia 2- de playa Rosalina a Choquequirao
• Despues de un desayuno temprano empezamos a subir hacia Choquequirao.
• Aprox. 15:00 h llegada a Choquequirao y visita a la ruinas.
• La vista del cañón es espectacular y probablemente se puede observar cóndores.
• Campamento en Choquequirao, 3033 m."
"dia 3 -de Choquequira a Maizal
• Subida hasta los 3299m y luego bajada hacia el Río Blanco a 1909 m.
• En el camino pasamos por las ruinas de Pinchiunuyoj con andeneria inka.
• El cambio de habitats es impresionante, para ver aves, diferentes variedades de orquideas, y plantas de coca a 2750 m.
• Desde el Río Blanco subimos hasta Maizal por aprox. 3 horas.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3000 m."
"dia 4 -de Maizal a Yanama
• De Maizal empezamos a subir, pasando por las Minas Victoria que ya fueron explotados por los Inkas y luego por otros mineros.
• Antes de llegar al paso podemos caminar en un camino inca con sus piedras originales.
• Pasamos por 4154 m.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3800 m."
"dia 5- de Yanama a Totora
• Despues del desayuno empezamos a trepar lentamente hacia el paso mas alto que es de 4668m.
• Vista magnifica a los nevados en los alrededores como el Sacsarayoj y el Padreyoj.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3632 m."
"dia 6 - de Totora a Playa
• Hoy dia bajamos hacia el Rio Totora.
• Según que vamos bajando el avistamiento de aves es más interesante, especialmente con picaflores, carpinteros y diferentes variedades de orquideas y begonias.
• Pernocte en campamento a 2125 m."
"dia 7 -de Playa a Aguas Calientes
• Ultima subida hasta 2810 m por aprox. 3 horas.
• Impresionante vista a Machu Picchu.
• Bajada hacia la Hydroeléctrica y el Río Urubamba.
• Caminata hasta Aguas Calientes o tren a las 16:00 h.
• Pernocte en hotel en Aguas Calientes."
"dia 8- Machu Picchu, regreso a Cusco
• Subida a Machu Picchu con el bus.
• Tour guiado de aprox.2 horas.
• Tiempo libre para explorar, tal vez subir al Wayna Picchu.
• 16:00 h: regreso con el tren a Cusco.
• Pernocte en Cusco."
Je te met aussi 2 liens sur lesquels j'était tombé en cherchant des infos : http://recauperou.uniterre.com/22547/Trek+Choquequirao+Machu-Picchu.html http://www.altituderando.com/Cachora-Choquequirao-Machu-Picchu
Je pourrai te donenr plus d'infos fin avril quand nous serons de retour.
Nous faisons ce trek dans un mois, voici notre parcours :
dia 1- de Cusco a Cachora y playa Rosalina
Salimos temprano (04:00 h) de Cusco hacia Cachora
• Aprox. 4 horas de viaje hasta Cachora.
• Mientras el grupo toma desayuno el equipo alista los caballos con el equipaje.
• Caminata de 22 km, primero plano y despuésbajando hacia playa Rosalina a orillas del río Apurimac, un importante tributario del rio Amazonas.
• Campamento en una altura de 1550 m."
"dia 2- de playa Rosalina a Choquequirao
• Despues de un desayuno temprano empezamos a subir hacia Choquequirao.
• Aprox. 15:00 h llegada a Choquequirao y visita a la ruinas.
• La vista del cañón es espectacular y probablemente se puede observar cóndores.
• Campamento en Choquequirao, 3033 m."
"dia 3 -de Choquequira a Maizal
• Subida hasta los 3299m y luego bajada hacia el Río Blanco a 1909 m.
• En el camino pasamos por las ruinas de Pinchiunuyoj con andeneria inka.
• El cambio de habitats es impresionante, para ver aves, diferentes variedades de orquideas, y plantas de coca a 2750 m.
• Desde el Río Blanco subimos hasta Maizal por aprox. 3 horas.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3000 m."
"dia 4 -de Maizal a Yanama
• De Maizal empezamos a subir, pasando por las Minas Victoria que ya fueron explotados por los Inkas y luego por otros mineros.
• Antes de llegar al paso podemos caminar en un camino inca con sus piedras originales.
• Pasamos por 4154 m.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3800 m."
"dia 5- de Yanama a Totora
• Despues del desayuno empezamos a trepar lentamente hacia el paso mas alto que es de 4668m.
• Vista magnifica a los nevados en los alrededores como el Sacsarayoj y el Padreyoj.
• Pernocte en campamento a 3632 m."
"dia 6 - de Totora a Playa
• Hoy dia bajamos hacia el Rio Totora.
• Según que vamos bajando el avistamiento de aves es más interesante, especialmente con picaflores, carpinteros y diferentes variedades de orquideas y begonias.
• Pernocte en campamento a 2125 m."
"dia 7 -de Playa a Aguas Calientes
• Ultima subida hasta 2810 m por aprox. 3 horas.
• Impresionante vista a Machu Picchu.
• Bajada hacia la Hydroeléctrica y el Río Urubamba.
• Caminata hasta Aguas Calientes o tren a las 16:00 h.
• Pernocte en hotel en Aguas Calientes."
"dia 8- Machu Picchu, regreso a Cusco
• Subida a Machu Picchu con el bus.
• Tour guiado de aprox.2 horas.
• Tiempo libre para explorar, tal vez subir al Wayna Picchu.
• 16:00 h: regreso con el tren a Cusco.
• Pernocte en Cusco."
Je te met aussi 2 liens sur lesquels j'était tombé en cherchant des infos : http://recauperou.uniterre.com/22547/Trek+Choquequirao+Machu-Picchu.html http://www.altituderando.com/Cachora-Choquequirao-Machu-Picchu
Je pourrai te donenr plus d'infos fin avril quand nous serons de retour.
Site avec nos carnets de voyage : http://adelineetjp.jimdo.com
bonsoir,
tu as déjà beaucoup d'éléments dans les deux réponses que tu as reçut!
je reviens du pérou et c'est vraiment très beau...
juste une info utile: si tu ne veux pas faire la totalité du trek en autonomie, j'ai rencontré un ariéro de cachora très sympa qui peut t'accompagner jusqu'ou tu voudras, soit choquequirao, soit yanama, soit totora, et même jusqu'au Machu Pichu.
Si quelqu'un est intéressé, je peux vous envoyer son adresse mail et vous verrez directement avec lui.
Et si tu voyage en autonomie total, faut juste faire un peu attention au poid du sac... j'avais 19Kg sur le dos, mais c'était bien assez! je sais pas ce qu'il en était pour les autres, mais faut pas exceder 14-15kg il me semble!
voilà, bon voyage et si tu veux plus d'info, hésite pas anael
voilà, bon voyage et si tu veux plus d'info, hésite pas anael
bonjour,
comment etait le trek de Choquequeirao avec toutes ces intempéries, ? rivieres en crue, ponts, maisons detruits ... ?
il ne pleuvait pas trop ?
comment etait le trek de Choquequeirao avec toutes ces intempéries, ? rivieres en crue, ponts, maisons detruits ... ?
il ne pleuvait pas trop ?
salut! alors le trek était super! pas de gros problèmes suite au intempéries! la route qui va de cachora à cusco n'était pas dans un bel état, mais cela mis a part, rien à signaler!
nous avons eu du beau temps tout le long du trek mis à part des orages la nuit, et du brouillard qui a tardé à s'en allé deux matin!! mais super!! je pense y retourner en février l'"année prochaine!!sa me semble une bonne période! pas trop de toursite, pas trop de pluie!
je le conseille!!! si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas!!
nous avons eu du beau temps tout le long du trek mis à part des orages la nuit, et du brouillard qui a tardé à s'en allé deux matin!! mais super!! je pense y retourner en février l'"année prochaine!!sa me semble une bonne période! pas trop de toursite, pas trop de pluie!
je le conseille!!! si tu as d'autres questions, n'hésite pas!!
Ok, merci poir les informations.
tu l'as fit tout seul ou tu es passé par une agence ?
si oui, laquelle et à quel prix / combien de personnes / quel itineraire ...?
merci
tu l'as fit tout seul ou tu es passé par une agence ?
si oui, laquelle et à quel prix / combien de personnes / quel itineraire ...?
merci
je ne suis pas passé par une agence! je l'ais fait seul. c'est, me semble t'il, un peu cher!
aucun problème pour le faire tout seul, tu ne risques pas de te perdre! et si tu veux, tu peux juste prendre un muletier à cachora directement! je te recommande juan-carlos, il te trouvera même des fruits à manger le long du parcour. je peux te donner son adresse mail si tu veux! sa maison est juste à gauche du poste de police sur la place de l'église!
si tu te sens de porter ton sac tt le trajet, tu peux y faire tout seul, à toi de voir suivant ta condition physique. et si tu veux vraiment profiter des paysages, prévoit un ou deux jour de plus que se qui est généralement indiqué. Nous avons passez 1 jour à choquequirao, et ce n'est pas de trop... si tu fais seul, ne rate pas les zones de camping car c 'est difficile de planter la tente n'importe où! le relief est bien pentu ...à bientôt si tu as d'autres questions ou si tu veux que je t'envoie des photos!
si tu te sens de porter ton sac tt le trajet, tu peux y faire tout seul, à toi de voir suivant ta condition physique. et si tu veux vraiment profiter des paysages, prévoit un ou deux jour de plus que se qui est généralement indiqué. Nous avons passez 1 jour à choquequirao, et ce n'est pas de trop... si tu fais seul, ne rate pas les zones de camping car c 'est difficile de planter la tente n'importe où! le relief est bien pentu ...à bientôt si tu as d'autres questions ou si tu veux que je t'envoie des photos!
Merci pour ces infos.
Je n'ai pas bien compris s'il est possible de trouver tout le matériel de camping et la nourriture à Cachora.
J'ai entendu arler d'une agence de muletiers. S'il y en a une, quelqu'un a-t-il des coordonnées à me donner ? Gère-t-elle ce genre de chose (logistique de trek) ?
En décembre, faut-il réserver à l'avance le train pour rejoindre Aguas Calientes ?
Salut! voilà le mail de juan carlos, muletier à cachora très simpa, accueillant... Si tu arrive à le voir, passe lui le bonjour de ma part si il se souvient de moi (je lui avait donner une de mes gourdes....pour l'anecdote)
C'est juan-11-929@hotmail.com, mais je ne sais pas si il faut mettre le trait d'union de la touche 6 ou celui du 8, soit - ou _. Essaye les 2
Si tu n'arrive pas à l'avoir par mail, tu peux te rendre sur place directement là bas! tu trouvera surement quelqu'un qui le connait! il habite sur la place à gauche du commisariat.
tiens moi au courant, bon voyage et à bientôt
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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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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)?
Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙂
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.
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!
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
Hi there,
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?
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?
hi
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
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?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
Hello.
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada
I’m a 56-year-old man who’s done several treks in Nepal and elsewhere. Also passionate about photography. I’m looking for one or more people to form a group for a trek in Nepal. The trek is the Annapurna and Manaslu circuit (24 days), including a stop at Tilicho Lake. I’ve got a great itinerary and the local company seems solid. The price is around $1600. I’ll be in Nepal from April 5 to May 12, 2026, so the trek would need to happen within those dates.
Daniel, Québec, Canada