Traverser le Canada à vélo par la route transcanadienne?
by Steph94
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour a tous
savez vous si il est possible de traverser le canada a vélo par la transcanadienne d'ouest en est ?
ainsi que la période idéale pour le faire
avez vous si il est possible de traverser le canada a vélo par la transcanadienne d'ouest en est ?
la réponse est oui. sujet plusieurs fois abordé. faite un tour dans al section "recherche" du forum.
ainsi que la période idéale pour le faire
Printemps/été, même si le mois de mai risque fort d'être pluvieux du coté du pacific. Septembre peut être plus frais voir froid dans l'est mais cela laisse pas mal d'option entre les 2.
la réponse est oui. sujet plusieurs fois abordé. faite un tour dans al section "recherche" du forum.
ainsi que la période idéale pour le faire
Printemps/été, même si le mois de mai risque fort d'être pluvieux du coté du pacific. Septembre peut être plus frais voir froid dans l'est mais cela laisse pas mal d'option entre les 2.
La réponse, comme le dit le message précédent, est oui. Mais ce n'est absolument pas l'itinéraire optimum. La Transcan prend parfois le chemin le plus moche qui soit. Je le sais, parce que j'ai habité dessus pendant deux ans, dans le plus laid quartier d'une des plus laides villes du monde.
Et il poursuivit sa route
Celle que voulait sa monture
Car en cela consistait
L'essence de l'aventure
— Cervantes
Printemps été, mais ne suit pas toujours la transcanadienne. Dis toi qu'elle donne la direction globale mais que pour les points de passage, dépendament des villes et provinces que tu traverses, c'est soit un compromis, une obligation ou un intérêt touristique de faire passer le sentier. Donc selon comment les élus le prennent, tu as soit un sentier touristique super, soit un sentier basique, soit un détour.
bonjour et merci d'avoir répondu
alors d'après vous quel est le meilleur chemin pour traverser le canada?
Bonjour Steph94,
Pour la trans-canadienne, je ne te parlerais que de la section au Québec, le reste, je connais moins. La trans-canadienne appelée ici "autoroute 20" est strictement défendu aux piétons et cyclistes et avec raison, c'est carrément suicidaire!!! Une route beaucoup plus intéressante serait et pas vraiment plus de kilométrage que l'autoroute 20 à partir de Montréal est la 138est jusqu'à Québec ensuite le traversier (Québec-Lévis). Ensuite la 132est qui se rend en Gaspésie. Bonne route, Benoît
Pour la trans-canadienne, je ne te parlerais que de la section au Québec, le reste, je connais moins. La trans-canadienne appelée ici "autoroute 20" est strictement défendu aux piétons et cyclistes et avec raison, c'est carrément suicidaire!!! Une route beaucoup plus intéressante serait et pas vraiment plus de kilométrage que l'autoroute 20 à partir de Montréal est la 138est jusqu'à Québec ensuite le traversier (Québec-Lévis). Ensuite la 132est qui se rend en Gaspésie. Bonne route, Benoît
Je pense qu'il y a confusion entre trans canadian trail/sentier trans canadien et autoroute trans canadienne.
je pense que ici on parlait du sentier, non ?
je pense que ici on parlait du sentier, non ?
Bonsoir Cr0vax,
c'est vrai, tu as surement raison. Je viens d' allumer🤪!! Faut dire que la transcanadienne s'applique aussi à l'autoroute qui traverse le Canada. Je trouvais aussi bizarre que l'on encourage quelqu'un d'aller se suicider sur une autoroute 😛😛😛!!
Bonne route,
Benoît
salut tytygros
je pense partir de vancouver vers montreal il parait que les vents sont plus favorables
sallut,
au cas ou, je ferai la meme traversee aux environs de juillet/aout/septembre cet ete.
a plus🙂
au cas ou, je ferai la meme traversee aux environs de juillet/aout/septembre cet ete.
a plus🙂
Salut, alors on va surement se rencontrer car mon frere et moi partiront de Vancouver vers Gaspé en debut Juin. Nous avons l`intention de passer par la route 3 qui passe au Sud jusqu`a Medecine Hat pour rejoindre la Transcanadienne 1 et rouler jusqu`a Swift Current pour redescendre vers le Sud pour rejoindre la route 13 qui devient la 2 jusqu`a Winnipeg et reprendre la Transcanadienne 1 jusqu`a Marathon ( approx.) pour remonter vers le Nord pour passer a Hearst et l`Àbitibi pour revenir vers Montreal ./y;
Salut !
Pour ton voyage pour la partie entre Medicine hat et Swift current, je te conseil de descendre vers le sud a partir de Maple Creek, pour faire un petit détour par le Cypress Hill provincial parc, c'est sur que cela fait un détour, mais ça te permettra d'éviter l'Highway 1 avec sa double voie et son traffic incessant. Personnellement la parit eentre Medicine Hat et Maple Creek ma vacciné. Il n'y a que 100 km mais ce n'est pas des plus agréables. En passant par le sud tu vas te retrouver dans un mixe de prairie originelle et de paysage western. De plus le Cypress Hill provencial parc sera le dernier endroit ou tu vas trouver une forêt naturelle jusqu'a Winnipeg !
Pour ton voyage pour la partie entre Medicine hat et Swift current, je te conseil de descendre vers le sud a partir de Maple Creek, pour faire un petit détour par le Cypress Hill provincial parc, c'est sur que cela fait un détour, mais ça te permettra d'éviter l'Highway 1 avec sa double voie et son traffic incessant. Personnellement la parit eentre Medicine Hat et Maple Creek ma vacciné. Il n'y a que 100 km mais ce n'est pas des plus agréables. En passant par le sud tu vas te retrouver dans un mixe de prairie originelle et de paysage western. De plus le Cypress Hill provencial parc sera le dernier endroit ou tu vas trouver une forêt naturelle jusqu'a Winnipeg !
Merci, j`y avais pensé mais là tu m`a convaincu. Est-ce que tu as déjà eu des commentaires concernant la route 3. ? ja
Pour la route 3 je ne l'ai pas suivie en entier, juste de Medicine Hat à Cranbooke. A partir de ce point je suis remonté sur la 95 Je n'ai pas fait la route 3 en entier. J'ai fait le trajet d'Est en Ouest donc je vais commencer a partir de Medicine Hat ...
Medicine Hat - Lethbridge - 168 km Tout d'abord a Medicine Hat tu arrive par la Highway 1, donc sur une 2 voie avec un accotement large ou tu peux rouler en sécurité malgré la circulation. Entre Medicine Hat et Lethbrige il n'y a pas d'accotement mais la circulation n'etait pas intense, des voitures mais pas beaucoup de camions. Au niveau des paysages rien d'exceptionnel, c'est plat et très agricole. Je me suis arrêté au camping municipale de Taber pour la nuit, un peu éloigné du centre, mais à l'ombre. L'arrivé à Lethbridge n'est vraiment pas un bon souvenir, je me suis retrouvé sur une double voie avec un très fort traffic et aucun bas côté. J'ai serré les fesses, pédaler très fort pendant 5 km avant de trouver une sortie.
Lethbridge - Fort Macleod - 50 km
Si l'entrée a été désagréable, j'ai cru que jamais je n'arriverais a sortir de la ville. Il y a 2 ponts pour traversée une vallée, il faut savoir que celui de la route 3 est théoriquement interdit au vélo ( Il te le signale alors que tu es a 50 metres du pont sur une autoroute ). Il faut prendre l'accès piéton de la route Whoop-up De W, comme son nom l'indique ça descent (fort ) et ça monte (fort), pour rejoindre la bretelle d'accès a la route 3. A partir de ce point la tu retombe sur une double voie avec des bas côté jusqu'a Fort Macleod (embranchement pour Calgary). La circulation est dense mais pas dramatique. Côté paysage a partir de la sortie de Lethbrige, tu commence a apercevoir la grande barrière des rocheuses au loin ... C'est tout simplement majestueux, ces prairies qui vont butées contre ces montagnes aux neiges éternelles.
Fort macleod - crowsnest pass - 90 km A partir de ce point la, on m'avait prévenu que la vallé était venteuse, c'est pas des bobards ! Première fois que je rencontre un vent de ce type ... un vent que tu ne sens pas a l'arrêt, mais qui forme un mur devant toi lorsque tu pédales. ça fait mal au coeur de pédaler a 15 km dans une descente marquée a 8%. D'ailleurs j'ai compris pourquoi il y a autant de champs d'éolienne ... Jusqu'a la jonction de la route 22, il n'y a pas trop de circulation sur la route, le paysage se fait de plus en plus valonné, avec les montagne qui grandissent a vue d'oeil en fond. Petit bémol, la circulation fut très forte entre la jonction de la route 22 et crowsnest pass, beaucoup de RV. Mais c'était le premier week end des vacances d'été. ( Donc a confirmer pour savoir comment c'est habituellement )
Crowsnet pass - elko - fernie - Cranbrook.
Tu es dans les rocheuses, la route monte ou descent surement mais doucement... la vallée est large et les paysages sont montagneux.
En ce qui concerne la route entre Cranbrook et Vancouver je n'ai aucune idée. Mais je suis sur que des personnes du forum l'on déjà emprunté.
Je ne sais pas comment tu veux te loger. Il est bon de savoir que les campings (Parc provinciaux) en Alberta généralement il faut s'auto enregistrer et déposer les sous dans une boite. Dans ceux-là tu n'es pas sur de trouver de douche, seulement des toitettes sèches et de l'eau qui n'est pas toujours potable. En BC, tu prends un emplacement et un gars vient te voir dans la soirée pour te demander des sous. Tu peux trouver des brochures sur les campings et les installations que tu vas trouver dans les offices du tourismes.
Morgan
Medicine Hat - Lethbridge - 168 km Tout d'abord a Medicine Hat tu arrive par la Highway 1, donc sur une 2 voie avec un accotement large ou tu peux rouler en sécurité malgré la circulation. Entre Medicine Hat et Lethbrige il n'y a pas d'accotement mais la circulation n'etait pas intense, des voitures mais pas beaucoup de camions. Au niveau des paysages rien d'exceptionnel, c'est plat et très agricole. Je me suis arrêté au camping municipale de Taber pour la nuit, un peu éloigné du centre, mais à l'ombre. L'arrivé à Lethbridge n'est vraiment pas un bon souvenir, je me suis retrouvé sur une double voie avec un très fort traffic et aucun bas côté. J'ai serré les fesses, pédaler très fort pendant 5 km avant de trouver une sortie.
Lethbridge - Fort Macleod - 50 km
Si l'entrée a été désagréable, j'ai cru que jamais je n'arriverais a sortir de la ville. Il y a 2 ponts pour traversée une vallée, il faut savoir que celui de la route 3 est théoriquement interdit au vélo ( Il te le signale alors que tu es a 50 metres du pont sur une autoroute ). Il faut prendre l'accès piéton de la route Whoop-up De W, comme son nom l'indique ça descent (fort ) et ça monte (fort), pour rejoindre la bretelle d'accès a la route 3. A partir de ce point la tu retombe sur une double voie avec des bas côté jusqu'a Fort Macleod (embranchement pour Calgary). La circulation est dense mais pas dramatique. Côté paysage a partir de la sortie de Lethbrige, tu commence a apercevoir la grande barrière des rocheuses au loin ... C'est tout simplement majestueux, ces prairies qui vont butées contre ces montagnes aux neiges éternelles.
Fort macleod - crowsnest pass - 90 km A partir de ce point la, on m'avait prévenu que la vallé était venteuse, c'est pas des bobards ! Première fois que je rencontre un vent de ce type ... un vent que tu ne sens pas a l'arrêt, mais qui forme un mur devant toi lorsque tu pédales. ça fait mal au coeur de pédaler a 15 km dans une descente marquée a 8%. D'ailleurs j'ai compris pourquoi il y a autant de champs d'éolienne ... Jusqu'a la jonction de la route 22, il n'y a pas trop de circulation sur la route, le paysage se fait de plus en plus valonné, avec les montagne qui grandissent a vue d'oeil en fond. Petit bémol, la circulation fut très forte entre la jonction de la route 22 et crowsnest pass, beaucoup de RV. Mais c'était le premier week end des vacances d'été. ( Donc a confirmer pour savoir comment c'est habituellement )
Crowsnet pass - elko - fernie - Cranbrook.
Tu es dans les rocheuses, la route monte ou descent surement mais doucement... la vallée est large et les paysages sont montagneux.
En ce qui concerne la route entre Cranbrook et Vancouver je n'ai aucune idée. Mais je suis sur que des personnes du forum l'on déjà emprunté.
Je ne sais pas comment tu veux te loger. Il est bon de savoir que les campings (Parc provinciaux) en Alberta généralement il faut s'auto enregistrer et déposer les sous dans une boite. Dans ceux-là tu n'es pas sur de trouver de douche, seulement des toitettes sèches et de l'eau qui n'est pas toujours potable. En BC, tu prends un emplacement et un gars vient te voir dans la soirée pour te demander des sous. Tu peux trouver des brochures sur les campings et les installations que tu vas trouver dans les offices du tourismes.
Morgan
Mr. Morgan, je vous remercie beaucoup pour les details et j`en prend bonne note et cela ne fait qu`augmenter mon desir de passer par cette route que l`on dit plus scenique que la route 1 🙂
En ce qui concerne la Crowsnest highway route 3 , c`est une route merveilleuse pour les cyclistes avec un accotement tres large et le traffic n`est pas enorme et est tres respectueux des cyclistes et en plus , la température est plus chaude que ds le nord de la province. A faire absolument. P.S: tu peux faire un détour par la 3A en passant par Nelson de facon a éviter la Kootenay Pass ( 1774 m.), le détour en vaut la peine.
Excuse pour le retard , pour notre part , ns avons arretes a Dryden(Ontario) a cause de la fatigue accumulée et la perte de poids ( quinzaine de lbs) ds mon cas . Vancouver/Dryden en 24 jrs . Apres un repos de 14 jrs , je suis reparti de la région de Trois-Riviere au Quebec pour me rendre a Gaspé en 10 jrs. Tu peux compter environ 3 semaines pour traverser l`Ontario , peut-etre moins . et environ 2 autres semaines pour le N-Brunswick et les autres provinces de l`Atlantique . Tu peux consulter mon blogge te faire une idée du voyage ( bedardavelo.blogspot.com ) Ensuite amuse toi bien.
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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?
Nath
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?
Nath
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
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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
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

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
Hi there,
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
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!
Hi everyone,
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
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
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance
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?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
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
S.
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
S.
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.
Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!