Bonjour,
Je suis toute nouvelle sur Forum Voyage et dans l'organisation de "grands voyages" par moi-même !!! J'espère que mes questions n'ont pas été déjà traitées dans d'autres discussions (j'en ai quand même lu pas mal...)
J'ai l'intention d'aller à Oman fin février-début mars pour 2 semaines environ, essentiellement pour faire un treck dans le désert. Je souhaiterais m'adresser à une organisation omanaise, plutôt que de passer par une agence française. Pour les raisons suivantes : je préfère être cliente directement des organismes locaux pour que leur marge soit plus élevé et pour que ça me fasse moins cher (mais peut-être que je me trompe ???) et aussi parce que je n'ai pas trouvé de simples trecks, cad que je voudrais marcher sans prendre de 4 x 4 tous les jours et sans faire d'excursion. Mon but n'est pas de couvrir le plus de régions possible, mais de marcher dans le désert (quel qu'il soit). Auriez-vous une organisation omanaise à me recommander ?
Ma 2è question : mon ami britannique qui habite en Arabie Saoudite va me rejoindre à Muscat pour 3 jours. Peut-on partager une chambre sans être mariés ? Là aussi, ma préférence va aux petits hôtels omanais, dans la vieille ville par exemple, et à Niswat, que nous allons visiter.
Merci par avance
Pascale
Tu peux t'adresser à Rob (britanique comme ton ami) qui est le patron de l'agence Holiday in oman.
cette agence est le receptif de Nomade Aventure etc....
voici les coordonnées:
site internet http://www.holiday-in-oman.com/
contact francophone de l'agence : noura@holiday-in-oman.com
Nous avons fait appel à Rob à chaque fois que nous sommes allé à Oman.
Pour le logement, je ne suis pas marié et ma compagne est mulsumane. Nous n'avons eu aucun ennui. Oman n'est pas l'Arabie Saoudite.
Si tu te rends à Nizwa, passe dire bonjour à Ali. Il tient une petite librairie dans la rue qui monte en allant au Fort.
La première fois que nous l'avons rencontré il nous a fait visiter tous les petits recoins autour de Nizwa. L'an dernier, nous avons été reçu dans sa famille.
nous gardons de très bons souvenirs de nos voyages à Oman.
Merci beaucoup de ta réponse rapide. En effet, je dois me dépêcher de trouver un treck car je veux prendre mon billet d'avion le plus vite possible.
Je vais prendre contact avec cette agence, et je passerai ton bonjour à Ali, mais bien sûr, je te recontacterai avant de mon départ.
Au sujet des couples non mariés, j'ai lu dans une discussion sur ce site que le truc était de porter une alliance. Je pensais donc qu'on risquait de ne pas être accepté, surtout dans les petits hôtels tenus par des Omanais.
Je ne conseille pas Evanéos (je ne sais pas comment ces pubs arrivent sur l'écran des discussions). je me suis tout de suite adressée à eux et l'agence TLB Destination m'a envoyé un projet de voyage. Tout d'abord, cette agence est basée au Liban - ils n'ont même pas d'agence à Oman - ensuite, le prix est prohibitif - 2 500 euros pour 4 nuits et 5 jours, juste à marcher dans le désert, sans autres prestations. Je sais que c'est un voyage pour moi seule (ils n'avaient pas ce que je demandais pour des groupes) mais quand même !!!!
Qu'est-ce que c'est, le réceptif ?
A bientôt
Pascale
pour répondre à ta question, il faut savoir que la plupart des agences françaises sous-traitent leurs voyages à des prestataires locaux. Tu penses bien qu'ils ne peuvent pas avoir du personnel sur place constament, se tenir informé des changements etc...
Bien souvent et de plus en plus à mon sens, les agences françaises se contentent de jouer les boites aux lettres entre nous (clients) et les agences locales; Elles ne manquent pas de se servir au passage assez largement parfois.
Tu as donc plus de chance, à mon avis, d'obtenir des tarifs compétitifs en t'adressant directement aux locaux. Bien souvent tu n'as pas de contrainte de nombre de personne mini, etc...
Je confirme les propos d'Alexandre, l'agence qu'il recommande est très bien, j'ai déjà fait quelques sorties avec eux, notamment canyon et via ferrata, aucun problème. Dans cette agence, il y a une française (Marie de Peyrecave), sympa, elle pourra te renseigner.
Je n'avais pas vu que le début de mon message avait été effacé. Donc, je recommence ...
J'ai envoyé un mail à Holiday in Oman. Mais d'après leur site, ils n'ont que des excursions à la journée, ou 3 jours maximum.
Oui, j'ai envoyé un mail à omantreckkingguides car ils ont 2 ou 3 voyages qui m'intéressent. Ils ont l'air d'être le réceptif (j'ai appris un nouveau mot !) de Atalante et de Tiwana.
Encore merci
Pascale
Bonjour Gilles et Alexandre,
Ca fait bientôt 4 semaines que je suis revenue d'Oman et je voulais juste vous donner des nouvelles. Tout d'abord, je m'excuse, Alexandre, car je n'ai pas donné ton bonjour à Ali. Je n'avais pas noté cette tâche et je m'en suis souvenue seulement en rentrant dans la librairie. Mais impossible de me souvenir de ton nom ! Dans la précipitation avant mon départ, je n'avais pas relu cette discussion.
J'ai passé un excellent séjour, pas de problème. J'ai bien profité de mes 3 jours à Mascate seule. L'hôtel Naseem était super pour le prix. J'ai beaucoup marché. C'est un pays bien organisé, les gens sont gentils, c'est facile de se déplacer, de manger au restau, et on communique bien avec l'anglais. Et c'est formidable de ne pas avoir à être sur ses gardes, côté sécurité. J'aimerais bien que ce soit la même chose en France !!! Je suis allée à Nizwa en car. Puis j'ai rejoint le groupe Allibert. Le désert et les différents paysages étaient magnifiques, et le 4x4 un peu effrayant mais très rigolo (c'était la 1ère fois que j'en faisais). Par contre, j'ai été très déçue des prestations d'Allibert et je ne suis pas prête à repartir avec eux.
Je vous souhaite une bonne continuation, dans vos villes respective
Encore merci des infos.
Pascale
je me permets de venir rejoindre votre conversation car me voila desespěree,
Voila, je viens a dubai pendant vacances d octobre et souhaiterait faire un cadeau a ma meilleure amie, une surprise pour visiter oman sur deux trios jours, un depaysement total en harmonie avec la nature pour se vider la tete, mon budget total pour 2 est d environ 600euros?poivez vous maider ou me donner contact local ce serait merveilleux car tout est hors de tarif et je pensais voir large avec mon budge mais me voila dans l impasse...t
Bonjour,
Désolée de vous répondre seulement maintenant. Je suis rentrée de vacances hier.
Pour un hôtel pas cher, je recommande l'hôtel Naseem sur le vieux port. Pour manger, l'alimentation n'est pas chère. Vous trouvez beaucoup de petits restaus pas chers. Il faut seulement éviter les quartiers chics de Mascate. Les taxis également sont moins chers qu'en France. Et sinon, vous pouvez visiter en marchant, mais pas n'importe où car la ville n'est pas faite pour les piétons, comme dans tous les pays arabes. Vous pouvez marcher de l'hôtel jusqu'au vieux Mascate, le long de la mer, voir le palais du Sultan, il y a aussi des musées intéressants, et le long de Qurum beach, vous verrez ainsi les quartiers chics et le quartier des ambassades.
Pascale
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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!
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m leaving on Monday, August 3rd for my very first long-distance trek: the GR223 from Coutances to Mont Saint-Michel, over 6-7 days (~11-14 miles/day), solo.
I’m looking for tips from people who know this section well (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer → Hauteville-sur-Mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → bay crossing):
Budget-friendly accommodations: I’m struggling to find affordable stopover lodgings (a lot of what I find online are expensive vacation rentals, not really suited for a solo hiker). If you have any great spots (hostels, hiker-friendly B&Bs, nice campgrounds), I’d love to hear them!
Bay crossing: Any feedback on guides/providers leaving from Genêts for the final crossing?
General tips for a first long-distance trek: What you wish you’d known before your first time, pitfalls to avoid, etc.
Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
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 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
