Je pars au venezuela cet ete et je me demandais si le roraima etait abordable physiquement parlant? Je ne suis pas particulierement sportif et quand meme ce trek m'attire enormement. Merci d'avance pour vos reponses.
Trek Roraima au Vénézuela: difficile ou pas?
by Triton721
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Salut à tous,
Je pars au venezuela cet ete et je me demandais si le roraima etait abordable physiquement parlant? Je ne suis pas particulierement sportif et quand meme ce trek m'attire enormement. Merci d'avance pour vos reponses.
Je pars au venezuela cet ete et je me demandais si le roraima etait abordable physiquement parlant? Je ne suis pas particulierement sportif et quand meme ce trek m'attire enormement. Merci d'avance pour vos reponses.
Non vraiment aucun problème rassure toi. La seule chose un peu pénible c'est de se faire bouffer par les bestioles. Attention pense à prendre quelques vêtements chaud pour le sommet: les nuits sont très fraîches et les tentes fournies par les guides/agences sont plus des tentes de plage que du matériel adapté.
Je ne sais pas ce que le trek donne durant la saison des pluies, en tout cas ca vaut vraiment le coup.
Je ne sais pas ce que le trek donne durant la saison des pluies, en tout cas ca vaut vraiment le coup.
bonjour, je reviens du vene aujourd'hui, j ai fait le roraimo, c'est a la portée de tout marcheur mais je pense qu'en juillet ce doit être galere avec la pluie et les moustiques, j ai eu pas mal de pluie et la montée est alors un chemein de boue et le passage sous les cascades une belle douche.... si tu y vas, assure coté plastique et anti moustiques..aichatou
bonjour,
Je pars au Venez mi novembre, après un passage à Mérida puis les llanos je compte faire le trek du Roraima...quelqu'un peut il me dire quel type de chaussures il est préferable de porter pour cette rando(chaussures de trek?bottes plastiques?chaussures trail?...)merci!
bonjour, je pense qu'une paire de bonnes chaussures de trek est préférable, j'y étais en avril; c'était trés humide sans être en saison de pluie...pour traverser les ruisseaux, une paire de chaussettes épaisses de coton est parfaite, c'est trés adhérent sur les rochers, ça s'achète sur place avant de partir, bon voyage, Aichatou
Merci Aichatou!;)
J'ai fais mon sac ça y est je suis prêt!!
J'ai opté pour un voyage léger, 10kg maxi pour un mois à travers le Vénez...Je compte faire le tour en passant d'abord par Ciudad Bolivar, Canaima?Roraima, Los Llanos et Amazonas si j'ai le temps puis retour vers Mérida et si j'ai encore un peu de temps une plage...mais ça risque d'être short!!enfin on verra bien...Si jamais quelqu'un et tenté par une excursion dans les llanos , amazonas ou roraima dans la même période et qu'il recherche un compagnon de voyage pour l'occasion il ou elle peut rentrer en contact avec moi :)...bye!
Bonjour,
tu as dû rentré de ton voyage maintenant. alors comment c'etait?
es tu allé au roraima? Quelles sont les endroits ke tu as visité, qu'as tu preferé? As tu fait des treks vers Mérida?
Bref j ai pleins de questions car nous allons partir en février pour un mois egalement et j ai envie d'aller partout.
Merci de me repondre. j espere que tu as passé de bonnes vacances et caracas au fait?!!!
A bientot j espere.
BONSOIR
bon je vais te donner les bonnes info du Vénézuela!!!je tiens à souligner que je suis qqun de réaliste et d'objectif et pour ce qui est des critiques (il y en a :( ) et bien je me base sur mon ressenti et mon vécu et sur les propos des touristes que j'ai rencontré sur place!
Primo, je déconseil à toute personne de partir au Vénéz en famille, ç'est une destination pour sac à dos , ça n'est pas une destination farniente!!il y a des risques évident d'agression, de vols ou pire étant donner l'instabilité et l'état du pays, néanmoins je ne me suis pas fait agréssé comme la majorité des touristes car je préfère prévenir que guérire, mais vous ne pouvais pas sortir le soir au Venez comme vous le feriez en Thailande par exemple!!!
Le petit futé = une m.... , préférer lonely planète en anglais!!
Quand vous arrivez dans une ville , demandez toujours à un habitant le prix pour une course de taxi et ensuite aller voir le taxi puis au centre quand vous voulez une chambre demander à voir la chbre avant de payer!!et voir d'autre posada avant de décider!
L'argent, emmener du liquide surtout!! dollars ou euro (dollars à l'aeroport de caracas= on vous annonce du 1pour 4 bolivars, je l'ai eu à 4.5 sans soucis et on m'en a proposé sur place ensuite à 5.2!!!donc vous comprenez!!!
le dollar s'échange dans l'aeroport directement un peu à l'écart , dans les posadas et les agences de tourisme...partout!!!l'euro aussi malgré ce que l'on vous raconte sur les guides!
Je suis arrivé à 16h00 à Maiquetia , direction caracas (160 à 120 bol pr 1 taxi jusqu'à la gare de bus la Bandera, dur dur de trouver un bus pour Mérida en fin de semaine!!)
la gare de la Bandera, beaucoup de monde , attention garder vos mains dans les poches sur votre appareil photo ;)!
Mais pas de panique, c'est pas Beyrouth!..on vous prendra en charge pour trouver un billet! un commissionaire , un petit backchich à la clés, 50 bol!
Mérida = 10 à 14h de bus buscama (laine à prevoir) bon confort (expresos occidente)
Ne restez pas à Caracas , aucun intêret !!!vous pouvez aussi prendre l'avion directement de Maiquetia vers votre choix de destination première(généralement Mérida...)
Le plus important après votre vie c'est votre passeport, gardez le en lieu sur, si par malheur vous vous fesiez braquer, la solution de la monnaie dans la poche ou une banane leurre est une bonne idée, mais surtout ne tenter pas de vous défendre ou de fuire!!!ils n'hésiterai pas à vous tuer, eh oui la valeur d'une vie n'est pas la même dans certains pays, si vous optempérez ils vous prendront ce qu'ils veulent, demander leur gentillement si vous pouver avoir la carte"tarjeta ou carta" de votre "camera"...
Concernant la corruption vous vous rendrez compte vous même, les venez la vivent au jour le jour, les contrôles militaires sur les routes sont nombreux, ma technique: no entiendo espagnol!! soy tourista frances! si ils tentent de vous estorquer de l'argent ne vous laisser pas faire, votre passeport est en règle!!cadenas sur les sacs lors des transports (sur dans les bus), ne pas quitter du regard le sac si ils le fouillent! vous allez le constatez par vous même , le tourisme etranger n'est pas trop développé et en tout cas les venezueliens ne sont pas au top niveau accueil des touristes !!!c'est un des principal point négatif après le sentiment (justifié ) d'insécurité...
Si vous parler castillan, c'est un plus, c'est même la solution pour effacer la barrière de la langue, vous pourrez rencontrer des gens biens (les indiens Andes et Guyanes notament), mais je regrette d'être si alarmiste, rester toujours vigilant!
Le Vénézuela est un pays qui vaut vraiement le detour pour sa variété de lieus et paysage (ceux que j'ai préféré: Canaima (y aller avec Bernal tour absoluement, leur camp est idéalement placé sur la lagune, les seuls de l'autre côté) ...et salto Angel (poncho), Le Roraima, pas facile facile mais pour un marcheur capable de faire 6heures avec un portage de 8 à 10 kg c'est largement réalisable (je l'ai fait avec des japonais novices)
Je vous sauve la vie: la recette miracle contre les puris puris , moucherons touristophages (mon invention=fierté non dissimulée):
soit 100mm d'huile de neem (achat sur internet), 15ml d'huile essentielle de geranium, 15ml citronelle, 15 ml lavandin et 4 ml de clou de giroffle...résultat= pas une seule piqure de puri puri (arretent de piquer a la nuit)autre chose, il fait chaud mais portez une chemise manche longue coton et pantalon coton, chaussures de rando obligatoire (le roraima est en grès, très bonne accroche)pas sur les yeux!!
Si vous allez au Venez, faites le Roraima! Salto Angel si vous pouvez (petit avion cesna pour aller retour à Ciudad Bolivar, funny), les Llanos (à partir de Mérida choisir Jammin tour avec Tonny Martins!)
Mérida , excursion dans la montagne, Pan de azucar, niveau, marcheur à randonneur, c'est pas du gâteau, vous devez vous acclimater à l'altitude, si vous le faite adopter la marche lente, impérative pour ne pas souffrire du mal des montagne(4600m)...et aspirine , pas paracétamol il existe un médicament (?)vraiement efficace!
Conseil, apportez plusieur batteries pour votre appareil photo!! (un excellent appareil, Pentax W80, étanche, belles photos, panoramiques, petit et costaud)
La bouffe au Venez vraiement pas terrible, ils aiment arepas(mais) et coca et cerveza...un bon plan à Choroni (côte caraibes) : allez au marché des pêcheurs sur le malecon, acheter votre poisson (bonites, dorades coriphène et barracudas) et cuisinez le vous même à la posada :)
J'ai été aussi à los Roques 3j /2nuits, cher mais magnifique les îles et plages, pour le snorkelling les coraux sont souvent morts il faut aller plus profond mais je pense que les derniers cyclones ont fait du mal aux fonds! En tout cas c'est vraiement bien et poissoneux même si ça ne vaut pas certains endroits préservés du pacifique sud!
Essayer de vous renseigner pour les prix des excursions sur place car si vous passez tous par une même posada ou agence depuis mérida c'est plus cher par exemple!
- Pan de Azucar: 3j/2nts , 700BF/pers,
- Los LLAnos (plaines humides, caimans, oiseaux, piranas et anaconda): 4j, 3nts 1000 à 1200bs (tony martin), attention les descentes faites par certain tours ex Col...tours ne sont absoluement pas sécurisées , normalement cela se passe bien , c'est pas dur mais je connais un cas ou les personnes ont naviguer durant 2h30 la nuit sur des tubes après avoir louper l'apontage, une d'elle une fille n'a été retrouvée par les bomberos, pompiers que le lendemain après avoir dormit toute la nuit sous des feuilles de bananiers dans la pampa ;)! c'est l'aventure!!! mais ils ont obtenus après tractations 50 dollars de réduction ou bolos?merci le livre guide touristique français pour les conseils (je me demande comment l'auteur s'est présenté lors de son voyage??!)
- Canaima Salto Angel, bernal tours sans hésiter, pour le camp, et ceux sont les moins chers, 1600 à 1800bF , cher mais beau!!
- Roraima , Backpacker tours sont bien, peter est allemand et pro, sa copine brésilienne charmante et gentille, prix correctes , 1700 à 1900 bf....à faire!
- Choroni, village sur la côte si vous aimer les petites journées sur une plage , les pêcheurs se sucrent sur les transferts mais ça reste abordable pour nous!
- los roques , cher , mais sympa! 200 à 250 $ le vol aller retour, plus la posada (très cher, 60 à 80 $ avec 1/2 pension),
evitez selon moi Margarita, pas sure est tourisme de masse! voilà c'était long (mon message) mais je suis là aussi pour aider si possible ;) nos chers compatriotes et autres:)... guillaume
evitez selon moi Margarita, pas sure est tourisme de masse! voilà c'était long (mon message) mais je suis là aussi pour aider si possible ;) nos chers compatriotes et autres:)... guillaume
"Je vous sauve la vie: la recette miracle contre les puris puris , moucherons touristophages (mon invention=fierté non dissimulée):
soit 100mm d'huile de neem (achat sur internet), 15ml d'huile essentielle de geranium, 15ml citronelle, 15 ml lavandin et 4 ml de clou de giroffle...résultat= pas une seule piqure de puri puri (arretent de piquer a la nuit)"
Merci pour cette information ! Peux-tu me confirmer qu'il s'agit bien de ml et non de goutte dans le dosage des huiles essentielles ?
Merci pour cette information ! Peux-tu me confirmer qu'il s'agit bien de ml et non de goutte dans le dosage des huiles essentielles ?
bonjour Polette, il s'agit bien de ml en fait je me suis pas pris la tête j'ai tout mélangé, c'est 100ml d'huile de neem, ...sinon j'avais mis le tout dans une bouteille de crème solaire à pulvériser vide , bien nettoyée et biensure j'en avais assez pour moi et deux ou trois de mes compagnons de voyage pour une semaine et même plus ! ça sent assez fort (huile de neem) mais franchement avec les chemises longues et pantalons c'est indispensable!!! les puris puris c'est vraiement une plaie!! je n'exagère pas quand je dis que je n'ai eu pas une seule piqûre de ces bestioles ni de moustiques d'ailleurs! ;)...j'avais du cinq cinq tropical avec moi , je n'y ai pas touché!
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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.






