Bonjour j'ai entendu dire qu'il fallait maintenant obligatoirement versé une somme de 150 a 200 euros pour pouvoir monter jusqu'au machu pichu n'y aurait il pas une solution annexe qui permettrait de pouvoir monter sur ce site a moindre frais?
Merci
fabien
L'entrée sur le site est effe"ctivement payantye comme pour tout site, musée, etc... J'ai oublié le montant, mais c'est bien en dessous des prix que tu donnes. En revanche si tu veux visiter le Macchu Picchu dans le cadre de la rando dite du "Chemin de l'Inca", il faut obligatoirement passer par une agence et c'est à peu près dans ces prix. Tu peux aussi faire d'autres treks, comme celui du Salkantay, qui t'amène à Aguas Calientes, au pied du Macchu Picchu. C'est un peu moins cher.
merci bien pour ta reponse une autre question est il possible d'aller jusqu'au machu pichu sans passer par le chemin de l'inca?Nous partons mi fevrier jusqu'a debut avril j'ai entendue que les conditions meteo n'étaient pas tres propice au trekking durant cette periode..
Merci
Fabien
salut a toi
je serais egalement au machu picchu en fevrier.
faut savoir que le chemin de l'inca est fermé tout le mois de fevrier.
et visiblement il y d'autres possibilités d'y aller.
bon voyage
Salut a tous,
J'ai deja fait le MAccu piccu l'année derniere en fait en passant par le trek salcantay mais d'autres possibilités existent .
Si vous venez de Cusco, il y a 2 solutions : Train direct jusqu'a Aguas Calientes ou bus Cuzco Ollantaytambo puis train : solution la plus économique et plus rapide .
Le train est plutot sympa bien que assez cher .
quand vous arrivez a Aguas Calientes : Encore 2 possibilités :
1/ Vous montez a pied jusqu'au maccu pour les plus courageux . Un conseil pr les meilleurs photos allez y pour l'ouverture soit vers 5h30 -6h . Compter env 1h de montée pas mal de marches .
2/ Bus directs de Aguas vers le Maccu env 40 min . 1er bus doit etre vers 5h je crois . Prendre les billets à Aguas directement c'est mieux .
Hésitez pas si vous voulez d'autres infos .
l'entree en decembre dernier etait de 40 usd pour les personnes classiq ; 20 usd pour les etudiants.
Le macchu picchu coute cher. ce qui est hors de prix c'est le train compter 70 usd. Possibilite de se debrouiller par ses propres moyens mais c'est tres galere. Autre possibilite faire le chemin de l'inca 3 j avec sac a dos mais aussi cher.
Je crois que le mois de mars est effectivement assez pluvieux dans les Andes. le gros intérêt du Chemin de l'Inca (cher et devant être réservé plusieurs semaines à l'avance) c'est qu'on accède au site par la Porte du Soleil, donc par en haut et qu'on le découvre en vue plongeante. Et c'est magnifique. Autre avantage, on arrive très tôt et pendant deux ou trois heures il y a relativement peu de touristes.
beaucoup de messages et d'affirmations fausses ou incompletes
Reprenons:
Pour visiter le machu Pichu 4 possibilités entre autres:
1. Le chemin de l'inca en 2 ou 4 jours, obligation de prendre une agence, reservation a l'avance (de 1 à 2 mois suivant l'époque) Nombre de participants limité à 200 touristes ( limité de 500 personnes par jour, porteurs, guides, organisateurs compris ) . Entrée au Machu Pichu . Le retour se fait en train . Le prix est d'environ 350 à 400 $US ( 230 à 270 € )
Le trek de 2 jours comprend une nuit à l'hotel a Aguas Calientes. La montée au Machu Pichu se fait le matin en navette à partir de 6 heures . Le prix est legerement superieur du fait de l'hotel
Les prix comprennent toute la prestation y compris l'entrée sur le site
2. Par le train depart soit de Cuzco soit de Poroy Diverses options sont possibles en fonction de la qualité du train voulue . L'arrivée est vers 10-11 heures. Les retours se font entre 15.30 et 18.00h donc 1 heure auparavent du machu Pichu. Les prix A/R varient en fonction des trains de 73 à 113 $US jusqu'a 550 $US pour l'Hiram Bingham.
Pour cette option, il faut prevoir l'entrée au site, la restauration .... ( sauf pour le H .B.)
départ de Ollantaytambo Cette possibilité peut se faire après la visite de la vallée sacrée et de la forteresse de Ollantaytambo
2 options possibles : Prendre le train le soir vers 18.00h et coucher à Aguas calientes. Cette option permet de monter au M.P de tres bonne heure à pied ou en navette
Il semble qu'il y ait un train vers 20.00h mais non noté officiellement ( backpaker) C'est a voir directement à Ollantaytambo et il n'est pas certain d'avoir une place pour un depart rapide.
Si le retour se fait sur Cuzco le prix total est sensiblement plus cher que le voyage Cuzco- MP- Cuzco
Dans cette possibilité, il faut en plus prevoir eventuellement le prix de la navete, l'entrée au site......
3. Par " l'Itineraire Bis" du chemin de l'inca . Cet itineraire de plus en plus prisé des routards est largement décrit dans ce forum ne coute pas grand chose et aboutit à Aguas calientes . La montée au MP se fait le matin de bonne heure
4. D'autres Treks comme le Salcantay sont possibles et aboutissent au MP. Celui ci est plus long, 58 km au lieu de 45, 5 jours au lieu de 4, plus haut 4900 m au lieu de 4200 d'altitude maxi, que le chemin de l'Inca
Il faut noter que l'accès au Huayna picchu est reglementé et limité en nombre de touristes . Ce renseigner sur le nombre autorisé en 2008. Mais de toutes les manières, ce sont les premiers qui pourront y aller....
Désolé de squater ce sujet mais je crois que mes questions vont compléter celles de rootsfabe.
Au sujet du Machu Pichu, nous hésitons entre le trek standard de 4 jours (chemins des rois, si je ne me trompe) et celui de 5 jours (Salcantay). Le chemin standard vaut-il vraiment plus la peine? Est-il plus beau, en général, que les autres?
Aussi, il me semble que les réservations ne s'appliquent qu'au chemin standard. Est-ce vrai? Si on fait les chemins alternatifs, on peut se sauver des réservations deux mois à l'avance? Je dis cela car nous aimerions avoir de la flexibilité afin de ne pas avoir à arrêter nécessairement notre date de départ des mois à l'avance.
salut je vais partir au pérou courant mai 2008, pour 1 temps indéfini, fair du trek, rencontrer la population local, (aimerais bien connaitre l'amazonie)
peux tu me donné + d'infos au sujet du machu pichu concernant le chemin alternatif (:porte du soleil)a la route touristique qui méne a la cité incas.
faut il prévoir vètements chauds
Ke penses tu de faire du stop au pérou, bivouacer camper?car je vais, 'pense, bouger au mieux a pied
si t'as d'autres infos.🙂
merci, bonne continuation
respect et force à ts, sans oublier la' pachamama'
Non, c'est le trek dit "Chemin de l'Inca", le plus connu et le plus cher qui aboutit à La Porte du Soleil. L'autre chemin est le Trek du Salcantay qui aboutit à Aguas Calientes, au pied du Macchu Picchu. Lis les posts de cette discussion (et plein d'autres), en particulier celle de Los Ninos, tu y trouveras plein d'infos. Les treks passent à 4500 m et plus. Donc, oui, des vêtements chauds et un bon duvet sont indispensables. Une bonne cape de pluie aussi, éventuellement des guêtres... et de l'anti-moustique.
Pour ce qui est du stop et du bivouac, je ne sais pas trop. Ca dépend sans doute des coins. Il y en a où ça peut craindre un peu, voire pas mal, je pense, en particulier dans certaines vallées où il y a du narcotrafic.
En Amazonie, pour se déplacer, c'est obligatoirement par bateau. Sur le forum et dans les guides (Routard, LP) tu trouveras là aussi plein d'infos sur comment aller faire un tour dans la jungle.
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?
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?
