Idée de treks dans les Balkans cet été?
by Amande13
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjours,
je compte partir un mois dans les balkans cet été pour découvrir la population, les cultures, ... et j'aimerais bien inclure un petit trek de quelques jours dans mon voyage. Si vous avez des idées d'endroit sympa et pas trop fréquentés par les touristes je suis preneuse avec si possible quelques traversés de villages.
merci d'avance
Amandine
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
Bonjour Amandine, les Balkans c'est grand et très diversifié. Un coin très joli qui ne présente pas de risque c'est le parc de Dormitor au Monténégro belles montagnes mais je ne sais pas si tu traverseras beaucoup de villages. Par contre un autre endroit fabuleux et sauvage c'est le nord de l'Albanie mais je ne sais pas si il faut le conseiller à une jeune femme seule. Aller faire le point culminant le Korabit, point frontière entre Albanie Kosovo et Macédoine, je crois me souvenir un peu plus de 2800 mètres d'altitude et des villageois vraiment accueillants au pied, on est au bout du monde. Mais seule? Tu peux le faire par la Macédoine sans doute moins sauvage.
Si tu vas dans ce coin moi j'ai été envoûté par la ville de Prisren au Kosovo, mais tout le monde n'est pas de mon avis. Séjourner aussi quelques jours à Sarajevo et visiter les collines qui dominent la ville, j'ai ressenti de très fortes impressions surtout de nuit lorsque la lumière de la ville se reflète sur la multitude de stèles ottomanes des cimetires en pente.
Au centre de l'Albanie il y a une montagne le Tomor là aussi des petits villages perchés et une superbe montée par le versant nord mais attention aux gros chiens turcs de bergers. Là tu seras vraiment dépaysée. mais encore une fois seule je ne sais pas? Mais les Balkans c'est super. Luc
Merci je pensais aussi au canyon de Tara ou lac de Skadar au Monténégro est-ce qu'il y a des jolies balades à faire ou est-ce que ces coins sont trop touristiques ?
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
+ 1 avec Luc = l'Albanie, à ce que j'ai vu et lu sur le net (je pars là-bas très bientôt), tant pour les paysages que pour les gens.
En particulier le nord, vallées de Theth et de Valbona. Je suis en contact avec une américaine qui passe plusieurs mois par an dans la vallée de Valbona : elle me dit n'avoir jamais eu d'ennuis en tant que femme seule, mais elle est un peu intégrée au pays maintenant. Elle est une chaude partisane de cette région. Il y a dans cette vallée un travail de cartographie et de balisage que de jeunes albanais commencent sous l'égide du Peace Corp US, et avec la collaboration d'une des principales familles de la vallée (propriétaire d'un des rares "hôtels" de là-bas : 4 chambres, plus des dortoirs dans leurs fermes un peu plus loin).
Pour le Korabit (2791 m, zone frontière, au nord de Peshkopi côté albanais) : j'ai lu partout que l'itinéraire côté Macédoine était soumis à autorisation de la part de l'équivalent du Ministère de l'Intérieur et que ce n'était pas accordé souvent. Il y a tous les ans une montée organisée en Septembre par des clubs de montagne MK.
Pour le côté albanais du Korabit : rien lu rien vu, mais vu que Luc a l'aire de connaitre je serais bien intéressé par des détails sur :
- la piste de Kukes à Radomir ou de Peshkopi à Radomir : praticables pour un fourgon pas 4x4 ?
- l'itinéraire vers le sommet depuis Radomir (si bien sur c'est autorisé) : je serai en Albanie en Juin.
Pour le Tomor, massif culminant à 2400 m, vers Berat, montagne sacrée depuis longtemps et il y a chaque année au mois d'Août une grande fête Bektashi là haut. D'après le Bradt, il y a de belles randos à faire dans le massif, sans balisage , sans vraies cartes et sans "rescue service" !
Dans toutes ces montagnes, sauf à payer un guide local, vaut mieux être habitué à l'orientation et à la montagne, les seules cartes détaillées dispo sont des cartes russes établies d'après des relevés italiens qui datent d'avant 1940.
Autres idées dans les Balkans sud =
- les montagnes du nord de la Grèce (Zagori, Mont Smolikas, Gramos, ...etc.) , plus faciles car il y a des cartes topographiques récentes, et quelques récits / itinéraires sur le net ou en librairie. Ou carrément l'Olympe et ses dieux! Ou plus modeste, mais très agréable, le massif du Pelion (point culminant dans les 1600 m mais la mer est là !)
- en Macédoine FYROM, le parc national de Pelister, celui de Galicica (vers les lacs gigantesques d'Ohrid et de Prespa) ou celui de Mavrovo (à l'est du Korabit).
Ailleurs dans la péninsule:
- la Slovénie bien sûr, mais est-ce-déjà les Balkans ?
- les massifs bulgares, qui me tentent bien mais ce sera pour une autre fois.
Bonne préparation.
Je peux résister à tout, sauf à la tentation.
Oscar Wilde
https://www.escapades-nature-camping-car.fr/forum/
Rebonjour, le canyon de la Tara très joli et profond. J'y suis allé au mois de mai il n'y avait pas grand monde, quelques groupes qui faisaient du rafting. En été sans doute plus de monde.
Le lac de Skadar, Skoëder en albanais est une pure merveille du côté monténégrin; je ne pense pas qu'on y rencontre beaucoup de monde même en été en dehors de certains "spots" réputés. Je te joins qq photos de ces coins splendides. Luc
Les deux premières photos lac de Skadar ou Skoëder, la troisième vallée de la Tara
Les deux premières photos lac de Skadar ou Skoëder, la troisième vallée de la Tara
Bonjour Peshkopi Radomir je l'ai fait avec une ford fusion en 2008 sans problème route en terre. Le Korabit du côté albanais se fait sans autorisation, il y a de l'ordre de 1400 mètres de dénivelé. Le sommet est un peu aérien. De l'antécime quelques mètres sous le sommet(4 ou 5) redescendre par une petite cheminée (escalade facile mais verticale) et puis atteindre fcilement le sommet; mais peut-être que lorsqu'il n'y a plus de neige il ya un autre passage possible? Je joins qq photos;
Le Tomor et sa fête ça vaut vraiment le coup j'y ai participé il y a 10 ans j'étais je pense le seul non albanais, tout du moins je n'ai pas vu d'autres étrangers, non albanais. Grand moment, tous ces Albanais qui montent leur mouton parfois à cheval jusqu'au sommet. Actuellement le versant sud se fait mager par une énorme carrière de puis qq années. Luc
PS: è cette heure pas possible de mettre des photos j'essaie ce soir
PS: è cette heure pas possible de mettre des photos j'essaie ce soir
Merci à Luc pour les tuyaux sur le Korabit et la piste vers Radomir.
Ne voulant pas polluer le topic d'Amandine, pourrais-tu par MP me donner plus de détails sur l'itinéraire depuis le village (encore mieux une trace GPS !!?), est-ce évident, sinon quelle langue parlais-tu avec les locaux pour demander le chemin et comprendre, avais-tu les cartes russes, ...etc...
Impatient de voir tes photos.
Pierre
Je peux résister à tout, sauf à la tentation.
Oscar Wilde
https://www.escapades-nature-camping-car.fr/forum/
C'est pas grave pour la pollution du topic, et en plus ça m'intéresse surtout concernant la langue : est-ce que beaucoup de locaux parlent allemand ? En tout cas merci à vous deux, je ne pense pas avoir le niveau pour m'orienter dans les lieux que Pierre décrit par contre est-ce que l'un d'entre vous aurez plus d'infos sur les ballades du Lac de Skadar ? (itinéraires, cartes, sites d'infos, ...) et est-ce qu'on peut y camper facilement ?
Et une autre question qui n'a rien à voir : est-ce que le pass interrail (400€) vaut la peine pour voyager vers et dans les balkans ?
Et une autre question qui n'a rien à voir : est-ce que le pass interrail (400€) vaut la peine pour voyager vers et dans les balkans ?
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
Bonsoir Amandine.
Je ne connais pas le lac de Skadar ( Shkodra en albanais) : le parc national du même nom englobe principalement le lac, et le lac est entourée de routes. C'est surtout un refuge pour les oiseaux.
Il doit y avoir des balades en bateau, par contre pour la rando à pied à ce que je vois sur la carte ça doit être très limité.
Mais je ne connais pas le coin.
Si tu tiens au Montenegro, pour la rando ce serait plutôt dans le parc du Dormitor ou, alors, sans doute plus sauvage, vers la frontière albanaise, lac de Plav, ...
Il me semble avoir lu un récit de randonnée écrit en allemand sur ce coin. A ce que j'ai lu, il y a des monténègrins qui parlent l'anglais ou l'allemand : combien et où ? this is the question!
Attention dans tous ces pays, les panneaux sont bien souvent uniquement en cyrillique, même et surtout ceux des sentiers.
Désolé, mais mes connaissances de là-bas sont très "short". Et nulles pour le pass Interrails.
Bonnes recherches sur le ouaibe, en ciblant Montenegro, Dormitor ou Durmitor, Plav et Prokletije Mountains, ou encore alpes dinariques plutôt que Balkans.
Un site à voir pour tout ce qui est montagnes n'importe où dans le monde c'est www.summitpost.org
par exemple pour les Prokletije Mountains :
http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.php?object_id=153694 où il y a pas mal de photos et d'infos sur cette partie des montagnes du Montenegro, Albanie et Kosovo
Je peux résister à tout, sauf à la tentation.
Oscar Wilde
https://www.escapades-nature-camping-car.fr/forum/
Bonjour Amandine, oui certains locaux parlent allemand mais pas beaucoup, comme certains parlent un peu anglais, comme certains parlent un peu français j'en ai rencontré un près du lac du côté monténégrin.
Concernant les cartes de rando autour du lac je ne pense pas qu'il y ait grand chose, il est vrai que je me suis baladé en voiture.
Concerant le camping, près du lac on trouve des emplacements pas toujours facile car très accidenté. Eviter de camper dans la zone de la frontière. Lis ce que j'ai écrit là-dessus dans le texte que j'ai intitulé Balkans 2008. Un endroit qui sera sans doute plus propice à la balade dans le coin c'est Cetijne( anciene capitale du Monténégro). Je l'avais rejoint par une route incroyable à partir des bouches de Kotor( photo jointe).
Mais il existe souvent des opportunités sur place avec les locaux. Luc
Bonjour Pierre, sur place dans le korabit j'étais accompagné par un Albanais que l'on voit au sommet du Korabit et sur l'une des photos dessous, qui parlait un peu anglais ayant vécu en GB. Pour ma part je parle albanais pour y avoir vécu trois ans.
Concerant le trajet sur Korabit hélas je n'ai pas de trace GPS. De Radomir suivre un grand vallon vers la droite en , les gens te l'indiquent, puis vers le fond , le Korabit se trouve sur la droite, tirer sur la droite et avant de rejoindre l'arête monter en écharpe et y arriver et la suivre, le sommet se découvre un peu plus loin. Tôt en saison si la neige est dure peut-être un piolet pour la sécurité.
la dernière photo la maison de l'Albanais chez qui j'ai dormi deux nuits. Luc
la dernière photo la maison de l'Albanais chez qui j'ai dormi deux nuits. Luc
Quelques photos de la région du Tomor au centre de l'Albanie.
Les deux premières photos sommet du Tomor, la troisième un sommet juste à côté dans le prolongement de la crête, j'y avais vu au sommet des traces de pattes de gros loups;
la quatrième la carrière qui mange le versant sud.
4 et 5 dans le village de Strorë chez avec des gens merveilleux chez qui j'ai souvent logé.
Les deux dernière la ville de Bérat pas loin de la montagne Tomor.
merci beaucoup, et concernant le canyon de la Tara est-ce qu'il est possible de le suivre facilement entre deux villes ou villages voir le suivre complètement ?
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
Bonsoir Amandine, je ne sais pas répondre à ta question, la Tara j'y suis allé en plusieurs endroits mais en arrivant par des chemins qui venaient du haut. Effectivement la suivre au plus près sur une longue distance ce doit être une belle expérience. Je n'ai pas vu de falaises à pic qui tombaient dedans mais je ne sais pas s'il y a un chemin. Peut-être une belle aventure à vivre. Comme disait Gasard (à moins que ce ne soit quelqu'un d'autre) à la Meije à la fin du 19 ème siècle "Là où il y a une volonté, il y a un chemin". Luc
c'est pas grave je me débrouillerais ! encore merci pour toutes tes réponses
Amandine
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
Pour Amandine :
As-tu été voir la page http://www.summitpost.org/area/range/152176/durmitor.html#chapter_13
Il y a les références d'un livre mais faut comprendre soit le serbe soit l'anglais (carte des randos du parc au 1/25000 et carte du canyon de la Tara au 1/50000).
Tu trouveras aussi tout en bas une image de carte détaillée de la région, il ne semble pas qu'il y ait un sentier tout au long des gorges de la Tara, mais si tu es une pratiquante du canyoning, ce doit peut-être être faisable. Essaie de te renseigner auprès de l'auteur de la page. En tous cas il y a une possibilité de rafting (une agence franco-montenegrine, adriatrek, http://adriatrek.com/index.php, organise, entre autres, des descentes sur 1 ou 2 ou 3 jours pour l'intégrale de la Tara).
Tu peux aussi faire une recherche sur Gogol avec kanjon Tare ou Tara canyon et trouver pas mal d'infos et de vidéos, mais rarement en français.
Pour Luc : le piolet (et la corde) font partie de la dotation de mon fourgon aménagé, même en été hors montagne : il peut remplacer la batte de base ball en cas de besoin ! :-)
Pour Luc : le piolet (et la corde) font partie de la dotation de mon fourgon aménagé, même en été hors montagne : il peut remplacer la batte de base ball en cas de besoin ! :-)
Je peux résister à tout, sauf à la tentation.
Oscar Wilde
https://www.escapades-nature-camping-car.fr/forum/
Pour le rafting j'ai vu mais ça ne m'interresse pas trop je vais aller voir ton lien !!
"A quoi sert de voyager si tu t'emmènes avec toi ? C'est d’âme qu'il faut changer, non de climat."
http://amandinescooltravel.blogspot.com
Bulgarie : 3 massifs au sud : Rhodopes, Rila (magnifique rando à faire en 1 ou +sieurs jours à partir du monastère de Rila), Pirin. Grandioses, chemins rando déserts....Bulgares toujours prets à rendre service. Au nord : Tatras.
Slovénie : massif du Triglav et rivière soco. Grandiose mais + fréquenté.
Slovaquie : passer par la pologne (atterir à Cracovie et visiter) puis à 90 KM en Slovaquie paradis de la rando.
Roumanie : maramures.
Montenegro : parc durmitor
Gréce nord : massif du Pindare.
Nous prenons en général billet avion + loc voiture + tente. Cartes détaillées pour rando toujours trouvées sur place.
Nous prenons en général billet avion + loc voiture + tente. Cartes détaillées pour rando toujours trouvées sur place.
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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!
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!
Hello,
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
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.
Spots where we could pitch the tent near a stream
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.
Hi there,
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
I’m looking for half-day hikes near Karakol (not Jety-Oguz, since I’ll be heading there separately—max 30 minutes’ drive to the trailhead).
I can find longer treks, but nothing for a short outing!
So, if you’ve got any ideas...
Thanks! :)
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.
















