Nous sommes 2 à vouloir partir en Bolivie 3-4 semaines en septembre 2008 . pour faire untrek . à la rencontre des villages et des sites à voir tel que le Sud du Lipez, le Salar d'Uyuni, si posible faire l'ascension d'un volcan acessible à 6000m .
je commence à monter qq infos mais je bute car je n'ai pas assez d'adresses d'agence locales, pour le moment je n'ai contacté que Terre andina
pour les billets d'avions quelle compagnie choisir ?
Comment sont les boliviens, le contact est-il facile .
Mon handicap est que je ne parle que l'italien et l'anglais . ; faut-il vraiment prendre un guide français ou y a t-il moyen de comuniquer?
Je remercie les personnes qui pourront éclairer ma lanterne bien brumeuse à ce jour .
salut joesic,
t'as le temps d'ici septembre mais si tu parles pas espagnol et que tu restes en "organisé", presque tous les guides parlent maintenant (malheureusement) anglais donc c'est bon pour toi. Si tu veux du contact local par contre, parles espagnol sinon, ce sera avec des gestes et encore....c'est pas dur un peu d'espagnol car tu parles déja italien, et d'ici un an, t'auras déja un bon niveau je pense!!!
pour les tours à uyuni, le sud lipez (les 2 sont en général faits ensemble), les sommets à 6000, tu peux trouver les agences sur place ou via le lonely, restes dans les prix moyens car plus bas, tu peux te retrouver vite au milieu de nulle part sans rien. pour uyuni/sud lipez, ya les classiques: tonito, colque, etc... que tu trouveras à la paz, uyuni ou san pedro de atacama au chili. les prix varient peu (autour de 80 dollars/3j)
un volcan à 6000, t'en a un dans le parc sajama à 3h de la paz en bus donc pas de soucis, tu peux y aller avec ton matos ou tu peux tout louer à la paz avec l'agence...y allez pas seul, il est dur à grimper et il y a eu des morts.
les billets les moins chers sont sans doute par delta ou iberia mais pas à moins de 950 euros (100 euros de + qu'ya 3 ans !!!), c'est pas donné!!!
quant aux boliviens, ils sont sympas mais c'est pas les plus causants en général...et il vaut mieux parler espagnol...surement des reste de méfiance vis à vis des gringos que nous sommes (ils ont pas tort). ce sont des gens simples, plutot apathiques mais toujours gentils, pas de problème de contacts.
dernier conseil: visites l'amazonie si t'as le temps, c'est le top!!! au beni par exemple..
voila les généralités, pour ma part, c'est le plus beau voyage que j'aie fait au niveau paysage donc tu vas surement te régaler!!!
hésites pas si t'as besoin de précisions,
bonne continuation Pacoloco
Pour la majeure partie de la Bolivie, vous n'aurez pas besoin d'agence. La Bolivie se visite très bien en routard, excepté pour le Sud Lipez et certains treks ou ascensions pour lesquels tu trouveras les agences sur place.
Question langue, d'ici à sept. 08, utilise tes temps libres à apprendre l'espagnol. Ton voyage n'en sera que plus facile et plus enrichissant.
Les Boliviens sont plutôt réservés, mais dès que tu engages la conversation avec eux, ils sont d'une gentillesse et générosité incroyable. Je dirais aussi qu'ils sont pacifiques dans le sens de non agressifs.
Pour 3 ou 4 semaines cela peut valoir le coup de regarder un peu de quoi à l'air l'espagnol ! prendre des cours, c'est toi qui voit.
Avant d'aller en amérique du sud, nous ne parlions pas un mot d'espagnol. On a lu 2/3 trucs avant d'y aller (des guides de conversation), on avait avec nous un dico bien pratique d'expressions courantes et de vocabuaires adaptés au voyage et le tour est joué. En fait, nous nous sommes pris au jeu et durant plus de 3 mois nous avons parlé tous les jours, avec tout le monde en espagnol ! progrès garanti et incroyable ! mais maintenant on voudrait prendre des cours ;-)
Pour terra andina, oublie ça, c'est cher. essaye de te réserver un jour ou 2 sur place à La Paz pour faire le tour des agences locales. Elles vendent toutes la même chose et pour le salar le prix est fixé par une sorte de syndicats. Le prix varira de quelques $ d'une agence à l'autre mais rien de majeur. Pour tout le reste organise tout toi même, c'est si simple. une agence comme terra andina, fera ça très bien c'est sur, mais à quel cout ! question de choix et de manière de visiter un pays.
Pour le contact avec les boliviens... RAS au contraire. mieux qu'au pérou peut-être.
Pour ton volcan, tu cherches dans quel région.. le sud lipez j'imagine. il y a en plusieurs mais là je ne suis pas l'expert. je ne les connais que de nom.
bonjour
j'ai fait la bolivie par terra andina en 2002 si vous aimez la nature c'est un super voyage la compagnie aerienne:varig paris./rio rio/la paz les billets étaient vol sec mais bon prix attention il était difficile de trouver des places sur rio/la paz.le voyage était en 4x4 en deux parties 1er partie:
la paz: calle sagarnaga-rue des sorciére-casa murillo les environs: la muela del diablo et la valléede las animas ensuite:
copacabana petit trek à ile du soleil au bord du lac titicaca avec un premier guide victor colodro qui parle espagnol et un peu anglais attention pour le voyage il faut une bonne forme en raison de l'altitude qui varie entre 4800 et 5400m.la 2eme partie du voyage était avec walter super chauffeur et guide attention cette partie doit se faire avec un guide local les pistes ont trés peu de panneau. et pour la traversé du lipez prendredes vivres et de l'essence.
nous avions au programme:tomarapi -volcan sajama le parc du sajama.pour la beauté il est imperatif de passer au chili avec le parc de lauca laguna cotocami parinacota salar de surire volcan guallatiri san pedro d'atacama lagunas blanca verde colorada volcan licancabur desert de dali salar d'uyu potosi sucre prendre un duvet jusqu'a -10 suivant la saison 5 fois sur 10 nous dormons chez l'habitant si vous désirez + de renseignement veuillez me le faire savoir
Salut, au sud du sud Lipez, il y a le Licancabur (environ 5945m) . Nous avons fait l'ascention en 6 h (la redescente en 2h), du sommet la vue est extraordinnaire et restera pour nous un moment innoubliable. Il n'y a pratiquement pas de neige au sommet meme s'il y fait tres froid .Une bonne condition physique et une bonne acclimatation (à ne pas négliger) te permettrons certainement d'atteindre le sommet. Tu pourras organiser ton trip sans probleme sur place . Pour le salar et le sud lipez, à Uyuni il y a pleins d'agences locals, en prenant un ou deux jours tu pourras organiser ton trip... ( Nous nous avions rencontrer un autre couple de français à Uyuni, fait le tour des agences ensembles pour finalement faire 6 j et 100$ par personnes, la treversée du salar, l'ascencion de l'Irruputunku (volcan actif mais pas exceptionnel, facile d'ascention mais un peu loin en 4x4), traversée le sud Lipez (laguna colorada, laguna verde...)puis fait l'ascention du Licancabur puis retour à Uyuni. Il y aurait une ascention sympa a faire, c'est le Tunupa (environ 5500 m), c'est le volcan qui domine le salar, tu pourrais avoir une vue imprenable sur le plus grand lac salée au monde ....bon trip....
La Bolivie reste un des plus beau voyage que nous ayons fait ....
l'titou.
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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?
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?
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 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!
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
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?
