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Multi-stage route
GR® NORD
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guides, randonnée GR NordPhoto: © Jean Françis Clair
It passes through the valleys of Câba (Tchamba), Amoa, Tiwaka, Tiwae, Paola (Poyes). It penetrates long inviolate and enigmatic spaces, rushes into the maze of primary forests, follows the thread of aerial ridges among the sparse niaoulis which dominate the surrounding valleys.
It crosses sometimes tumultuous rivers such as the Tiwaka or rubs shoulders with areas of great ornithological richness such as the Important Bird Area (IBA) of upper Câba (Tchamba).
The ride can be cool and pleasant or sometimes strenuous and physical. But the path crosses several welcoming tribes and, in the evening, around the wood fire, after a traditional meal, when the darkness replaces the light of day, the pains of the effort fade away...
The GR® Nord is approved by the French Federation of Hiking.
Author’s recommendation
Be careful! The trail crosses many rivers, respect the instructions of the referents, remain cautious, the trail is equipped with DZ security for the heli-lift in case of serious injuries.
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In case of an emergency call the 18.
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FFRandonnée signposting: white and red markings (GR®)
Several dangerous rivers in wet weather
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Book recommendation by the author
Topoguide GR Nord V4 (January 2021) downloadable from randonnees.tourismeprovincenord.nc
Author’s map recommendations
Topographical maps available from bookshops in New Caledonia.
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- 5 Stages
This first stage allows you to reach the great valley of Câba (Tchamba) by crossing the long ridge that stretches between the peaks of Pwè Tuyè, ...
Long stage between the valley of Câba (Tchamba) and the tribe of Saint-Thomas. The trail winds through fields and coffee plantations.
Very long stage with varied and pleasant landscapes but difficult and physical. Several river crossings are quickly impassable in case of heavy rain.
Long forest stage in an uneven and very compartmentalized relief. The walk can be fresh and pleasant or stifling and painful. It can also become ...
Long stage which connects the welcoming tribe of Tiwae, nestled at the bottom of a pleasant valley, to the tribe of Wanaa (Ouanache).
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