L'an prochain j'envisage un "petit" tour de Scandinavie en moto. Le parcours n'est pas encore défini pour l'instant, probablement la traversée Sud-Nord de la Finlande et retour par la Suède ou l'inverse avec probablement une escapade en Norvège (le Cap Nord?)
Bref ne connaissant pas du tout ces pays, je voulais savoir s'il était facile de trouver des stations services régulièrement.
J'ai une autonomie d'environ 200 km et je me demande si dans le nord de la Finlande par exemple on pouvait ravitailler facilement
Voilà si vous avez des infos ou des retours d'expérience, n'hésitez pas.
Par ailleurs s'il y a des choses essentielles à savoir, ne vous génez pas
j'envisage aussi la Scandinavie pour 2010 et justement le cap nord vaut il vraiment le détour, apparemment y a pas grand chose à voir et la route est monotone dans le nord ??????
sinon si tu pars quand, je pense que juin-juillet est la meilleure période
Rien n'est encore décidé pour la date de départ
Je pense que juin/juillet est effectivement le mieux, mais j'ai lu qu'il y avait beaucoup de moustiques virulents à cette époque.
Déjà que je me fais bouffer en France 🤪
Pour le Cap Nord, j'ai lu dans le guide du routard que c'était très cher.
L'intéret c'est d'être au bout du monde, mais j'hésite à faire le bout du monde côté finlandais.
toute façon tout est très chère en Scandinavie , surtout les excès de vitesse en Norvège
même 5 km/h au dessus de l'autorisée
les moustiques... ça doit être le folie comme j'ai entendu , mais si tu monte le nord il peut faire froid, même en été!!
C'est un superbe voyage que tu vas entreprendre , et les grands espaces de la finlande marqueront certainement ta memoire longtemps, la norvege bien sur est tres spectaculaire.C'est un voyage que j'ai entrepris avec un amis qui roulais avec une moto de faible autonomie et ils etaient deux. les endroits les moins dense en station sont le norde de la finlande, mais tu n'a vraiment aucun soucis a te faire quand a leur fréquence.
Si tu dors sous la tente ou en iter(cabane en bois) s'il pleut trop ton budjet devrai etre tres raisonable.
La norvege est le pays le plus cher, mais bon il suffit de faire un peu attention.
Le cap nord.... ben effectivement, c'est un endroit tres bussiness, mais c'est aussi le bout "administratif de l'europe"et puis ils ont un bel autocollant pour ta moto...lol.
je recherche un dvd , et t'enverrai cela (itineraire, cout du voyage etc...)
Merci pour toutes ces infos
Bon pas de soucis d'essence, c'est déjà ça.
Pour le dodo, j'hésite encore, le camping est bien sûr le plus économique, mais je suis de moins en moins roots, je vais donc regarder du côté des auberges de jeunesse, ça peut être un bon compromis. Au départ je voulais faire l'économie de la tente, mais c'est sûrement plus prudent d'avoir une solution de dépannage au cas où.
Pour l'autocollant du Cap Nord, c'est en réflexionnage 😎
re,
pour la suede , vraiment no soucis pour le carburant. ensuite avons fait Tornio, rovaniemi ivalo
c'est grosso modo , apres le cercle polaire que le'espace s'agrandi... lol
des routes superbes. plus tu te raproche plus les nuits sont courtes, c'est assez drole. avons passé la frontiere a karasjok.
Quand tu te rapproche du cap nord il commence a faire froid , surtout pres de la mer avec les bourasques de vent;
je crois que dominique et Ines n'ont pas dépassé les 2400 euros a deux.. carburant et iter compris.
Des que je remet la main sur mon dvd je te l'envoie pr mail...
bonne soirée
thierry
Bonjour.
J'y suis allé en 2006, au printemps.
Pas de problème pour l'essence, mais respecte cette règle : remplis dès que tu en vois une, même s'il t'en reste dans le réservoir. Du coup, pas de souci.
Plus qu'une escapade, je te conseille très sincèrement de faire de la Norvège ton but principal (Finlande très belle, mais tellement monotone, car plat).
La Norvège, c'est une "tuerie", pour ce qui est des paysages.
Si tu veux voyager gratis et te faire une idée précise, avec itinéraires et tout, va sur mon site, j'y ai tout mis.
http://www.allersretours.com/index.php?page=nor00
Bonne préparation, c'est une période géniale, le nez dans les cartes.
les paysages en norvège sont magnifiques, en bécane c'est le paradis, des virolos en paguaille, la bonne saison , fin mai, début juin, pas froid, mais les lacs sont gelé à partir de 1000 m d'altidude. enormément de bacs pour la traversé du pays si tu visites n peu. prévoir de l'alcool il est hors de prix la bas, et il faut aller dans les magasins détat pour en trouver. pas d'alcool au guidon, ( tolérenc0 par contre les gens du pays sont tous à 3 grammes le weekend, à coté les français sont des sains. par contre il ne sont pas du tout agressif, au contraire. faire une partie du trajet en bateau vaut le coup, et quand on regarde le prix du carburant c'est interessant. si tu monte au cap nord c'est vrai que la fin est plate et droite mais.....
pour l'hébergement il y à les hutters, à plusieurs c'est pas chère, et surtout tu es au chaud, avec tout le confort, et cela évite de monter tous les jours la tente. parte avec des pneus neufs car les routes dans le nord sont abbrasive, tu ne pourras pas faire plus de 8 à 9000 km. les paysages sont extras et la lumière particulière. 😏
Si tu partes ds le grand nord 2010, possible faire un stop and go ds le nord de la france, accueil possible pour remplacer camping et économiser sur ton voyage. on est pas présent une partie fin mai début juin ( en grèce, pour le supper rally HD) mais si on est à maison, tu peut être hébergé, pour ensuite continuer ta route. (SI tu l'envisages, MP). Si tu envisages une partie ferry, je te conseille de réserver le pus tôt possible.
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I just realized I’ve been registered on VoyageForum since... March 28, 2012 😊. Yet, I’ve barely participated until now.
August 1, 2026, will mark a somewhat special milestone: 5 years on the road.
We left Switzerland on August 1, 2021 with a simple idea: let chance decide our direction. We placed a bottle of wine on a world map, spun it... and it chose our first destination.
A year later, when we arrived in Morocco, we faced a new choice: continue toward Africa or head to Asia. This time, a tarot card game made the decision. Since then, we’ve tried to keep this journey as open to the unexpected as possible.
Today, that adds up to about 120,000 km, 46 countries, and over 1,800 days on the road—mostly by motorcycle, but also by sailboat, train, bus, hitchhiking, or on foot when adventure calls.
Our guiding thread isn’t just the motorcycle, but service exchanges. Instead of simply passing through countries, we try to stop regularly to lend a hand to the people we meet. So far, that’s about 600 days of volunteering.
Over the years, we’ve:
renovated a house in Croatia
made earth bricks in the Moroccan desert
helped sail a boat through the Greek islands
looked after houses, dogs, horses, a camel... and lots of other animals
worked at a street art festival in Morocco
created videos for local associations and projects
worked the grape harvest on the Tibetan plateau
been accredited as "media" for the World Nomad Games in Central Asia
Some of the moments that have stuck with us the most include six months in China, a night spent on the Great Wall, the Pamir Highway, the Silk Road, three months in Taiwan, and the incredible encounters in the mountains of Central Asia.
We travel on Falkor, our lucky dragon—a 2014 BMW F800GS that’s been with us since the start and is starting to have some great stories of its own.
While we share our adventure on Instagram, Polarsteps, and YouTube, that’s not why we’re here. The forum’s rules about promotion are clear, and I totally get them. If I’m finally taking the time to write, it’s mostly because after five years on the road, I thought our experience might be useful to other travelers.
Happy to chat about:
preparing for a long motorcycle trip
visas and borders
the Silk Road and Central Asia
riding in China (with or without a motorcycle)
volunteering and service exchanges while traveling
gear, daily life on the road... or just the unexpected moments that make long-term travel so special
Looking forward to swapping stories and hearing about your adventures too! 😊 Greetings from Thailand, and happy to chat! ✌️
Hi there! My daughter and I are heading to Malta and I’d love to rent a scooter. Does anyone know any good places to rent from and what the budget would be for a week?
Hello, I’m retired and planning a roughly 3-week motorcycle trip (1200gs). The dates aren’t set in stone yet, and everything’s open to discussion—I’m pretty flexible with the planning.
I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉
hi
planning to ride through Rajasthan on a motorcycle in January 2027 and I’d love to hear about the road conditions.
I’ll be riding with a buddy on a Royal Enfield that I’ll rent in Delhi.
Thanks for your tips!
hi there
I’m planning a 3-week motorcycle road trip in Rajasthan, renting a Royal Enfield in Delhi in January 2027.
I’d love to get some tips on a fun itinerary and hear your thoughts on the roads up north.
I’ve ridden a motorcycle in southern India—Kochi to Madurai—about 10 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m all ears for any great tips you’ve got!
Best regards
hi there
I’d like to ride the RN 12 by motorcycle in September.
I’d love to know the main challenges—I ride a 300cc and do enduro in France.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip to Armenia and Georgia in September 2026 or May 2027. I’m looking for one or more riders (male or female) who’d like to explore these countries with me.
Along the way, we’ll visit Cappadocia, the capitals Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sofia, Skopje, and other cities—we can finalize the route and roadbook later.
This trip requires experience with long motorcycle journeys, as we’ll cover around 7,000 km over 5 or 6 weeks (or more, depending on sightseeing and time spent).
I don’t expect dozens of applicants, since motorcycle riders are few and far between on this forum, but I’m putting this out there anyway.
I’m starting to think about a trip that’s really close to my heart: Algeria by motorcycle, specifically the southern part of the country. It’d be for January 2025, and I’ve got two main questions:
Is it possible for an individual on a motorcycle to travel freely, outside of any organized tour, or does the regulation require some kind of supervision in the Algerian Sahara region?
Is the Hoggar massif accessible by road or by (rideable) tracks?
Beyond the official recommendations, I’m really looking for your firsthand experiences.
Thanks so much for your answers, and sorry if my questions are a bit newbie!
Hi, I’d like to take a 15-day "break" to get away from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Why not explore the Peloponnese!
I’m not particularly drawn to museums, ruins, or monuments.
I want to experience local life—small villages, seaside spots, beaches, and the interior if the landscapes are extraordinary.
Ideally, coming from Athens, I’d take a bus or train to get as close as possible to a starting point, then rent a scooter (125cc) to explore by taking secondary roads or even coastal paths. I’d stay in 2-3 places for a few days each to discover their surroundings.
Do a loop.
What do you think would be the ideal itinerary?
From Athens, the best option would be to take either a flight or a bus to Kalamata. Rent a scooter and head either west or east. Is there a tertiary road (very lightly trafficked) or a path where I can ride slowly, take it easy, and enjoy the scenery without being bothered by traffic? I’d like to go all the way to Monemvasia, still hugging the coast. I need to find a way to avoid returning to Kalamata to drop off the scooter and catch a flight—maybe a small town where the train stops so I can head back to Athens.
Thanks in advance for your tips.
I want to rent an off-road style motorcycle to get around the coast during my trip to Ecuador. I’m only finding options in Quito. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Hi there,
I’m planning a sidecar trip to South America for 4 or 5 months at the end of this year.
I’m looking for info on shipping my vehicle by sea—possibly to Uruguay or another destination, as I haven’t finalized anything yet.
How do you get visas for the countries I’ll be crossing: Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile? Are they e-Visas, obtained at the border, or through embassies?
Where can I get vehicle insurance?
Lastly, if any bikers want to join us (my partner and me), we’re open to that possibility too.
Patrick
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike.
Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering:
Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*?
Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a used small motorcycle to travel around the country for a month and a half.
I've done this in other countries without putting the registration in my name—is that possible in Guinea given the apparently frequent checks, or do I have to go through the paperwork?
Thanks.
Hello,
My dream is to ride Route 66 by motorcycle. I have a disability—while I’m not in a wheelchair, my walking mobility is reduced.
The ideal scenario would be to have a motorcycle driver and ride as their passenger on an organized trip.
Are there any guides or services like this offered by travel agencies?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hello,
I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
It's all in the title: I'm heading to Krabi soon and want to rent a scooter for a few weeks, but after reading comments about all kinds of scams, I'm reaching out to ask where and how (read: *the right way*) to rent one.
Thanks for your tips and advice.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars.
We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month.
We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎
We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice?
I understand we need to book online rather than on-site.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!
Hi there!
I’m currently planning a 9-day route starting from Marrakech with my husband. We land on the morning of June 13th—so soon! 😊
And we’re flying back to France on June 21st at 9 PM!
We’ve rented two Royal Enfield 450s.
This is our first motorcycle trip in Morocco. I got my license two years ago with the dream of taking this kind of trip, and here we are! ✌️😍
In France, we usually ride between 300 to 400 km per day on roadsters. We’re not used to off-road tracks, so we’re looking for easy ones 😅—especially for me 😅.
For Morocco, I’ve planned stages of 200 to 300 km per day.
Here’s the idea:
Day 1 (departure at noon): Marrakech - Tizi n Test - Tafingoult (165 km - 4h15)
Day 2: Tafingoult - Amzarkou - Telouet (200 km - 4h34)
Day 3: Telouet - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne (200 km - 3h30) (+ Vallée des Roses maybe)
Day 4: Boumalne - Dades Gorges - Agoudal - Todra Gorges - Tinghir - Goulmima (291 km - 6h)
Day 5: Goulmima - Midelt - Cirque Jaffar - Agoudim (280 km - 4h45)
Day 6: Agoudim - Imilchil - Aghbala - El Ksiba (280 km - 4h45)
Day 7: El Ksiba - La Cathédrale - Zaouiat Ahansal (212 km - 4h20)
Day 8: Ahansal - Ouzoud Waterfalls via R 302 (188 km - 4h22)
Day 9: Ouzoud - Marrakech (160 km - 2h43)
End of the trip 😮.
What do you think?
We haven’t booked any hotels—is that a problem? We were thinking of deciding day by day based on our progress.
Can we take our helmets with us in the cabin, or should we pack them in the checked luggage surrounded by clothes to avoid damage?
Hey there, fellow riders,
I’m really keen on a motorcycle trip to Morocco, specifically the Middle Atlas. Does anyone have any info or tips on this idea? Planning to go in September or October...
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Christine
