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Bonjour!

Je me pose cette petite question: est-ce que vous êtes déjà parti en voyage sans votre conjoint? Je m'explique: il y a quatre ans et demi de ça, je revenais d'un voyage de 3 mois en Nouvelle-Zélande seule avec mon sac à dos. Déjà, je rêvais de repartir, mais cette fois-ci, pour un tour du monde. Trois mois plus tard, je rencontrais mon conjoint. Il n'avait jamais voyagé, mais je lui ai donné le goût et il était partant pour un tour du monde. À ce moment-la, nous vivions chez mes parents et nous envisagions de partir en appartement. Finalement, nous avons acheté une belle petite maison, pas trop dispendieuse (au lieu de louer et jeter notre argent par les fenêtres...). Cela ne nous revenait pas bien plus cher qu'un appartement. Après avoir réfléchi, je me suis inscrite à l'Université, pour ne pas avoir une job au salaire minimum toute ma vie. Je me suis dit que je ferais de petits voyages en attendant mon tour du monde. Elle est longue mon histoire hein! et je n'ai pas fini!

Pendant environ deux ans, le trip de ma petite maison de rêve et mes études me faisaient patienter amplement, mais voilà le trip de la nouveauté est passé et j'ai lâché l'Université car je n'y faisait pas ce que j'aime (je pars maintenant une entreprise dans mon domaine: une garderie pour chiens en milieu familial). En quatre ans et demi, nous ne sommes partis que deux semaines à Hawaii et là j'ai l'impression de craquer! Je veux partir, mais mon conjoint n'est pas en vacances durant le temps que je veux partir. Il me dit de patienter jusqu'en décembre, mais je n'y arriverai pas. J'ai besoin d'une dose massive de voyage et je ne vois qu'une solution: repartir seule sans mon conjoint. Je ne sais pas si quelqu'un l'a déjà fait, mais il me semble que je me sentirais coupable. Ce n'est pas que partir seule me fait peur, au contraire je suis souvent partie seule et je ne m'ennuie jamais, mais là ce n'est plus pareil, mon conjoint aime voyager et j'ai l'impression qu'il manquerait quelque chose. D'un autre côté, je me dis que je suis malheureuse et ce serait peut-être mieux pour ma santé mentale de partir au plus vite!

Ah je me sens déjà mieux d'en parler! Mettons qu'il y a pas grand monde qui me comprend, pas grand monde qui comprend cette passion dévorante qu'est le voyage!

Merci à l'avance

Bonjour à tous, Que diriez-vous d'une nouvelle rencontre à Montpellier? Nous avions déjà organisé une rencontre à Saint Bauzille en décembre dernier, gros succès : plus de 50 participants, que des gens sympa, une foule d'expériences échangées, des idées de nouveaux voyages, un cercle d'amis élargi. Nous pourrions fixer une date dans la dernière semaine d'octobre, un samedi soir, par exemple le 27/10 ! J'ai une idée sur un resto sympa à Villeneuve Les Maguelone (5km de Montpellier). Pour le samedi après-midi ou le dimanche matin, il y a juste à côté un parc d'aventures" : pont de singe, via ferrata, tyrolienne, etc...pour tous les âges et tous les niveaux ! Mais avec une règle du jeu : ne vous inscrivez que si vous êtes sûr de venir ! L'idée est lancée...à vos claviers Amicalement, Dan

Bonjour,

je regarde actuellement les tarifs aeriens pour la cote Est des USA pour la période Septembre Octobre avec vols au départ de Nantes.

J e trouve des tarifs interressants mais des escales courtes 1h30 voir moins comme l'image ci joint aux aéroports de Madrid/ Amsterdam/ Bruxelles/ Paris.

Est ce trop juste ce temps de connexion? surtout que nous aurons un bébé avec nous.

Merci d'avance

Je pars du 05/11 au 29/12/14 en Thaïlande (BANGKOK) qui pourrait m'indiquer une compagnie Fiable avec prix raisonnable, je voudrais prendre mes billets dés à présent... Que penser de l'agence gotogate ???? Qui me semble ne pas être des plus honnête...MERCI pour votre aide

Bonjour à vous tous.Nouvellement inscrite à voyageforum, le 9 octobre 2013, je pars avec mon époux faire une croisière Terres saintes à bord du Costa Pacifica.Nous partons de Nice gare SNCF via Savone.Y aurait -il d'autres personnes partant pour cette même croisière le même jour? Sinon, avez-vous fait récemment cette croisière (les dernières discussions datant de l'année dernière), pour me donner des infos concernant notamment les escursions - celles de Costa et celles faites individuellement - les plus intéressantes à faire, les astuces...Merci d'avance et à très bientôt sur le forum😉

Cycling Through Provence's Big Climbs

In the autumn of 2011, Provence was hit by apocalyptic weather—torrential rain and a particularly violent east wind, reaching 130 kilometers per hour, whipping up waves as high as seven meters. It wasn’t the best time to venture outside. Yet, I told myself that after the storm, calm would return. I kept an eye on the weather forecast and noticed that starting November 10th, a favorable window should open for a little 600-kilometer cycling trip across Provence. The weather reports promised a high-pressure system that would keep the bad weather at bay over these highlands. That was all I needed to decide to set off. The planned route would take me through Provence’s biggest climbs: Mont Ventoux, Montagne de Lure, the Verdon Gorge, the Massif des Maures, and Sainte-Baume.

And so, despite my doubts, the call of adventure was stronger. The train pulled away, and once again, a journey began at Part-Dieu station. This time, I headed toward Haute-Provence for a cycling adventure. It would be my first solo bike trip. I was a little nervous—cycling with panniers makes you feel vulnerable to theft. I’d already been robbed while traveling in a group in Peru, and that experience left me deeply shaken. Alone, I hesitated. But no need to panic—I’d read accounts from long-distance cyclists who hadn’t been robbed, even if it does happen sometimes. I was particularly thinking of a young schoolteacher who had taken a sabbatical to cycle around the world. Her students had remarked, "Teacher, you’re not sporty—how will you manage to cycle around the world?" This young woman was full of resourcefulness. In South America, before flying to China, she locked her bike to a post to take care of a natural need. When she returned, the post had been torn out, and her bike—along with all her gear—was gone. It was a shock for many, but not for her. She boarded her flight to the Middle Kingdom, bought the essentials (including a new bike) once there, and continued her journey! Remembering this story, I almost felt ashamed of my cowardice. These were the thoughts running through my mind as the Rhône Valley rolled by toward Orange, the starting point of my Provençal adventure through the big climbs.

Day One: Orange to Sault via Mont Ventoux – 90 km

9:30 AM, I stepped off the train. With all my gear, I had to navigate the underground passage—no easy feat, given that my bike and luggage weighed 35 kilos. At this time of year, I expected some areas to be deserted, so I’d packed enough to bivouac comfortably. Once outside the station, the southern light flooded over me. I understood why people dream of retiring in these sun-drenched regions. As always, after disembarking from public transport, I had to get my bearings and decide which way to go. The sun, still low on the horizon, pointed east. The roar of fighter jet engines helped me locate the Air Base 115. That was all I needed to "reset the gyros."

As soon as I started pedaling, all my apprehensions vanished. The joy of discovery and physical effort took over, and euphoria washed over me. It’s amazing how emotions can shift from one moment to the next based on seemingly minor circumstances.

The weather was splendid—the forecast had predicted continuous showers, but it was completely wrong. I quickly left the city behind. Mont Ventoux loomed mysteriously, its dimensions hard to gauge. It was even more enigmatic with its summit hidden beneath swirling, mottled clouds clinging to the ridges. It reminded me of a great South American volcano. I struggled to imagine that in a few hours, I’d be up there under that blanket of mist.

The countryside was shaking off its autumnal nighttime dampness. The vineyards, interspersed with tall cypress hedges, confirmed I was in the magnificent Côtes du Rhône wine region. The distinctive Dentelles de Montmirail were very much in evidence. The air force base wasn’t far. I passed the runway’s end markers. A Mirage 2000 flew overhead in a tight turn, followed by another roaring into takeoff. It came straight at me before climbing sharply with a thunderous roar. Thirty years spent in that captivating world came rushing back. I recalled countless extraordinary human and technical experiences from my time in the service. But the purpose of this post isn’t to promote the air force—though I might post some articles one day about travels among men at war.

I continued on my way, leaving my past loves behind. As I pedaled, delightful names rolled by: Violès, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise—the crème de la crème of the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. I let myself be enchanted by the vineyards and the little paths crisscrossing them. I started to doubt my route, though the imposing mass of Mont Ventoux in the distance acted like a giant beacon. At a crossroads, a car appeared. I approached to ask the driver for directions, but she didn’t even look at me and sped off, clearly frightened. I’d almost forgotten what a fearful world we live in, no doubt traumatized by all the horrors we see in the news and on TV.

The kilometers started adding up, but was my day’s goal too ambitious? It had been two months since I’d last ridden my bike. True, my last trip had been good training—the Route des Grandes Alpes—but that was two months ago. I can’t just take my bike out for a day trip; I need that sense of adventure to find the courage to exercise.

Two cyclists overtook me. Intrigued by my load, they struck up a conversation. They were skeptical when I told them I planned to cross Mont Ventoux that day. One of them pointed out a small chapel near the summit where I could bivouac sheltered. That motivated me even more to reach the top on this first stage. The chapel also had a mythical name for me—Sainte-Anne, the name of my parents’ villa. It was already noon, and I’d covered 50 kilometers. Malaucène appeared—the sacred village of Ventoux’s mad cyclists. Surprisingly, I didn’t see any other cyclists today. I remembered this place in June, teeming with aspirants for the king of summits. Before tackling the climb ahead, I needed to refuel. I enjoyed a pleasant gastronomic break at Max’s. At 1 PM, I started the most famous climb in cycling—21 kilometers, which would actually be 23. I knew it would be tough, especially with two handicaps: 50 kilometers already in my legs and 20 kilos of luggage. But I was counting on my tiny chainring, which let me climb trees to tackle the steep ramps.

I set off at a brisk pace along a deserted road. My speed held up for the first few kilometers. I quickly rose above the valley, the horizon widening. I was surprised to see no one on this world-renowned route among cycling enthusiasts. During the climb and descent, I’d only see five cyclists—but I’ll come back to that. I passed a sign explaining that the effort would be roughly equivalent to climbing the Col de la Bonnette. Having done the latter in September, I figured I’d be fine. I crossed paths with my first cyclist—a woman speeding downhill. After 12 kilometers, I hit slopes averaging 12%. I don’t know if the number 12 is cursed, but I got such a "bamboo" hit that I’d never experienced before. I thought I wouldn’t make it to the summit today. I stopped. My thighs burned so much I could barely walk—lactic acid overload. I looked for a relatively flat spot to pitch my tent. It was 3:30 PM, with two hours of daylight left. But I found nothing.

I got back on my bike, intending to stop as soon as I found a good bivouac spot. But nothing came up. However, my strength slowly returned, perhaps because the slope eased, though it remained around 10%. I entered the summit mists. A cyclist overtook me. I was in the zone where I had to pass the summit. Dusk caught me in the final difficulties. The atmosphere was downright austere. In the twilight, a kilometer from the summit, a cyclist was fixing his bike. I asked if he needed help. He made it clear he didn’t understand. So I asked, "Do you need some help?" His answer was clear: "No, thank you." He showed me his new inner tube. Inside, I thought, "Phew!" If I’d had to stop, sweating in the falling night with the cold intensifying, I’d have struggled to get going again. But he managed, and I continued into the twilight fog. I could barely make out the summit’s large antennas in the clouds, like immense ghosts trying to evade sight. The bike delivered sensations worthy of mountain racing. My goal was to quickly find the famous chapel in the descent to take shelter. As I glided down the southern slope, two cyclists without lights crossed my path in the night—probably heading to the station above, its lights visible in the fog.

I scanned the roadside in the dark for the chapel but saw nothing. After a kilometer or two, I lost all hope. I stopped to put on more clothes as the cold became intense. I had no idea where I could stop on these steep slopes to set up camp. Between the swirls of mist, I could intermittently see the Rhône Valley below, dotted with illuminated towns and villages. The sight was striking. What was I doing on this mountain at night? Then the miracle happened—the clouds parted, and from the ridge above me to the east, a beautiful full moon emerged, casting enough light to consider a nighttime descent to Sault, 26 kilometers away.

In this eerie atmosphere between the moon’s pale rays and patches of fog, I began my descent through a hazy, almost unreal world. The Ventoux’s characteristic white scree reflected the moonlight faintly, dimmed by the mist. In places, entire mountainsides were plunged into complete darkness, and I lost all sense of the road’s path. Then, around a tight bend caused by a land shift, the light returned. It seemed extreme compared to the darkness I’d left behind. I could once again clearly see the road’s contours, though not its potholes or gravel patches. Still, I let the slope carry me, and the speed felt significant, though the low light prevented me from reading my speedometer. In these moments, concentration was at its peak—all senses alert, reflexes ready to react to the slightest incident that could lead to a fall.

I was relieved to see Sault’s lights growing closer. In less than an hour, I reached it, considering the final little climb that required one last push. This village, bustling in summer, was deserted at this time of year—almost dead. The first hotel I came across was closed. A quick shadow passed in a small sloping street. Before it disappeared into the darkness at a house corner, I chased after it and asked about accommodation options. Very kindly, I was directed to what was probably the only hotel open in November. I quickly found it, and the reception was open. I entered wearing my black balaclava, bought in the Ayacucho region—the birthplace of Peru’s Shining Path. At this late hour, I saw questioning glances directed at me. I prefaced, "This isn’t a hold-up." Clearly, the owners had a sense of humor—they started smiling. I took off my balaclava and asked for a room. No problem, and from that moment, the pressure eased. I really didn’t feel like going back out to find a spot to pitch my tent in the biting cold.

The stage had been nearly 100 kilometers, and it was the first. It had been two months since I’d touched my bike, and I probably lacked even minimal training, even though my last bike trip had been crossing the French Alps. I really had to dig deep to overcome my weakness on Ventoux’s steep section. I don’t remember ever having to search so deeply for the energy to keep going. I knew the stage I’d set for tomorrow was significant, with the climb up Montagne de Lure’s northern slope—Ventoux’s little sister, whose ascent is reputed to be endless, over 25 kilometers. I hoped this first day wouldn’t leave me too sore to avoid suffering excessively tomorrow.

For now, relaxation—a hot shower did me a world of good, followed by a good meal. I ate a delicious andouillette from Troyes, very fine, with a particularly successful herb seasoning. I loved it, and yet I’m from Lyon and pride myself on knowing a thing or two about andouillette—not just a sausage but a whole category! A bit chauvinistic, I had to admit, though reluctantly, that I found it better than the ones I usually eat in the Lyon region!

Day Two: Sault to Forcalquier via Montagne de Lure – 116 km

This morning, the weather was magnificent—the air clear, still, very fresh, and invigorating, as only the late season can offer on these Provençal highlands. In summer, they’re known for their scorching heat and drought, but often overlooked is how harsh they can be with cold and storms. Authors like Giono or Bosco described them and their inhabitants wonderfully in books like "Les Âmes Fortes."

The miracle of the night had worked. I wasn’t sore anywhere and felt in great shape. I set off well-equipped, but the effort and sun soon made me sweat. It was time to shed some layers—hat and gloves. A gentle warmth replaced the cold, making for excellent cycling conditions. On the road to Trinit, there was no traffic—only the occasional hunters’ cars parked in the distance. These vehicles were recognizable by their large cages, used to transport hunting dogs. Sometimes, the silence was broken by a distant gunshot. The deciduous forests were losing their foliage, taking on that dull brown hue of late autumn, though here and there, a tree or shrub still resisted, displaying vivid yellow or red. The meadows, their grass already scorched by the cold, were damp from the night’s heavy humidity. The low sun highlighted thousands of spider webs that had trapped insects during the warm season.

Behind me, Mont Ventoux dominated these vast spaces. As often, its imposing, stony summit was crowned with a blanket of clouds. What an impressive mountain—it’s always so hard to gauge its dimensions. I struggled to realize that last night I’d been at the summit and descended its immense southern ridge in the dark. I hoped to return one day in favorable conditions—daylight and no clouds—to enjoy the vast panorama from this unique summit.

Leaving the very Provençal village of Trinit, I tackled my first climb of the day—the Col de l’Homme Mort. The road rose moderately for five kilometers in gentle warmth. The view over the region widened, and I felt the sheer joy of pedaling. At a good pace, I overcame this first little challenge. Once at the pass, I couldn’t resist the ritual of photographing my bike in front of the sign, giving the name and altitude—1,213 meters.

The northern slope was austere and still in shadow. The cold bit again. The road was wet and covered with leaves in places. It wasn’t impossible that some treacherous patches of black ice lurked around a bend. I descended toward the Jabron Valley with caution. Suddenly, around a bend in a forest clearing, the freshly snow-covered Alps, gleaming in the sun, leapt into view, blocking the horizon. I thought I recognized the distinctive silhouette of the Écrins’ south face above a multitude of jagged peaks.

This snow and these mountains awakened a flood of memories of great joys, but I also thought of the guide and his client who had just lost their lives on the Grandes Jorasses’ north face, at the top of a route called the Linceul. The name comes from the face’s appearance—a great ice slope bordering the Grandes Jorasses’ north wall. It was first climbed by René Desmaison in 1968. He passed away a few years ago and, in his final wishes, asked that his ashes be scattered in the Dévoluy Massif at the foot of Pic de Bure, not far from here in these immense pre-Alpine folds.

At my feet, the Jabron Valley stretched almost endlessly east toward Sisteron. In the distance, the dark mass of Montagne de Lure’s north face loomed. This mountain shares similarities with Mont Ventoux. It has the same summit scree of bright limestone, the same forests climbing up to the final rocky stretch, and that blanket of clouds adding a secretive, austere touch to the scene.

I turned left past the town of Séderon and headed toward the little Col de la Pigière, which in a few kilometers allowed me to truly plunge into the beautiful Jabron Valley. I passed through several villages with charming local names—Saint-Vincent, Noyer-sur-Jabron. The river offered lovely views of its narrow gorges with clear, cold water. Autumn seemed less advanced here than on the plateau I’d just left. Many trees still wore brilliant colors, some revealing extraordinary hues—mixes of crimson, pink, and bright red.

Arriving in Noyer-sur-Jabron, I took a tiny road on the river’s right bank, leading in a few kilometers to the foot of Montagne de Lure. In the village of Valbelle, I picnicked on leftovers I’d brought from home—an old cheese and a somewhat stale loaf of bread. It was 1:30 PM. I began the long climb of about 25 kilometers. According to a friend who’s a cycling expert in the region, this section is tough. No wonder it’s called Ventoux’s little sister—the Mont Blanc of cyclists. The elevation gain on this side is still 1,200 meters, while Ventoux via Malaucène is nearly 1,600 meters.

I hoped to reach the summit before nightfall and avoid reliving a nighttime descent. The route wound through a vast forest, following the terrain’s folds. There was activity—mushroom hunters were busy searching for the coveted chanterelle. The climb, though never very steep (only one kilometer at 9%), was interminable. Though traffic was practically nonexistent, I was overtaken by a group of Harley bikers—I counted about forty. Perched high on their machines, hands in the air on wildly shaped handlebars, some with their feet nearly in the sky due to the high footpegs, they didn’t even glance my way. What’s this idiot doing, unable to ride a motorcycle and forced to climb these mountains on a bike with big bags! I wasn’t offended—real Harley purists often see other motorcyclists as renegades, so bikes are even lower on the totem pole! But I didn’t want to start a debate about motorcycles. In my youth, when I was a wild motorcyclist (22 accidents on two wheels), clans were divided into Japanese, German, Italian, and British bike owners. The latter, on their vibrating, oil-leaking machines, considered themselves the purest. But let’s not fight—there’s a statute of limitations, and it’s been nearly forty years.

As yesterday, a few kilometers below the summit, I entered the fog, and the light dropped suddenly. What a hostile mountain in these conditions! It heightened the sense of living an incredible experience. The conditions we encounter play a major role in how the adventure imprints on our memory. I realized once again that in France, you can feel like you’re very far away. Finally, after this very long climb, the Pas de Graille sign suddenly appeared out of the grayness. Strange! Below the sign, a kilometer marker indicated this same pass was over three kilometers away. Clearly, the climb continued. In these final kilometers through the scree, I gained another 130 meters of elevation. Finally, the road’s high point was reached—1,720 meters. It was cold and damp. I quickly covered up, added my balaclava under my helmet, and put on warm gloves. As I was about to start the descent, a car stopped at the summit, and one of the passengers was surprised to find a bike there in these chilly, twilight conditions.

A 20-kilometer descent led me to the village of Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues. I hoped to find a place to stay for the night. No such luck! Everything was clearly closed—no chance of finding shelter. Tonight was getting complicated. I already had exactly 100 kilometers in my legs and didn’t feel like pedaling anymore, especially at night. But I had even less desire to sleep outside. What to do to avoid it? The town of Forcalquier was 16 kilometers away—I hoped the road would descend. I set off in that direction. The first third was along a beautiful, lightly trafficked departmental road with a slight downhill—I pedaled hard. But it got tougher. I joined a busier road, and night had fallen. A several-kilometer climb finished the journey. I knew my magnetic lights weren’t very powerful—hence the danger. They were even less so on the climb because the slower I went, the less they illuminated. Cars coming the opposite way often saw me late and blinded me with their high beams. After passing, I was plunged into total darkness for a few seconds while my pupils readjusted to the night. I imagined those coming up behind me saw me with little warning, despite my slightly fluorescent jacket. When the roadside was clear, I always positioned myself to quickly jump off the road. But unfortunately, in this long final climb, a guardrail prevented any escape to the right in case of sudden braking behind me. That was even more anxiety-inducing since I was stuck at a snail’s pace. Time seemed long. I pedaled as hard as I could, on the verge of asphyxiation, trying to escape this dangerous situation as quickly as possible. My only reference point was the vehicles in front of me, letting me know the climb wasn’t over. Then suddenly, the ordeal ended—the road’s high point was reached. The town and its lights emerged from the void, and clarity returned. Phew! I glided down toward this little town bathed in light. On November 11th, I hoped to find an open hotel since I’d clearly exceeded 100 kilometers, and the idea of having to leave town to find a bivouac spot somewhat frightened me.

I arrived in the town center. Activity was low. The first hotel was closed, but I spotted a lit sign for another establishment further on. I headed there, got off my bike, and entered. The welcome was immediately friendly—a big cat came to rub against me. For me, that was a very good sign, and the first impression was confirmed. I still had to go out to eat. I covered the minimum distance. A restaurant advertised "Mom’s Cooking." I expected Provençal specialties, but they were Moroccan. I chose a delicious tagine with lime and olives, followed by almond and honey ice cream. Exhausted after this 116-kilometer stage, I returned to my room. As often after intense efforts, it was hard to fall asleep.

Day Three: Forcalquier to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie – 58 km

On this third day, due to the progress made yesterday, the stage would be short. I’d call it a transition between two mountain ranges. Indeed, the next big climb is the Verdon Gorge. I planned to position myself at its foot this evening in preparation for a tough stage tomorrow. I made a few purchases—bread, bananas, and medicine for stomach burns (the midday sausage wasn’t always kind to me). The weather was still perfect. The route began with a long descent toward the Durance. It’s always nice to start a cycling day with a downhill—it boosts morale and allows for a gentle warm-up.

I quickly reached the town of Oraison. Just at its entrance, I crossed the Durance, which still bore traces of last week’s heavy rains along its sandbanks. Indeed, numerous stumps and trunks were scattered along its vast gravel bed, along with less ecological debris like old tires.

A little south of Oraison, I took the D907, a small road heading due east between scrubland and meadows. There it was—the Provence we imagine. This stable autumn weather, with still air, neither hot nor cold, just a fresh feeling when emerging from a shaded valley or a slight warmth under the sun, was ideal for a cyclist. After about ten kilometers at the bottom of a small valley I quickly passed through, the village of Le Brunet appeared on the right. It clung to the slopes leading to the Valensole Plateau. A few steep kilometers along a tiny winding road, and suddenly a vast panorama unfolded as the climb ended.

What a magnificent plateau! Though known for its wind, luckily today was completely calm. Far to the east, the Verdon’s great cliffs blocked the horizon. This allowed me to contemplate part of tomorrow’s stage. This place is full of mysteries—many UFO and extraterrestrial encounter stories are associated with it. Moreover, for about thirty years, France hid its ground-to-ground nuclear ballistic missiles here, grouped in the 1st GMS (Ballistic Missile Group), under the air force. Naturally, these rockets fueled fantasies, and pacifist groups settled in the region to protest this type of armament. This gives many reasons to shroud this austere, deserted land in mystery.

I took a dirt path leading to the heart of this zone and stopped at the forest’s edge for lunch. The silence was total, the view stretched very far. But nothing strange or bizarre manifested. No Martian came to share my frankly moldy cheese, very peppery sausage, or bruised banana—sniff! I resumed my route, and as often when crossing places with strong character, I tended to slow down to enjoy them longer. The immense lavender fields stretched endlessly, not very fragrant at this season. I arrived at a group of truffle oaks protected by a fence, with large red signs warning "Firearm." Clearly, the war for the black diamond was raging in this region. I remembered a novel where an old farmer made buyers believe nothing grew on his land. Every year, he secretly stole the mushrooms from the unsuspecting owners. Then one day, they discovered the truth, catching this "polite" neighbor trying to hide a basket full of beautiful, large truffles!

In these vast spaces, I felt good—a sense of plenitude. It’s strange that I only conceive of cycling through wandering. I struggle to plan a day trip. And if I do, it’s highly likely I won’t get up. I need that sense of adventure to fully appreciate my physical effort. Maybe one day I should get psychoanalyzed, but at my age, it’s probably too late! Today, I had all the time in the world—the stage was half as long as yesterday’s, with very little elevation gain. Not a sound, an impressive calm, a beautiful landscape—I pedaled in a wonderful place. That’s probably happiness!

I reached the village of Puimoisson on the plateau’s eastern edge—only 12 kilometers left to Moustiers. I took my time, sat at a café terrace in the sun, and leisurely enjoyed a coffee while listening to the village come to life. I was delighted by these melodious southern voices, bursting into great laughter. There are places where, despite the anxieties caused by our debt-ridden, dysfunctional societies, some have decided to take life on the bright side and show a saving insouciance.

The rest of the journey was a simple formality—I let the slope carry me toward the pretty little town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, clinging to the cliff and famous for its faïence. Arriving early for once, I went to the tourist office to choose a comfortable hotel. Indeed, the Hôtel des Restanques was very comfortable and admirably well-located. But at this time of year, I’d have to return to the village center for dinner. The very kind receptionist reserved a table for me at La Treille Muscate, a restaurant with a magnificently arranged room on the church square. It was only 3:30 PM—I continued to take my time, showering and relaxing in front of the TV. Then I set off to explore—or rather, re-explore—this village I’d visited several times before. But I’d never climbed to its chapel perched in the middle of the great cliff towering over the houses. A stony, aerial path led there. The first mentions of the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel, known in ancient times as Notre-Dame d’Entre-Roches, date back to the 9th century. It’s one of the rare "respite" chapels found in Provence. These are chapels where stillborn children were brought to be revived for a few moments, just long enough to baptize them. They could then be buried religiously, ensuring the salvation of their souls. I was also very moved by reading some ex-votos, like the one from "A mother for her three children returned from the war."

The place was impressive, especially as night fell. I was alone and watched the shadows fill the great cliffs above me. With an old climber’s reflex, I looked for possible climbing routes among these slabs and cracks. But climbing is probably forbidden here, too close to the houses. Then I descended to stroll through the village, admiring the magnificent, finely crafted faïence patterns found in many shops. Finally, dinnertime arrived, and I joined my restaurant, which had been highly recommended. I was delighted by the foie gras ravioli and the pieds et paquets—the chef’s specialty. I’ll come back with family.

Day Four: Moustiers to Fréjus via the Verdon – 122 km

A hearty breakfast prepared me for the day’s tough efforts. Next to me, four Chinese people chatted animatedly. Of course, I didn’t understand a word—it was a language with strange intonations and sounds. I left the dining room and prepared my bike on the terrace. Seeing the volume of my luggage, my Chinese friends rushed over and asked to take turns having their photo taken in front of this funny setup. All laughing, they took photos in front of what they probably considered a French coolie off on some trading business! When they show these photos to their relatives, they’ll likely be perplexed about what motivates some to travel by bike rather than car. For them, the car is a symbol of success—according to an article I read last year, 14,000 cars are registered in China every day!

This morning, the air was fresh. As yesterday, I started with a long descent, this time leading to the edge of Lac de Sainte-Croix. A strong, biting headwind slowed me down. It wouldn’t last, as it was generated by the gorge’s outlet, which I’d reach in a few kilometers. On this cold morning, the lake’s shores exuded great tranquility. The sun was still hidden behind the Verdon’s mountainous mass. Trees with yellow leaves stood out against the water’s pale blue. The bridge marking the gorge’s beginning at the lake’s edge was an ideal spot to admire this natural splendor. At this early hour, the play of light and shadow on the water and the immense cliffs delivered a grandiose spectacle in beautiful harmony. This first contact with the gorges, which I knew well, amazed me.

Once past the bridge, the wind calmed. A little further on, I began the long climb that would take me to the top of this immense natural gash, which water had taken millions of years to carve. I was in good shape and highly motivated by the splendors to come. First, I reached the village of Aiguines, which offered a magnificent viewpoint over the lake. Then I continued toward the Corniche Sublime, where countless breathtaking panoramas unfolded as I progressed. But the climb was sustained and long, requiring effort—though my small chainring worked miracles. I first passed the Col d’Illoire, already 500 meters above the lake. Seeing all these great cliffs, countless climbing memories came flooding back. The classic routes of the Escalès cliff, over 300 meters high, flashed by. Routes with legendary names—La Demande, Les Écureuils, Luna-Bong, and many others. The one that left me with the best memory was ULA—a crack, vertical or even overhanging, of sheer beauty rising above a 40-meter slab in one go for 280 meters of sustained, beautiful climbing on extraordinary rock. It made me want to return to climb there, to immerse myself in the atmosphere of those past times. But climbing habits have changed—now routes are accessed from above by rappel, and people don’t always bother to do these great climbs in their entirety, focusing instead on shorter but technically much more difficult enterprises.

At almost every bend, I stopped and scanned these great cliffs, searching for memories of past experiences and emotions in these secret rock folds. The road climbed well above the pass, exceeding 1,200 meters. It was cool, especially since I was sweating. Finally reaching the high point of the Corniche Sublime, I couldn’t gain speed on the descent—my gaze was always drawn to this astonishing canyon. Around a bend, two cyclists with funny small-wheeled bikes. Wow! It was a couple of Australians doing a year-long tour of France. We chatted passionately about our two-wheeled experiences for a moment. But time was passing, and if I wanted to reach Fréjus before nightfall, I’d have to pedal seriously.

I stopped at the Pont de l’Artuby, where bungee jumping was in full swing. But I quickly set off again toward Comps. The wind was against me, and it was climbing. I started to doubt whether I’d make it to the coast that evening. At 2 PM, I was in Comps-sur-Artuby. I didn’t stop, knowing that before reaching the coast, I’d have no alternative to bivouacking, and I had 70 kilometers left to cover. Sure, it should be downhill, but a few climbs were on the program. After a descent out of the village, I crossed the Artuby River again on the Canjuers military camp. A several-kilometer climb followed, fortunately not too steep. I took the D19 toward Barjols. From there, despite the late hour, I opted for a tiny road passing through Claviers, a small perched village. Time passed quickly, but the kilometers added up. I regained hope. Fifteen kilometers after this last village, I reached Saint-Paul-en-Forêt via a magnificent forested route. I had plenty of time to observe mushroom hunters. I asked one who clearly had some in a plastic bag. He gave me this hilarious answer with a magnificent southern accent: "I only picked the bad ones." No reply was possible. I moved on with a smile. A little further on, another hunter carried a basket. As soon as he saw me, he quickly hid it—just in case I saw what it contained. Arriving at the village involved a steep climb, and I was close to 100 kilometers. I still had a little over 20 kilometers to go before reaching Fréjus. The race against nightfall had begun. Over there to my right, I saw the sun setting behind Roquebrune-sur-Argens’ distinctive rock. The sea appeared. There it was—I was in Fréjus’ industrial zone. On this Sunday evening, traffic was heavy. Indeed, many had taken advantage of the return of good weather after very heavy storms to go for a walk. After quite a few detours, I arrived at the seaside just as night fell. My odometer showed 122 km for the day. I quickly found a simple hotel, ate just as quickly, and went to bed.

Day Five: Fréjus to Solliès-Pont – 92 km

Once again, the night had done its restorative work, and I prepared to cross the Massif des Maures feeling quite fresh. The weather forecast was still favorable for today, but a deterioration was expected tomorrow. I tended to trust it because the east wind was blowing, and in the region, that’s a sign of rain. For now, in the short term, this wind would be very useful—it would push me generously throughout the day.

I started calmly along the harbor quays, looking at the boats. Then I joined the road to Saint-Aygulf and followed the coast for forty kilometers to Port-Grimaud. All these seaside resorts—Saint-Aygulf, Les Issambres, Sainte-Maxime—reminded me of my youth when we spent all our vacations fishing, whether from shore, underwater, or by boat. Looking at the sea roll by, I knew what the seabeds looked like under that surface hiding them. The marine areas we knew best were now under the parking lots and commercial zones of Saint-Raphaël’s new port. In our youth, these infrastructures didn’t exist, and their construction came at the expense of coastal marine areas. Our wonderful fishing spots were permanently buried. I remember seeing the first big trucks that came to dump their loads of earth and rubble, destroying all those wonderful places—sandbanks, seaweed beds, groups of rocky holes teeming with fish that enchanted our youth. Over forty years later, I can still visualize them in my imagination under those parking lots and stores, with the names we gave them—my brothers and I: le casse-croûte, le casse-pipe, les montagnes, la digue, la grille, la mare à mulets, la petite-plage, le trou, etc.

Let’s not be overwhelmed by nostalgia. I left the coast and took the little road through the Maures to Collobrières. The route led from ridge to ridge following the terrain’s movements. At this time of year, the region was admirable. Due to the heavy storms of recent weeks, water was streaming everywhere. Waterfalls and streams murmured all along the way. I didn’t recognize the Maures, which I knew for their dryness causing apocalyptic fires. Indeed, around a bend, I came across a small rest area where a memorial had been erected for three firefighters who lost their lives here while fighting one of those gigantic fires fanned by the mistral.

This forest holds treasures—first, the cork oak, then the arbutus, chestnut trees, and of course, mushrooms that love this granitic soil:

The cork oak can be found all along the road. It’s the forest’s essential element. You can recognize it by its light bark (before exploitation), which forms large bulges along the trunk. But after exploitation, the trunks are much smoother, less voluminous, and dark in color. The arbutus is a large berry with red skin covered in small protuberances, growing on the arbutus tree. This fruit, common in Mediterranean areas, ripens in November. That means today, there were plenty around me. Its flesh is orange, with the consistency of firm purée, and it crushes softly in the mouth. The taste of this berry is sweet and excellent. I didn’t hold back—I gorged myself on them, which served as my midday meal. Sometimes I had to climb embankments to get them.

The chestnut tree, a true industry of the region, brings wealth to the surrounding villages. They make candied chestnuts, ice cream, and other products derived from chestnut flour. Be careful not to stop just anywhere to pick this fruit, as the tree owners might not agree. They even make this clear with signs and surround their chestnut trees with fences. Mushrooms—saffron milk caps and porcini—are highly prized in the area. I saw a few hunters, but it clearly wasn’t miraculous. Supposedly, there had been too much rain?

There’s no time to get bored along this little road, from which you can sometimes see the sea. I passed the Col de Taillude at over 400 meters. I began the descent to Collobrières, the chestnut capital, whose festival attracts many people. Before entering, about a hundred meters from the first houses, a cyclist—probably an agricultural worker—came toward me. As he passed, he cheerfully called out, "Go on, little guy! It’s almost there!" We both smiled. At the end of November, the village was cold and almost deserted. Dead leaves swept the wet streets of the town. You could feel winter on the way. I continued my route to Pierrefeu-du-Var, on the western edge of the Massif des Maures. So I gave my last pedal strokes in this pretty little massif so characteristic of Provence.

I looked for a hotel in Cuers but without success. I descended toward Toulon and finally found one on the outskirts of Solliès-Pont. It catered to people coming to work in the region, so nothing very bucolic. But if the weather were to deteriorate tomorrow and turn to rain, I could quickly reach Hyères or Toulon station, which was a significant advantage. Indeed, November rains aren’t usually very pleasant on a bike.

Day Six: Solliès-Pont to Cassis via Sainte-Baume – 85 km

This morning, contrary to the weather forecast, the weather was beautiful, and the latest bulletin seemed to contradict yesterday’s. So no escape to Toulon—I resumed my route toward Sainte-Baume. I left the hotel via a tiny road that, through ups and downs, led me via shortcuts to the road to Belgentier. My body had gotten used to intense daily efforts, and I felt in Olympic form. At a good pace, I launched into a long climb with a moderate slope. The road was busy, but fortunately, the side lane for cyclists often made the exercise more pleasant. The villages rolled by—Méounes, La Roquebrussanne. Near the latter, I observed a Tiger combat helicopter in training. It hovered motionless for long periods—perhaps the pilots were training to master their increasingly sophisticated weapon systems, requiring even more learning?

I left the busy road and headed via an almost deserted route toward the village of Mazaugues. The climbs became steeper. A long descent, and there I was in this pretty village. A grocery store, which besides selling a few ingredients also served as a café. I sat near the electric heater—it was cold, and I was sweaty. I watched customers come and go and listened to the shopkeeper tell me about village life. The name Mazaugues comes from "water mass," which is why drought doesn’t usually affect this area. Apparently, you can even find mushrooms here in summer! I had a good time, and as I was leaving, a local cyclist started a conversation and told me about her dreams of long bike trips, currently limited by her situation as a mother of terrible children. She settled for day trips with her club, which was already good in this very hilly region. I told her the story of a man who, at 73, cycled solo around Morocco. So no panic—she still had thirty or forty years to realize her wildest dreams!

I was warned that it would be a tough climb to reach Sainte-Baume’s northern slope. Indeed, over eight kilometers, the average slope was sustained, but the landscape was wonderful. Here too, water was streaming everywhere. I passed one of those famous icehouses that used to supply Marseille with ice throughout the year. This northern slope of Sainte-Baume is very cold, and this characteristic was exploited in previous centuries to produce ice. Large cylindrical structures, well-protected to the north and semi-buried, received large quantities of water in late autumn, which froze during winter and was kept cool for months until the following winter. Ice blocks were cut and delivered by cart to the city. That’s how, in ancient times, ice was available in summer to keep fish fresh in Marseille. Did pastis exist at that time? If not, the ice cubes must have been bored!

Once the climb was over, the long ridge of Sainte-Baume appeared, and I could see its characteristic antennas. Nestled at the foot of the cliffs, the magnificent millennial forest revealed itself with its autumn colors. I stopped at the monastery. I’d been there several times before and had even slept there during a long walking trip. The welcome had been first-rate by the Dominicans, especially the sisters in their long immaculate robes. They radiated a serenity that was very contagious. Don’t hesitate to stop there for the night. I struggled to get back on my way—some places have a special spirit.

I was soon at the end of my journey. I continued along this magnificent mountain to the Col de l’Espigoulier. To the north, another immense wave of white limestone rose—Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a high place in Provence that painter Cézanne made world-famous. Once at the pass, the entire city of Marseille spread out at my feet, the Mediterranean coast revealed itself from the Calanques to La Ciotat, passing by the famous Cap Canaille, Europe’s highest sea cliff. Above me, bathed in sunlight, Bartagne’s northwest face, very popular among climbers, showed all its reliefs. With an old climber’s reflex, I spotted the many climbs I’d done there. I let myself be carried into a steep, winding descent toward the village of Gémenos in a beautiful setting full of cliffs.

A few more kilometers of climbing toward the Col de l’Ange, then toward Roquefort-la-Bédoule. In this last climb, I raced with two cyclists, admittedly not very young. Then, in a six-kilometer descent, I reached Cassis station, the endpoint of my six-day journey through this wild Provençal land between sea and mountain. I experienced great pleasure during these 570 kilometers through these renowned yet wild French massifs. As always, when a beautiful project comes to an end, you feel a bit orphaned by a beautiful dream come true. You have to quickly envision the next one to avoid a vague sense of emptiness taking over. My next adventure is already taking shape in my mind, but that’s another story.

Bonjour a tous,

J ai passe un mois en inde, avec mon petit ami, en janvier dernier.

Avant de partir, j ai largement utilise ce forum afin de preparer un itineraire qui nous a paru bien adapte. Nous voulions voir un maximum de choses. Nous avons donc fait Bombay, vol pour Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Bundi, Agra, Varanasi, vol pour Delhi, vol pour Bengalore, Ooty, Ernakulam et enfin un trajet sur les backwaters vers Allepey.

L arrivee a Bombay a bien sur ete depaysante, saisissante, mais supportable. Le reste des villes du Nord nous a paru insupportable, dans chaque ville nous etions presses de partir pour voir si c etait moins pire ailleurs. Le Sud nous a paru moins penible. Ce qui nous paraissait si difficile a vivre c est simplement les gens, le regard, les arnaques, on en venait a parler d harcelement quotidien!

Je reviens aujourd hui sur ce forum pour voir si d autres personnes ont ressenti la meme chose, apparement non. Mais je trouve ca vraiment surprenant, en Inde nous avons rencontre plus de touristes qui ne supportaient pas le pays plutot que ceux qui l appreciaient.

Je ne pense pas que j en viendrais a deconseiller de visiter ce pays, puisque chacun a son idee, mais je pense que les gens qui visitent ce forum doivent savoir que l Inde n est vraiment pas un pays facile et "enjoyable" (si quelqu un a un mot en francais pour ca, je prend).

Merci pour vos reactions.

bonjour,

Lors d'une croisière j'ai fait escale dans 3 îles des cyclades et j'ai adoré j'aimerais y retourner en séjour pourriez vous me conseiller une île où l'hébergement n'est pas trop cher : chambre d'hote ou autre pour 4 si vous en connaissez m'indiquer des adresses les transports entre les îles et sur les îles, les îles à ne pas manquer en dehors de santorin patmos et mykonos que je connais déjà combien de temps faut il rester pour profiter des cyclades et faut il réserver pour les vacances de paques ? enfin quel vol doit on prendre lorqu'on habite le sud est de la france de nice ou de marseille pour aller dans les îles

merci d'avance

Bonjour,

Alex et moi venons de nous inscrire sur ce site, nous avons 26 (moi) et 27 (lui) ans.

Nous recherchons un hébergement chez l'habitant à Marseille courant août 2005, à prix modéré (ou avec échange en retour chez nous à Paris si le 1er contact se passe bien), pour une durée relativement courte (une semaine probablement).

Provinciaux tous les deux, nous travaillons à Paris depuis 4 ans pour notre plus grand malheur, et nous cherchons à nous installer à Marseille depuis que nous avons découvert la ville, il y a bien longtemps maintenant ! Nous y séjournons régulièrement mais n'avons encore jamais "testé" l'hébergement chez l'habitant, ce que nous souhaitons faire pour découvrir les quartiers de la ville d'une autre façon !

Merci à celles et ceux qui souhaiterons nous répondre !

Bonjour à tous,

Nous sommes 4 cyclistes du Québec (Canada) et nous préparons un voyage en Provence pour la fin de l’été et pour une durée de 14 jours. Nous comptons atterrir à Marseille et repartir du même aéroport. Apporterons-nous nos vélos de route en carbone ou louerons-nous plutôt des vélos de route sur place à Marseille?

Est-il possible de me refiler des références de magasins offrant, pas trop loin de l’aéroport de Marseille, la location de tels vélos?

Si impossible de louer des vélos de route sur place, nous devrons recourir à l’emballage de nos vélos dans des boîtes rigides. Unefois arrivés à l'aéroport, nous aurons besoin d'un endroit pour les remiser jusqu'au jour du départ vers le Canada.

Y a-t-il un service de consigne de bagages à long terme directement à l’aéroport de Marseille ?

Peut-être y a-t-il des compagnies locales, des hôtels ou même des boutiques vélo qui offrent ce service moyennant paiement d’un tarif ? Peut-être même vous connaissez personnellement une personne qui habite pas très loin de l’aéroport qui pourrait nous rendre ce service ?

La boîte de transport demeure toujours un casse-tête pour les voyageurs cyclistes. Alors si vous avez des idées de solution à cet égard, vous seriez gentil de m’en faire part.

Pour l'hébergement, nous comptons trouver trois points d'attache, soit Avignon ou environs, Bedoin et Aix-en-Provence ou environs où nous aurons nos chambres et si possible une petite cuisinette pour cuisiner nos repas pour la plupart du temps, sinon ça coûte très cher les resto durant 14 jours. À votre avis, devons-nous chercher un « gîte », une « chambre d’hôte » ou un appartement ?

Merci our votre collaboration. 🙂

je pars en aout en argentine🙂🙂😎😛

vais faire buenos aires

et fair le trajet vers le chili pour montagnes

vu que je pars avec mon sac de 60L, peu de places, j'emmene 2 gros pull ou juste sweet, seulement pantalons?

tente ( j'ai un gros duvet, mais ca se fait de camper a cette saison, fo aussi voir/ prix des petits hotels, auberges jeunesse)

recho a gaz, ou le prix est vraiment derisoire la bas?

qui a une methode ultra rapide d'apprentissage de l'esp ( meme si j'ai commence cette annee!)

a propos des bus, c cher les grand trajets? y en a bcp /semaine

si qq un a des coins tres reputés pour la fiesta, envoyez les bons plans, meme si on est demerdar😛

pareil pour grosse rando neige en raquette sans danger, avec refuge, masseuses...

bon plan heliportage snow board....😎

belles plages meme l'hiver....

merci a tous les roots qui me conseilleront

bonjour !

qui aurait randonné sur le GR 2013 , du coté de Marseille-Aubagne-Aix en Provence ??

j'aurais besoin d'infos sur les hébergements "cheap" possibles

merci beaucoup de vos "bons plans" 🙂

Béatrice

bonjour à tous,

début septembre, je rejoins Carlisle et prendrai la direction de Newcastle (ouest en est) le long du "mur d'Hadrien", sur 10 jours je cherche tous renseignements sur hébergements, possibilité camping, sauvage possible?, distances, ravitaillements..... les différents sites "touristes" visités ne répondent pas vraiment aux questions de détails. Certains ont-ils une expérience récente de ce parcours? merci d'avance.

bonjour, Voilà je suis une "vieille" de 64 ans, et j'ai une folle envie d'aller au Mali depuis mon enfance (je suis tombée amoureuse de l'Afrique via Tombouctou à 10 ans) Je connais un peu l'Afrique, vu que j'ai passé 4 mois au Sénégal en 86. De plus je suis pas très riche. L'important est de trouver une chute pour dormir les 2 premiers jours, après on voit...

Merci d'avance

Annie

Bonjour,

C'est mon premier message alors je me présente, j'ai 27 ans, j'habite marseille et j'ai un travail indépendant qui me laisse pas mal de temps libre (ce qui explique la suite).

Je souhaite faire de (longues) balades à pied, éventuellement un jour traverser la france, et pour commencer essayer d'aller d'une ville à l'autre. Le problème, c'est que je n'ai jamais fait ça et je n'ai pas du tout envie de me retrouver coincée entre une autoroute et une nationale comme ça arrive souvent... 🙁

J'aime marcher, je suis assez endurante mais pas très rapide, ni sportive. Je ne parle donc pas là de chemins de rando ou de trek, mais des passages les plus faciles possibles en évitant au maximum les voitures.

Dans l'idéal... j'aimerais bien pouvoir le faire sur un coup de tête quand je dois me rendre quelque part. Sans avoir à préparer ça pendant des semaines... Utiliser la marche comme moyen de transport, tout simplement, moins rapide c'est sûr mais plus enrichissant sûrement !

Etant seule, et pour éviter un sac énorme, je ne souhaite pas camper, l'idée serait plutôt de faire étape dans des petits hôtels ou chambres d'hôtes. De nos jours on fait rarement 20 km sans trouver ça...

Je rêve peut-être... mais du coup j'aimerais bien savoir s'il existe des cartes qui indiquent ce genre de trajets.

Ca vous paraît possible ?

Bonjour à tous,

Qui peut me conseiller sur une agence sérieuse à Paris qui prend en charge, moyennant finances, le dépôt et la récupération d'un visa pour un séjour en Chine ? J'ai lu de mauvaises critiques récentes sur actions-visas. C'est pour un voyage en avril, je ne passe pas par une agence de voyage. Merci d'avance. Franchie

Salut!! je stresse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Je pars le 21 février de Paris pour 4 mois en asie du sud est

- vol paris bkk où je pars directement pour le myanmar - séjour de 25 jours au myanmar (visa OK) - retour en thailande par avion visa de 30 jours à l' arrivée - séjour de 20 jours en thailande - passage au laos par la frontière - séjour 30 jours au laos - passage au cambodge par la frontière pour 20 jours - retour en thailande par la frontière pour 15 jours - retour bkk paris

Je compte donc obtenir mes visas aux frontières pour le laos et le cambodge et profiter des exemptions de visas en thailande

Après avoir vérifié avec toutes les ambassades tout est OK 🙂

PROBLEME🏴‍☠️

Par acquis de conscience je contacte emirates pour vérifier que le chek in sera ok

et là le DRAME!!! Le bureau me dit que je dois avoir tous les visas pour prouver que je quitte la thailande ou encore mieux, il me conseille de réserver un aller retour hors de thailande pendant la période allant de mon retour du myanmar et le jour de mon BKK Paris autrement je ne pourrais pas embarquer à Paris!!!!!

Que me conseillez vous????? avez ou ce probleme??????

J'espère que vous pourrez me conseiller......

bonne soirée😐

Ma conjointe et moi, prévoyons faire le canal du midi en vélo, fin août. C'est notre première expérience en vélo en Europe, sommes Canadiens, nous avons l'intention de partir de Toulouse vers Agde. Nous prévoyons couché en hôtels ou gîtes Est-ce préférable de réserver en cette période de l'année! Merci Yves

Bonjour!

J'ai vu sur Internet que plusieur logements, appartements, condos ou studios sont mis en location par leurs propriétaires pour les touristes. Il est plutôt difficile de choisir et surtout, j'aimerais trouver un endroit de confiance, bien situé, abordable, etc.

Ma question est : avez-vous des endroits à me conseiller autour de Cassis, La Ciotat, Bandol, Sanary sur Mer...? Nous aimerions louer seulement pour quelques jours!

Bonjour.

Pour mes vacances, j'aimerais surtout de la randonnée, de la montagne, un volcan (j'en ai jamais vu), la mer (mais pas la bronzette), quelques sites historiques, quelques activités qui sortent de l'ordinaire, du calme, des chambres d'hotes sympa, des bons petits plats du terroir.

Apres avoir élagué diverses destinations, il me reste un choix cornélien entre la Sicile et les Cyclades.

Que me recommanderiez vous qui corresponde le plus à mon profil ?

Sur place, quel circuit (en 12 jours) me recommanderiez vous ?

Question annexe, pour les Cyclades, le vol pour Athènes est bien moins cher mais est on certain d'avoir acces à une traversée vers Santorin, Mykonos ou Paros le jour on arrive ? Peut on réserver le ferry ?

Question annexe, si en Grèce on peut débarquer sans rien réserver et trouver une chambre en arrivant, en est il de même en Sicile ?

Merci pour votre aide.

Vincent

Bonjour, Nous souhaitons partir fin février 2018 à destination de Madère pour visiter l'ile et aussi pour randonner. L'idée serait de séjourner une semaine à Funchal puis aller visiter 2 ou 3 jours l'Ile de Porto Santo puis retour sur Madère et séjourner à Porto Moniz pour quelques jours. Notre budget étant plutôt modeste nous recherchons pour la première semaine à Funchal un appartement avec Kitchenette. Est-ce que quelqu'un pourrait nous donner des bon tuyaux à ce sujet ? Pour la location de voiture nous opterions pour l'agence Dollar, trouvé par le moteur de recherche EasyTerra, connaissez-vous ? Enfin tous les bons plans sont les bienvenus !! Merci

Salut à tou(te)s,

pendant quelques années, j'ai envoyé, par intervalles, des courriers (avec quelques billets de banque dedans) à mon ami Issa Guindo (vétérinaire privé) domicilié à Youvarou, petite ville et chef-lieu de cercle de Farimakè au delta intérieur du Niger (entre Mopti et Niafunké; région 5 de Mopti) ... Cette méthode faisait ses preuves longtemps mais un jour, on a évidemment ouvert un courrier de moi (à la poste centrale de Bko, je suppose). Depuis ce moment-là, je suis quasiment à l'index et tous les courriers n'arrivent plus à destination ... Et le pire, le contact avec lui a été bloqué complètement (il y a presque 3 années, je ne sais rien de lui) !!!

Une amie de moi m'a récemment recommandé d'envoyer l'argent avec Western Union. Il y en a un bureau à Mopti et, selon les paroles d'elle, ça marche très bien.

Par conséquent, j'aimerais faire un essai avec Western Union ... et lui devrait donc descendre à Mopti pour le retirer dans la banque. C'est bien beau tout ça ... mais comment l'informer afin qu'il descende à Mopti (saches que mes courriers ne passent pas la poste de Bko ainsi que le téléphone est difficile et trop cher) ... ?!

Quelqu'un en a-t-il des expériences ?! Autres idées contribuant à la solution de ce problème ?! Je suis preneur. Merci d'avance !

A bientôt, hgb

bonjour voici le programme d'un circuit de 9 jours au Mali.et voici son prix, 750 euros tout compris/ personne....qu'en pensez-vous? merci d'éclairer notre petite lanterne d'europeens qui n'y connaissent rien 🙂

Jour 1 Arrive au Mali transphert a notre auberge Jour 2 Bamako- Djennée Tôt le matin depart a djennée arrivee ver 16 h du soire visiter la vielle de djennée, le marche , et la mosque nuité Jour3Kanikombole-Djennée-Bandiagara (Pays Dogon) Le matin départ pour le pays Dogon par la visite de la ville de Bandiagara. Kanikombole est dans la région sud du paysoù les Dogons sont éparpillés sur la falaise. Dîner et nuit passée à Kanikombole.

Jour4:kanikombolé–Ment-Walia On quitte Kanikombolé pour Walia où on arrive autour de midi. Visite des squelettes humains dans les maisons et la maison du chef des dogons.C’est l’occasion de découvrir à fond l’âme du pays Dogon, et de profiter des spécialités culinaires de ce peuple si magnifique. Dîner et nuit passée à Walia.

J5: Babatalou endémique Walia-indelou-Begnematou Le matin (notre promenade continue le long de la falaise du sud au nord dans le village d'artisans), visites endémiques. Yabatalou et son tambour sacré, Indelou et Begnematou (réunion avec le chef du village et sa femme autour de la citrouille dolo (bière mil). Begnematou offre une splendide vue panoramique. Dîner.

J6: begnematou-Dourou Nombori piétons begnematou: A partir de cette étape, on commence à découvrir le peuple de Dourou et une chance de découvrir la plaine et la richesse de la flore de cette région composée de rôniers, baobabs, palmiers, de tamarin et d'autres espèces de plantes. Jour 7 : Dourou Nombori Départ pédestre de Begnematou pour découvrir les villages de Dourou et Nombori, une occasion de découvrir une autre facette de la falaise, de la plaine et de la riche flore de cette région composée de rônier, baobab, palmier , tamarinier et d’autres espèces végétales. Ici dans ces villages chaque étape est une découverte de l’indescriptible beauté naturelle du pays dogon. Nuit et dîner à Nombori : Nombori Idjelina-Komokani-Tireli-amani-Yaye-Ireli De Nombori nous longerons la falaise pour découvrir Idjelina, Komokani, tireli, amani et ses crocodiles sacrés. Poursuite de la longée en passant par Yaye et ireli, visite des maisons troglodytes perchées sur la falaise à Ireli. Ireli- Pegue-Banani-Neni-Ibi apres monte la falaisse pour venir rencontre la voiture , et depart a Mopti Jour 8 Mopti-Lac-debo en pinasse en visitant plussuire village bozo au du fleuve , bivoac au lac debo au bord du fleuve avec une tente. Jour 9 Retour à Mopti .

🙂 Bonjour je recherche une idée d'itinéraire pour visiter la Provence, (Marseille, Aix en Provence, Cannes, Nice, Avignon, Arles.......) J'aimerais me déplacer en train ou en bus et demeurer chez l'habitant ou B&B....Je pars de Québec pour Marseille....1 ou 2 semaines pas encore décidée...Merci...

Bonjour à tous!

Mon compagnon et moi avons pour projet de passer 3 semaines au Japon. Malheureusement, mon emploi nous oblige à choisir entre juillet et août pour notre séjour. Lequel de ces deux mois serait le plus judicieux à votre avis?

Notre budget, tout compris, est de 6000 euros à deux. Nous ne voulons pas nous ruiner mais nous souhaitons aussi nous faire plaisir de temps en temps (quelques bons repas, ryokan sympa, ...) Est-ce faisable?

Ma dernière question concerne l'itinéraire: celui-ci n'est pas encore défini mais nous souhaiterions passer au moins une semaine à Tokyo. J'aimerais savoir dans quels cas le JRP est indispensable? Et quels sont les choses incontournables à ne pas louper?

Merci de tous vos conseils, avis, critiques. En attendant vos réponses, je vais continuer à parcourir le forum et à me renseigner.

Donc voilà, je pars en Inde au mois d'octobre (si tout va bien) pour une durée d'un mois et j'ai plusieurs questions. Premièrement, j'aimerai savoir si c'est la bonne saison. Ensuite, j'aimerai savoir quels vaccins sont nécessaires, et combien d'argent je dois prévoir. Je suis une jeune femme de 20 ans, et j'ai trouvé un jeune homme de mon âge via le net, un Indien, qui est d'accord pour m'accompagner tout au long du voyage, et me faire visiter, et je lui ai proposé d'en faire de même le jour où il viendra en France. Je l'ai déjà eu au téléphone une fois, et on s'échange pas mal de mail. Mon entourage me conseille d'être prudente, mais franchement, je ne suis pas du genre à voir le mal partout, mais j'aimerai savoir si il y en a déjà eu parmi vous qui ont tenté l'expérience ? Ensuite j'aimerai juste savoir comment ça se passe là-bas pour les douches, puis-je prendre mon savon ou bien je pourrais en trouver sur place ? Pour les boissons, les baignades, les précautions à prendre, et pour les toilettes, comment ça se passe ? (y'a t-il du PQ ? ou bien...). Bon je sais que c'est un peu "débile" de se poser ce genre de question, mais je n'ose pas les poser à mon ami, et vu qu'il vit là-bas tout cela doit lui paraître "simple". J'ai aussi une peau qui a tendance à prendre facilement des coups de soleil, devrais-je prendre une crème solaire, ou bien sur place (question liquide j'ai un peu peur par rapport à l'avion de pas être en règle)...En parlant d'avion, justement, ça sera la première fois pour moi, et j'ai un peu peur de me paumer entre deux escales...Mais bon, ça sera amusant. Je ne parle pas très très bien l'anglais non plus, je ne sais pas trop comment je vais réussir à me faire comprendre...En ce qui concerne les vêtements, je ne sais pas comment partir d'ici, j'ai cru comprendre que là-bas les vêtements ne doivent pas dépasser le dessus du genou, etc...et je préfère respecter ça. Enfin, j'aimerai savoir pour les cigarettes, j'ai entendu dire qu'une femme qui fume là-bas c'est très mal vue, et je ne sais pas trop comment faire par rapport à ça...

Merci beaucoup de m'avoir lu, si vous avez déjà été là-bas, ce serait sympa de m'éclairer un peu sur tout ça, je vous remercie encore, passez une bonne journée!

Bonjour à tous,

Voilà avec mon ami nous avons envie de partir en Norvège cet été pour une durée d'environ une semaine. Nous aurions besoin de qql renseignements :

_ ou voir le soleil de minuit? _ les fjords en été valent-ils le détour? _ nous pensons louer une voiture afin de visiter des coins " reculés " et naturels : bonne idée? _ quel est le cout du carburant et des hôtels ou camping globalement? connaissez vous des endroits sympas? _ le budget pour une semaine donnerait quoi? la nourriture est-elle chère? _ on entend parler d'observation de baleines, qqn a t il déjà testé?

Nous prenons tous vos avis, conseils, envies, propositions d'itinéraires etc!

Merci bcp!