je me rend en bolivie cet été (au mois d'aout) et j'aimerais savoir si certains parmis vous ont effectué la descente en VTT la paz coroico. est ce dangereux? et surtout est ce que ça vaut le coup?
en sachant que je ne suis pas très sportive de base.
j'ai fait cette descente avec mon copain, mais c'était il y a quatre ans !!
Ce que je peux te dire, c'est que je n'avais jamais fait de VTT et que j'y ai survécu.
En fait, le début est goudronné et la suite est de l'ordre du large chemin avec petits cailloux, sol humide et petits cours d'eau sur la route. Ceci dit, ce n'est pas du vrai VTT dans le sens où il n'y a pas d'amas de pierres à sauter...et en plus, il n'y a pas besoin de pédaler !
Ce qui était dangereux à l'époque, c'était surtout la présence continue de camion à croiser (la fenêtre du pick up qui nous ramenait nous a même explosé au nez en croisant un poids lourd, car la route était trop étroite !), mais je crois que maintenant, les camions ont une déviation !
Bon voyage !
Comme l'a dit Mochisab, il n'y a d'après ce que j'ai entendu plus aucun danger. La route n'est plus fréquentée que par les VTTistes, les camions qui rendaient cette pratique dangereuse ont maintenant une belle route toute neuve.
On avait le temps de faire cette excursion (ça ne prend qu'une journée), mais le côté excursion de masse et le marketing matraqué autour de "la route la plus dangereuse du monde" nous ont un peu refroidi.
A mon avis il faut considérer ça comme une balade en groupe, sans trop de difficultés. Par contre les paysages doivent être magnifiques. Mais tu peux tout aussi bien les admirer lors d'un petit trek autour de La Paz
Choisis bien ton agence, dans ce genre d'excursion où la qualité du matériel est vitale, il ne faut pas se jeter sur les plus bas prix.
Ça vaut le coup pour les paysages et parce que ça peut être fun (surtout pour ceux qui ne font pas trop de vélo). C'est assez sûr, ultra (trop) encadré, pas trop sportif (sauf pour les bras à cause des vibrations). Pas besoin d'être sportif, mais il faut quand mème savoir conduire un vélo et ne pas avoir peur si ça secoue un peu sur les caillous. Pour l'agence, je recommanderais El Solario, moins chers que Gravity Assisted, bon matériel (ils proposent plusieurs vélos, même les moins chers sont amplement suffisants, avec freins à disque avant et arrière), guides compétents.
Un extrait de mon blog sur cette route suit, si tu lis l anglais. En gros, j ai decide de le faire en solo. Et je ne l ai pas regretté. Il faut etre sur de ses freins et coller l interieur de la route. Il y a tres peu de camions depuis la deviation (si encore cette deviation n est pas bouchee par un glissement de terrain!). Il peut y avoir quelques passages techniques en saison des pluies mais rien d insurmontable.
Bonne route,
Sven
"47. 47 deaths since the beginning of the year. This is the panel i see across the blur window of the bus taking me to "La Cumbre", 4600m and 60km from La Paz. I shiver. I ll have to be really cautious, i was right to change my V brake pads.
I was thinking to cycle down the "La Paz-Coroico" road, also known as "The Deathroad" or even more ludicrous "The World´s Most Dangerous Road", with a guide. Going to one of the (allegedly) best companies organizing the tour made me change my mind; first I started speaking in spanish and they replied in american. I hate that. Then, although i had all my equipement, i would have to pay 65 dollars. Last but not least, they would not allow me to simply use the transport and go on my own. "You know, it is not called the "WMDR" for nothing...bla bla".
Took a taxi to Villa Fatima, negociated by the adorable landlord of my hotel, then a bus to La Cumbre. When they leave me, there is snow falling. Gawd it is gonna be cold! The fog is so dense that the visibility does not exceed 75m. I try to keep my speed to 40 kph.
The beginning is on asphalt, very nice landscapes but a lot of rain...i chat with the custom´s officer, who is surprised to see one solitary biker. After 30 km of descend, i am happy to find the "camino viejo", the original ripio road. The scenery is spectacular, a mistake would leave no chance of survival! Here and there, flowers and crosses pave the road.
I catch up with a group of "gringos". I chat with a local whose job is to maintain the road, he gives me a lot of advice and I offer him a salteña (kind of croissant with veggies and meat). Looking at the guides rushing down the slopes gives me an idea of the speed i can make...before i did not know the traffic or anything, but now i can speed up. I go faster and faster, overtake groups (which i found where going rather fast!) to follow the guide closely. I am happy, although the bike does not have proper tyres, i see i can do some proper mountainbiking. The guides wonder who i am! After all my problems with the bike, it is a true reconciliation.
Globally, i can say that with good brakes and with an intermediate level in mountainbiking, it is safe to do it on your own. Of course, the better you are, the more fun you´ll have!
Then, the groups took their bus to do the 7km ascend before Coroico. I biked it, it was quite enjoyable.
Once in Coroico, I find an enchanting place, Hostel Sol y Luna, with huge gardens, beautiful flowers, incredible view and hammocs. Perfect to relax for one night from the energy of La Paz. I spend the evening with Nico and Lola, a sympatic French couple who advises me to change hotels in La Paz, and go to El Carretero, kind of hippie hotel i immediately like.
"à force d'aller au fond des choses, on finit par y rester" (Alain)
Salut vince
je suis sur le point d'aller à La Paz pour faire la route de la mort mais sur internet je n'ai trouvé que Gravity Assisted qui me demande 87dol c'est un peu cher pour moi, il y avait apparemment Chacalataya Tour qui le faisait pour 50$ et qui était bien mais leur adresse mail ne fonctionne plus...aurais tu les contacts de El Solario stp?(et as tu en tête le prix et ce que ca inclue?)
je vais arriver dimanche matin et prendre toute la journée pour m'aclimater à l'altitude en buvant du mate a fond et on aimerait faire le tour le lundi tu crois que l'agence sera ouverte le dimanche?
J'ai fait plusieurs agences qui proposent des tours en VTT, et toutes ne se valent pas ...
Il faut faire bien attention a l'equipement qu'ils proposent, les velos, les casques, les protections.
J'ai voulu le faire avec gravity, quand j'ai appris que quelques jours avant une touriste a eu une violente chute pendant le tour de gravity, et vu que le casque etait non adapte elle a ete severement blessee au visage, ce qui m'a pas mal refroidi ...
Et l'ambiance "full gringo" de gravity m'a un peu deplue, on sent l'usine a fric ...
A mon hotel ils m'ont conseille une autre agence "Madness" qui est dans cette activite depuis 15 ans.
Rien qu'en arrivant au local j'ai vu la difference, au niveau des velos notamment ...
Je n'y connais pas grand chose au niveau des velos, mais ceux la m'ont rassure niveau solidite (apres avoir cherche la marque "Rocky Mountain" sur internet j'ai compris pourquoi j'etais rassure : 4000 dollars le velo, fabrique a la main au Canada, ca change des velos made in china que me proposait Gravity ...) Apres niveau equipement le casque est un casque integral protegeant totalement la tete, la encore, plus confiance en ce matos la qu'en des casques de velo classiques ...
Faut imaginer qu'on descend a plus de 45 km/h, donc dans ce cas un bon matos est indispensable !
Autre point, les groupes.
J'ai fait le tour avec un groupe de 12 personnes.
on avait 2 guides parlant anglais pour nous accompagner.
On a vu un autre groupe d'un autre tour passer : a peu pres 20 personnes, et 1 guide ... et 10 minutes plus tard une fille seule qui passe sans encadrement ...
Elle aurait pu se viander, se tuer, le guide n'en n'aurait rien su !
La aussi un bon encadrement c'est indispensable !
Et puis l'ambiance en petit groupe c'est sympa, les guides sont cools, on peut bien blaguer avec eux et en plus, ils expliquent bien ce qu'on doit faire et ne pas faire, donc encore un bon point.
Et au retour du circuit, en cadeau, un tshirt + un cd avec des photos et des videos du tour, de bons souvenirs !
Donc franchement, faites bien attention, le business de la route de la mort est en pleine expansion et il y en a plein qui en profitent, mais y'a pas mal de sagouins ...
J'ai paye peut etre plus cher, mais pas une seconde je me suis senti en danger, ce qui est tres important pour moi.
Vous l'avez compris, je recommande cette agence, Madness, dont le bureau est situe dans la rue Sagarnaga a La Paz.
L'équipement est effectivement important, le vélo a 4000$ c'est peut etre un peu exagéré... pour moi en tout cas ca n'est pas justifié.
Moi je l'ai fait avec xtremedownhill (www. devant et .com derrière pour ceux qui cherchent des sites internet) en août 2010. Vélos et protections au top, guides trop rigolos mais super sérieux sur la sécurité et attentionnés. Le p'tit déj au départ est super sympa pour se mettre dans l ambiance et faire connaissance avec les autres membres du groupe (c'est un peu la loterie mais je n'ai pas eu à me plaindre, sauf quelques uns un peu lents à mon goût). Hôtel cool à l'arrivée, piscine et bonne bouffe.
Niveau tarif, beaucoup moins cher que Madness, Gravity c'est presque du vol (ça sent l'usine à fric c'est vrai), à peine plus cher que les autres mais grosse différence au niveau qualité (surtout les protections et rien a dire sur les vélos (avec freins hydrauliques, j'ai même pas ça chez moi)). Leur T-Shirt est pour moi le plus sympa des agences que j'ai vues.
A part ça, les paysages sont impressionnants, et un peu d'effort pour transpirer les binouzes accumulées tout au long du trip ça fait pas de mal.
En plus vous y serez reçu par un français...
Lorsque j'ai fait le tour avec Madness j'ai aussi ete recu par un francais, qui vit en Bolivie depuis plusieurs mois selon lui.
Le seul souci c'est qu'en general les autres boites que j'ai pu voir tournent avec du Kona ou du Ironhorse faits on ne sait pas ou, Madness bossent avec du Rocky Mountain, faits au canada et perso les velos made in china, voila quoi ...
Aujourd'hui, combien coûte la descente en vtt de la fameuse route de la mort en Bolivie dans les Yungas? Quels types de vélos sont utilisés? Sont-ils en état?…
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Looking for a female travel companion for a cycling trip (arriving by plane in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and cycling toward Montevideo, Uruguay, returning by plane to France from Buenos Aires, Argentina) – 1,500 km
Hello everyone!
I’m planning a cycling trip across Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina, with a departure set for late October, November, or December. I’m looking for a travel companion to share this long-distance adventure with.
Experience:
I already have solid experience in bicycle touring in Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Currently, I maintain excellent physical condition by cycling an average of 250 km over 3 days per week (4 hours a day at 20 km/h).
The trip & the pace:
Daily pace: Between 50 and 80 km per day, to make steady progress while taking time to explore.
Accommodation: Flexible and authentic. We’ll alternate between wild camping, campsites, Warmshowers, small guesthouses, and budget hotels depending on opportunities and the weather.
Looking forward to reading your message and planning this amazing journey together!
Hi,
can anyone give us some tips on how to get to North Cape from Lyon Gerland?
What’s the best route to join the EuroVelo 7?
How many kilometers is it from Lyon to North Cape via EuroVelo 7?
The best month to leave—we’re thinking early May.
Thanks for any advice!
Another long-time dream of Claudio’s: the Petit Mont Cenis pass and the dam at the eponymous lake.
A place where many Italians, including my father, worked in the 1950s–60s.
Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne → Lanslebourg → Petit Mont Cenis → return. 315 km, 3 days. Bivouac at St-Michel-de-M.
Brouter link
Leg One: Faverges → St-Michel-de-Maurienne
Leg Two: St-Michel → Lanslebourg → Mont Cenis Lake → St-Michel
Leg Three: St-Michel → Faverges
And it finally happened in August 2026: in the Maurienne Valley about the famous cycle route known as the V67
17 days, 1,400 km, and 17,500 m of elevation gain cycling in northern Vietnam! 🇻🇳 🚴🇻🇳
From the misty Fansipan to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ha Giang Loop, from remote villages to vibrant markets...
I cycled through the north of the country, getting up close with its people—through mud, heat, endless mountain passes, and unforgettable encounters.
Most importantly, I discovered a Vietnam far different from the usual tourist circuits.
Join me on this adventure through a video that captures these 17 days of travel. :)
If Vietnam calls to you, come ride a stretch with me!
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi, I'm looking for info on cycling to Nordkapp via the EuroVelo 7. Has anyone done it already, and where’s the best place to start the EuroVelo 7?
Thanks
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike to meet some friends in Côte d’Ivoire in early November.
I’ll be starting in Abidjan and heading to Abengourou, which is close to the Ghana border.
I’d like to take the trails. Does anyone have recent info on eastern Côte d’Ivoire?
Any tips, safety advice, or must-see stops? I’m open to all suggestions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Fx
After testing it for three years across various modes of transport, I’m sharing this video of a bike packing case. It’s made from recycled cardboard and shrink-wrapped, with adjustable thickness and added bubble wrap depending on the level of protection you want.
Installing spacers at the fork and chainstays makes the packaging compact. With the fifteen-odd euros for shrink-wrapping at the airport, this case travels really well.
https://youtu.be/_GDJi-GqmkM
- Low bulk (1.10m x 0.70m x 0.25m for a large frame), it fits vertically in train luggage compartments and the total dimensions (x+y+z) don’t exceed 2.40m.
- Two carrying solutions for public transport and easy handling by airport staff (no more tears in the cardboard from openings).
- Discreet packaging when dealing with bus drivers and train conductors, as it looks like an ordinary parcel.
- No need to return to the starting point to retrieve the case from your outbound trip, which you’d otherwise have to store somewhere, or deal with a bulky cover to pack in your panniers.
- You can still check tire pressure through the plastic film without damaging the packaging too much.
Drawbacks: Around 3 hours for this lengthy and meticulous process—removing the wheels, pedals, handlebars, and derailleur without misaligning them, then securing all components to the frame.
If you get a chance to test it, send me your feedback for future improvements.
I just took a trip in Tunisia from Tozeur to Douz, skirting Chott el Jerid to the south. I’m back with the urge to keep going further south via the 4x4 tracks to connect Douz to Ksar Ghilane. Has anyone driven this route recently or explored southern Tunisia?
Thanks for your tips!
fix
😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc
PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
I’ve got my flight ticket sorted—departing in mid-November and returning in mid-March. I’ll arrive in Santiago and leave from Buenos Aires.
I’ve already been to southern Argentina, specifically Torres del Paine National Park, and I’d love to go back to do the full W trek (I only did the shorter version last time).
I also want to do some hiking and maybe even tackle a summit. I climb and occasionally do some mountaineering, so I’ll definitely be going with a guide.
I plan to start around Temuco in Chile, with the idea of heading toward the lakes, then taking the Carretera Austral.
I’m not sure if I’ll go all the way to Ushuaia—it’s supposed to not be *that* worth it, except for the bragging rights of saying you’ve been to the end of the world.
I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough?
And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed
story being posted online soon
1100 km in 11 days
beautiful and varied regions
Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August!
Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam.
My question is about getting back to Nantes.
Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences.
I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes.
By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains.
We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance!
Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
I’m planning to build a new touring bike.
I want to prioritize lightness.
That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads.
The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper.
I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork.
Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm.
It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring.
And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear.
More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.
It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.
One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.
We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.
Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.