Posts by Chfeudpail

By helicopter? 🚁 :)

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I’ll try to send some feedback after the trip 😉

Actually, if it were up to me, I’d skip the Pistoia–Pisa–Volterra leg and head straight down to Chianti from Florence, then to Val d’Orcia, but the kids really want to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Okay, thanks! Yeah, I was hesitating about Pistoia and Volterra too. I imagine that in May the pools at the agriturismos will still be closed, so the idea is not to dawdle at the accommodations. But if we don’t go south of Siena, we’ll be spending a long time in the same areas, and then Val d’Orcia is probably the place I’d most like to see.

What would you cut out?

Tuscany itinerary from April 26 to May 5, 2026: - April 26: Flight BRU – FLR: 09:40 to 11:30 Florence - April 27: Florence - April 28: Florence until 12:00 PM Florence – Pistoia: 50 mins – 39 km Pistoia from 12:50 PM to 3:45 PM Pistoia – Lucca: 1 hour – 45 km Lucca starting at 4:45 PM - April 29: Lucca until 10:00 AM Lucca – Pisa: 45 mins – 22 km Pisa from 10:45 AM to 5:30 PM Pisa – Lucca: 45 mins – 22 km Lucca starting at 6:15 PM for dinner and overnight stay - April 30: Lucca until 9:30 AM Lucca – Volterra: 1 hour 50 mins – 74 km Volterra from 11:20 AM to 1:35 PM – panini Volterra – San Gimignano: 1 hour – 31 km San Gimignano from 2:35 PM to 5:20 PM San Gimignano – Monteriggioni: 50 mins – 26 km Dinner in Monteriggioni from 6:10 PM to 8:30 PM, overnight stay near the village - May 1: Departure from accommodation around 10:00 AM Monteriggioni – Siena: 35 mins – 16 km Day in Siena Siena – Monteriggioni: 35 mins – 16 km Second overnight stay near Monteriggioni - May 2: Departure from accommodation around 10:00 AM Monteriggioni – Abbey Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto: 1 hour 10 mins – 53 km Abbey Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto from 11:10 AM to 12:40 PM Abbey Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto – Buccoleno: 15 mins – 7 km Buccoleno (viewpoint) from 12:55 PM to 1:15 PM Buccoleno – Castelmuzio: 35 mins – 16 km Dinner in Castelmuzio from 1:50 PM to 3:15 PM Castelmuzio – Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta: 30 mins – 13 km Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta – Pienza: 25 mins – 7 km Pienza starting at 4:55 PM Accommodation near Pienza

- May 3: Departure from accommodation around 9:00 AM Pienza – Montepulciano: 25 mins – 14 km Montepulciano from 9:25 AM to 11:40 AM Montepulciano – Monticchiello: 30 mins – 12 km Lunch in Monticchiello from 12:10 PM to 2:00 PM Monticchiello – Terme Bagno Vignoni: 35 mins – 14 km Terme Bagno Vignoni from 2:35 PM to 3:50 PM Terme Bagno Vignoni – Abbey Sant’ Antimo: 45 mins – 22 km Abbey Sant’ Antimo from 4:35 PM to 6:05 PM Abbey Sant’ Antimo – Montalcino: 30 mins – 11 km Starting at 6:35 PM, dinner in Montalcino Accommodation near Montalcino - May 4: Departure from accommodation around 9:00 AM Montalcino – Castellina in Chianti: 1 hour 30 mins – 65 km Castellina in Chianti from 10:30 AM to 11:40 AM Castellina in Chianti – Radda in Chianti: 20 mins – 11 km Lunch in Radda in Chianti from 12:00 PM to 1:40 PM Radda in Chianti – Badia a Coltibuono: 20 mins – 9 km Badia a Coltibuono from 2:00 PM to 3:10 PM Badia a Coltibuono – Volpaia: 30 mins – 14 km Volpaia from 3:40 PM to 4:50 PM Volpaia – Montefioralle: 40 mins – 19 km Montefioralle from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Montefioralle – Greve in Chianti: 10 mins – 2 km Greve in Chianti, Castello Di Verrazzano Accommodation near Greve in Chianti - May 5: Greve in Chianti – Florence airport (1 hour – 41 km) – flight FLR-BRU

Hi there, here’s a version of the itinerary including travel times (+15 mins for traffic and parking, +15 mins for returning the car) and estimated visit durations. It’s packed, but we can always skip one or two stops if needed.

Tuscany circuit from April 26 to May 5, 2026: - April 26: o Flight BRU–FLR: 09:40 to 11:30 o Florence - April 27: o Florence - April 28: o Florence until 12:00 o Florence–Pistoia: 50 mins – 39 km o Pistoia from 12:50 to 15:45 o Pistoia–Lucca: 1h00 – 45 km o Lucca from 16:45 - April 29: o Lucca until 10:00 o Lucca–Pisa: 45 mins – 22 km o Pisa from 11:00 to 17:45 o Pisa–Lucca: 45 mins – 22 km o Lucca from 18:30 for dinner and overnight stay - April 30: o Lucca until 09:30 o Lucca–Volterra: 1h50 – 74 km o Volterra from 11:20 to 13:35 – panini o Volterra–San Gimignano: 1h00 – 31 km o San Gimignano from 14:35 to 17:20 o San Gimignano–Monteriggioni: 0h50 – 26 km o Dinner in Monteriggioni from 18:10 to 20:30, overnight stay near the village - May 1: o Departure from accommodation around 10:00 o Monteriggioni–Siena: 35 mins – 16 km o Full day in Siena o Siena–Monteriggioni: 35 mins – 16 km o Second overnight stay near Monteriggioni - May 2: o Departure from accommodation around 10:00 o Monteriggioni–Abbazia Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto: 1h10 – 53 km o Abbazia Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto from 11:10 to 12:40 o Abbazia Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto–Baccoleno: 0h15 – 7 km o Baccoleno (viewpoint) from 12:55 to 13:15 o Baccoleno–Castelmuzio: 35 mins – 16 km o Dinner in Castelmuzio from 13:50 to 15:15 o Castelmuzio–Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta: 30 mins – 13 km o Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta from 15:45 to 16:30 o Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta–Pienza: 25 mins – 7 km o Pienza from 16:55, dinner in Pienza o Accommodation near Pienza

- May 3: o Departure from accommodation around 9:00 o Pienza–Montepulciano: 25 mins – 14 km o Montepulciano from 9:30 to 11:45 o Montepulciano–Montichiello: 30 mins – 12 km o Dinner in Montichiello from 12:15 to 14:00 o Montichiello–Abbazia Sant’Antimo: 1h00 – 34 km o Abbazia Sant’Antimo from 15:00 to 16:30 o Abbazia Sant’Antimo–Terme Bagno Vignoni: 45 mins – 22 km o Swimming at Terme Bagno Vignoni from 17:15 to 18:30 o Terme Bagno Vignoni–Montalcino: 40 mins – 20 km o From 19:10, dinner in Montalcino o Accommodation near Montalcino - May 4: o Departure from accommodation around 09:00 o Montalcino–Castellina in Chianti: 1h30 – 65 km o Castellina in Chianti from 10:30 to 11:40 o Castellina in Chianti–Radda in Chianti: 20 mins – 11 km o Dinner in Radda in Chianti from 12:00 to 13:40 o Radda in Chianti–Badia a Coltibuono: 20 mins – 9 km o Badia a Coltibuono from 14:00 to 15:10 o Badia a Coltibuono–Volpaia: 30 mins – 14 km o Volpaia from 15:40 to 16:50 o Volpaia–Montefioralle: 40 mins – 19 km o Montefioralle from 17:30 to 18:45 o Montefioralle–Greve in Chianti: 10 mins – 2 km o Greve in Chianti, Castello Di Verrazzano o Accommodation near Greve in Chianti - May 5: o Greve in Chianti–Florence Airport (1h00 – 41 km) – flight FLR–BRU

Hi there,

I’ll be traveling to Tuscany with my family (my wife and two kids, aged 6 and 8) from April 26 to May 5. Here’s a rough draft of our potential itinerary—I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions so I can tweak and improve it. We haven’t finalized our accommodations yet, but they’ll likely be near Florence (2 nights), Lucca (2 nights), Monteriggioni (2 nights), Pienza, Montalcino, and Greve in Chianti.

- April 26: o Arrival in Florence around 12:00 PM - April 27: o Florence - April 28: o Florence – Pistoia – Lucca - April 29: o Lucca – Pisa – Lucca - April 30: o Lucca – Volterra – San Gimignano – Monteriggioni - May 1: o Monteriggioni – Siena – Monteriggioni - May 2: o Monteriggioni – Abbey of Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto – Baccoleno – Castelmuzio – Chapel of Madonna di Vitaleta (San Quirico d’Orcia) – Pienza - May 3: o Pienza – Montepulciano – Montichiello – Abbey of Sant’Antimo – Bagno Vignoni Thermal Baths – Montalcino - May 4: o Montalcino – Castellina in Chianti – Radda in Chianti – Badia a Coltibuono – Volpaia – Montefioralle – Greve in Chianti - May 5: o Greve in Chianti – Florence airport

Thanks for any insights! 😉

Namaste !

Ah oui une autre question,

Que pensez vous des vêtements de chez Decathlon ? Queshua , Wed'ze etc ...Pour veste Duvet, coupe vent/pluie et chaussures ? Ou opteriez vous pour de grandes marques ?

Car là aussi il y a vraiment moyen de couper dans le budget...

Sac de couchage louable sur place ok ? Quelqu'un l'a fait ?

Merci !

Merci pour vos bonnes réponses !

Ce devis est établis par personne pour un couple. Je vais leur demander un devis pour juste le tour des annapurnas et un retour en avion.

Je vous reviendrai avec de nouveaux devis :)

Bonne journée !

Merci pour vos nombreuses réponses , je sens bien qu'il y a de vrais passionnés dans les parages !

Je vais prendre mes Merell et acheter en plus une paire de bottines hautes et plus "solides" de randonnée.

Que pensez vous du devis suivant :

Around Annapurna :

3-Oct Arrival in Kathmandu Hotel 01

4-Oct Sightseeing in Kathmandu Hotel 02

5-Oct Drive Kathmandu to Beshishar (823m) - Jagat (1290m) Lodge 01

6-Oct Trek to Dharapani (1860m) Lodge 02

7-Oct Trek to Chame. (2,715m) Lodge 03

8-Oct Trek to Pisang (3,185m) Lodge 04

9-Oct Rest day in Manang Lodge 05

10-Oct Trek to Manang. (3,350m) Lodge 06

11-Oct Manang to Yak Kharka.approx. (4,130m) Lodge 07

12-Oct Trek to Thorung Phedi. (4,400m) Lodge 08

13-Oct Trek to Muktinath (3,800m).via Thorang-la col (5,416m) Lodge 09

14-Oct Muktinath to Jomsom (2,770m). Lodge 10

15-Oct Drive to Beni (6-8 hrs) Lodge 11

16-Oct Drive to Pokhara Hotel 03

17-Oct Rest day in Pokhara Hotel 04

18-Oct Tourist bus to Sauraha - Activities Resort 05

19-Oct Full day activities Resort 06

20-Oct Tourist bus to Kathmandu Hotel 07

21-Oct Free day in Kathmandu Hotel 08

22-Oct International Departure

Cost based on 2 pax: Total per person: € 1,335.00

*Cost includes:* · Accommodation in Lodges on twin sharing basis during the trek · Three meals a day including beverages like tea, coffee, hot chocolate. · National Park Fees and Trekkers Information Management Fees (TIMS). · One guide and one porter during the trek (30 kgs for porter). · Porter and guide insurance surcharge. · Private Transfer Kathmandu - Beshisahar · Local 4xx beshisahar to Jagat, Jomsom to Beni · Private transfer Beni to Pokhara · Tourist bus Pokhara - Chitwan - kathmandu · Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast basis for 6 nights · Chitwan 2 nights package on Full board and all activities · All airport arrival and departure transfers. · One full day sightseeing with guide and transfers.

*Cost does not include:* · Tips and personal natured expenses.(Extra Beverages, hot water / hot shower and alcoholic drinks) · Rescue evacuation and personal travel insurance of the clients · Sleeping bags (can be hired here in Kathmandu for Euro 1 per night) · Nepalese visa (Visa can be obtained at Kathmandu Airport on arrival, $40 for 30 days) · Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara · Entrance fees during Kathmandu sightseeing ( Payable directly at the sites) · Costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances caused by natural or political problems.

Pensez vous qu'il est préférable de réserver un trek avant de partir ou qu'il est meilleur marché et faisable de tout réserver à kathmandu ? Je vous avoue que 1339 euros + avion + matos rando. ça devient fort cher !

Rebonjour ,

merci pour vos nombreux avis même si quelque part je ne sais plus quoi trop penser :) ,

en ce qui concerne le trek , ne disposant que de 12 jours dans la région des Anapurnas nous pensons commencer à Besi Sahar et terminer à Jomsom et soit revenir en avion ou en bus. Ou alors faire le trek de Jomsom et retour vers Phedi-Pokhara par l'ouest ( deuxième partie de la boucle ).

Qu'en pensez ? la partie est ou ouest ? faut il réserver son billet d'avion à l'avance ? disponibilités sièges...

Ok merci pour vos réponses !

Je vous reviendrai certainement avec d'autres questions 😛 !

Bonne année !

Bonjour,

ma compagne et moi souhaitons partir du 3 au 22 octobre prochain au Népal y faire notamment un trek d'une douzaine de jours dans le coin des Annapurnas. Nous avons 28 et 32 ans et sommes dans une forme physique correcte.

J'aimerais savoir quel type de chaussure est le plus recommandé pour ces trek et si les chaussures suivantes ( que j'ai déjà Merrell Vibram) peuvent faire l'affaire ou si il est préférable d'avoir des bottines soutenant les chevilles.



Sinon faut il prévoir du produit lessive pour nettoyer ses vêtements ? Il y a-il des oreillers dans les lodges ? Faut-il prévoir un sac de couchage ? si oui pour quelles températures (lodges) ?

Quel type de pantalon convient le mieux à la randonnée ?

Merci pour votre aide !

Merci ! C'est du rapide !

En espérant ne pas avoir de mauvaises surprises avec mon B2 !

Bonjour ,

je me rends aux USA en juillet pour des raisons touristiques.

J'ai un VISA B1/B2 valide jusqu'en 2019 et un C1/D valide jusqu'en aout 2014, je les avais reçu car j'en ai besoin pour le boulot ( pilote d'avion ).

Ma question est la suivante : Ce VISA B1/B2 est il suffisant ou dois je quand même faire la procédure ESTA afin de pouvoir voyager aux USA sans ce VISA ?

J'espère être bien compris,

merci pour votre aide.

Merci et meilleurs vœux à vous aussi ! Grace à vous entre autres , nous allons pouvoir compiler un max de renseignements afin d'optimaliser notre circuit !

Merci !!!

Merci Christine pour toutes ces bonnes infos !