J’ai le projet de retourner dans le Tigray pour une marche d’environ 2/3 semaines. Le but est de vivre dans le milieu pastorale, avec un équipage muletier (donc en évitant le plus possible le 4X4). Il s’agit donc moins d’avaler des kms que d'être en contact avec le monde paysan au rythme des pas d'une mule.
A ce jour, je n’ai pu trouver d’information sur les possibilités d’équipage muletier (à ma connaissance cette logistique qui existe dans le Simien n’est pas encore connue dans le Tigray). Aucune agence ne propose ce type de périple.
J’ai déjà envoyé ce message...sans réponse, donc une nouvelle tentative.
Bonne journée,
A ce jour, je n’ai pu trouver d’information sur les possibilités d’équipage muletier (à ma connaissance cette logistique qui existe dans le Simien n’est pas encore connue dans le Tigray). Aucune agence ne propose ce type de périple.
J'ai demandé à une agence: TESFA ils m'ont proposé un trek de 15 jours: départ du Simien( Sankaber) vers Lalibela ou Axum..
Mais déjà pour un trek moins long (8 jours ) ils me demandent plus de 1000 euros.
Descriptif:Here are the suggestion trekking itineraries detail from Gonder to Axum.
Day:1st-Gondar-SimienMountains
Drive from Gondar to sankaber (1st camp ,3250masl), on impressive land escape the north escarpment and the southern Wazla.you will most certainly see encounter troops of the endemic Gelada baboons which is only found in Ethiopia. And over night here at Sankaber.
For the sack of acclimatization, the driver will drop you before the first camp so that you can have 2-3hrs walks, not only to get used to the altitude but also to enjoy both the view and the wild animals.
This camp is also known by mule and mule handler availability. Meaning, here is the place to organize mule and mule man in order to transport your (the Group) rock suck, Food, Tents, Mattresses, Sleeping bags, Cooking gears and so on.
Day:2nd-Sankaber-Gich(2ndcamp,3600masl)
Walk from Sankaber to Gich via Jibar waterfall. During day this you have the opportunity to see brilliant views, which seems like Egyptian pyramids. Especially when you spot up from top down to the land. Really magnificent! I have been trekking hundreds of times and found it so fantastic. Not all for me but also most tourists get surprised about it. The time taken from Sankaber is about 5-6hrs walks, which is often depending on the speed of the trekkers. Over night at Gich camp.
Day: 3rd-Walk from Gich to Immmetgogo-
Which is one of the most spectacular place in the simien mountains, keep going to Cheneck via Enatiye and stay at cheneck (3rd camp, 3620masl).Gich and Cheneck are situated nearly on the same level of elevation.
On this day the walk is relatively longer than the rest of the journey but different type of walking activities will be performed. The hike in this occasion is more like escarpment kind of hiking with breathtaking viewpoints. You will also get the chance to see the rare endemic or unique animal called Ethiopian wolf or Abyssinian wolf, having in mind that how luck you will be to see them. Time taken 7-8hrs and over night at Cheneck.
Day: 4th-morning climb to mount Buahit-
It is 4430 meter highs which is next to Ras-Dejen, During this day walk there would be possibilities or opportunities to see the endemic animals of Simien Mountain Got (Walia-Ibex) and you can see the highest mountain of Ethiopia Ras-Dejen on the sky distance. Then same day continues direct walk to camp Ambiko the place where you will camp over night, which is about 3250 meters highs time taken 9-10hrs.
Day: 5th - begins walk to climb Ras-Dejen early the morning with head light torch around 5:00am
(European hrs) as you have information it is the highest mountain of Ethiopia, which is about 4543mtrs highs, after while on the summit of Ras-Dejen trek direct to Matiba Giorgies thorough on moor land grass areas time taken 10hrs over night camping at Matiba giorgies.
Day: 6th -from Matiba Giorgies trek to Luwarie time taken (6hrs) through a village Adisge that is available to see Ethiopian Wolf since it has covered with giant Festuca grass then over night at Luwarie.
Day: 7th- walk to Zehara forest camping areas through the village Bervie which is covered with dunce forest by Juniper Procera it is indigenes tree here in Ethiopia, time taken (6hrs) it has nice place to see Sun set on the late after noon with different bird prey, then over night at Zehara.
Day: 8th – begins trek from Zehara to Aveiera river where will going to start trek on the sandy soils, which is fabulous scenery through Gamcha villages then have good opportunity to get shower for wash with warm river water at the camp Aviera river covered with dunce forest, time taken (9:30-10:30).
Day: 9th – tack the real long distance trek by crossing the Tekeze river through Acacia tree with sand soils since it is a lower altitude then over night at Harza village, time taken (10-11hrs).
Day: 10th –walk through the village of Agew and Tigrians peoples with bright sandy soils, off course great for bird watching then over night on Tigrians village Worktarbie, time taken (9hrs).
Day: 11th – begins the relax walk to small town Yechila time taken (4-5hrs) which is good to have warm showers at the hotels depend on the clients interest, off course it is available some drinks too just for relaxing.
Day: 12th –From Yechila walk to Giget which is a Muslim village through Gundagunde Mts that has possibility to see wild spotted Hyena closer like domestic ones in group, over night at Giget village time taken (8-9hrs).PS:From Yechila you have to possiblities drive with in tow days to Lalibela or to Mekele but if you are intersted to continues with trekk please read the under part....
Day: 13th –walk to Adikalh through nice land escape with mts adibegay then while trek, over night at Adikalh village tow kilometers farther plain areas time taken (7-8hrs).
Day: 14th –Trek to visit Derehaile rochewens of tigrians monastery church through Mts belavel then while walk back to Gudagude village with Anthalo lime stone then over night at Adiaflew on nice grass space areas, time taken (7hrs).
Day:15th –From Adiaflew walk to Chelekot small town through some bushes with farm land then over night at Chelekot time taken (6:30-7:30hrs).
Day: 16th – as end of the long tripe here in Chelekot since it has a road accesses our vehicle will picks the clients to Axum bout 4 hrs driving then tacking showers and lunch then visit the Stales. oad accesses our vehicle will picks the clients to Axum bout 4 hrs driving then tacking showers and lunch then visit the Stales.
Merci, ... mais ce périple est en partie dans le simien , je n'ai pas une vision claire du périple dans le Tigray, une carte serait la bienvenue , et je souhaite me cantonner au tigray sans véhicule.
Michel
bonjour,
Ayant fait cette portion il y a 25 ans, je partirai cette fois de Tamatave direction le sud jusqu'à Fort Dauphin
jusqu'ou peut on espérer maintenant le taxi-brousse ? une expérience par vos propres moyens est la bienvenue (précision : nous sommes à pied avec sac à dos pas en moto !)
merci !
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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.
hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
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
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!
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?
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?
