Nous avions bien aimé les Calanches de Piana, Calvi, les îles Sanguinaires (prés d'Ajaccio), le cap Corse, Corte et surtout Bonifacio.IL y a également les petits villages en hauteur tout le long.
Pour un motard la Corse est un paradis au vu des virages😎.
1ère journée :
L'ILE ROUSSE – ST FLORENT *Distance au environ de 46 KMS
Débarquement à l'Ile Rousse
Visite en matinée de la ville de St FLORENT
Après midi direction St FLORENT par la côte par N197/1197 puis D81
(Arrêts en route à la plage d'OSTRICONI puis diverses pauses suivant paysage en traversant le DESERT DES AGRIATES.
Arrivée à ST FLORENT au camping (Repas à ST Florent)
2ème journée :Journée complète à St FLORENT (Visites diverses de la ville)
(Pour notre compte journée complète à la plage si possible à celle du LOTU ou saleccia avec son eau turquoise)
uniquement à pied , long du sentier des douaniers. en bateau du port de st florent, ou en 4x4 ou moto trail car chemin de terre à casta
3ème journée :
St FLORENT – MACINAGGIO en longeant la côte *Distance au environ de 86 KMS
via NONZA -CANARI – PINO – MUTE – port de CENTURI – BARCAGGIO (Pointe de l'île)- MACINAGGIO
Arrivée à Macinaggio en fin de journée au camping.
(Arrêts divers et repas en route suivant paysage et ville, plage de NONZA au passage)
4ème journée :
Journée complète à MACINAGGIO
(Promenade + plage + un peu de repos cela ne fera pas de mal aux fesses !!!!)
5ème journée :
MACINAGGIO – CORTE * Distance au environ de 104 KMS suivant itinéraire.
Via BASTIA – PONTE-LECCIA – CORTE
Visite en matinée de la ville de BASTIA puis arrêts et repas en route suivant paysage.
Arrivée au camping de CORTE en fin de journée.
6ème journée :
Journée complète à CORTE.
Visite le matin de la citadelle puis déjeuner à CORTE
Après midi, ballade sur la route de la vallée de la RESTONICA jusqu'aux bergeries puis un peu de marche pour voir les différents lacs au dessus.
7ème journée :
CORTE – PORTO-VECCHIO *Distance au environ de 174 kms
Via GHISONI – Aiguilles de Bavella. ( INCONTOURNABLES )
(Arrêts et visites et repas au fil de la route) je crois qu'il y a quelques cascades au col d'Illarata.
Arrivée fin de soirée au camping près de PORTO-VECCHIO.
8ème journée :
Journée autour de PORTO-VECCHIO avec le choix des nombreuses plages : Plage de CARATAGGIO – SANTA GIULIA ou RONDINARA
La fin de soirée et début de nuit repas et visite de BONIFACIO.
9ème journée :
PORTO-VECCHIO – ABBARTELLO * Distance au environ de 104 Kms
via BONIFACIO – SARTENE – PROPRIANO – ABBARTELLO
Visite le matin en route de la ville de BONIFACIO + falaises et sans doute les îles LAVEZI
Déjeuner à BONIFACIO
Arrêt en route à la plage de ROCCAPINA
Puis camping de ABBARTELLO en fin de journée
10ème journée :
Journée autour de PROPRIANO
Plage en matinée et déjeuner à PROPRIANO
Après midi petite boucle des villages de montagne (OLMETTO – CASALABRIVA – PETRETO-BICCHISANO puis retour par le haut D757.
Retour camping en soirée.
11ème journée :
ABBARTELLO – PORTO-OTA * Distance au environ de 139 Kms
via SERRADI FERRO – ACQUA DORIA – PORTIGLIOLO – AJACCIO – CARGESE – PIANA – PORTO
Petit déjeuner en route à AJACCIO et visite de la ville
Remonter sur PORTO avec visite rapide de CARGESE et arrêt obligatoire aux calanches de PIANA.
Arrivée au camping de PORTO en fin de journée
12ème journée :
Journée complète à PORTO pour dernier bronzage avant fin des vacances et un peu de repos
(Ballades à pied et sans bruit le long des côtes !!!!!)
A faire le matin: porto - ota - evisa - col de vergio ( piscines naturelles dans la forêt d'aitone )
13ème journée :
PORTO-CALVI * Distance au alentour de 80 Kms
via PARTINELLO – OSANI – L'ARGENTELLA – MANSU – CALVI
Arrêts et pause suivant paysage au cours de la route
Arrivée au camping en fin d 'après midi
14ème Journée :
Journée complète à CALVI et les alentours
Visite de la ville et de citadelle en matinée + phare de la PUNTA REVELLATA
Après midi ballade à NOTRE DAME DE LA SIERRA+ baignade s'il nous reste du temps
15eme journée :
CALVI – L'ILE ROUSSE * Distance 24 Kms
Embarquement sur le bateau et retour au ''bercail''
Je viens de vous communiquer notre tracé que nous avons effectué en août 2015
Tout est faisable et ne pas passer à coté de tout cela.
c'est un concentré sur 15 jours
Beaucoup de montage et démontage de la toile de tente.
BON VOYAGE A VOUS DEUX
TRIUMPHALOU LE ROUTE MAN
MERCI ET BON VOYAGE A VOUS TOUS
MERCI ET BON VOYAGE A VOUS TOUS
BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNEE 2018
Bonjour Martine
Je viens de prendre connaissance de votre message.
Pour ce qui est de la pluie j'ai regardé au jour le jour pour savoir la destination à prendre.
Entre le cap corse et le sud il peut y avoir des changements de temps.
Nous avons avec de la chance passés au travers des gouttes. Il y a eu des orages pendant notre séjour en aôut mais nous n'avons jamais une fois pris la pluie. Soit c'etait devant nous ou soit derrière. A vous de bien " jouer" avec le temps. Je ne connais pas le climat de juin.!!!
CDLT
MERCI ET BON VOYAGE A VOUS TOUS
BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNEE 2018
J'ai fait deux fois des virées motardes en Corse et je confirme ce qui ce dit fréquemment, c'est le paradis de la moto. Pour le temps, juin juillet et septembre octobre sont les meilleures périodes pour les températures et le beau temps; Donc, pour ce qui est de la pluie à priori, très peu de craintes à avoir.
Petit conseil de prudence:
Pour rouler là-bas, il faut redoubler d'attention surtout sur les petites routes de montagne: cochons sauvages, vaches, ânes trainent volontiers au milieu sans prévenir en sortie de virage...
Et puis les Corses connaissent bien leur route, alors ils y vont bon train et poussent parfois un peu derrière. Laisser passer est la meilleurs façon de rouler pour admirer tranquillement les paysages.
Les revêtements sont globalement assez bons.
Ca tourne beaucoup, alors au delà de 150 km par jours on est vite cuit...
Le rythme de l'itinéraire de Triumphalou est excellent.
La Corse ça rime avec prendre son temps!
Pour avoir fait plusieurs tours de Corse en moto, avec mon mari, chacun la notre, je ne peux que confirmer que la Corse est le paradis du motard.
Le nord principalement. Le sud n'a que peu d'interet, certes belles plages (mais en moto on a principalement envie de rouler) et surtout c'est une grande route, sans grand interet pour un motard.
Vous arrivez en ferry à quel endroit ?
L'une des plus belles routes est la D81B qui descend de Calvi (idéal quand on arrive de l'Ile Rousse) jusqu'à Galéria. Merveilleuse route sinueuse à flanc de colline, avec une vue à couper le souffle.
En continuant la descente, les calanques de Piana sont également fabuleuses.
Pour notre part nous adorons les Montagnes, toute la région autour de Corte. A noter la route splendide des aiguilles de Bavelles qui se prend à Solenzara et qui monte jusqu'à Zonza (où je ne peux que vous conseiller un arret café / gouter / dejeuner / diner à l'Eternisula Café. Apres au choix la remontée vers Corte en passant par Venaco / Vivario ou redescente vers le sud par la D368.
Le Cap Corse est également à faire aussi, meme si la traversée de Bastia peut etre pénible selon l'heure.
Le désert des Agriates entre St Florent et l'Ile Rousse via la D81 est top également.
Mai / juin c'est l'idéal. Pas encore trop de monde sur les routes et beau temps.
Coté hébergement en dernière minute sur AirBnB vous trouverez toujours votre bonheur ! Pour notre part nous regardons aux alentours de 15-16h où nous irons dormir le soir meme.
Pour notre part, et comme chaque année c'est également début juin que nous y repartirons !
Hey everyone!
New to the forum, but not so new to Asia 😄
I’m Nico, from Switzerland, currently based in Bangkok. I love taking my motorcycle out to get lost in the mountains and small villages of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and more. I’ve been roaming around this area for a good fifteen years now, racking up quite a few kilometers—especially in northern Vietnam.
This time, I finally decided to tackle the Mae Hong Son Loop, clockwise. I’d been to Pai several times before, but oddly enough, I’d never done the full loop.
So, I’ll try to give you a little recap here, day by day, with the roads, stops, places worth checking out… and those that didn’t quite blow my mind 😅
I also filmed the trip, so I’ll post the corresponding video at the end of each day if that’s okay. If it’s not allowed here, just let me know, and I’ll remove them without any issue.
DAY 1 — Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Mae Chaem → Khun Yuam
I left Chiang Mai after renting a Honda ADV 160 from Pop Motorbike. Not exactly an Africa Twin, but for what I had planned, it was more than enough.
Quick hotel note: I stayed at the Lanna Thaphae Hotel before leaving. Around 30 € per night, super well-located, and probably one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. A crucial detail for any motorcycle road trip, obviously.
The plan for the day was pretty straightforward:
Head toward Doi Inthanon… and see what happens.
Flawless Swiss organization.
First stop along the way at Wachirathan Waterfall. A really nice waterfall, very easy to access, but don’t expect to channel your inner Indiana Jones—it’s crowded, touristy, and swimming isn’t allowed. Still, it’s a pretty stop along the way.
Next, up to Doi Inthanon.
The road climbs steeply, and my little 160cc started to realize that carrying my 80 kg to Thailand’s highest point probably wasn’t part of its youthful dreams. I was maxing out at 34 km/h in some spots.
But it made it. Good little bike.
The summit is nice—the forest is beautiful, and it’s cool—but I have to admit, it didn’t completely wow me. Glad I went, but not necessarily the highlight of the day for me.
Because then comes Route 1192.
And that’s *much* more my thing: small mountain roads, beautiful scenery, hardly any traffic… the kind of road where I usually start taking way too many unnecessary detours just because a little side road “looks fun.”
Stopped in Mae Chaem for a bite to eat, then headed to Khun Yuam to finish the day.
A little over 200 km in total.
Khun Yuam is… quiet.
*Very* quiet. 😅
A cute little market, a couple of cafés/restaurants, and zero chance of ending up in a club until 4 AM. But after a day on the bike, it was perfect.
Stayed at the Mit Khun Yuam Hotel, around 20 € for a small but very decent room.
All in all, a solid first day and a pretty relaxed start to the loop. Part of this leg is mostly about getting out of Chiang Mai and really diving into the mountains, in my opinion.
Because for me, the really interesting stuff starts over the next two days…
And a few slightly questionable route decisions will also make an appearance 😅
If anyone’s planning the Mae Hong Son Loop, feel free to ask your questions—I’d be happy to answer!
I also filmed this first day, so for those who’d rather see the roads and landscapes than read my rambling, here’s Day 1 😊
DAY 1 VIDEO
I’ll post the next part in the coming days with Day 2: Khun Yuam → Mae Surin → Mae Hong Son.
And that’s where it starts getting *really* fun. 😉
That’s all for now! Looking forward to contributing as much as I can to the forum!
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
I’m planning a 10-month trip to South America, and I’m looking into options for shipping a motorcycle to Buenos Aires by air or sea. If anyone has any info, thanks in advance!
christian
Hello everyone.
I'm looking for campsites around BOLZANO (South Tyrol) for early September.
I'll be on my motorcycle with a small tent.
I've noticed that some campsites have exorbitant prices.
If you've traveled through the Dolomites by motorcycle or otherwise and camped there, I'd love any tips on places and prices where I can stay for one night or several.
Thanks to all of you, and happy travels.
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!
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! ✌️
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.
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’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.
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!
