Recherche guide local pour le trek de l'Ausangate au Pérou
by Chevrine
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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bonjour.
nous sommes deux et nous prévoyons de faire le trek de l'Ausangate en octobre. nous voulons prendre un guide mais nous ne voulons pas passer par une agence. on a entendu dire que l'on pouvait trouver des guides locaux qui offrent des services similaires à ceux des agences (matériel, mules, repas). est ce que quelqu'un connait une bonne adresse ?
merci
Bonjour,
Vous pouvez passer par une association dont le siège est à Tinke et le responsable Peter Biesert (peter.biesert7@gmail.com)
Xavier
Hola
Pas de problème sur place à Tinki pour trouver un arriero;
Nous avons demandé au propriétaire de l'hôtel "El Nevado" à Tinki de nous trouver un arriero avec
chevaux: Raymondo Chillihuani très sérieux et compétent.
Nous voulions faire une traversée de la Vilcanota (Tinki-Phinaya)en passant au pied de l'Ausangate.
Nous avions notre matériel de bivouac: tente, couchage personnel (c'est plus sûr)
Il faut prévoir un réchaud et carburant, la nourriture pour la durée du trek.
Epicerie locale et marché le dimanche à Tinki.
Attention dans la zone: les bivouacs sont à 4900m d'altitude chaque soir.
Il faut donc être bien acclimaté et avoir du bon matos pour le froid de la nuit.
Si cela t'intéresse n'hésite pas à me contacter par MP ...
Je te conseille la traversée vers les lagunas Sibinacocha et Cascarra .... Magique
bonjour, on était au Pérou en aout et on a fait l'Ausangate en 4j mais on n'a pas fait le tour c'était un choix. je n'avais pas trouvé d'adresse d'arriero à l'avance donc on a pris une agence.
Notre guide et cuisinier (il est fils de muletier et il a aussi bossé en restaurant donc super bien mangé et il est de la région il a sa ferme d'alpaga vers Upis) souhaiterai travailler sans passer par agence pour que ça nous coûte moins cher et lui c'est plus rentable sans intermédiaire.
Demande lui un devis il te récupèrera à Tinki ou Cuzco et s'adapte aux envies du client.
Cirilo GONZALO HUAMAN C/ 984 495578 958 155107
mail (il consulte une fois par semaine) cigohotrek@hotmail.com
il a les tentes mais on avait notre duvet je sais pas s'il a a le duvet.
Par contre un membre de voyage forum l'a contacté. Il devait déjà être pris sur la période souhaitée et il l'a renvoyé auprès de son frère et ils n'ont pas été content du frère. C'est Cirilo ou un autre mais pas son frère Marcillo. Cirolo est diplômé, on a vu ses diplômes chez lui ;)
bon séjour
Cirilo GONZALO HUAMAN C/ 984 495578 958 155107
mail (il consulte une fois par semaine) cigohotrek@hotmail.com
il a les tentes mais on avait notre duvet je sais pas s'il a a le duvet.
Par contre un membre de voyage forum l'a contacté. Il devait déjà être pris sur la période souhaitée et il l'a renvoyé auprès de son frère et ils n'ont pas été content du frère. C'est Cirilo ou un autre mais pas son frère Marcillo. Cirolo est diplômé, on a vu ses diplômes chez lui ;)
bon séjour
Bonjour.
Poursuite de la discussion, nous revenons de 5 jours de trek autour de l'Ausangate, que l'on conseille absolument !
Nous avons trouvé un arriero très bien qui fait guide et cuisinier, nous étions accompagnés de son oncle, le muletier.
Pour ceux qui cherchent un guide nous le conseillons mais ne parle exclusivement que l'espagnol.
Il répond à toutes nos questions, s'adapte à nos demandes, et très bon cuisinier ( plats différents à tous les repas ). Il nous a laissé le choix entre dormir en tente ou en refuge, car les nuits sont froides, sans avoir eu besoin de réserver quoique ce soit auparavant.
Voici ses coordonnées, il se trouve à Tinki:
Alex Gonzalo Huamani ( le frère du message précédent ) Arriero, cuisinier et guide local. Mail: ausangatecamina@hotmail.com Tel: 984382333
Bon trek !
Voici ses coordonnées, il se trouve à Tinki:
Alex Gonzalo Huamani ( le frère du message précédent ) Arriero, cuisinier et guide local. Mail: ausangatecamina@hotmail.com Tel: 984382333
Bon trek !
C'est possible de connaitre les prix en passant directement par un arriero, et ceux pratiqué par une agence a Cuzco?
Nous serions 4 ou 5 personnes, ca se passe comment pour le portage des affaires, c'est a nous de porter ou il y a des mules pour ça?
Merci
Merci
Hola
Tout d'abord si tu passes par un arriero au départ de Tinki il faut que tu aies ton couchage et tente.
Notre arriero avait sa tente et nous a loué ses services pour conduire ses mules qui portaient nos gros sacs,
le couchage et la nourriture pour 6 jours. Tu portes le repas de midi et tes affaires perso de la journée.
Nous savions où nous voulions aller avec des topos détaillés et des points GPS pour passer les cols. Attention ce n'est pas technique comme trek mais il fait froid le soir et la nuit: tu restes entre 4800m et 5200m pendant 5-6 jours.
En 2009 la plus économique des agences de Cuzco nous demandait 400$ pour 2. L'arriero Raymundo Chillihuani, nous a pris 450 soles.(en comptant 6 jours de trek avec nous et 2 jours pour revenir à Tinki) Nous avons fait une traversée et non le tour de l'Ausangate. Le prix que tu verses va à une famille qui vit là haut et tu évites les intermédiaires qui se roulent les pouces et qui les exploitent ..... C B
Nous savions où nous voulions aller avec des topos détaillés et des points GPS pour passer les cols. Attention ce n'est pas technique comme trek mais il fait froid le soir et la nuit: tu restes entre 4800m et 5200m pendant 5-6 jours.
En 2009 la plus économique des agences de Cuzco nous demandait 400$ pour 2. L'arriero Raymundo Chillihuani, nous a pris 450 soles.(en comptant 6 jours de trek avec nous et 2 jours pour revenir à Tinki) Nous avons fait une traversée et non le tour de l'Ausangate. Le prix que tu verses va à une famille qui vit là haut et tu évites les intermédiaires qui se roulent les pouces et qui les exploitent ..... C B
J'ai payé 550 soles pour 5 jours (tour de l'Ausangate) en passant par une agence mais c'est évidemment bien mieux de contacter directement l'arriero (Cirilo).
Cirilo peut te proposer des prestations très variés: juste arriero, arriero et guide, ou arriero, guide et cuisinier. Il est super, tu peux y aller les yeux fermés. Contacte-le bien à l'avance.
Tu peux regarder mon article sur mon blog pour les détails pratiques et où louer du bon matériel (important vu le froid).
"Ils ne savaient pas que c'était impossible, alors ils l'ont fait" (Mark Twain)
Mon blog à propos de simplicité volontaire et de voyage:
Berlin-Cracovie (sept 2013); Thaïlande (juil 2014); Equateur (sept 2014-déc 2014) - Pérou (déc 2014- en cours).
http://deuxpasdecote.wordpress.com/
Hello,
Dans le cadre de mon tour du monde, j'ai effectué en juin 2016 avec un ami français le fameux trek de l'Ausangate, durant 6 jours (tour de l'Ausangate sur 5 jours + extension de 1 jour pour aller au Cerro Colorado (Raimbow Mountain). De nombreux montagnards considèrent qu'il s'agit du plus beau trek à faire au Pérou.
Nous sommes partis avec un guide local, Sebastian, que m'avait recommandé une touriste française rencontrée en Bolivie (ce guide travaille en principe pour des agences de Cusco).
Le trek s'est très bien passé, les paysages étaient splendides et très variés (de nombreux glaciers, des montagnes de toutes les couleurs, de nombreux troupeaux de lamas...).
Notre guide étant cuisinier de métier, nous avons très bien mangé durant ces 6 jours. J'ai particulièrement apprécié ses spaghetti "al dente" à la délicieuse sauce tomate avec beaucoup d'oignons. Mon ami s'est lui délecté des pop-corn maison servis au goûter...
Nous avons payé 110 soles par jour, soit 660 soles pour 6 jours, soit 195 USD (avec une agence cela nous aurait coûté environ 360 USD). Le prix comprenait le taxi aller-retour pour aller du village Tinqui jusqu'à la maison du guide, 2 chevaux pour transporter nos affaires, la nourriture et le matériel de cuisine, le guide et son assistant (son cousin).
N'étaient pas inclus dans le prix : le bus aller-retour Cusco - Tinqui (3 heures, 10 soles), l'entrée des sources naturelles d'eau chaude lors des 1ère et 5ème étapes (5 soles), la location de tente (10 soles par nuit), la location de sac de couchage (10 soles par nuit), le doit d'entrée dans le parc de l'Ausangate (10 soles), le camping du 3ème jour (10 soles) et l'entrée du Cerro Colorado (10 soles). J'en profite pour signaler que la plupart du temps, les sacs de couchage de location ne sont pas suffisamment chauds (la nuit il faisait entre 0 et -5°C), heureusement moi j'avais un sac de couchage en polaire à mettre dedans. Si vous venez avec votre propre sac de couchage, je conseille un sac de température "comfort" de -5°C.
Nous avons laissé le reste de nos affaires de voyage dans la maison du guide durant le trek et tout s'est bien passé. Le gros sac à dos reste chez lui et vous n'emportez que votre petit sac à dos pour transporter l'eau, les snacks, l'appareil photo, la crème solaire et les vêtements de la journée. Le reste est porté par les chevaux.
Si vous souhaitez connaître les coordonnées du guide, envoyez moi un MP et je vous transmettrai son numéro de téléphone (je précise que le guide ne parle que le Quechua et l'espagnol et qu'il n'a ni Whatsapp ni e-mail). Il préfère être payé en soles car il n'y a pas de banque au village pour changer les dollars.
Bon voyage !
J'ai effectué un tour du monde (de août 2014 à août 2016) :
http://fredalaventure.blogspot.fr
Juste une précision, si vous êtes frileux, préférez un sac de couchage -20°C en duvet.
C'est ce que j'ai loué et ce n'était pas de trop.
"Ils ne savaient pas que c'était impossible, alors ils l'ont fait" (Mark Twain)
Mon blog à propos de simplicité volontaire et de voyage:
Berlin-Cracovie (sept 2013); Thaïlande (juil 2014); Equateur (sept 2014-déc 2014) - Pérou (déc 2014- en cours).
http://deuxpasdecote.wordpress.com/
Finalement,
Nous avons fait 3 jours, à trois avec un muletier seul mais par l'intermédiaire de l'agence Alpinca (voir leur site internet ou contact Facebook). On a fait le 1er jour avec un autre groupe qui faisait le tour complet avec leur guide francophone et les 2 autres jours seulement avec le muletier. C'était génial.
Hola
Si tu veux, je connais un muletier/cuisinier/guide pour l'ausangate. Il s'appel Avelino, il est tres tres sympa, tres souriant et aimable. Il habite a Coñamuro (20 min a pied de Tinki). Parles tu español ? pour te donner son numero, sinon tu peux me faire signe une fois a Cusco pour l'appeler ensemble et te mètre en contact avec lui.
Saludos
Si tu veux, je connais un muletier/cuisinier/guide pour l'ausangate. Il s'appel Avelino, il est tres tres sympa, tres souriant et aimable. Il habite a Coñamuro (20 min a pied de Tinki). Parles tu español ? pour te donner son numero, sinon tu peux me faire signe une fois a Cusco pour l'appeler ensemble et te mètre en contact avec lui.
Saludos
Zuri
Guide et chauffeur francophone au Pérou / Pompier
"Si vous pensez que l'aventure est dangereuse, essayez la routine… Elle est mortelle".
Finalement,
Nous avons fait 3 jours, à trois avec un muletier seul mais par l'intermédiaire de l'agence Alpinca (voir leur site internet ou contact Facebook). On a fait le 1er jour avec un autre groupe qui faisait le tour complet avec leur guide francophone et les 2 autres jours seulement avec le muletier. C'était génial.
Bonjour Yeti974,
Votre trek m'interresse beaucoup. Ca serait possible de connaitre l'itinéraire que vous avez fait en 3 jours? Quel était le niveau de difficulté et les altitudes durant ce trek? Sinon au niveau des paysages, qu'avez vous vu? Auriez vous des photos a nous faire partager? Bonne fin de journée😉
Bonjour Yeti974,
Votre trek m'interresse beaucoup. Ca serait possible de connaitre l'itinéraire que vous avez fait en 3 jours? Quel était le niveau de difficulté et les altitudes durant ce trek? Sinon au niveau des paysages, qu'avez vous vu? Auriez vous des photos a nous faire partager? Bonne fin de journée😉
1er jour: Cusco-Tinki en bus local. Marche: Tinki-Upis (3h environ)
On a en point de mire l'Ausangate. On dort à son pied. Bain aux sources chaudes à Upis.
2è jour: Upis-Pacchanta en passant par une série de lacs magnifiques et un col à 4800m (pas obligatoire). Marche dans les prairies, vues sur les plaines et un autre versant de l'Ausangate.
Bain aux sources chaudes de Pacchanta.
3è jour: Pacchanta-Tinki. C'est rapide (2-3h de marche). On a repris le bus pour Cusco après manger. C'était le jour du marché à Tinki donc il y avait du monde sur la route/chemin.
Chemin facile, pas de difficulté particulière si ce n'est l'altitude (au-dessus de 4000m quasiment tout le temps). Il vaut mieux être déjà acclimaté même pour faire ce petit tour. Nous avons passé la nuit dans des maisons donc on a eu moins froid que sous une tente et on a pu manger au chaud.
De belles montagnes, des lacs, des alpagas et lamas en pagaille et des costumes très colorés.
Chemin facile, pas de difficulté particulière si ce n'est l'altitude (au-dessus de 4000m quasiment tout le temps). Il vaut mieux être déjà acclimaté même pour faire ce petit tour. Nous avons passé la nuit dans des maisons donc on a eu moins froid que sous une tente et on a pu manger au chaud.
De belles montagnes, des lacs, des alpagas et lamas en pagaille et des costumes très colorés.
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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 !)
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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









