est ce que quelqu un de tres gentil ou gentille pourrais me donner des infos sur la traversée des pyrénées est ouest ou ouest est en vélo ..le trajet des livres???
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Hé bé ...... aprés l'Amérique centrale, tu as décidé de t'attaquer aux pyrénées maintenant ..... quelle pêche mon ami, et pour quand les Alpes ....... 😉
Lors de ma traversée des Pyrénnées je m'étais largement inspiré du guide Lonely Planet "Itinéraire à vélo en France". Un superbe parcours, des infos pertinentes. Et pas que les Pyrénées...
Arnaud
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je viens de faire un copier collé du récit( faire une recherche "le breton suisse" dans les groupes sur google) de mes trois semaines dans les pyrénées
si il te faut d'autres info tu peux me contacter ou regarder sur un bouquin
"le tour des pyrénées à vélo" aux éditions althigraph
je vais pas vous faire un romand étant donné que ma vitesse de frappe est
équivalente a celle de ma femme a deux doigts avec des gants de boxe !
alors début juin départ le soir de Genève pour lourdes en train .
Ô miracle un wagon est spécialement aménagé pour transporter nos montures
sans nécessiter aucun démontage.
après une nuit paisible départ de lourdes au matin pour une première étape
tranquille jusqu'a Arette a l'ouest.
arette - st jean de pied de port toujours assez tranquille
st jean de pied de port - roncevales - isba
première journée montagneuse en Espagne 115 km arrivée assez désopilante au
village je demande a une station service si le camping est éloigné on
m'annonce 6 km de montée alors après le ravitaillement
nous atteignons le fameux emplacement ou pour tout accueil on trouve un
panneau cerrado !
retour au point de départ ou je retrouve ma pompiste que le camping est
fermé.
et la réponse est désarmanteJe sais !!!!!!
isaba - biescas
montagnes espagnoles 36 degrés a l'hombre mais sans l'hombre !
le lendemain journée de repos pour ma femme je profite que mon fidèle vélo
est allégé de 35 kg pour aller me dérouiller les jambes dans le col du
Pourtalet
biescas - ainsa
montagne toujours aussi chaud !
ainsa - el pont de suert
magnifique étape avec un ravito d'urgence a une fontaine qui nous causera
quelques dérangement gastriques le lendemain
une bonne chiasse en vélo c'est le pied !!
el pont de suert - temp
un superbe resto sur le parcours au dernier col avant la descente !
ça requinque l'aventurier du bitume que je suis.
tremp - coll de nargo- la seu de urgell
montagne et une boulangerie a coll de nargo ou il faut absolument goûter el
coca de pan cuit au four a bois par un vieux boulanger. (patte a pain
façonnée comme une fougasse mais sans les trous ensuite en cour de cuisson
on la badigeonne d'huile d'olive et on saupoudre de sucre pour caraméliser
le tout ) .
la seu de urgell - font romeu
étape avec peu de denivellée
font romeu - andorre - la seu de urgell
un peu de bosse jusqu'au col d'envalira et ensuite descente a donf !
et avec un vélo de 45 kg ça freine pas souvent !!!!!!
andorre a la descente ça passe mais en montée avec le trafic c'est
inconcevable .
la seu de urgell - liavorsi
le col del canto retenez ce non car il fait particulièrement mal a moins que
ce soit un passage a vide mais c'est le plus difficile que j'ai rencontré
pas forcement long par forcement raide mais ce jour la c'etait pas la grande
échappée.
liavorsi étape de repos pour poupoule mon équipière.
pour moi un petit decrassage en direction de ribera de cardos une route en
cul de sac magnifique !!
liavorsi - viella
un petit col a 2072 (bonaigua ) qui se monte comme une fleur en longeant le
parc national d'aiguë de tortes
le col marque la ligne de partage des eaux et aussitôt franchi c'est la
descente dans le brouillard.
auparavant j'avais vu une femme la cinquantaine, arriver en courrant au col.
aussitôt elle repart dans la descente lorsque nous la rattrapons je lui
demande si elle fait ce genre de plaisanterie souvent.
elle m'explique qu'elle a dejas gravis les cols des alpes de cette façon
avant de s'attaquer aux pyrénnées.
puis elle me demande d'ou nous venons, tout en roulant je lui explique notre
parcours.
je me rappellerais encore longtemps de la réplique qui suivit
elle me dit : je vous admire voyager avec un vélo autant chargé pour grimper
des cols ! moi je ne pourrais jamais y arriver !!!!!!
viella - bagniere de luchon
étape courte sous la pluie avec visibilité a 20 mètres dans le portillon
bagniere de luchon - arreau
nouvelle étape de pluie avec température en baisse
poupoule commence a saturer !
arreau - st marrie de campan
toujours la flotte alors que le Tourmalet approche.
campan - tourmalet - argeles gazost
et encore un petit 2000 dans la musette
rencontre au sommet avec un couple d'allemands qui remonte depuis Madrid
après avoir effectué une ballade de trois mois en amerique du sud .
juste avant luz st sauveur alors que on roule contre les vents thermiques de
l'après midi,
un peloton nous dépasse sans même nous dire bonjour. damned ! je démarre
comme un fou et aussitôt la jonction effectuée j'ai fais ma place en
deuxième position et expliqué a l'idiot de tête que si il se sentait assez
fort pour ne pas dire bonjour maintenant il n'avait qu'a me montrer ce qu'il
avait dans les jambes.
dommage pour eux mais arrivé a luz st sauveur il se sont tous ramassé au
sprint a la pancarte !
non mais ! c'est quoi c'est cyclo.
argeles gazost
alors que ma femme a décidée de se reposer je retrouve un cycliste du
Morbihan et nous partons faire le col de boucharro au dessus de Gavarnie .
le pied ! montée dans les nuages qui se déchirent pour laisser apparaître
les montagnes, la fin du col est normalement interdite au cycliste ( parc
national ) mais nous continuons quand même pour jeter un coup d'oil au
versant espagnol.
retour au camping a fond 45 km de descente !
argeles gazost - lourde ( par le col du soulor)
dernière étape dans le brouillard avant de reprendre le train pour geneve
ben voila !
c'est résumé !!!!!
amicalement le cyclo campeur breton suisse qui déteste qu'on le double sans
lui dire bonjour surtout quand je roule avec mes sacoches
Ben dis donc Fred, pour un premier message t'es en forme 😉
bienvenue ici
arnaud
Oups pardon corection du message, , c'est juste un copier - collé 🏴☠️
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😎merci beacoup pour l info pour le moment je pars en amerique centrale dans 3 semaines pour relier la peninsule du yucatan au canal de panama et je me ferais une petite ballade dans les pyrénées au retour pour retrouver la fraicheur et la verdure française
JEAN MARIE😏
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et j espere que l on aura l occasion de se voir sur les vrais routes bretonnes....!!!
JEAN MARIE😇
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Salut,
envoie moi un mail, je vais te filer un powerpoint des étapes (parcours/dénivellé) que j'avais fait lors de ma dernières traversées (allée/retour)...
a+
ok je te remercie d avance pour le infos c est tres sympa
voici donc mon email:jm.homasson@wanadoo.fr
A+++ jean marie
LE VOYAGE EST UNE ESPECE DE PORTE PAR OU L ON SORT DE LA REALITE COMME POUR PENETRER DANS UNE REALITE INEXPLOREE QUI SEMBLE UN REVE
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Salut
J'ai fait la traversée d'ouest en est en septembre 2003.
Regarde mon site : perso.wanadoo.fr/hrpv/hrpv/
Et si tu as des questions, je me ferai un plaisir de te répondre.
Kin
Je dois faire cette traversée mi-juillet, mais je n'ai pas vraiment envie de la faire seul. Je cherche donc un coéquipier de route.
Si l'idée t'en dit et pour avoir plus d'onfos, je te laisse mon mail: laurentfournier1@yahoo.fr
Amicalement
Laurent
Salut laurent, ca me tente bien aussi, je pensais la faire a la meme periode et suis en train de me rensigner (et de m'entrainer..) un peu.
On en reparle, voici mon mail, je suis interessé pour recevoir le diapo aussi .
Merci A+
Pour ceux intéressés par la traversée des Pyrénées en vélo de route, nous avons effectuée les 822 km en 6 jours, en version semi-autonome (petit sac sur porte bagage de selle et hôtel 1/2 pension le soir). Une Belle petite balade, avec pas de pluie durant notre période sur le vélo (souvent in extremis quand même).
De beaux paysages et à faire, à mon avis, hors périodes de vacances estivales, histoire d'être tranquille sur la route. Juin est la meilleure période (journées plus longues, températures, cols ouverts, ...).
Par exemple, cette étape avec les cols mythiques de d'Aubisque, de Soulor, du Tourmalet et d'Aspin
Leonick
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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
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, 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.
