Trek au Népal avec une agence
by Joyce65
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Nous sommes un jeune de couple de retraités et planifons de faire un trek de 9 jours au Népal (Ghorepani/ Poon Hill ) avec l'agence Mosaic adventures recommandé sur Tripadvisor??. J'aimerais avoir des commentaires si vous connaissez cette agence ou des suggestions.
Merci à l'avance!
De toutes facons, mefiez vous des recommendations sur Internet, que ce soit sur VF, Tripadvisor ou autres ... Beaucoup sont fausses.
Bonjour,
Nous avons pris en 2010 les 3sisters au départ de Pokhara. Tres sympa, rien à redire.
Profitez ! c'est exceptionnel !
Eric
10 mois de voyage, de France au Bangladesh en camping car avec 2 enfants - Aout 2009 - Juin 2010
http://www.theliot.fr/
Merci pour le conseil! Ça comfirme mes craintes
Nous allons investir dans un bon guide de voyage Lonely Planet...
Bonjour,
Nous avons pris en 2010 les 3sisters au départ de Pokhara. Tres sympa, rien à redire.
Profitez ! c'est exceptionnel !
Eric
Merci J'ai déjà entendu parler en bien de cette agence. En + ça aide à améliorer le sort des femmes au Népal. J'ai bien aimé le récit de votre voyage,
Merci J'ai déjà entendu parler en bien de cette agence. En + ça aide à améliorer le sort des femmes au Népal. J'ai bien aimé le récit de votre voyage,
Merci pour le conseil! Ça comfirme mes craintes
Nous allons investir dans un bon guide de voyage Lonely Planet...
uhmmmm.... idem : Les guides de voyages sont une bonne base, mais ne sont pas forcément bien mis à jour. Certains voyageurs ne sont pas forcément satisfaits des agences conseillées dans ces guides et sous les belles paroles de certaines agences (relayées par ces guides), se cachent parfois une réalité bien différente...
uhmmmm.... idem : Les guides de voyages sont une bonne base, mais ne sont pas forcément bien mis à jour. Certains voyageurs ne sont pas forcément satisfaits des agences conseillées dans ces guides et sous les belles paroles de certaines agences (relayées par ces guides), se cachent parfois une réalité bien différente...
Il y a une multitude d'agences locales sur KTM !!! toutes fonctionnent à peu près de la même manière, sur les mêmes circuits ... ne diffèrent que le chois des lodges + ou moins confortables .... mais on est au Népal et les "normes" occidentales n'ont pas cours !!! .... De toute façons, il est toujours possible de négocier (moyennant supplément) avec le guide une amélioration de nourriture ou de confort .... Par ailleurs les "grandes" agences occidentales font appel au mêmes prestataires locaux .....
Donc, à la limite, le chois d'agence est un peu secondaire .... mais il n'y a pas de "risque zéro" et l'on peut toujours tomber sur un "mauvais" guide, quelque soit l'agence ....
Cela dit, il ne faut pas trop craindre ce genre d'aléa : nous en sommes à notre 3° trek au Népal, toujours avec la même agence locale (Népal Ecology Trek) et nous n'avons jamais eu de souci d'équipe (cf mon "blog")
Bonne chance et bonne préparation
michel mathieu
www.lethieu39.fr
Namaste,
N'hesitez pas a contacter l'agence franco-nepalaise Evasion Trekking Nepal, les 2 dirigeants sont d'anciens guides et sont tous les 2 nepalais. Bhim vit maintenant en France, Chandra est base a Katmandou.
Nous sommes parties avec eux 3 semaines fin fevrier - mars 2012, tres bonne experience et bons souvenirs, agence serieuse et professionnelle, guides (2) francophones sympas, experimentes, attentifs et qui ont pris le temps de repondre a nos questions lors des differentes visites. Les 2 nous ont dit etre correctement payes par l'agence.
Nous avons deja recommande cette agence a plusieurs personnes sur ce site, 2 d'entre elles ont reserve avec Evasion Trekking Nepal et ont confirme avoir eu une bonne experience a leur retour du Nepal. Cela ne vous engage a rien de les contacter, voyer comment se passe le 1er contact.
Bon voyage, Marilou
N'hesitez pas a contacter l'agence franco-nepalaise Evasion Trekking Nepal, les 2 dirigeants sont d'anciens guides et sont tous les 2 nepalais. Bhim vit maintenant en France, Chandra est base a Katmandou.
Nous sommes parties avec eux 3 semaines fin fevrier - mars 2012, tres bonne experience et bons souvenirs, agence serieuse et professionnelle, guides (2) francophones sympas, experimentes, attentifs et qui ont pris le temps de repondre a nos questions lors des differentes visites. Les 2 nous ont dit etre correctement payes par l'agence.
Nous avons deja recommande cette agence a plusieurs personnes sur ce site, 2 d'entre elles ont reserve avec Evasion Trekking Nepal et ont confirme avoir eu une bonne experience a leur retour du Nepal. Cela ne vous engage a rien de les contacter, voyer comment se passe le 1er contact.
Bon voyage, Marilou
Merci à tous pour vos conseils avisés! C'est très apprécié! Nous avons opté finalement pour un trek de 12 jours ( 7 jours de trek) avec vues sur Everest . C'est un trek considéré facile à modèré, ce qui est approprié dans notre cas. Nous pensons réserver sur place en arrivant à Katmandou. A suivre...
Nous voulions effectuer un trek dans la région de l'Everest en novembre 2012, mais nous avons longtemps hésité sur la formule à adopter : en groupe ou en individuel avec guide et porteur ?
N'étant pas très sûrs de nous (surtout moi, la "trekkeuse"), nous avons finalement opté pour une version en individuel qui nous fournirait le plus de flexibilité possible.
Nous avons donc établi un programme : Namche Bazar - Thame- Renjo pass- Gokyo- Cho La - Lobuche - Gorashep - Kalapatthar...Namche et avons contacté plusieurs agences de trekking à Kathmandou ; nous avons obtenu des réponses positives, mais sans qu'un véritable dialogue s'établisse. Nous étions tellement avides d'informations et avions tant de questions à poser qu'aucune agence ne nous satisfaisait vraiment.
Finalement, après avoir consulté un forum, nous avons contacté Christophe Abbou, le directeur de l'agence Azimut Népal. Un véritable dialogue s'est alors établi sous forme d'échange de mails; Christophe, très disponible a répondu à nos multiples questions, et tout a été réglé en trois jours. Il nous a réservé un hôtel à Patan à l'arrivée au Népal et au retour du trek, nous a trouvé, le 15 octobre, un vol Katmandou- Lukla pour un départ de trek le 14 novembre.
Pour ce qui est du trek proprement dit, nous avons opté pour une formule «Accompagnement & Logistique» c’est-à-dire que, chaque jour, le guide nous propose un lodge correspondant le plus possible à nos souhaits (chambre individuelle, douche chaude…) et que nous payons les repas et le logement. Cette formule nous a laissé toute la flexibilité dont nous avions besoin. En fait, nous avions prévu 21 jours de trek, mais notre acclimatation très rigoureuse (2 nuits à Namche, à Thame, à Langden et à Gokyo) nous a permis de réaliser le circuit en 18 jours. Notre guide, Puspa, très compétent, disponible et très serviable, à la fois ange gardien et un peu mère poule est parvenu à avancer notre vol Lukla-Kathmandou de 3 jours. Christophe nous a alors réservé une chambre à Bhaktapur pour les 3 nuits correspondantes.
Nos deux porteurs Ismaël et Promit ont été également très efficaces et toujours de bonne humeur.
Bref, c’est grâce à Christophe, Puspa, Promit et Ismaël que cette magnifique aventure a été rendue possible.
N'hésitez pas à contacter Christophe !
Arrête de mettre ta publicité sur tous les forums en copier collez cela dessert plutôt ton agence
Hasta la vista
Arrête de mettre ta publicité sur tous les forums en copier collez cela dessert plutôt ton agence
Il est sûr que le procédé est quelque peu insistant, mais ce trek était pour nous deux, et plus particulièrement pour moi, "la trekkeuse" un véritable challenge. Nous avons vraiment oscillé pendant deux mois entre groupe et individuel, entre sens horaire ou anti-horaire pour Renjo - Cho-La - Kalapatthar, nous avons finalement opté pour un circuit en individuel avec guide et porteur et avons contacté plusieurs agences: Celtic Trekking Adventure, mais Olivier Kerviel n'accepte que les groupes d'au moins 4 personnes, surtout à cette période (c'est indiqué sur son site, mais j'ai essayé quand même) Thamserku Trekking, car j'ai lu que c'est le réceptif d'Allibert et autres: aucune flexibilité et prix prohibitifs car plusieurs nuits dans les lodges Yak and Yeti Mandala Trekking , Sunshine Trekking et Nepal Ecology trek : ces trois agences ont réalisé un devis pour le circuit que nous leur avons proposé, mais sans commentaire nous avons craint un manque de flexibilité, ce en quoi nous nous sommes peut-être trompés en effet, dans notre cas, soit notre guide nous proposait un lodge en arrivant à l’étape, soit un porteur partait en avant et effectuait la réservation les jours où les lodges risquaient d’être complets cette méthode doit s’appliquer à toutes les agences dès que l’on voyage en individuel Napoleon Trekking dirigée par Suraj : nous étions très tentés par cette agence après avoir lu le parcours de Suraj, malheureusement, celui-ci , très occupé à cette période, n’a pu nous répondre suffisamment rapidement je dois dire que le contact a été excellent, que Suraj a été très attentif à nos souhaits et à nos interrogations et qu’il a répondu à toutes nos questions d’ailleurs, nous avons rencontré à deux reprise un groupe de deux couples de Bretons qui voyageaient avec Napoléon Trekking : une première fois à Namche au début du trek, puis à Lobuche : ils étaient enchantés de leur guide et des prestations de l’agence Napoleon Trekking si vous passez par Lobuche, vous pourrez voir le drapeau de la Bretagne qu’ils ont accroché au plafond de l’ Himalayan Eco Resort le dimanche 25 novembre 2012. Voilà pourquoi, après avoir commencé notre prospection, le 19 septembre, nous avons été soulagés, après avoir contacté Christophe Abbou le 11 octobre, d’avoir un interlocuteur attentif et efficace, ce qui nous a permis de conclure le 14 octobre. Cette agence, Azimut Nepal Trekking, nous l’avons contactée un peu « en désespoir de cause », après avoir lu deux avis positifs dans un forum (je ne sais plus lequel), d’où l’utilité de faire part d’expériences positives (aussi bien que négatives) auprès des agences, chacun se faisant ensuite sa propre opinion après les avoir contactées. Excusez-moi pour cette réponse fleuve, mais l’historique de notre gestation vous permettra peut-être de mieux comprendre notre enthousiasme pour cette agence qui a largement contribué à la réussite de notre entreprise, expérience très forte qui restera à jamais gravée dans nos mémoires.
Il est sûr que le procédé est quelque peu insistant, mais ce trek était pour nous deux, et plus particulièrement pour moi, "la trekkeuse" un véritable challenge. Nous avons vraiment oscillé pendant deux mois entre groupe et individuel, entre sens horaire ou anti-horaire pour Renjo - Cho-La - Kalapatthar, nous avons finalement opté pour un circuit en individuel avec guide et porteur et avons contacté plusieurs agences: Celtic Trekking Adventure, mais Olivier Kerviel n'accepte que les groupes d'au moins 4 personnes, surtout à cette période (c'est indiqué sur son site, mais j'ai essayé quand même) Thamserku Trekking, car j'ai lu que c'est le réceptif d'Allibert et autres: aucune flexibilité et prix prohibitifs car plusieurs nuits dans les lodges Yak and Yeti Mandala Trekking , Sunshine Trekking et Nepal Ecology trek : ces trois agences ont réalisé un devis pour le circuit que nous leur avons proposé, mais sans commentaire nous avons craint un manque de flexibilité, ce en quoi nous nous sommes peut-être trompés en effet, dans notre cas, soit notre guide nous proposait un lodge en arrivant à l’étape, soit un porteur partait en avant et effectuait la réservation les jours où les lodges risquaient d’être complets cette méthode doit s’appliquer à toutes les agences dès que l’on voyage en individuel Napoleon Trekking dirigée par Suraj : nous étions très tentés par cette agence après avoir lu le parcours de Suraj, malheureusement, celui-ci , très occupé à cette période, n’a pu nous répondre suffisamment rapidement je dois dire que le contact a été excellent, que Suraj a été très attentif à nos souhaits et à nos interrogations et qu’il a répondu à toutes nos questions d’ailleurs, nous avons rencontré à deux reprise un groupe de deux couples de Bretons qui voyageaient avec Napoléon Trekking : une première fois à Namche au début du trek, puis à Lobuche : ils étaient enchantés de leur guide et des prestations de l’agence Napoleon Trekking si vous passez par Lobuche, vous pourrez voir le drapeau de la Bretagne qu’ils ont accroché au plafond de l’ Himalayan Eco Resort le dimanche 25 novembre 2012. Voilà pourquoi, après avoir commencé notre prospection, le 19 septembre, nous avons été soulagés, après avoir contacté Christophe Abbou le 11 octobre, d’avoir un interlocuteur attentif et efficace, ce qui nous a permis de conclure le 14 octobre. Cette agence, Azimut Nepal Trekking, nous l’avons contactée un peu « en désespoir de cause », après avoir lu deux avis positifs dans un forum (je ne sais plus lequel), d’où l’utilité de faire part d’expériences positives (aussi bien que négatives) auprès des agences, chacun se faisant ensuite sa propre opinion après les avoir contactées. Excusez-moi pour cette réponse fleuve, mais l’historique de notre gestation vous permettra peut-être de mieux comprendre notre enthousiasme pour cette agence qui a largement contribué à la réussite de notre entreprise, expérience très forte qui restera à jamais gravée dans nos mémoires.
Maryse tes explications sont intéressantes et expliquent bien la difficulté pour choisir une agence de trek un tant soi peu sérieuse et réactive
bon futur trek rando 😉 au N&pal ou ailleurs
bon futur trek rando 😉 au N&pal ou ailleurs
Hasta la vista
Namaste Marie,
Suis à pokhara, peux tu me donner les coordonnées de cette agence s il te plait et sais tu s ils ont une agence sur pokhara?
Merci pour ton retour
Isabelle
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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.





