Quel itinéraire pour rejoindre Ulan-Bator
by Larochekrist
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
bonjour,
nous voyageons en side car URAL et nous arriveront en Mongolie en juillet 2015, nous passeront la frontière russe-mongolie a TASHENTA / TSAGANNUR
quelle pistes pouvez vous nous conseiller pour rejoindre ULANBATOR ?
merci bonne route à tous
christian
bonjour,
je suis entré en Mongolie le 15 août dernier par Tashanta, en moto (Africa Twin 750). J'ai pris la direction d'Olgy, Khovd, Altaï, Bayankhongor puis Ulaan Bator. De l'asphalte par endroit mais surtout des pistes très dures avec de la tôle ondulée. Le paysage est joli jusqu'à Khovd après c'est moins sympa, c'est désertique. Tout à fait faisable en side car. Je vous conseille d'emporter des roulements de roue de rechange (les pistes sont cassantes). Sur cet itinéraire, une seule rivière importante, bien après Altaï. Ma moto a été chargée sur une remorque tirée par un tracteur.
Mon itinéraire et des photos de Mongolie sont visibles sur mon blog: ma moto dans le vent des steppes.com
Bonjour Larochekrist
Super ton projet en side ural, c'était mon idée de départ qui à bien évoluée pour plus de confort. Le pays est tellement super que je pense y revenir, mais en side ural cette fois.
Regarde sur mon blog tu trouveras quelques idées de traces et autres renseignements utiles pour l'ensemble du voyage en MONGOLIE.
http://silk-road.leguiguet.fr/crbst_2.html
N'hésite pas à me contacter pour toutes autres infos.
Leguiguet
Enjoy Life
merci à tous pour vos messages
Pour la suite du voyage nous cherchons aussi des motos , 4X4 ou campingcar pour traverser avec nous la Chine de Mongolie au Laos en septembre ou octobre 2015.
Bonsoir Claude, Bonsoir Christian,
@ Christian, tu passes par la chine finalement? la Mongolie tu pense l'aborder par quel entrée? Pour nous ce sera si le temps le permet la route du centre.(on sera deux , voir plus si affinité en cours de route)
@ Claude, tu as mis combien de temps de Naryn à Barnault ?
pour le retour en train d'Irkoutsk le train qui accepte les motos en "wagon marchandise" avec les passagers c'est le jeudi?
merci 😉 Thierry
@ Christian, tu passes par la chine finalement? la Mongolie tu pense l'aborder par quel entrée? Pour nous ce sera si le temps le permet la route du centre.(on sera deux , voir plus si affinité en cours de route)
@ Claude, tu as mis combien de temps de Naryn à Barnault ?
pour le retour en train d'Irkoutsk le train qui accepte les motos en "wagon marchandise" avec les passagers c'est le jeudi?
merci 😉 Thierry
bonjour Thierry,
je vois que ton projet avance bien
on devrait rentrer en Mongolie par la Russie et faire sans doute la route du centre.
la Chine ce sera après Ulanbator et pour rejoindre le Laos c'est pour ça que je cherche des vehicules interessés pour partager la traversée à partir de fin Aout 2015;
on reste en contact
christian
Bonsoir thierry,
Difficile de répondre à ta question concernant le temps que j'ai mis pour faire Naryn à Barnaul. J'étais à Naryn, le 28 juillet 2014. J'avais un peu de temps à ce moment là car mon visa d'entrée pour la Russie ne commençait que le 12 août. De Naryn, je voulais retourner une deuxième fois vers le petit lac Song kul à un peu plus de 3000 mètres d'altitude, un endroit extraordinaire lorsqu'il fait beau! Le problème c'est que la deuxième fois, il faisait un temps épouvantable (pluie, limite neige fondue avec un vent glacial). Je suis donc redescendu le 29 juillet vers le grand lac Issyk Kul beaucoup moins sympa puis ensuite Bishkek. J'avais prévu de rejoindre le Kazakhstan par l'est en empruntant l'A362 mais un guide de chez Muz too que j'ai rencontré dans une guest house (tanga, en direction de karakol) m'a dit que cette frontière était fermée au touristes et qu'il fallait passer par Bishkek. J'ai appris bien plus tard que c'était faux, au Canyon de Charyn, j'ai rencontré Alex, un motard suisse en bmw 1200 gs adv qui venait de passer ce poste frontière sans problème. Il faut absolument voir ce Canyon, les gardes autorisent le bivouac en bas de ce canyon. Une fois au Kazakhstan, je suis resté 2 jours à Almaty (je n'ai pas aimé), je me suis rendu au service de l'immigration pour me faire enregistrer (si l'on reste plus de 5 jours, c'est obligatoire). Quand tu passes la frontière on te remet un coupon avec un tampon que tu présentes avec ton passeport et lorsque tu vas dans ce service de l'immigration on te délivre un second coupon. Le problème, c'est qu'il faut remplir des imprimés en Russe, pas d'imprimés en anglais. J'ai eu de la chance, une dame Ouzbek me voyant en difficulté m'a aidé à remplir ces maudits imprimés. Par contre les fonctionnaires de cette administration sont peu agréables et ne font aucun effort pour vous expliquer ou vous aider... J'ai ensuite fait la route tranquillement vers le nord jusqu'à Oskemen (ou je suis resté 4 jours) puis Semey. Le 12 aout, je suis entré en Russie pour la première fois, route excellente jusqu'à Barnaul (ça change du Kazakhstan), arrivée vers 16h00 chez le fameux Victor (qui a quitté les lieux depuis des lustres), il y a bien un garage moto au 1er étage d'un immeuble (aucune fenêtre dans ce garage). Lorsque je lui ai demandé s'il s'appelait Victor, ça l'a agacé.. il m'a dit que tous les motards étrangers lui posaient la question! Je voulais faire changer mes pneus (off road que je transportais et faire vidanger l'huile de fourche). Impossible le jour même, peut être le lendemain. Une jeune femme qui travaillé avec ce mécanicien m'a dirigé vers un autre garage (elle a eu la gentillesse de contacter le patron de ce garage qui a dit qu'il pouvait intervenir sur ma moto de suite). J'ai eu du temps avant la Russie mais à partir du 12 août je n'avais que 30 jours pour une 1ere entrée en Russie, la Mongolie et le retour par la Russie (sortie maxi le 10 septembre). Autant dire que je n'ai pas perdu de temps à partir de ce moment là! J'ai fait environ 1950 km au Kazakhstan lors de ma deuxième entrée dans ce pays, je pense qu'au plus court il y a 1600 km du sud kazak au nord vers la russie. (4 ou 5 jours si tu vas au canyon de charyn), Naryn à la frontière Kazak de l'est après karakol (1 ou 2 jours). La Russie vers Barnaul (1 journée). Pour ma part, je regrette de n'avoir pas tourné plus longtemps à l'est vers Naryn, vers le lac song Kul et de ne pas être allé à Karakol alors que j'étais juste à côté. Cette région montagneuse du Kirghizistan est magnifique, certainement comme les routes du Pamir au Tadjikistan que tu connais et que je ne connais pas. C'est aussi un regret pour moi de ne pas être allé au Tadjikistan mais je n'avais pas de visa. Ce n'est que partie remise... La guest house dont je parlais plus haut est top, la localité Tanga près du lac Issyk kul pas très loin de Karakol. (j'ai payé 15 ou 16 euros, une chambre 2 lits (j'étais seul) avec dîner et petit déjeuner compris). Non loin de ce lieu, j'ai rencontré par hasard un groupe de motards suisse allemand guidé par Muz too, c'est un des guides qui m'a indiqué cette guest house que je recommande, vraiment top. Voilà, thierry, j'aimerais bien reprendre la route mais voilà il faut du temps et pour cela il faudrait que je change de métier... ou que je gagne au loto! Bonne préparation.
Claude
Difficile de répondre à ta question concernant le temps que j'ai mis pour faire Naryn à Barnaul. J'étais à Naryn, le 28 juillet 2014. J'avais un peu de temps à ce moment là car mon visa d'entrée pour la Russie ne commençait que le 12 août. De Naryn, je voulais retourner une deuxième fois vers le petit lac Song kul à un peu plus de 3000 mètres d'altitude, un endroit extraordinaire lorsqu'il fait beau! Le problème c'est que la deuxième fois, il faisait un temps épouvantable (pluie, limite neige fondue avec un vent glacial). Je suis donc redescendu le 29 juillet vers le grand lac Issyk Kul beaucoup moins sympa puis ensuite Bishkek. J'avais prévu de rejoindre le Kazakhstan par l'est en empruntant l'A362 mais un guide de chez Muz too que j'ai rencontré dans une guest house (tanga, en direction de karakol) m'a dit que cette frontière était fermée au touristes et qu'il fallait passer par Bishkek. J'ai appris bien plus tard que c'était faux, au Canyon de Charyn, j'ai rencontré Alex, un motard suisse en bmw 1200 gs adv qui venait de passer ce poste frontière sans problème. Il faut absolument voir ce Canyon, les gardes autorisent le bivouac en bas de ce canyon. Une fois au Kazakhstan, je suis resté 2 jours à Almaty (je n'ai pas aimé), je me suis rendu au service de l'immigration pour me faire enregistrer (si l'on reste plus de 5 jours, c'est obligatoire). Quand tu passes la frontière on te remet un coupon avec un tampon que tu présentes avec ton passeport et lorsque tu vas dans ce service de l'immigration on te délivre un second coupon. Le problème, c'est qu'il faut remplir des imprimés en Russe, pas d'imprimés en anglais. J'ai eu de la chance, une dame Ouzbek me voyant en difficulté m'a aidé à remplir ces maudits imprimés. Par contre les fonctionnaires de cette administration sont peu agréables et ne font aucun effort pour vous expliquer ou vous aider... J'ai ensuite fait la route tranquillement vers le nord jusqu'à Oskemen (ou je suis resté 4 jours) puis Semey. Le 12 aout, je suis entré en Russie pour la première fois, route excellente jusqu'à Barnaul (ça change du Kazakhstan), arrivée vers 16h00 chez le fameux Victor (qui a quitté les lieux depuis des lustres), il y a bien un garage moto au 1er étage d'un immeuble (aucune fenêtre dans ce garage). Lorsque je lui ai demandé s'il s'appelait Victor, ça l'a agacé.. il m'a dit que tous les motards étrangers lui posaient la question! Je voulais faire changer mes pneus (off road que je transportais et faire vidanger l'huile de fourche). Impossible le jour même, peut être le lendemain. Une jeune femme qui travaillé avec ce mécanicien m'a dirigé vers un autre garage (elle a eu la gentillesse de contacter le patron de ce garage qui a dit qu'il pouvait intervenir sur ma moto de suite). J'ai eu du temps avant la Russie mais à partir du 12 août je n'avais que 30 jours pour une 1ere entrée en Russie, la Mongolie et le retour par la Russie (sortie maxi le 10 septembre). Autant dire que je n'ai pas perdu de temps à partir de ce moment là! J'ai fait environ 1950 km au Kazakhstan lors de ma deuxième entrée dans ce pays, je pense qu'au plus court il y a 1600 km du sud kazak au nord vers la russie. (4 ou 5 jours si tu vas au canyon de charyn), Naryn à la frontière Kazak de l'est après karakol (1 ou 2 jours). La Russie vers Barnaul (1 journée). Pour ma part, je regrette de n'avoir pas tourné plus longtemps à l'est vers Naryn, vers le lac song Kul et de ne pas être allé à Karakol alors que j'étais juste à côté. Cette région montagneuse du Kirghizistan est magnifique, certainement comme les routes du Pamir au Tadjikistan que tu connais et que je ne connais pas. C'est aussi un regret pour moi de ne pas être allé au Tadjikistan mais je n'avais pas de visa. Ce n'est que partie remise... La guest house dont je parlais plus haut est top, la localité Tanga près du lac Issyk kul pas très loin de Karakol. (j'ai payé 15 ou 16 euros, une chambre 2 lits (j'étais seul) avec dîner et petit déjeuner compris). Non loin de ce lieu, j'ai rencontré par hasard un groupe de motards suisse allemand guidé par Muz too, c'est un des guides qui m'a indiqué cette guest house que je recommande, vraiment top. Voilà, thierry, j'aimerais bien reprendre la route mais voilà il faut du temps et pour cela il faudrait que je change de métier... ou que je gagne au loto! Bonne préparation.
Claude
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Head toward Doi Inthanon… and see what happens.
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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!
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
Hi everyone...
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! :)
Have a great day, everyone!!!!!
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! :)
Have a great day, everyone!!!!!
Hi there!
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?
Thanks for the info! !
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?
Thanks for the info! !
Hi there,
In January 2026, I’m planning a motorbike trip through northern Vietnam for 3–4 weeks.
Must-dos: Hanoi, RC4, Dien Bien Phu, and of course the must-see landscapes.
I’m looking for any great tips, ideas… and maybe even a riding partner.
Cheers
In January 2026, I’m planning a motorbike trip through northern Vietnam for 3–4 weeks.
Must-dos: Hanoi, RC4, Dien Bien Phu, and of course the must-see landscapes.
I’m looking for any great tips, ideas… and maybe even a riding partner.
Cheers
Hi everyone,
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.
Thanks in advance! 😉 Ladava
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.
Thanks in advance! 😉 Ladava
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!
Could you share your experiences or advice? I understand we need to book online rather than on-site. Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a road trip in Cuba and was wondering if there are any bike rental places (125/500cc) with reasonable rates—not the Harley rental places!
Thanks for your help. Wave of headlights! !
I’m planning a road trip in Cuba and was wondering if there are any bike rental places (125/500cc) with reasonable rates—not the Harley rental places!
Thanks for your help. Wave of headlights! !
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!




