Je pars cette semaine faire les Alpes en vélo!
Je pense faire la Route des Grandes Alpes ou du moins une partie de celle ci!! je dois me rendre a Gap tout d, abord!
Il y a t il des gens qui ont la meme intention??
Sinon si je ne fais pas la Route des Grandes Alpes au complet j'ai 2 options! Pour me rendre a Gap j'ai l'option d'arriver par Marseille(avion) et me rende le dormir le premier soir a Aix en Provence ..ou encore j, arrive par Nice(avion), passe par Menton et me dirige vers Gap.(auquel cas je ne sais pas ou arreter dormir...).. la ou j'assisterai au Tour de France... Apres je me dirige vers Annecy et la Suisse!!
Il y a t il des gens qui ont des routes a me conseiller!!
Merci
A bientot
Je viens de parcourir les Alpes du lac Léman jusqu à Vence (près de Nice ) La traversée entre la Cluzaz et beaufort est très jolie avec des alpages et des chalets typiques.Pour le coté sportif le col de la Bonette, 29kms depuis Jauziers pas très dur sauf les 500 derniers mètres mais avec ses 2802m c est le + haut col d Europe.
Si tu as besoin de renseignements n hésite pas
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Jean
J'ai plusieurs interrogations et questions a te poser si cela ne te dérange pas de me répondre..cela va m'etre tres utile!!
Je me demandais si les routes sont belles? Il y a t il beaucoup de gens qui font la traversée? Est ce que tu as croisé beaucoup de cycliste sur ton chemin?? Combien de temps as tu mis pour faire cette traverser? Quel était ton itinéraire? Tu as dormis a quel endroit et dans quel genre d'endroit??
C'etait ta premiere fois et est ce que ca vaut le coup?
Les routes sont belles, dans les Alpes du Nord en tout cas, pour celles que j'ai parcourues. Ce sont souvent des routes qui desservent des stations de ski fréquentées, donc elles sont bien entretenues. Comme il y a des vélos qui circulent souvent, on trouve des bandes cyclables sur certains tronçons (par exemple entre la Clusaz et Annecy). En fait quand tu regardes une carte Michelin, tu peux considéré que toute route en rouge ou jaune est bien ou assez bien entretenue. Attention cependant dans les montagnes: le déneigement pendant l'hiver a bien souvent altéré le revêtement sur le bord de la chaussé!
Ces cols sont très fréquentés par les cyclistes et cyclotouristes, surtout pour les plus célèbres d'entre eux. Quand j'ai fait le Galibier il y a deux ans, j'ai croisé je pense une soixantaine de cyclistes.
Attention quand même sur les bandes cyclables que tu risques de trouver. Je ne sais pas comment ça se passe au Québec, mais en France c'est hélas bien souvent un espace "à risque", avec des graviers, verre brisé. Et même parfois des grilles d'égouts. Souvent on a simplement délimité un espace réservé aux vélos au bord de la route, sans chercher à aménager plus que ça pour les vélos.
Une exception notable: la piste cyclable entre Thônes et Annecy.
Mon passage dans les Alpes faisait partie d un tour de France.Je sui parti de Yvoire au bord du lac léman .
Le 1er jour j ai passé le col de Cou qui n est pas difficile et fait une dizaine de kms.Descente sur Bonneval puis montée sur La cluzaz par une jolie vallée et gorge pas trop raide.95kms.J ai dormi à l auberge de jeunesse de la Cluzaz qui se trouve à 2kms de la ville en montant le col d Aravis;C est mal indiqué mais c est dans un chalet superbe et le cadre est sublime
Le 2ème jour ascencion du col de Aravis (court et facile, descente sur Flumet et ascencion du col des Saisies (raide dans sa 2ème partie, il est imprévisible et + long qu on se l imagine), descente sur Beaufort par des alpages et des chalets superbes, vue sur le Mont Blanc.une courte remontée vers la fin peut surprendre.L ascencion du Cormet de Roselend (2000m)est très longue, au départ de Beaufort dans une étroite gorge .C est raide pratiquement partout, et il faut une très bonne alimentation et bien boire pour en venir à bout, la descente sur Bourg st Maurice est très longue.C est une étape de 98kms mais avec un gros dénivellé.J ai dormi à l auberge de jeunesse à Seez (4kms après Bourg st Maurice) c est aussi une base de plein air et pour 22€ on a la nuitée, un copieux et bon repas le soir, et petit dej à volonté le matin donc une bonne adresse.
Le 3ème jour ascencion du col d Izerans, on part de 900m pour arriver à 2670m, 50kms d ascencion .D abord la montée au barrage de Tignes 20kms raide et soutenue, puis passage des tunnels pour rejoindre Val d Isère(c est dangereux car mal éclairé) la montée de val d Isère au col d Izerans est un enchantement par des pentes jamais très raides.Au col vue sur les montagnes de la Vanoise et leurs glaciers .La descente sur st Jean de Maurienne est interminable car à partir du début d aprem le vent souffle de face.Le jeu vaut la chandelle car à st Jean il y a le camping des grans cols où tu pourras discuter avec les cyclistes qui font les grands cols;c est une étape de 131kms.
Le 4 ème jour il faut ètre en forme car c est une étape avec ascencion de 3 cols:Télégraphe, Galibier, et Izoard les seigneurs des Alpes .En m arrètant au camping qui est en bas de la descente de l Izoard (ou j ai pris la pluie et l orage)j ai parcouru 115kms.Normalement on peut descendre à Guillestre et c est donc 25kms de +.Il faut bien gérer efforts et alimentation dans cette étape .Avec vélo de course et sacoches de 20kgs j ai mis 8h30.
Le 5 ème jour qui était un dimanche j ai fait une courte étape de transition entre Arvieux et Jauziers en franchissant le col de Vars qui se déroule en 2 parties :montée au village de Vars raide 10% et plus et soutenue sur + de 10kms la deuxième partie montée de Vars au col est moins raide et + courte.
Etape de 60kms.Je suis allé au camping situé 5kms avant Jauziers.Il est ombragé, au bord du torrent et il y a un petit plan d eau ou l on peut se baigner.
Le 6 ème jour ascencion du col de la Bonette long (29kms)mais pas difficile par les hauts paturages du Mercantour.La descente sur St Etienne de Tinée est longue, dans un paysage austère, inhospitalier, inhumain.Bien que ce col soit prestigieux 2802m et le + haut d Europe il y a peu de cyclistes.Trés longue descente sur Nice par des gorges et tu retrouveras les cigales de Provence.
Ce raid de 6 jours est très très varié.Il est souhaitable d avoir une bonne condition physique et d avoir fait plusieurs jours de vélo avant de commencer .
Bon voyage et n hésites pas si tu as besoin d autres renseignements.
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Jean
Je te conseille plutôt de faire ta route au départ de Nice.(L'escarène, Col de Turini 1ère étape).Col de Turini, descente par La vésubie et Col St Martin, St sauveur sur tinée 2ème étape)..St sauveur sur tinée /col de la Bonette Jausiers (3ème étape). Col de vars, et col de l'izoard, Briançon(4ème étape). Col du Lautaret et Galibier, St jean de maurienne. (5ème étape)Modane, Col de l'iseran, Bourg ST Maurice (6ème étape)Cornets de Rosenlend, Beaufort, Mégève, Domancy (7ème étape) Domancy, vallée de chamonix, col des montets, col de la forclaz, Martigny (suisse) Et retour par le lac léman côté suisse (lausanne)piste cyclable le long du lac, Genève(dernière étape) ou tu peux continuer par le Jura (col de la Faucille).Méfie toi de la chaleur surtout à Nice et dans Les Alpes du Sud.
Bonne route à toi.
Nadine.
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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!
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!
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
🇷🇼 Cycling in Rwanda: 4 episodes, an off-the-beaten-path adventure
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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.
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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?
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 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.
