Je finis la descente du mekong côté thailandais et après je passe au laos et j'aimerais aller de Champassak à Don khong par le chemin le plus près du Mekong et savoir si en route je trouverais pour me ravitailler et me loger, je suis à vélo
Je ne veux pas prendre l'axe principal qui va de Pakse à la frontière du Cambodge car je connais , c'est plat et droit, , inintéressant à vélo
J'attends des informations seulement de personnes qui ont effectué ce parcours, pas de on m'a dit que...
Merci d'avance
Nous avons fait Don Khong -Pakse par le rive Ouest du Mekong. 4 jours de paradis. Les plus 300km de notre périple.
Voici les photos : http://2hobosinasia.blogspot.sg/2013/02/8-9-en-10.html?view=timeslide
Le texte est en néerlandais, mais avec le traducteur de google vous allez pouvoir récupérer qq info pratique.
Merci pour tes infos
Je viens d'arriver il y a 3 heures à don khong
J'avais eu les infos à pakse par un laotien qui m'avait tout traduit en français et laotien sur un papier
Mais c'est vrai que c'est simple de soukoumak à saphang par la piste qui longe le mekong en passant par bugkeo
C'est une piste roulante et pas sablonneuse et comme il y a un pont de don san à don khong cela donne un parcours vraiment sympa je suis parti il y a 3 semaines de chiang kong au nord de la thailande, mais cette étape aujourd hui etait une des plus belles avec la montée de fuchi fa au nord est de la thailande , en début de voyage
Bonne route à toi
Pas Dong Khong, c'est moche et rien à y voir ! Allez plutôt dans un petit paradis, Don Khone. Voici mes notes de voyage à ce sujet :
l’ile de Don Khone ; j’avais prévu 2 jours, il a fallu me torturer pour la quitter au bout de 6. Un petit village principal d’une rue en terre, un tas de GH et bons restos, et un tas de belles choses à voir.
Pour le logement, ce sont en général des bungalows en bois avec terrasse sur le fleuve ; ça va de l’élégant et cher Sala Done Hotel au Somphamit, Pan’s, Pakha GH, et plein d’autres. J’ai trouvé mon hâvre à l’écart de tout: le petit Phonvilay, 3 petits bâtiments de 2 chambres toutes simples, avec terrasse au-dessus d’un bras du Mékong et un gros plus, un petit chemin juste à droite qui descend la berge de la rivière, donc 3-4 baignades sympas chaque jour ; le tout pour 60 000 K ; pour y aller, prendre à droite au bout du pont jusqu’au wat, et le petit chemin vers la rivière qui longe le mur du wat.
Pour manger, que l’embarras du choix ; j’ai pris tous mes diners chez la Cordon bleu de la Fleur du Mékong ; je ne sais pas comment elle fait, mais même les plats les plus simples ont un petit quelque chose extra ; elle est célèbre pour son curry (plutôt un ragoût peu épicé) de canard ou de poulet aux pommes de terre et patates douces, un copieux régal ; prenez celui au poulet, les canards asiatiques n’ont que la peau et les os.
L’ile a toute une histoire : le Mékong en amont fait plus d’un km de large (il parait qu’il peut faire 14 km en hautes eaux) et “tombe” sur une barrière rocheuse ; il se divise donc en multiples petits bras et passe partout où il y a des fissures, d’où les 4000 iles et les impressionnants rapides. Les français ont découvert ça en cherchant à naviguer sur le Mékong de Saigon à Luang Prabang et la Chine, et paf, impassable ! Donc ils ont construit un chemin de fer à voie étroite qui partait du sud de l’ile, contournait les rapides, et finissait au nord de l’ile de Don Det. On peut voir 2 locomotives rouillées, découvertes dans la jungle en 1990 par un explorateur français : l’une dans le prolongement sud du pont et l’autre au village de Ban Hang Khone à la pointe sud de l’ile, les 2 avec grands panneaux en anglais et très intéressantes photos d’époque expliquant tout l’histoire du chemin de fer, abandonnée lorsqu’a été construite la route 13 longeant les 4000 iles (les rails ont été récupérées et la voie de chemin de fer est maintenant une excellente piste).
Rapides de Somphamit (Li Phi)
Les locaux les appellent Li Phi, qui signifie « le gouffre aux mauvais esprits « (les « phi » auxquels les Lao croient encore beaucoup) car les locaux croient que les chutes et rapides captent les phi, au point où aucun ne se baignera jamais à cet endroit. C’est très spectaculaire. Droit d’entrée 35 000 K. Petite plage et grand restaurant avec terrasse et tables sous toits en chaume de riz.
Rapides de Khon Pa Sai
Un tout autre genre, tout aussi spectaculaires, et moins fréquentés par les touristes. Prendre à gauche à la sortie du pont et aller jusqu’au bout nord de l’ile (village de Ban Khon Nua) et continuer vers le sud jusqu’à un grand panneau jaune « Khon Pa Sai Waterfalls » indiquant un petit chemin à gauche. On arrive devant un petit pont suspendu au coin surplombé par un petit restaurant avec terrasse où l’on se régale (j’y ai pris la plupart de mes déjeuners). Traverser le pont et suivre le chemin ; on débouche sur un site spectaculaire de chutes et rapides. Au milieu de ceux-ci, vous y verrez des structures uniques, de gigantesques nasses à poissons de plus de 10 m de longueur ; en période de hautes eaux, ces nasses peuvent attraper chacune jusqu’à 500 kg de poissons (oui, cinq cent) par jour.
Ban Hang Khone
C’est le « port français » à la pointe sud de l’ile, au large de laquelle le Mékong a fini ses rapides et s’étend sur des km (c’est là qu’on peut voir les fameux dauphins de l’Irrawady le matin ou en fin d’après-midi). Pour y aller, vous prenez la piste qui était l’ancienne voie de chemin de fer, ou vous continuez plein sud la piste qui passe aux chutes de Khon Pa Sai (mais pas en moto car pont coupé). Immense terrasse en béton faisant partie des anciennes installations du port, avec magnifique panorama du Mékong à perte de vue. Un peu avant, une petite piste mène sur une grande plage (restos).
Si on retourne sur la 13 (ou pirogue de Don Khone), il y a également plus au sud les chutes de Pha Peng , les plus hautes chutes fluviales d’Asie (15 m). Je n’y suis pas allé mais il parait qu’elles sont spectaculaires.
Pour y aller, vs allez jusquà NAKASANG + ferry N-Don Det et descendre cette ile juqu'à Don Khone à Don Det, vs longez un bras du Mékong bordé d'un tas de GH et de bars, un vrai souk !
Cecui dit, je ne connais aucune route allant du Cambodge aux 4000 Iles à part la 13, mais vs n'avez pas un long trajet de la frontière à Nakasang
Pour remonter plus qu nord (Champassak), dès que j'ai pu, j'ai quitté la 13 et pris un petit chemin idyllique qui longe le Mékong ; ça sera long en vélo mais c'est super !
Merci mais je connais déjà done kone, une autre fois en allant au cambodge j'étais passé par la 13 , c'est pour cela que je suis passé par champassak et soukoumak , et j'aime bien don khong pour sa tranquillité un peu hors des flots touristiques des 2 autres îles
Quand à aller de done khong à done kone cest plus sympa d y aller en passant par don sam ou som (écrit différemment selon les cartes) et on longe le mekong par un sentier , je trouve cela plus sympa que le bus et il existe aussi la solution des bateaux qui vont le matin de don khong à don kone via don det
Effectivement prendre la rive Ouest du Mekong depuis Champassak. En face de Champassak il y a la merveilleuse ile de Don Daeng a faire. Possibilite d y dormir en guesthouse ou en chambres communautaires.
Ensuite prendre la piste qui longe le Mekong plein Sud. Ne pas manquez de visiter le site archeologique pre-angkorien du Vat Phou. En se dirigeant vers le Sud quelques belles pagodes dont le Vat Muang Keo et sa magnifique librairie en bois.
Tout du long jusqu aux 4000 iles c est un regal. Je l ai fait lors d une grosse journee a moto. A velo si vous avez un hamac, c est pas lourd, vous pouvez dormir au bord du Mekong 🙂
J oubliais, ne manquez pas le spectacle du theatre d ombre a Champassak.
Si vous remontez sur Champassak, prenez la route (en latérite) d'Attapeu pour voir cela, super :
Route d'Attapeu sur 8 km (péage 20 000 kips) pour tourner à droite (panneau) sur une bonne piste ; vous pénétrez dans le beau parc national de Xe Pian, où on trouve encore des éléphants sauvages, des léopards et des tigres. Vous arrivez à l’entrée du petit village de Ban Khiet Ngon; à votre droite, un petit bâtiment en dur avec 4 chambres OK pas chères (60 000 kips) en face d’une vieille maison en bois qui sert d’office du Tourisme et son jardin de “parking à éléphants” ; c’est en effet de ce village qu’on peut aller à dos d’éléphant (20 000 K) au sommet du Phou Asa, un des endroits les plus curieux que j’ai jamais vus ; vous montez en pleine jungle et débouchez sur un sommet plat d’ardoise complètement dénudé, on se croirait vraiment sur la Lune ! Au fond, un site étonnant, construit en commémoration d’une victoire de nationalistes lao sur les envahisseurs siamois au XIXe (donc le site n’a pas 1000 ans comme le prétendent les locaux). Vaste site archéologique avec un enclos de 180 m sur 50 délimité par des murs et colonnes de 2 m en ardoises empilées sans mortier ; au fond, un temple en ruine et une tour. Vue époustouflante de toute la région. Très prisé par les touristes qui arrivent en minibus de Pakse ; bon, les balades à dos d'éléphant à la queue leu-leu, c’est pas mon truc, donc on vous dit que c’est interdit de monter en moto, mais je l’ai fait quand même et sans problème à part l’air pas content des cornacs (vous tournez sur la piste à droite à l’entrée du village, panneau « Phou Asa »).
Si vous avez les fonds, vous suivez les flèches « Kingfisher Lodge » et arrivez dans la première écolodge du Laos, développée par une famille lao-italienne ; belles maisons sur pilotis (750 000 K avec pt déj) et 2 bungalows de 2 chambres avec ventilo seulement (250 000 K) ; petit bâtiment en bois de 2 étages restaurant + une terrasse au bord d’un étang avec un joli plus : le soir, des éléphants et buffles sauvages viennent boire un coup avec vous ; résa à l’avance conseillée car pas mal de groupes de Pakse.
Les guides-papier parlent également du village plus éloigné de Ban Papho, celui-là vraiment en pleine jungle ; il y avait autrefois des balades à dos d’éléphant mais c’est terminé. Par contre, super-trekkings dans le parc national (voir à Pakse avec l’agence Green Discovery, spécialisée dans les trekkings dans tout le Laos).
bon, les balades à dos d'éléphant à la queue leu-leu, c’est pas mon truc, donc on vous dit que c’est interdit de monter en moto, mais je l’ai fait quand même et sans problème à part l’air pas content des cornacs
Eh oui c est un endroit sacré !!! on se permet de faire des choses qu on oserait pas faire chez soi.
L aventure continue pour les "durs a cuire" 😏 en prenant pleine jungle pour gagner Attapeu.
C est que de la piste avec un tas de passage de rivieres, voir photo
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?
Hi there,
who has already done the EURO VELO 1 in Norway from the south to the North Cape, and what are the main difficulties:
elevation gain, etc.......
Otherwise, who has already done the EURO VELO 7 from south to north, crossing Sweden up to the North Cape? If so, what are the difficulties, elevation gain, and does it pass through villages for supplies, etc.......
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to Madagascar in early October to cycle from Tana to Diego along the east coast.
I really want to visit the Masoala Peninsula and its primary forest. If anyone’s interested, I’m open to company.
Maybe see you soon!
I’d been watching this ultra-light travel movement or trend for a while.
So I gave it a try—goodbye to the 5 panniers and rear racks.
A 15L saddle bag for clothes and a stove cookset.
Two cages on the fork blades: 2x5L—mattress on one side, tent on the other.
A 5L frame bag for miscellaneous items: battery, camera, small bits and pieces.
And one on the handlebar for the sleeping bag.
I tested it this summer on a crossing from Valence to Perpignan via the Massif Central.
My conclusions:
The obvious advantage is the reduced weight. In total, I had 12 kg on the bike, which makes climbing in the mountains much easier.
Another benefit I hadn’t considered is the significantly lower wind resistance compared to a traditional setup—you really feel it when the wind’s against you.
Of course, it’s not all perfect...
For example, it’s impossible to carry a food stock. You buy just enough before each meal or go to a restaurant!
You also have to accept a more spartan comfort level at stops.
In conclusion, I think for summer trips in regions where resupplying is easy, it’s an interesting option—especially if there’s significant elevation gain.
On the other hand, it doesn’t allow for enough autonomy, so some trips are off the table.
On the bike side, I swapped my Shimano 11/34 cassette for an 11/40. Even though Shimano doesn’t recommend it with a 105 derailleur and a 46/30 double chainring, it works really well.
The only limit is avoiding the 46/40 gear ratio.
Hi,
what are the easiest ways to get back from Nordkapp without pedaling—
train, boat, or plane?
Has anyone already done this?
Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hi, does anyone have recent info on the Shikoku pilgrimage? We’re traveling as a pair by bike, and I plan to camp whenever possible because from what I’ve seen, accommodations are pretty expensive, especially for long trips. I’d love any info or tips—thanks in advance! Aichatou
I’m planning to leave Nice for Toulouse around 10/15 and I’m looking for tips / great deals regarding:
- The route: I was thinking of taking Nice - Grasse - Draguignan - Salernes - Cadarache - Cavaillon - Arles, then the Camargue, Sète, and the Canal du Midi to Toulouse. The idea is to avoid high-traffic roads and too many steep climbs. Are there any spots to avoid or must-see stops? Since it’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, I was thinking that sleeping indoors might be preferable. If you have any budget-friendly accommodation suggestions along part of the route, don’t hesitate!
Thanks in advance, and if you’re in the area around that time, we could ride together... Ciao.
Hi,
I need to arrive in Thessaloniki by bike at the end of September and I plan to head to Istanbul along the coast.
Could anyone help me pick the best route? Safety, difficulty.
Thanks in advance.
Marc
Hi everyone! Thanks for welcoming me to the forum :)
I’m preparing for a long trip heading to Nepal, with stops along the way depending on my mood, work needs, and the season. I cycle a lot, but this will be my first big touring adventure. I’d like to camp regularly to keep costs down, so I’ll be riding on all kinds of surfaces: smooth and rough roads, main highways and rocky paths to find my camping spots, flat terrain and the occasional steep slopes.
For my bike model, I’m prioritizing durability, versatility, and repairability. From that perspective, I prefer a steel frame and fork with rim brakes since I’m used to them. I’ve narrowed my choices down to four models:
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T-700 LTD (1400 €): steel frame, aluminum fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 28" wheels, 40mm tires, 36 spokes (2 mm), lightweight rear rack (max 20 kg), no front rack included, smallest gear ratio of 0.72, weight of 13.9 kg.
- The VSF Fahrradmanufaktur TX-400 (2200 €): steel frame and fork, hydraulic rim brakes, 26" wheels, 50mm tires, 36 spokes (2.34 mm), front and rear racks included (40+18 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Genesis Tour de Fer 30 (2150 €): steel frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, 28" wheels, 36 spokes, 40mm tires, front and rear racks included (27+10 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.77, weight of 15.9 kg.
- The Rockrider ADTV 900 from Decathlon (1700 €): aluminum frame and fork, mechanical disc brakes, USB port, 28" wheels, 47mm tires, 28 spokes, front and rear racks included (40+20 kg), smallest gear ratio of 0.71, weight of 17.1 kg. This is the successor to the Riverside Touring 900, which was a hit.
I’ve got a few questions:
1/ Should I go for 26" or 28" wheels for my trip? 26" wheels seem better for rough terrain, but 28" wheels feel more comfortable on roads. I’ve also read that 26" tires/tubes are easier to find.
2/ Do you recommend a steel frame and fork over aluminum? I’m guessing a high-quality aluminum frame and fork would be better than a low-quality steel one, right?
3/ Regarding the smallest gear ratio, is 0.71 a good number for a loaded bike in the mountains?
4/ Finally, what do you think of these four models for my project? My heart leans toward the TX-400—it seems to combine the versatility and robustness I’m looking for. But the price difference with the T-700 LTD is making me think twice!
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!
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!
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!
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!
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
After 3 weeks and nearly 1,200 km by bike across Rwanda, I made 4 videos to share this adventure in a different way: the landscapes, the encounters, the villages… but above all, all those incredible scenes of everyday life.
The 4 episodes are available here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGnfbxjccWAg
The 4th episode focuses on rural Rwandan life: simple, authentic, and sometimes surprising scenes that you only truly discover when you take the time to travel by bike.
If you have a few minutes, let yourself be transported to Rwanda…
Hi,
We bought the MSR bike tent model (2-person + large awning that can fit 2 bikes) back in 2005. It’s served us really well, especially during a year-long trip in Africa. Now, one of the poles is broken, and we’d love to replace it since that’s the only issue with the tent—we still love it! The poles are 9.35 mm in diameter, with 8 sections of 49 cm and 2 sections of 28 cm. Total length when assembled: 416 cm. Actually, two large sections are broken: one straight and one curved. It’s a pain to find replacements since this model is no longer sold anywhere.
Would anyone have this model lying around unused and be willing to sell me a pole?
Hi everyone,
In early April, I’m redoing the Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Ouistreham), and then I’d like to cycle along the Cotentin Peninsula (which I don’t know at all), follow the coast up to Cherbourg, and then head back down to at least Saint-Malo. I’d love to know if it’s pleasant for cycling—are the roads nice? Not too windy? What are the must-see spots? Any great campsites? All your tips and advice are more than welcome, and I thank you in advance.
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.
