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Bonjour
Comment se passe l'ascension du volcan d'Ambrym quand il est en niveau 2 (comme actuellement)?
Ascension du volcan d'Ambrym (Vanuatu)
by Ceynaud
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
nous revenons tout juste du Vanuatu ou nous avons effectué un trek sur les volcans d'Ambrym, du 23 juin au 27 Juin. En fait, cela dépend de ton guide (un guide me parait indispensable). Il y a en fait 2 grands volcans sur AMBRYM : Marum et Bembow Il y a une grande zone de danger autour du cratère du Marum depuis le mois de février (éruption). Cela a ouvert une faille et fragilisé le terrain il n'est donc plus possible d'aller au Marum depuis le camp OUEST. Cependant, certains apparemment le font mais la totalité des guides croisés (excepté 1) nous ont dit que c'était vraiment dangereux (trop de temps dans la zone). Il est peut être possible d'aller au Marum depuis l'Est, village d'Endu. Mais tu ne peux pas dormir au camp EST qui est dans la zone de danger soit : ENDU -> Marum = 7h15 de marche ALLER seulement; il faut rajouter le retour soit au village soit au camp Ouest, ce qui donne vraiment une énorme journée de marche (je ne sais pas si c'est possible). Toutes ces infos ne sont que ce que nous avons fini par comprendre en questionnant maintes fois les guides croisés, car ne nous sommes pas allés au Marum sans trop comprendre pourquoi... Nous avons fait : ENDU (est) -> Camp Ouest -> Bembow -> Camp ouest -> Port Vato (Sud Ouest) C'est pas mal car c'est en traversée, juste 1 A/R au Bembow. Sinon tu peux aussi passer par le nord (accès en bateau) puis traverser vers le Sud Ouest, mais je sais pas si tu peux par la avoir accès au Marum. Pour le Bembow, mis a part que le niveau du lac de lave a fortement baissé, pas de changement, tu descends dans le cratère à l'aide de cordes et avec masque à gaz si besoin, bien demander avant le départ que le guide qui viendra avec toi prenne le matériel. Si tu as besoin de coordonnées, je peux envoyer en MP En tout cas si tu as l'occasion fonce, AMBRYM est vraiment superbe sur tous les plans , et ça a été vraiment une expérience. Puis si tu as un peu de chance, tu vois la lave en fusion 🙂 En sachant aussi que toutes ces infos peuvent changer du jour au lendemain (tremblement de terre, éruption etc...) Infos ici également avec carte
Voilà voilà...
nous revenons tout juste du Vanuatu ou nous avons effectué un trek sur les volcans d'Ambrym, du 23 juin au 27 Juin. En fait, cela dépend de ton guide (un guide me parait indispensable). Il y a en fait 2 grands volcans sur AMBRYM : Marum et Bembow Il y a une grande zone de danger autour du cratère du Marum depuis le mois de février (éruption). Cela a ouvert une faille et fragilisé le terrain il n'est donc plus possible d'aller au Marum depuis le camp OUEST. Cependant, certains apparemment le font mais la totalité des guides croisés (excepté 1) nous ont dit que c'était vraiment dangereux (trop de temps dans la zone). Il est peut être possible d'aller au Marum depuis l'Est, village d'Endu. Mais tu ne peux pas dormir au camp EST qui est dans la zone de danger soit : ENDU -> Marum = 7h15 de marche ALLER seulement; il faut rajouter le retour soit au village soit au camp Ouest, ce qui donne vraiment une énorme journée de marche (je ne sais pas si c'est possible). Toutes ces infos ne sont que ce que nous avons fini par comprendre en questionnant maintes fois les guides croisés, car ne nous sommes pas allés au Marum sans trop comprendre pourquoi... Nous avons fait : ENDU (est) -> Camp Ouest -> Bembow -> Camp ouest -> Port Vato (Sud Ouest) C'est pas mal car c'est en traversée, juste 1 A/R au Bembow. Sinon tu peux aussi passer par le nord (accès en bateau) puis traverser vers le Sud Ouest, mais je sais pas si tu peux par la avoir accès au Marum. Pour le Bembow, mis a part que le niveau du lac de lave a fortement baissé, pas de changement, tu descends dans le cratère à l'aide de cordes et avec masque à gaz si besoin, bien demander avant le départ que le guide qui viendra avec toi prenne le matériel. Si tu as besoin de coordonnées, je peux envoyer en MP En tout cas si tu as l'occasion fonce, AMBRYM est vraiment superbe sur tous les plans , et ça a été vraiment une expérience. Puis si tu as un peu de chance, tu vois la lave en fusion 🙂 En sachant aussi que toutes ces infos peuvent changer du jour au lendemain (tremblement de terre, éruption etc...) Infos ici également avec carte
Voilà voilà...
Bonsoir,
Pour la caldeira, il ne devrait pas y avoir de soucis. Pour le volcan, les guides rencontrés sur places sont dans leur jardin... ils sauront vous accompagner par le chemin le plus sécurisé. Comme pour tous volcans, voir le lac en fusion peut s'avérer être aléatoire avec les nuages omniprésents. Nous avons eu cette chance lors de la seconde ascension, très tôt le matin (départ vers 4h00 sous la pluie). Un résumé de ce séjour réalisé en août 2014 est disponible sur mon site "iciouailleurs.fr" Nous avions à l'époque trouvé des infos sur les trecks à Ambrym via un site (en anglais) "ambrym.travel" Par contre, même si atteindre le volcan reste l'objectif des voyageurs qui se rendent à Ambrym, la découverte de la vie sur place reste un souvenir fort. Nous étions à Endu et avons passé 4 jours fabuleux.
Bon séjour Maouh
Pour la caldeira, il ne devrait pas y avoir de soucis. Pour le volcan, les guides rencontrés sur places sont dans leur jardin... ils sauront vous accompagner par le chemin le plus sécurisé. Comme pour tous volcans, voir le lac en fusion peut s'avérer être aléatoire avec les nuages omniprésents. Nous avons eu cette chance lors de la seconde ascension, très tôt le matin (départ vers 4h00 sous la pluie). Un résumé de ce séjour réalisé en août 2014 est disponible sur mon site "iciouailleurs.fr" Nous avions à l'époque trouvé des infos sur les trecks à Ambrym via un site (en anglais) "ambrym.travel" Par contre, même si atteindre le volcan reste l'objectif des voyageurs qui se rendent à Ambrym, la découverte de la vie sur place reste un souvenir fort. Nous étions à Endu et avons passé 4 jours fabuleux.
Bon séjour Maouh
Ravi de savoir que cette partie du séjour c'est bien passé en ayant pu admirer le volcan mais aussi profiter d'un village hors du temps.
Maouh
Maouh
Bonjour Benouch
Nous sommes en train de préparer un TDM et notamment notre fameuse étape au Vanuatu. Nous ferions la traversée sur 3 j d'ouest en est et on se demande comment se passe le départ d'Ambrym? Une fois à Endu doit-on prévoir de repartir de l'aéroport d'Ulei? Dans ce cas là, j'imagine que on peut trouver un véhicule à Endu?
Merci d'avance pour ta réponse! Estelle
Nous sommes en train de préparer un TDM et notamment notre fameuse étape au Vanuatu. Nous ferions la traversée sur 3 j d'ouest en est et on se demande comment se passe le départ d'Ambrym? Une fois à Endu doit-on prévoir de repartir de l'aéroport d'Ulei? Dans ce cas là, j'imagine que on peut trouver un véhicule à Endu?
Merci d'avance pour ta réponse! Estelle
Bonjour
Il faut prévoir 30 à 40 minutes de 4X4 entre Endu et Ulei. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de véhicules à Endu (le village est petit), aussi il vaut mieux anticiper le transport. Pour nous, il y avait un transport de coprah qui était prioritaire. Il a donc fallu attendre. Mais on a quand même eu l'avion.
Il faut prévoir 30 à 40 minutes de 4X4 entre Endu et Ulei. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de véhicules à Endu (le village est petit), aussi il vaut mieux anticiper le transport. Pour nous, il y avait un transport de coprah qui était prioritaire. Il a donc fallu attendre. Mais on a quand même eu l'avion.
Bonjour.
Je reviens aussi de l'île d'ambym ou j'ai fait l'ascension des 2 volcans avec un amis nous sommes guide tous les 2.
Je retourne sur place la semaine prochaine...! It's my Job....😛
Si vous voulez avoir des infos précises je suis à votre disposition.
Le mieux étant éventuellement de se donner un petit coup de fil.
Sinon amusez vous bien et profiter au max de ces paysages magnifiques.
Cordialement. Chris.
Bonjour,
J'aimerais bien savoir à quelles températures il faut s'attendre pendant le trek, surtout la nuit. J'essaie de décider quoi prendre comme vêtement/sac de couchage pour la nuit. Y fait-il très froid pendant la nuit? Beaucoup de vent?
Est-ce possible de le faire sans guide et de payer seulement au sommet (pour masque et cordes) ?
On y rencontre beaucoup de monde ?
Nous espérons faire A/R Craigs Cove.
Merci pour ces informations.
J'aimerais bien savoir à quelles températures il faut s'attendre pendant le trek, surtout la nuit. J'essaie de décider quoi prendre comme vêtement/sac de couchage pour la nuit. Y fait-il très froid pendant la nuit? Beaucoup de vent?
Est-ce possible de le faire sans guide et de payer seulement au sommet (pour masque et cordes) ?
On y rencontre beaucoup de monde ?
Nous espérons faire A/R Craigs Cove.
Merci pour ces informations.
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Thanks, and have a great day!
Hi everyone!
We’re planning a 15-day road trip to Scotland this summer, specifically to explore and hike on Lewis and Harris—places we’ve never been before. We’ve visited other islands on previous road trips in Scotland (we usually go in April for a week). This would be our first time in Scotland in the summer and for 15 days. We’re looking at late August to early September.
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
I’m currently drafting the itinerary. We’d be crossing from Ullapool and were thinking of spending 3 nights on Harris and 4 nights on Lewis.
Does that sound balanced to you? Is it better to keep the same accommodation on Harris and the same on Lewis to explore the area? I’d love to hear about any past experiences you’ve had on these islands. Thanks!
Hi there, I’m trying to leave for 15 days very soon to São Vicente. I’m either looking to join an agency or figure things out on my own to go hiking on one of these islands or both. From what I’ve seen, it’s not easy to organize with local transport, so it gets expensive. Can I use the services of a small local agency? I’m looking for the simplest way to hike for several days. Also, how do you get from São Vicente to São Nicolau? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Aichatou
Hi there,
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
I’ve been wanting to do this for several years, and this year’s the one. Next September, I’ll be trekking in Tusheti (Georgia), from Omalo to Shatili. Of course, I won’t be renting a vehicle that’d just sit unused. No problem getting to Pshaveli, but from there to Omalo, it’s a dirt road (still the case?) There must be some form of public transport since there are so many guesthouses, and not all travelers come in a 4x4. If any of you have been to Omalo, could you confirm that these shared transports exist and how often they run?
hi
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
we’re planning a trip to Yellowstone and hoping to do a three-day backcountry hike if we get a permit. if any of you have done this before, could you let me know if it’s possible to find water along the way? And if we can transport it, are we allowed to use a stove?
thanks for any tips!
sandra
Hello,
I’ll be in Nepal from March 6th to 29th (we’re flying into Kathmandu via Varanasi and leaving via Delhi).
I’m a bit confused about the regulations requiring a guide.
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann
My wife and I (we’re 63 and 64) aren’t experienced trekkers—we’re more used to walking on terrain with very moderate elevation changes. I’m looking for fairly easy hikes, possibly day trips. Here are my questions: - Does the Poon Hill trek from Pokhara require a guide, or is it better to go through a local agency? (I’ve seen a lot of them offering 4-day packages) - I’d like to do a few multi-day hikes around Jomsom (Kagbeni, Mukitinath, Lupra, Marpha)... Do you need a guide for those, and can you find accommodations easily without booking in advance?
Last question—I’m really hesitant to lug around a sleeping bag or down jacket during our 6 weeks in India. Can you easily find these kinds of items at reasonable prices in Pokhara?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can share! Yann