Bonjour à toutes et tous,
Certains ont-ils déjà franchi la frontière dans le sens Bolivie-Pérou en passant par l'est du lac Titicaca ?
P.S. : Nous voyageons à vélo.
Un grand merci
Enzo
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Passage à la frontière Bolivie - Pérou par l'est du lac Titicaca
by Cyclocosmos
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Hello,
je l'ai passé en aout 2012, et ce n'était pas un soucis....; Tout l'astuce constite à gérer laes négociations entre bolivianos et soles. Aussi non, tout s'est bien déroulé. Un plaisir ! Profitez en bien !
je l'ai passé en aout 2012, et ce n'était pas un soucis....; Tout l'astuce constite à gérer laes négociations entre bolivianos et soles. Aussi non, tout s'est bien déroulé. Un plaisir ! Profitez en bien !
bonjour
je suppose que tu veux dire par le nord du lac. le pb est ou etait labsence de service dimmigration. donc selon une cicliste tout simple vous allez chercher votre tampon de sortie de bolivie et entree au perou a copacabana au milieu du lac titicaca, puis vous revenez et vous allez le long du lac jusquau perou , et oui attention a avoir de largent peruvien.
cest quoi votre futur circuit en fait ?
bon voyage pierre
je suppose que tu veux dire par le nord du lac. le pb est ou etait labsence de service dimmigration. donc selon une cicliste tout simple vous allez chercher votre tampon de sortie de bolivie et entree au perou a copacabana au milieu du lac titicaca, puis vous revenez et vous allez le long du lac jusquau perou , et oui attention a avoir de largent peruvien.
cest quoi votre futur circuit en fait ?
bon voyage pierre
tout le monde prétend que la Terre est ronde, mais ne le croyez pas, en fait elle est plate bien sûr!
http://mandolpierre.overblog.com
Moi j'ai passé la frontière à Yunguyo, au sud du lac..près de Copacabana..;Il faut simplement se faire tamponner le passeport à l'immigration péruvienne puis passer la frontière et aller faire le papier au bureau de l'immigration bolivienne...
Hola Pierre,
Donc, en faisant cela, je serai illégal en Bolivie !!!!
Cela ne me convient pas comme solution.
Je cherche à passer la frontière entre Puerto Acosta et Tilali.
Il y en a bien qui est passé par là.... non ?
En gros notre itinéraire c'est départ d'Asuncion, direction Foz do Iguazu, remontée vers Corumba côté Brésil puis direction Trujillo en passant le plus à l'est possible de la Bolivie et du Pérou mais en terminant évidemment pas la Cordillère Blanche.
Donc, en faisant cela, je serai illégal en Bolivie !!!!
Cela ne me convient pas comme solution.
Je cherche à passer la frontière entre Puerto Acosta et Tilali.
Il y en a bien qui est passé par là.... non ?
En gros notre itinéraire c'est départ d'Asuncion, direction Foz do Iguazu, remontée vers Corumba côté Brésil puis direction Trujillo en passant le plus à l'est possible de la Bolivie et du Pérou mais en terminant évidemment pas la Cordillère Blanche.
Bonjour
la cicliste qui a fait le passage de la bolivie au perou est 123Martine sur ce forum.
Pour le reste du parcours, voila
Pour aller de Asuncion à Iguazu, la route directe n°7 est à éviter, danger de mort, 2 voies sans bas coté et gros trafic de cars et camions pressés. Le Chaco Est de Asuncion jusqu’à Ciudad del Este via Encarnacion : Routes n°1 et 6; c’est la route la plus intéressante. Après avoir séjourné quelques jours avec plaisir à Asuncion, vous traverserez une zone de collines boisées, puis un grand marécage. Vous atteindrez les églises et ruines Jésuites, inoubliables, notamment San Cosmes. Vous verrez aussi l’immense et stupéfiant lac de barrage et le zoo d’Attigny avec ses animaux locaux, remarquable. Au-delà d’Encarnacion le paysage devient de collines plutôt pentues couvertes de champs cultivés, sans grand intérêt, jusqu’à Ciudad del Este. Je recommande de fuir cette ville, de franchir la frontière aussitôt et d’aller dormir au Brésil. A Iguazu vous trouverez 2 excellentes auberges de jeunesse, l’une en ville, et l’autre dans la forêt près des chutes. j'ai fait ces routes vois sur mon site.
Au Brésil la route traverse des collines de pampa avec des champs et des vaches, des bourgs et des fermes, c’est le Mato Grosso. Comme tout est clôturé, difficile de camper. Les quelques parcs ou sites au Nord du Paraguay sont privés, et très chers. Jeff Kruys a fait ce circuit et n’en garde pas un excellent souvenir. Bolivie : Je suppose que tu veux dire la route Nord, la boucle de Misiones jusqu’à San Ramon, puis trinidad, San Borja, Caranavi et la Paz. Jeff Kruys la faite et la décrit. Elle est plutôt jolie, à part le tronçon de San Ramon à Trinidad et San Ignacio de Moxo où Vous pourrez prendre le car. Le troncon misiones cest des montagnes russes, et après cest des grandes cotes sur une route etroite.
si vous voulez prendre la route Santa Cruz Cochabamba, la route nord ets dangereuse, etroite avec plein de trafic; la route sud est un exploit physique mais cest splendide. cest sur mon site.
a mon avis de Encarnacion jusqua Corumba vous pouvez eviter, n'est spectaculaire que la zone de misiones, cote Paraguay et Argentine. La route 12 en Argentine est aussi tres dangereuse et en montagnes russes, avec gros trafic de camions presses et pas grand chose à voir.
bon voyage Pierre
la cicliste qui a fait le passage de la bolivie au perou est 123Martine sur ce forum.
Pour le reste du parcours, voila
Pour aller de Asuncion à Iguazu, la route directe n°7 est à éviter, danger de mort, 2 voies sans bas coté et gros trafic de cars et camions pressés. Le Chaco Est de Asuncion jusqu’à Ciudad del Este via Encarnacion : Routes n°1 et 6; c’est la route la plus intéressante. Après avoir séjourné quelques jours avec plaisir à Asuncion, vous traverserez une zone de collines boisées, puis un grand marécage. Vous atteindrez les églises et ruines Jésuites, inoubliables, notamment San Cosmes. Vous verrez aussi l’immense et stupéfiant lac de barrage et le zoo d’Attigny avec ses animaux locaux, remarquable. Au-delà d’Encarnacion le paysage devient de collines plutôt pentues couvertes de champs cultivés, sans grand intérêt, jusqu’à Ciudad del Este. Je recommande de fuir cette ville, de franchir la frontière aussitôt et d’aller dormir au Brésil. A Iguazu vous trouverez 2 excellentes auberges de jeunesse, l’une en ville, et l’autre dans la forêt près des chutes. j'ai fait ces routes vois sur mon site.
Au Brésil la route traverse des collines de pampa avec des champs et des vaches, des bourgs et des fermes, c’est le Mato Grosso. Comme tout est clôturé, difficile de camper. Les quelques parcs ou sites au Nord du Paraguay sont privés, et très chers. Jeff Kruys a fait ce circuit et n’en garde pas un excellent souvenir. Bolivie : Je suppose que tu veux dire la route Nord, la boucle de Misiones jusqu’à San Ramon, puis trinidad, San Borja, Caranavi et la Paz. Jeff Kruys la faite et la décrit. Elle est plutôt jolie, à part le tronçon de San Ramon à Trinidad et San Ignacio de Moxo où Vous pourrez prendre le car. Le troncon misiones cest des montagnes russes, et après cest des grandes cotes sur une route etroite.
si vous voulez prendre la route Santa Cruz Cochabamba, la route nord ets dangereuse, etroite avec plein de trafic; la route sud est un exploit physique mais cest splendide. cest sur mon site.
a mon avis de Encarnacion jusqua Corumba vous pouvez eviter, n'est spectaculaire que la zone de misiones, cote Paraguay et Argentine. La route 12 en Argentine est aussi tres dangereuse et en montagnes russes, avec gros trafic de camions presses et pas grand chose à voir.
bon voyage Pierre
tout le monde prétend que la Terre est ronde, mais ne le croyez pas, en fait elle est plate bien sûr!
http://mandolpierre.overblog.com
¡Hola!
J'y suis passée en vélo en juillet 2011, du Pérou à la Bolivie. J'ai fait ce qu'un douanier de Tilali et le poste de police de Puerto Acosta m'ont recommandé. Je suis allée à la frontière de Yunguyo quand ça m'a été possible (5 jours plus tard). L'inverse doit être aussi simple. Aucune illégalité là-dedans. C'est la manière de faire qui tient compte que la frontière n'est pas organisée pour les touristes (le kilomètre à l'ouest de Puerto Acosta était difficilement carrossable, même pour un jeep).
Un peu avant Tilali, j'avais rencontré le douanier qui faisait une ballade en voiture pour se désennuyer (à 4km de son poste - situé à environ 1km de la frontière physique qui n'est pas identifiée). On a jasé au moins une vingtaine de minutes.
Je suis arrivée à Puerto Acosta (à environ 7-8km de la frontière) au début de la noirceur. Le poste de police était fermé. J'y suis retournée le lendemain, jour férié de La Paz ou de La Virgen. Il était presque vide mais un employé m'a expliqué que je n'avait qu'à aller faire étamper mon passeport des deux côtés de la frontière à Yunguyo quand je pourrais. Ensuite, il m'a offert une bière et invité à la fête qui était en cours.
Le côté nord du lac Titicaca est très différent du côté sud. Très côteux (400m de montée par jour), pas affecté par le tourisme, des villages et des gens authentiques. Pleins de beaux échanges. Ça vaut la peine d'y passer et ça se fait le plus simplement du monde.
J'y suis passée en vélo en juillet 2011, du Pérou à la Bolivie. J'ai fait ce qu'un douanier de Tilali et le poste de police de Puerto Acosta m'ont recommandé. Je suis allée à la frontière de Yunguyo quand ça m'a été possible (5 jours plus tard). L'inverse doit être aussi simple. Aucune illégalité là-dedans. C'est la manière de faire qui tient compte que la frontière n'est pas organisée pour les touristes (le kilomètre à l'ouest de Puerto Acosta était difficilement carrossable, même pour un jeep).
Un peu avant Tilali, j'avais rencontré le douanier qui faisait une ballade en voiture pour se désennuyer (à 4km de son poste - situé à environ 1km de la frontière physique qui n'est pas identifiée). On a jasé au moins une vingtaine de minutes.
Je suis arrivée à Puerto Acosta (à environ 7-8km de la frontière) au début de la noirceur. Le poste de police était fermé. J'y suis retournée le lendemain, jour férié de La Paz ou de La Virgen. Il était presque vide mais un employé m'a expliqué que je n'avait qu'à aller faire étamper mon passeport des deux côtés de la frontière à Yunguyo quand je pourrais. Ensuite, il m'a offert une bière et invité à la fête qui était en cours.
Le côté nord du lac Titicaca est très différent du côté sud. Très côteux (400m de montée par jour), pas affecté par le tourisme, des villages et des gens authentiques. Pleins de beaux échanges. Ça vaut la peine d'y passer et ça se fait le plus simplement du monde.
Martine
Ola,
un agent des services de l'immigration à La Paz nous a affirmé que le poste de Puerto Acosta avait été réouvert récemment et qu'on pouvait donc traverser et se faire tamponner mais nous ne l'avons pas fait donc info à prendre avec des pincettes.
un agent des services de l'immigration à La Paz nous a affirmé que le poste de Puerto Acosta avait été réouvert récemment et qu'on pouvait donc traverser et se faire tamponner mais nous ne l'avons pas fait donc info à prendre avec des pincettes.
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Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
hey everyone,
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
I’m landing in Madagascar with a buddy before the end of April 2026. We’re planning to bike around for about twenty days or so. We don’t have a specific goal other than exploring the country and meeting the locals.
Ideally, we’d prefer a loop route starting from Antananarivo with a good chunk of it along the coast. On the bike side, we’re used to riding 6 to 8 hours a day, depending on the needs, encounters, and mood 😉 Any feedback or tips from trips around this length?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php
The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes Here are his travels Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place Rural and quite peaceful A road cycling route created by Serge B...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php
The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
Hi everyone,
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025. It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border. We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
You’ve been warned.
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
Hi there,
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure! Thanks in advance.
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure! Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
Hi there,
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Coming from Laos (*), I’m planning to enter Thailand by bike via the Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
Before this bridge was built, I’d already cycled the road from Louang Namtha to Houei Sai and crossed the river by boat to reach Thailand.
At the time, the condition of that road was impeccable, and most importantly, traffic was light.
So I’m wondering if anyone who’s taken it recently can tell me whether traffic has increased since the bridge opened.
Thanks in advance!
(*) I’m currently cycling in China (Yunnan)
Hi there,
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Just a few words about the loop I did by bike in Yunnan.
Entry and exit
I entered China through the Sino-Vietnamese border crossing at Lào Cai / Hekou under the 30-day visa exemption currently available to French nationals and others.
The process was simple and quick. A Chinese police officer even helped me complete my electronic pre-registration at a computer kiosk. I wasn’t aware this formality was required—it’s similar to Thailand’s TM6.
No issues with the bike.
I left the country via the Sino-Laotian border crossing at Mohan / Boten.
The atmosphere was a bit chaotic there, but again, no problems with the bike.
The timing
I visited Yunnan in February 2026.
Weather-wise, at higher altitudes (between 1,500 and 2,000 meters), it was around ten degrees at night and in the mornings, and around twenty degrees at the hottest part of the day.
I had two days of rain, so I took the bus to keep moving. Otherwise, clear blue skies.
Culturally, Chinese New Year fell on February 17th (and the 15 days following), right in the middle of my trip. Because of this, my take on the traffic might be off.
Accommodation and food I always found a hotel to stay in for prices ranging from 8 to 15 €. Except in Kunming (the capital), where many hotels were fully booked (Chinese New Year). I ended up at a 100 € hotel with great value for money.
A bowl of noodles costs about 1.5 € on average.
Onboard electronics Since my smartphone doesn’t support eSIMs, I subscribed to a China plan with my carrier. Otherwise, for much cheaper, Alipay offers eSIMs for foreigners that allow access to services usually blocked for Chinese users (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.).
An internet connection is essential for paying with Alipay or WeChat, as this payment method is widespread.
I only managed to use Alipay.
Either way, always carry cash because sometimes there’s no signal, or the merchant only accepts WeChat.
Also, it’s best to bring a power adapter when you arrive rather than struggling to find one.
Traffic and roads The Chinese aren’t reckless drivers. They follow traffic rules and watch out for cyclists. This is slightly less true in Xishuangbanna (the region bordering Myanmar and Laos).
In urban areas, there are almost always wide bike lanes, separated from other roads, where bikes, electric mini-scooters, and scooters share the space pretty harmoniously.
The roads are in great condition, and traffic is generally manageable—even light—except for one stretch (Eshan -> Yangwu).
Most traffic is absorbed by expressways, China’s equivalent of highways: toll roads that are off-limits to slow vehicles.
You’re never far from these expressways; sometimes you even ride alongside them, which can be noisy at times.
The climbs are usually reasonable, around 5% to 6%. From what I remember, the steepest section was between Menglun and Mengla, with gradients of 8% to 10%, sometimes more.
Riding at these altitudes—though modest—took a bit of getting used to.
The route I didn’t plan anything in advance. My only goal was to reach Kunming. I don’t know why, but just hearing the name of that city, like Yunnan, always felt dreamy to me.
Here’s the breakdown: Hekou -> Man Hao (94 km); Man Hao -> Yuanyang (64 km); Yuanyang -> Jianshui (bus); Jianshui -> Tong Hai (78 km); Tong Hai -> Chenjiang (85 km); Chenjiang -> Kunming (60 km); Kunming -> Kunyang (60 km); Kunyang -> Eshan (67 km); Eshan -> Yangwu (58 km); Yangwu -> Yuanjiang (59 km); Yuanjiang -> Pu'er (bus); Pu'er -> Dadugang (75 km); Dadugang -> Jinghong (80 km); Jinghong -> Menglun (67 km); Menglun -> Mengyuancun (51 km); Mengyuancun -> Mengla (43 km); Mengla -> Boten (67 km).
Otherwise, I’m currently in Thailand and just hoping my return flight with Qatar won’t get canceled.
Oh well... 😉
Hi! I’m planning to visit the Stockholm Archipelago by bike in early April.
Do you know if the boats will be running between the different islands at that time of year? For those who’ve already been, all your tips and recommendations are welcome—accommodation, etc. Also, do you know where I can rent a bike in Stockholm? Thanks so much in advance for your help!