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Islande en stop - retour de voyage
by Palo1
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour à tous,
Je revient de 10 jours de voyage en Islande (02-12 juin 2011). Pour des raisons économiques, moi et ma copine avons décidé de voyager 100% en stop et de loger en camping. Voici un rapide constat de ce voyage:le stop fonctionne très bien en Islande ! (les Islandais mais aussi les tourristes s'arrètent sans trop de problèmes)Temps d'attende maximum : ~ 40 minutes (sur une route avec un débit de 1 voiture toutes les 15 minutes...)Distance parcourue en stop : ~ 1500 kmDistance parcourue par d'autre moyens motorisés : 0 kmNombre de voitures prises : 28Trajet : Keflavik -> Reykjavik -> Golden Circle -> Côte sud jusqu'au Jokulsarlon -> Reykjavik -> Péninsule de Snaefellness -> Reykjavik -> Blue Lagoon -> Keflavik.Conseils:Rester un maximum sur la route N°1 !!!!! très peu de voiture en dehors de cette route (tout dépend aussi évidement de la saison, mais dans notre cas, c'était encore bcp trop tôt en juin pour s'attaquer au centre du pays...)Savoir parler un minimum d'anglais (language de référence par excellence)Comme d'hab, suivre les règles habituelles du stop... (se poster aux pompes à essences, sortie de village, éventuellement utiliser une feuille avec la destination, présenter correctement, le sourire est tjrs un plus, ...)Au final, nous aurons fait un voyage fabuleux et très économique au vu de la destination (par personne: 300€ d'avion et 300€ sur place...).
Bonne chance à vous si vous vous lancer dans cette aventure !
Bonne chance à vous si vous vous lancer dans cette aventure !
hello Palo,
je pars en islande la semaine prochaine, je vois que tu es passé par Jokularson, j'aurais voulu savoir si le site est a peu près clean (=icebergs blancs ?) suite a l'éruption volcanique de fin mai. Qu'as tu pensé du site ? est-ce que ça vaut le coup d'aller dans ce coin là ?
merci
hello Palo,
je pars en islande la semaine prochaine, je vois que tu es passé par Jokularson, j'aurais voulu savoir si le site est a peu près clean (=icebergs blancs ?) suite a l'éruption volcanique de fin mai. Qu'as tu pensé du site ? est-ce que ça vaut le coup d'aller dans ce coin là ?
merci
Rien ne vaut une petite vue en direct : 😉 http://live.mila.is/jokulsarlon/
Bien sûr le site mérite une visite, ne pas hésiter à s'éloigner du parking et à longer les berges, tranquillité assurée après quelque minutes de marche.
Autre site très proche : le Fjallsarlon, situé un peu à l'ouest du Jokulsarlon, lorsque nous y sommes passé, nous étions seuls, moment vraiment magique.
Rien ne vaut une petite vue en direct : 😉 http://live.mila.is/jokulsarlon/
Bien sûr le site mérite une visite, ne pas hésiter à s'éloigner du parking et à longer les berges, tranquillité assurée après quelque minutes de marche.
Autre site très proche : le Fjallsarlon, situé un peu à l'ouest du Jokulsarlon, lorsque nous y sommes passé, nous étions seuls, moment vraiment magique.
Aliza
http://www.islandenpoche.net Préparer son voyage en Islande - Carnets de voyages Juillet 2009, Mars 2011, Mai 2013, Juillet 2015, Juin 2016, mars 2018, Nouvel an 2019, Mars 2020
http://www.islandenpoche.net Préparer son voyage en Islande - Carnets de voyages Juillet 2009, Mars 2011, Mai 2013, Juillet 2015, Juin 2016, mars 2018, Nouvel an 2019, Mars 2020
Je confirme également que ce site ne doit absolument pas être manqué !!
Le fait qu'il y ai une l'éruption du Grimsvotn il y a 3 semaines rajoute de la beauté au site, imagine plutôt : certain icebergs totalement noire et d'autres (ceux qui viennent de se retourner sur eux-même) totalement bleu !
Par contre, pour avoir vu ce lac sous un ciel couvert en début de soirée mais également au lever du soleil dans un ciel bleu à 5h00 du matin, il faut absolument voir ce lieu avec du soleil et de préférence, au levé ou au couché de celui-ci ! Ca rajoute encore plus de magie a ce lieu...
Bon voyage
ça me parrait tout à fait possible bien que ce soit assez difficile de s'avancer sur ce genre de chose quand on voyage en stop...
Juste pour te rendre compte, on a fait Jokulsarlon (lac glaciaire) à Borgarnes en une journée. Départ vers 8h30 et arrivée vers 19h00, le tout en 4 voitures, en faisant des pauses et deux heures de visite...
C'est comme toujours en stop, suffit d'avoir un peu de chance...
bonjour,
nous revenons (ma nana et moi) juste de 3 semaines en stop en islande, avec prise d'avion a francfort (nous habitons dans la drome)
covoiturage jusqu'a francfort a l'aller stop au retour...pas de probleme sur ces trajet a part qu'on s'est endormis dans la voiture et avons raté la bonne sortie!!! a ne pas faire!!!
sinon en islande, nous avons pris le bus 3 fois en tout pour sortir de reykjavik, en direction de sellfoss pour aller vers landmannalaugar. pour partir de thorsmork, en direction de la route 1, apres 4 jours de trek (landmannalaugar-thorsmork A FAIRE!!!!) puis pour aller de reykjavik a blue lagoon puis keflavik, dernier jour en islande vent force 7 pluie a l'horizontale...petit extra sachant qu'en stop on a fait des economies monstres!!!
sinon tout nos trajets etaient en stop, temps d'attente, de 0min a 2h nombre de voiture : beaucoup sites desservis : partout ou on voulait aller c'est-a-dire (chaque destination au depart du site de dessus...) landmannalaugar : 2 voitures 5km a pied, emmene par la vendeuse de l'epicerie, traversee de gue! puis trek de 4jours jusqu'a thorsmork route 1-geysir : 4 voitures en fin de journée ps de marche arrivee a geysir stop devant le site. puis etant 22h (pas vu l'heure passer) camping a cote! Hverravellir route 35 : 2 voitures (des suisses jusqu' gulfoss nous ayant accusé de voler une veste. avec des sacs de 18kg on va pas encore s'encombrer d'une veste!!!!) puis 1h30 a pied et une voiture direct Myvatn route 35 : 1h30 de marche puis une voiture direct (un francais voyageant seul!) on est resté 2 jours a myvatn avec location de vtt a l'autre camping (pas bjarg), tres bon plan, ca permet de faire le tour a son rythme et ca change du stop! Dettifoss : 3 voitures, 4km a pied a partir de la commence une serie moins fructueuse mais gagnante quand meme. de dettifoss on voulais monter vers asbyrgi (35km au nord, piste) et faire etape la bas. 2h de marche dans un lieu magique, puis arrive 21h, petite pause, morale en baisse (journée de stop dure et personne pendant des heures!!) camping sauvage interdit (parc naturel). a ce moment la, un 4*4 de tcheque plein a craquer qui arrive a l'horizon. ils nous embarquent mais sur le marche pied pour arriver au camping de vestadalur a mi-chemin! super site! le lendemain nous prenons le sentier pedestre pour monter sur asbyrgi (grand moment de doute entre stop ou rando, la rando dechire tout, 12km 100m de denivelé) arrivee a asbyrgi pas trop tard avec comme objectif Husavik le soir. le seul echec du voyage. 2h d'attente sur une grande route tres tres tres peu frequenté, plein vent force 7 depuis 3 jours, et le peu de voitures qui passent ne font que passer...finalement a 21h 2 espagnols nous embarquent pour 3km, bivouac. de ce trou paumé mais pas pire, le lendemain stop pour husavik. message d'espoir, des le reveil j'annonce l'arrivée prévue a Husavik a midi (70km). 12h00 une minette nous depose sur le port d'Husavik, avec le soleil. attente 3min!!! Hvammstangi (depuis husavik) : 5 voitures, via pause cassedalle a Akureyri, route 1. cet arret etait en option dans notre programme. le monsieur qui nous a pris apres akureyri pouvait nous emmener encore plus loin. comme ca marchait bien, on a prefere se poser le soir a Hvammstangi, belle etape. Grundarfjordur : 3 voitures, objectif peninsule de Snaefellsnes, n'importe ou...plus de km mais plus de chances en passant par Borgarnes. Arnarstapi : 2 voitures, vent force 19, tourisme avec un couple de belge et un pecheur local qui nous a annoncé la pluie le lendemain. Fossatun : 3 voitures, 3km a pied, pluie en continue sur la péninsule (comme prevue par le pecheur), tente qui prend l'eau, moral un peu bas. Mais des espagnols nous emmenent sur la plage aux phoques (histoire de pas croire que c'etait la loose!!!) camping de fossatun un peu deçu par le lieu mais au moins il pleut plus!!! Thingvellir : 3 voitures dont la tournée du facteur, meme pas le temps de pisser et poser les sacs entre chaque voitures!!! le soir a reykjavik en 1 voiture direct au camping (des petits vieux qui habitent juste a coté).
voila c'est un peu exhaustif. ca permet de voyager pas cher du tout, les voitures qui s'arrétaient etaient soit des islandais soit des touristes, de la petite voiture au tres gros 4*4, en passant par le camping-car!!!!!!et le camion-camping-car 4*4. toutes les nationnalités (une voiture de suedoises...) tout les ages, femmes seules, hommes seuls, couples, familles, riche ou pauvre! le directeur de production du theatre national d'islande, le facteur, un diplomate islandais!!! on apprend beaucoup et les questions qui viennent a l'esprit trouvent toutes une reponse!!!!
a savoir, sur la route 1, meme au milieu d'une ligne droite, les voitures s'arretent n'importe ou! sur les routes secondaires goudronnées, marche a pied ou non en fonction du nombre de voitures!!! sur les pistes, autant marcher, vu le nombre de voitures, au moins on avance et ca rechauffe! pas de panneau
PETIT COUP DE GUEULE CONTRE CERTAINS INDIVIDUS parfois les voitures de loc avec la banquette vide a l'arriere, sur une route peu frequentée, passent a pleine vitessse, laissant un nuage de poussiere et un grand coucou genre "t'es dans la merde, et t'aime ca", foutent les boules. A ceux la j'ai envie de leur dire, qu'ils ont rien compris a la vie, qu'ils sont blasés car ils payent une bagnole une fortune, et que nous les stoppeurs, on n'a pas besoin d'eux pour voyager!!!!!!!c'est gratos et riche en rencontre ! on va ou on veux sans probleme d'assurance sur le chassis... mais au moins qu'ils passent pas trop vite pour eviter la poussiere, question de respect!!!!!!!bordel
aussi on a eu beaucoup de chance avec la meteo, car la pluie n'etait que sur la fin du trip et pas de pantalons etanche ni de bache (a prendre absolument!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
voila j'espere que ca donnera des envies, cout total avion plus sejour 900€ par personnes, en mangeant pas trop mal et 2 fois au resto!!
le stop en islande, je le preconise bon voyage, je detaille pas les sites, a vous d'aller voir sur place!
sinon en islande, nous avons pris le bus 3 fois en tout pour sortir de reykjavik, en direction de sellfoss pour aller vers landmannalaugar. pour partir de thorsmork, en direction de la route 1, apres 4 jours de trek (landmannalaugar-thorsmork A FAIRE!!!!) puis pour aller de reykjavik a blue lagoon puis keflavik, dernier jour en islande vent force 7 pluie a l'horizontale...petit extra sachant qu'en stop on a fait des economies monstres!!!
sinon tout nos trajets etaient en stop, temps d'attente, de 0min a 2h nombre de voiture : beaucoup sites desservis : partout ou on voulait aller c'est-a-dire (chaque destination au depart du site de dessus...) landmannalaugar : 2 voitures 5km a pied, emmene par la vendeuse de l'epicerie, traversee de gue! puis trek de 4jours jusqu'a thorsmork route 1-geysir : 4 voitures en fin de journée ps de marche arrivee a geysir stop devant le site. puis etant 22h (pas vu l'heure passer) camping a cote! Hverravellir route 35 : 2 voitures (des suisses jusqu' gulfoss nous ayant accusé de voler une veste. avec des sacs de 18kg on va pas encore s'encombrer d'une veste!!!!) puis 1h30 a pied et une voiture direct Myvatn route 35 : 1h30 de marche puis une voiture direct (un francais voyageant seul!) on est resté 2 jours a myvatn avec location de vtt a l'autre camping (pas bjarg), tres bon plan, ca permet de faire le tour a son rythme et ca change du stop! Dettifoss : 3 voitures, 4km a pied a partir de la commence une serie moins fructueuse mais gagnante quand meme. de dettifoss on voulais monter vers asbyrgi (35km au nord, piste) et faire etape la bas. 2h de marche dans un lieu magique, puis arrive 21h, petite pause, morale en baisse (journée de stop dure et personne pendant des heures!!) camping sauvage interdit (parc naturel). a ce moment la, un 4*4 de tcheque plein a craquer qui arrive a l'horizon. ils nous embarquent mais sur le marche pied pour arriver au camping de vestadalur a mi-chemin! super site! le lendemain nous prenons le sentier pedestre pour monter sur asbyrgi (grand moment de doute entre stop ou rando, la rando dechire tout, 12km 100m de denivelé) arrivee a asbyrgi pas trop tard avec comme objectif Husavik le soir. le seul echec du voyage. 2h d'attente sur une grande route tres tres tres peu frequenté, plein vent force 7 depuis 3 jours, et le peu de voitures qui passent ne font que passer...finalement a 21h 2 espagnols nous embarquent pour 3km, bivouac. de ce trou paumé mais pas pire, le lendemain stop pour husavik. message d'espoir, des le reveil j'annonce l'arrivée prévue a Husavik a midi (70km). 12h00 une minette nous depose sur le port d'Husavik, avec le soleil. attente 3min!!! Hvammstangi (depuis husavik) : 5 voitures, via pause cassedalle a Akureyri, route 1. cet arret etait en option dans notre programme. le monsieur qui nous a pris apres akureyri pouvait nous emmener encore plus loin. comme ca marchait bien, on a prefere se poser le soir a Hvammstangi, belle etape. Grundarfjordur : 3 voitures, objectif peninsule de Snaefellsnes, n'importe ou...plus de km mais plus de chances en passant par Borgarnes. Arnarstapi : 2 voitures, vent force 19, tourisme avec un couple de belge et un pecheur local qui nous a annoncé la pluie le lendemain. Fossatun : 3 voitures, 3km a pied, pluie en continue sur la péninsule (comme prevue par le pecheur), tente qui prend l'eau, moral un peu bas. Mais des espagnols nous emmenent sur la plage aux phoques (histoire de pas croire que c'etait la loose!!!) camping de fossatun un peu deçu par le lieu mais au moins il pleut plus!!! Thingvellir : 3 voitures dont la tournée du facteur, meme pas le temps de pisser et poser les sacs entre chaque voitures!!! le soir a reykjavik en 1 voiture direct au camping (des petits vieux qui habitent juste a coté).
voila c'est un peu exhaustif. ca permet de voyager pas cher du tout, les voitures qui s'arrétaient etaient soit des islandais soit des touristes, de la petite voiture au tres gros 4*4, en passant par le camping-car!!!!!!et le camion-camping-car 4*4. toutes les nationnalités (une voiture de suedoises...) tout les ages, femmes seules, hommes seuls, couples, familles, riche ou pauvre! le directeur de production du theatre national d'islande, le facteur, un diplomate islandais!!! on apprend beaucoup et les questions qui viennent a l'esprit trouvent toutes une reponse!!!!
a savoir, sur la route 1, meme au milieu d'une ligne droite, les voitures s'arretent n'importe ou! sur les routes secondaires goudronnées, marche a pied ou non en fonction du nombre de voitures!!! sur les pistes, autant marcher, vu le nombre de voitures, au moins on avance et ca rechauffe! pas de panneau
PETIT COUP DE GUEULE CONTRE CERTAINS INDIVIDUS parfois les voitures de loc avec la banquette vide a l'arriere, sur une route peu frequentée, passent a pleine vitessse, laissant un nuage de poussiere et un grand coucou genre "t'es dans la merde, et t'aime ca", foutent les boules. A ceux la j'ai envie de leur dire, qu'ils ont rien compris a la vie, qu'ils sont blasés car ils payent une bagnole une fortune, et que nous les stoppeurs, on n'a pas besoin d'eux pour voyager!!!!!!!c'est gratos et riche en rencontre ! on va ou on veux sans probleme d'assurance sur le chassis... mais au moins qu'ils passent pas trop vite pour eviter la poussiere, question de respect!!!!!!!bordel
aussi on a eu beaucoup de chance avec la meteo, car la pluie n'etait que sur la fin du trip et pas de pantalons etanche ni de bache (a prendre absolument!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
voila j'espere que ca donnera des envies, cout total avion plus sejour 900€ par personnes, en mangeant pas trop mal et 2 fois au resto!!
le stop en islande, je le preconise bon voyage, je detaille pas les sites, a vous d'aller voir sur place!
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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!
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.
