Apres avoir parcouru le forum, je voudrais avoir plus de details au niveau du trek du Langtang et j'ai plein plein de questions 😄
D'apres ce que j'ai compris Octobre-Novembre est une des meilleures periodes pour effectuer ce trek mais est il possible de le faire vers Septembre ?
Ensuite, je voudrais eviter les agences a tout pris, je ne suis vraiment pas du type a me retrouver dans un groupe de touristes d'autant plus que je n'ai que 21 ans et que je suis habituee a voyager en solo (un an en Australie et dans quelques mois un an en Nouvelle Zelande). Alors, est ce que ce trek est faisable en solo ou est ce qu'il est indispensable de devoir faire appel a une agence, un guide et/ou un porteur ?
Et enfin, derniere petite question : sachant que mon depart se fera de Nouvelle Zelande, quelqu'un aurait une idee de comment je peux demander mon visa pour me rendre au Nepal sans repasser par la France parce que ca fait un sacre detour quand meme 😛 ?
Merci a ceux qui auront pris le temps de me lire et de me repondre !!! 🙂
(Je m'excuse pour l'ortographe, aucun accent sur mon clavier !!)
Septembre : la fin de la mousson est plutôt vers le 10/15 octobre - remonter la vallée du Langtang sous la pluie n'est pas l'idéal ... donc, plutôt après ..
Agence : on peut aussi prendre un "porteur-guide" .... ça fait partie des "usages" : en fait dans ce pays ultra pauvre et sans autre activité économique que les "touristes-trekkeurs"; le peu d'argent que l'on y dépense, ça permet à des gens de vivre ....
Le visa "touriste" peut se prendre sans pb à l'arrivée à KTM, à l'aéroport, passeport valide 6 mois après expiration du visa ...
bon trek
Merci beaucoup de ta reponse rapide 🙂
Je pense en effet que je vais prendre un porteur-guide. C'est vrai qu'il y a l'air d'avoir enormement de misere la bas, je pense que je vais en avoir gros sur le coeur quand je vais voir ce qui se passe.
D'apres ce que j'ai compris Octobre-Novembre est une des meilleures periodes pour effectuer ce trek mais est il possible de le faire vers Septembre ?
La meilleure saison commence à partir du 15 Octobre jusqu'à mi décembre ;ensuite c'est Mars /avril. En septembre la mousson n'est pas terminée mais on peu quand même faire des treks et de plus le climat est plus doux.
Alors, est ce que ce trek est faisable en solo ou est ce qu'il est indispensable de devoir faire appel a une agence, un guide et/ou un porteur ?
D'abord faudrait savoir quel trek? si c'est uniquement remonter la vallée du Langtang: 3 jours aller et 2 jours retour presque tout le monde peut le faire il n'y a pas de col à franchir et il y a des villages et des lodges partout sur le parcours..Par contre même si certaines filles seules l'on déjà fait ( dont une avec passage du col Laurebina( 4650m) vers l'Helambu) moi je ne le recommande pas trop il vaut mieux être 2; les agressions c'est pas fréquent mais ça arrive. Il y a un an ou 2 une fille a disparu au Langtang et le gouvernement avait même prévu que tous les treks au Langtang devaient se faire avec une agence mais ça n'a jamais été appliqué.
Donc pour résumer au Langtang on peut faire simplement la vallée au départ de Syabru besi ( 10 heures de bus depuis KTM) ( 5 ou 6 jours de marche max suffisent) on peut y ajouter le Tamang trail région plus traditionnelle ( cf photo de mon avatar) un peu à l'écart mais tjs pas de col élevé. ( moins de lodge mais c'est aussi faisable par tout marcheur moyen) ça fait 3 à 6 jours de plus suivant le trajet On peut encore y ajouter les lacs sacrés de Gosainkund( 4200m ) 2 jours de plus et soit revenir en arrière soit franchir le Laurebina( 4650m) vers l'Helambu ( région Sherpa) On peut aussi partir de L'helambu proche de Kathmandu ( 30km) et franchir ce col dans l'autre sens vers le Langtang.. 5 jours de plus
Il existe aussi un autre col ( le Ganja la 5200m) reliant le fond de la vallée du Langtang vers l'Helambu et là ce col est difficile il necessite 3 ou 4 jours de bivouac sans aucun village ni âme qui vive .Un guide ( un vrai!) est impératif à moins d'être un habitué de la haute montagne et de l'orientation aussi!
Et enfin, derniere petite question : sachant que mon depart se fera de Nouvelle Zelande, quelqu'un aurait une idee de comment je peux demander mon visa pour me rendre au Nepal sans repasser par la France parce que ca fait un sacre detour quand meme
Suffit de t'adresser au consulat du Népal du pays où tu te trouves ça me parait pas très compliqué. Si tu as un passeport Français valable encore 6 mois que tu es de nationalité française pas besoin de faire une demande de visa avant de partir on te le fais à ton arrivée à l'aéroport de Kathmandu pour 30 dollars ( 1 mois) ou aussi pour 3 mois mais j'ai pas le tarif en tête.
Si tu veux un guide et/ou un porteur hors agence dis le moi j'ai des contacts au Langtang par l'intermédiaire d'une Népalaise ( Tamang) vivant à Toulouse
Je t'ai répondu en MP. Pour info le Tamang trail La vallée du Langtang et l'Helambu peuvent se faire sans guide quand on est un peu habitué à la montagne seul le col de Laurebina entre Helambu et Langtang peut poser problème : Neige et surtout visibilité réduite si mauvais temps donc partir tôt et avec ciel clair si on est sans guide.
Si tu veux vraiment de l'aventure tu peux faire un circuit aller par le Laurebina et retour par un col difficile le Ganja la( 5200m) de Kiangyn gompa à Tharkekiang.. Dans ce cas il te faut un bon guide de montagne à demander par mon intermédiaire . Tu le trouveras à Kianjin Gompa en fond de vallée du Langtang il peut organiser le passage du col ( tente + matos de camping + nourriture et éventuellement piolets) il faut compter sur 3 ou 4 nuits en bivouac à une altitude supérieur à 4000m. Aucun village et pas âme qui vive durant ces 4 jours. compter 150 euros pour ces 3 ou 4 jours..
http://www.nepalpanorama.com/...tang_helambu_map...
Le Tamang trail n'apparait pas sur la carte c'est à l'ouest de Syabru bensi ( en haut à gauche sur la carte)
Salut Djalma, merci pour les conseils et le contact !
Je n'ai jamais fait de montagne seul; je vais soit prendre un guide soit essayer de trouver des compagnons.
Pour une première, je ne vais pas tenter l'aventure et les cols difficiles. Pour une prochaine fois !
Bonsoir,
Le trek du Langtang est le plus facile et le moins couru des 3 treks le plus connus du Népal. L seule difficulté réside dans le fait rejoindre par bus ou jeep Siabrubesi à partir de KTM. Il n'y a pas besoin de guide pour arriver aux abords de la haute motagne c'est à dire à Kianjin gompa car il s'agit de suivre simplement la vallée. Payer un guide lorsque cela n'est pas nécessaire n'est pas rendre service aux népalais entreprenants dans la région. A partir de Kianjin gompa, les choses deviennent plus sérieuses et il est nécessaire de préparer un tant soit peu les randonnées ou éventuellement, si le temps manque pour cela, se faire aider par des 'guides' locaux (par exemple aller au tsergo ri ou continuer plus haut ou aller sur le glacier sur la gauche).
Tu peux voir mon cahier de bord à ce sujet (lien sur signature). Septembre est un peu trop tôt mais nous avons eu un temps pourri en octobre l'année dernière suivant un mois de septembre plus clément . Population très accueillante, risque bien inférieur à une promenade diurne dans Paris. Evidemment.
Bonne préparation,
Salut
Suis d'accord avec toi : pas besoin de guide au Langtang ( vallée)... sauf peut-être pour franchir le col Laurebina ( entre Langtang et Helambu) en cas de visibilité très réduite et si la trace n'est pas faite ( neige récente). Lorsque je suis passé (début mars) on ne voyait pas à 20m! Pour le Ganja la j'ai eu du ciel bleu mais pas mal de neige molle!( guêtres très utiles!)
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I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
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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?
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Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
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The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
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?
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
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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?
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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.
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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?
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We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
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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.
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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!
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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?
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Hi there,
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A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions?
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Thanks for your tips!
Have a great day,
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Could anyone give me some help and advice?
Best regards,
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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!
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Thanks in advance
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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?
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