Je ne vois plus ma reponse alors je recommence 😉
La piste Zagora Foum Zguig est devenue une bonne route goudronnée , je l'ai prise en Octobre 2016 . Il n'y avait pas beaucoup de circulation et j'ai aimé les paysages .
Bonne continuation .
bonsoir,
ça date un peu mais les montagnes ne bougent pas trop.
effectivement zagora foum zguit c'est un beau goudron bien lisse ( peu de trafic en fevrier 2016 )
je te fais quelques suggestions de traversée de l'anti atlas central et près du siroua, que j'ai testées à vélo :
foum zguit-taliouine par nsoula- amtazguine-issil- wanktou-le magnifique tizi n'haroun- adghars warfaln- le beau canyon d'assarakh-ifri- taliouine.
on peut faire plus direct : nsoula- agmour -adghars warfaln
une fois a taliouine, plusieurs façons de rejoindre la route mkch-ozz à agouim:
askaoun (goudron)- es sour-agouim, ou askaoun- tachakocht si le temps le permet ( neige?)-ait qualla-es sour
à agouim, bus pour mkch
plus d'info si besoin
ciao
Oh, merci pour ton mail
La partie que tu décris dans ton message entre Foum Z'guid et Taliouine, je ne la vois pas bien sur Google map mais je regarderai ce soir sur la Michelin ou l'IGN
Est-ce de la piste ou de la route ? Beaucoup de dénivelé ? Combien de km ou de jour ? Beaux coins ?
Pour la suite, la partie Askaoun / Tachokot? Il me semble que je l'ai déjà faite (d'ailleurs sans doute sur tes conseils !).
L'autre serait de traverser l'Atlas par la route 307 ? Si le temp et la neige le permettent à cette saision ?
bonsoir,
si tu veux du dépaysement, enfonce - toi dans l'anti atlas en dehors des axes routiers, c'est garanti, beaucoup de pistes assez roulantes, un peu de cailloux. la tendance est à la montée dans le sens foum zguit taliouine ou tazenakht.
tu peux tournicoter dans cette région superbe ( belles oasis de montagne comme amtazguine, beaux canyons comme aguinane-assarakh, tizi n haroun un de mes meilleurs spots avec vue panoramique sur siroua et toubkal , etc...)
la 307 risque plus d'être enneigée .
si tu as peu de temps tu peux ensuite prendre un bus ou un taxi à tazenakht.
sur gm on ne voit rien, sur la michelin quelques ébauches de pistes, sur les ign au 100.000 c'est du velours.
Je peux t'envoyer un bout de carte utile par mail ,
tu peux voir là aussi:
jemecasseausoleil.blogspot.com/2012/08/cartes-du-maroc.html
bj.Transilien,
Depuis Rissani vers Zagora , tu auras 60 km de goudron et ensuite30 km de piste qui te conduiras vers la premiere auberge ( piste bien roulante)...ensuite , a 30 km, tu seras a Er-Remlia...Là , cap vers le Nord et passage sableux sur env.1,5km.suivre l'oued puis cap vers l' Ouest, suivre les trace des camions sur env.1km et continuer cap vers l'ouest....pistes roulantes ensuites et un peu sableuse plus loin.
si tu veux plus d'infos , repond moi, je te les communiquerai dans la semaine car je n'ai pas mon carnet de note avec moi...bonne prépa..Cdlt...
Bonjour,
Merci pour tes renseignements, apparemment Merzouga -> Zagora, ça se fait à part quelques passages sableux mais pas si nombreux que cela !
Faut-il le GPS ou le bon sens suffiit avec les traces au sol ? Combien de temps ça prend tout cela en vélo ? 3 ou 4 jours ?
A bientôt
Bonjour Transilien,
je te donne des infos sur les distances est terrains...:
Rissani a Taouz =60 km de route puis piste sur ta gauche direction W(ouest)..(ici, une alim. pour te ravitaillerai)..ensuite tu auras une piste bien tracée 29 km jusqu'a Ouzina que tu vas laisser sur ta gauche au niveau de la première auberge sur le bord de piste a ta droite "auberge Porte du Sahara..(super).. ensuite ; tu auras a env.27 Km le village de ER-Remlia...piste OK...Là, tu pourras te ravitailler , voire manger au bar qui fait resto...ensuite il te faudra prendre la direction N-NW sur env.3 Km en suivant l'oued sur ta droite pour éviter le sable qui est mou sur env.1km...tu devrais voir des traces de camions qui vont vers une mine plus au Nord..mais après la zone de mou , il te faudra t'orienter vers l'Ouest (W)...piste roulante mais par endroit un peu de sable que tu pourras éviter en passant sur les cotés de la piste (chemins bien visible)..Donc de Er-Remlia, tu auras 33 km pour rejoindre le bled de Tafrout-Sidi-Ali..ici, deux ou trois auberge gite..
ensuite toujours cap à l'ouest , pour rejoindre Oumjrane, tu auras 45 Km ; tu vas rouler sur le lac Tader si je me rappelle bien du nom !!!
camping et auberge a l'entrée du Bled....
de là , il te resteras plus que 86 km pour arriver à ZAGORA..donc après 26 km tu rejoindras le goudron et prendre sur ta gauche pour aller dans le bon sens...lorsque j'y suis passé en avril 2016, le goudron était finit jusqu'a Zagora mais seul les deux roues pouvait passer car la route n'était pas définitivement matérialistée pour le passage des autos.....pour la partie M'HAMID à Foum-Zguid , tu auras 77,5 Km pour relier Zia.Sidi-Abdellah..gite chez l'habitant ; rien d'autres ...tres bon acceuil de Abdelkhader qui cultive son jardin en bordure de la piste...mais avant d'en arriver là, 2 a 3km après M'Hamid tu auras 5 km de sable bien bien mou, pour atteindre l'Oasis Sacrée..ensuite 36 km de piste bien roulante jusqu'au bled; toujours cap vers (w)..il te reste de là plus que67 km pour relier Foum-Zguid ; la piste passe au nord lu lac Irriki puis aprés t'orienté vers le nord sur une piste très caillouteuse. (galets )....si tu continue vers Taliouine tu auras de bonne montée.
pour infos::a voir le bled de Assarag au sud est de Talioune , superbe....si tu as un téléphone qui fait gps cela te serai plus rassurant ...
je te souhaite un bon voyage ...Cdlt..Rv.
Oh, grand merci pour ces informations très utiles et assez rares !
Comment sol les paysages et les gens par la bas ?
Je crois que je prendrai mon téléphone avec la carte téléchargée sur Maps Me et le GPS
Apparemment, sur cette piste Risssani Foum Zguid, à part le sable et l'orientation il n'y aura pas trop de probleme pour trouver de l'eau et de la nourriture. Idem pour dormir ?
Donc pas besoin de se charger comme un mulet ?
Après Foum Zguid, en avril 2016, tu étais passé par où ?
rebonjour Nicolas,
prend au moins 3litres d'eau car hormis les bleds traversée , tu ne trouveras pas grand choses si ce n'est rien du tout..trés très peu de 4X4 ; un seul sur tout le parcours ...les touristes sont peu nombreux au Maroc en 2016...Idem lorsque j'y suis revenu en septembre en 4X4...
pour le parcours , télécharge le , quand tu seras au Maroc l'appli que je t'ai cité en MP...pour passer aprés M'Hamid, la galère , poussette du vélo pendant 5 km pour franchir les dunettes dites du "Juif" sur les guides Gandini sinon passer plus au Nord..
Pour arriver à Assarag depuis Taliouine (70km) , prendre direction agadir Melloul et ensuite prendre la piste a gauche sur 33km pour arriver a Assarag...de là, continuer (goudron après env.5km jusqu'a Hakka-Ighern ; puis Nle vers Tissint et foum-zguid ensuite......donc le contraire pour toi vu que tu remonte...sinon tu peut prendre la piste aprés Tazenack comme dit précédemment...
Nota: une palmeraie magnifique à Assarag...auberge gite en haut du bled aprés 2KM de montée raide en lacet et bétonnée , env.12%..mais cela vaut le coup de voir..
pour la suite la R307 , ce monte bien , une fois le col passé a 2200M, c'est la descente jusqu'a Toughfrine que tu apercevras sur ta gauche tout en haut perché dans la colline..
Si tu souhaite faire étape , tu pourras accéder au gite une fois arrivé au pont .sur la gauche(indiqué)..bonne prépa..Cdlt.
j'ai relu ton message et pour répondre à ta question, l'eau tu n'en auras que dans les bled traversés, mais vu les distances assez courte, tu auras assez d'eau pour ralier les bleds..bon acceuil dans les bleds..
Quand au paysage , qui s'étale a perte de vue, c'est vraiment a voir...
tu passe des zones sableuses au lac asséché pour ensuite parcourir des zones pleines de cailloux...avec en fond des paysages grandioses...
pour ma part, un beau parcours !!!!!!@+.Cdlt.
Ok, c'est fait, un grand merci à Hervé et Christian pour leur aide très importante.
Sans leurs conseils, je ne m'y serait pas risqué surtout seul ...
C'était beau et équilibré : l'Atlas sous le Toubkal (froid !), l'anti Atlas et Assaragh (++), puis la gosse traversée du désert de Foum Zguid à Merzouga
J'envoie en MP le lien sur les photos
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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?
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share with you the incredible feat my friend José, who’s 72 years old, is currently undertaking. He left Auterive near Toulouse on Monday, May 18, 2026, on his non-electric bike, heading for the North Cape in Norway!
You can follow his route on the link below—he’s currently in Sweden:
https://thierry-thomas.travelmap.net/jose-de-toulouse-a-nord-cap-2026
You can zoom in on the map and click on each stopover town to see the photos
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.
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
Hi there, we’re planning a Munich to Venice bike trip at the end of June 2026. Getting back from Venice to Toulouse by train with 4 bikes isn’t straightforward. What return options have others who’ve done this trip chosen? Any tips or great deals would be much appreciated. Thanks a bunch! !
Hi everyone,
Happy owner of a Pegasus Estremo bike with a Rohloff hub, which is giving me trouble with the SF11-NCX-FT-E-LITE 700C TS 300/0 fork (serial number TD01329060). It’s starting to show its age, and I’d like to repair it to extend the life of my beloved bike.
The suspension is gone, and there’s an oil leak from the seals.
Does anyone know how to repair it? Where can I find parts that are about fifteen years old? Or where to find an identical replacement fork? Just to clarify, the Magura HS11 brakes are mounted using Firm Tech, meaning they’re on pivots behind the fork, facing the frame.
Hi, I'd like to know if anyone has done this route recently or has reliable info.
Does the track exist, and most importantly, is there sand (for biking)?
Any info is welcome.
Cheers,
diego ambilobe: mangaoka, manondro, ramena
vohemar sambava: masondrono, tanambao
Hi there,
New to bike touring,
I’d love to start with a section of the Via Rhona to explore and share (route to be decided).
Looking forward to exchanging tips!
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?
A big thank you to Lazarou for all the info you share in this forum!
I'm passionate about Morocco, which I cycled through back in 2009.
Last year, my wife and I explored the High Atlas by tandem. Completely smitten, we're heading back in April (Anti Atlas) and May (High and Middle Atlas), still on our tandem.
Do you have any info on the track between Amezri and Ali Ait Nito? Are the river crossings in the Tessaout still there? It's not easy to navigate with a loaded tandem... especially if the river level is high due to this year's heavy snowmelt!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
Claudio specializes in the route of the Savoie lakes
Here are his travels
Between Bornes, Chartreuse, the Savoie foothills, and Dauphiné
Five lakes: Léman, Annecy, Paladru, Aiguebelette, Bourget, not to mention a few ponds along the way
Plenty of accommodation options: camping, hotels, and more...
A lovely route not far from his place
Rural and quite peaceful
A road cycling route created by Serge B...
First of all... happy New Year! Wishing you great roads in 2017!
I’ve been traveling for a few years now with a high-quality mountain bike, but it’s equipped with hydraulic disc brakes. I live (pedal) with the constant worry of a breakdown (leak, air bubble, heat causing the fluid to...). My bike mechanic tells me it’s impossible to switch them out for V-brakes.
What do you all think? Am I taking a big risk continuing (alone) with these brakes? Thanks in advance for your great tips!
First post here to share a quick recap of our west-to-east bike trip along Algeria’s coast in January 2025.
It was just the two of us—my partner and I—with French passports and not a word of Arabic. No friends or welcoming hosts in the country.
Under those conditions, we’d strongly advise against going.
Our original plan was to follow the coast from Algiers to Tunis. We ended up cycling from Algiers to Béjaia, then took the train from Béjaia to Annaba (with a stop in Constantine), and finally biked to the border.
We were tailed by police the whole way—whether on our bikes, on the train, or even on foot while exploring towns. On top of that, we couldn’t wild camp and were limited to the few state-approved hotels that accept foreigners. Under those circumstances, connecting with locals was especially tough.
With such an omnipresent and intrusive police presence, we’d definitely recommend against this destination for bike touring. A really sad situation that completely cuts you off from the local population...
We’d been warned, we went to check it out, and we weren’t disappointed!
Hi there,
I’m planning the route to cycle from Lille to Nordkapp with my partner.
Duration: 3 months, from May 1st to July 31st, 2026.
In the attached details below, I need to add some "non-riding" days (rest days, basically).
So I’m looking to "shorten" the trip by taking ferries or trains for some stretches. Which areas could I skip?
Thanks in advance for your great tips.
Have a good evening.
https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/collection/4023980/-lille-cap-nord-1er-mai-au-31-juillet-2026?ref=collection
I’m planning to bike back from Poland this summer. Does anyone know a way to ship it there without having to take it apart? Otherwise, it’s a real hassle to fine-tune all the settings before departure!
Thanks in advance.
Hi, has anyone recently bought Primus or Butagaz gas, possibly puncture-style, in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area? Same question for Albania... thanks. aichatou
