Bonjour, qqn serait-il allé récemment au Rowaling? A priori, j ai l'intention de monter jusqu'au lac et revenir sans passer au Khumbu, je n'aurai pas le temps. Je voudrais savoir où en sont les routes ou les pistes, pour savoir jusqu'où aller en bus et éviter la marche sur des pistes récentes. J'ai environ 14 jours, avec les transports de KTM....merci et bonne journée, aichatou
Ca a l'air assez paumé là-bas ...
Pour avoir fait de la randonnée en solo au Ladakh (qui plus est en 2010), je me suis juré de prendre un guide la fois prochaine, et je te conseilles au moins de rejoindre un groupe.
Une touriste française m'a dit qu'elle prenait des guides locaux sur place, dans les villages même.
merci, ça fait plus de 20 ans que je vais au Nepal et en Inde régulièrement, et souvent seule... le Rowaling n'est pas très paumé....bonne journée, aichatou
Merci, je l'ai vu, ce qui m'inquiète, c'est que tu parles beaucoup de pistes, j'avoue ne pas être fan des pistes et voudrais savoir si elles ont évolué, merci et bonne journée, Aichatou
Il y a une piste qui va de Singati à la frontière chinoise et que tu ne vois pas quand tu viens de Barahbise à Jagat puisque tu grimpes sur le coteau de Tasinam et que tu suis au retour sur 2 x 1/2 journée, d'où l'intérêt de passer par en haut et le Daldung La. Sinon avant pour passer le Tinsang La il n'y a qu'une piste que l'on fait que croiser pour atteindre le premier village. On peut aussi monter par le bus.
Pierre
Trekkings hors des sentiers battus (Asie, Afrique et Europe) sur mon site web : http://www.martinpierre.fr
merci pour ces infos, est-ce que sur ton itinéraire, on peut câler des journées où l'on s'arrête tous les soirs dans un village ou dans une lodge? je peux faire des journées de 7 ou 8h, merci! Aichatou
Voici ce que je répondais à une personne intéressée par ce trek il y a encore peu de temps :
Pour le Rolwaling, si vous visez le trek Rolwaling décrit dans le site il n’y a pas besoin théoriquement de guide et les indications du site doivent vous suffire si vous les suivez précautionneusement. Maintenant, pratiquement, je vous conseillerais au moins dans la deuxième partie après Jagat d’être accompagné (un porteur baragouinant un peu l’anglais suffit) pour trouver les coins où on peut se ravitailler (forcément chez l’habitant qui ne parle pas anglais du tout !) et surtout pour la SECURITE. La région est très très peu fréquentée (mais ce serait vraiment dommage de ne pas y passer) et un accident sur les hauteurs pourrait être funeste. Pas de couverture téléphone non plus.
On trouve épisodiquement des lodges (genre de guest-house hyper basique chez l’habitant duquel on ressort chargé de bébêtes au matin, ½ pension aux alentours de 10€). Pour ces raisons je conseille la tente. Un porteur est payé 10€ par jour et est auto-suffisant pour sa nourriture. Par contre si vous le « nourrissez », vous ne payez que 5 à 7€ par jour (dans les lieux où il n’y a pas d’habitation, il dormira dans une cabane en pierre ou sous sa tente s’il en est doté et vous devrez compter au moins 1kg de riz pour les deux repas qu’il fera par jour).
Oubliez ce que vous avez vu ou entendu sur les treks au Népal, cela n’a de validité en gros que pour le tour des Annapurnas et le camp de base de l’Everest. Ailleurs, il faut se débrouiller pour survivre… Non, j’exagère mais la barrière de la langue est une immense lacune qui peut foutre par terre un projet de voyage.
Pour info, vous pouvez demander à tapan rajbhandari de vous mettre à disposition un porteur qui en plus sera assuré et habillé (peut-être seulement à partir de Jagat où lui vous rejoindra après que vous ayez fini la première partie de Barahbise à Jagat). C’est avec son agence que j’étais parti et il y a au moins une dizaine de porteurs qui connaissent maintenant forcément le chemin puisqu’on y est passé ensemble. A Jagat, il y a tout le ravitaillement nécessaire, dernier point avant le no man’s land. Le village suivant est Beding mais on y trouve très très peu de choses. Na serait un peu mieux achalandé mais à la condition que le lodge soit ouvert…
Le no man's land démarre à Jagat et se termine à Beding quand on passe par le haut, sinon pour le retour (par la gorge, on peut faire Na-Dongang kharka puis Dongang-Simigaon ou un peu plus, puis Simigaon-Singati et pour finir Singati-Dolakha (Charikot)
Un peu plus tard je poursuivais les explications comme suit lorsque la personne souhaitait y aller seule, et dans un temps limité :
Reste le problème de la sécurité dans des lieux hostiles et reculés (passage du Daldung La mais on peut trouver à Tasinam quelqu’un pour vous conduire. Demandez lorsque vous arrivez à la gompa ou juste avant dans les maisons sur la droite (voir photo de la mère avec son enfant)).
Et quel dommage de ne pas aller à Na ! Regardez les photos et les diaporamas que j’ai insérés.
Ne pas aller dans la haute vallée vous cantonne dans un trek de campagne (lodges pratiquement partout et bien peu de paysages de montagnes à voir.
Si vous êtes limité en temps, squizzez le Tinsang La et
- J1 tourist bus depuis KTM direction Jiri + bus local vers Dolakha ou à pieds 5kms, commencez à Dolakha (vous y serez vers midi / 14h) et descendez jusqu’à Mantale
- J2 Jagat.
- J3 Après si vous vous sentez bien faites l’étape directe jusqu’aux bergeries au-dessus de Tasinam (cabanes en bois chez l’habitant et eau).
- J4 en partant tôt et avec beaucoup d’eau vous pouvez passer le Daldung La et vous arrêter 1h30 après aux bergeries en bois (eau et abri de fortune).
- J5 Beding (et peut-être Na mais ça peut être long si la descente sur Nymare est mouillée le long de la gorge)
- J6 Na et A/R Tsho Rolpa simple sans le belvédère (mais c’est dommage)
- J7 A/R Tso Rolpa puis jusqu’au belvédère sur le glacier
- J8 Na – Beding – Dongang kharka
- J9 Dongang – Simigaon
- J10 Simigaon – Jagat – Suri Dhoban
- J11 Suri Dhoban – Singati – Dolakha
- J12 retour sur KTM
Pierre
Trekkings hors des sentiers battus (Asie, Afrique et Europe) sur mon site web : http://www.martinpierre.fr
On peut faire Na > Singati en 2 bonnes journees de marche (en passant par Simigaon et Jagat avec une nuit aux alentours de Kyalche)
Depuis Singati il y a des bus "local" pour KTM (depart vers 06h00 le matin, arrivee @ KTM en fin d'aprem, si tout va bien . . .). Note: la route/piste est assez impressionnante quand meme, le bus est blinde, pas super confort quoi :)
Perso je trouve que c'est vraiment a partir de Beding que ca devient interessant et chouette; Na est d'ailleurs nettement plus sympa que Beding, et y'a pas mal de petites randos sympa a faire de Na. Monter au camp de base du Yalung Ri est egalement une bonne idee!
Bonjour, merci de ta réponse, si tu étais là-bas récemment, qlq questions:
sais-tu s'il y a une cabane ou une lodge basique pour dormir à Kyalche?
il semble que le bus aille maintanant jusqu'à Jagat, tu as des infos?
on peut acheter la carte de conservation area à Sigati, on te l'a vérifié qlq part ailleurs qu'à Singati?
merci d'avance, aichatou.
Hello,
Oui pour la cabane a Kyalche.
En fait je ne sais pas ou se situe vraiment Kyalche, je m'expliques: en venant de Beding, tu peux dormir soit a un camp au bord de la rivière (« camp 1 »), soit tu continues de marcher un peu (env. 1h00 / 1h30) et tu tomberas sur 2,3 petites maisons qui font office de lodge. (« camp 2 »)
Au bord de la rivière il y aura plus de monde clairement alors que tu risques d’etre seul(e) dans le 2eme cas (ambiance « seul au monde, mais qu’est-ce que je fou ici » :). Le gros avantage du « camp 2 » c’est qu’il te rapproche un peu plus de Singati.
A mon avis Kyalche designe le camp au bord de la riviere, car c’est clairement un petit village.
Perso j’ai fait
Jour 1 : Na > Beding > « camp 2 »
Jour 2 : « camp 2 » > Jagat > Singati
Ca fait 2 bonnes journées de marche sans trop s'arreter mais ca se fait, sinon tu peux le faire plus tranquillement en 3 jours avec une nuit a Kyalche (au bord de la riviere) et une autre nuit a Jagat.
A Singati il faut demander aux gens pour trouver un endroit ou dormir, c’est un peu le bazar. . .
A priori les bus public ne vont pas jusqu'à Jagat.
A l’aller un bus perso nous a déposé a Jagat mais je suis quasi certain que les bus public (qui vont a KTM donc) ne vont pas jusqu'à Jagat, c'est pour ca que j'avais du aller jusqu'a Singati a pied.
Pour la carte le mieux serait de la prendre directement a KTM. Pas sur d’en trouver a Singati.
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hi there
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!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
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!
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
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?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
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
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?
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?
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!
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 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.
