je souhaite entreprendre un voyage à vélo dans le nord de l'Europe cet été. J'ai tenté de trouver des cartes précises pour mon trajet, mais même en allant à Paris (même au vieux campeur !) c'est mission impossible (pour la Finlande par exemple); et le site des véloroutes européennes ne semble pas éditer de cartes pour le moment.
Je me demandais si vous aviez traversé les pays suivants :
- Belgique
- Allemagne
- Danemark
- Suède
- Finlande (mon idée est de contourner le golfe de Botnie)
Je me demandais aussi si certains parmi vous ont testé l'euroroute R1 : qu'en pensez-vous ?
Je suis bien sûr preneuse pour tous les conseils !
(ex : campings sur le trajet ...etc)
J'espère que vous pourrez m'aider !!
J'ai déjà fouillé dans le forum et trouvé de super blogs ! (mais ça me rassurerait encore plus d'avoir des conseils personnalisés ;-)
Bonjour,
Parfois je triche(chutte) pour mes trajets en vélo. Je piquets les trajets sur les fleches de frances voire du côté de l'audax club de france. Regarde aussi sur le site de diagonales via les eurodiagonales
Tu parts quand?
A+
Super, merci !
C'est une bonne idée, mais sur eurodiagonales par exemple, il n'y a aucun détail, les villes ne sont même pas indiquées sur la carte !
Tout de même, je vais m'en inspirer! J'espère partir mi-juillet si je suis prête.
Merci Joeltel !
Quelques réponses à tes questions concernant le périple que tu as en projet
Concernant les cartes, il est préférable à mon sens de les acheter dans le pays traversé, ainsi tu les auras dans la langue du pays (flamand, danois...) l'orthographe des noms de villes et lieux n'aura pas été francisé. Qui plus est tu ne te chargeras pas au départ d'une lourde bibliothèque...
Les cartes sont en vente en librairies ( non en Office du Tourisme, sauf exception, dans ces pays tout est facturé généralement, nous ne sommes pas en France où tu peux ressortir d'un Office avec 3 kgs de docus free)
Concernant le camping, le bivouac n'est pas autorisé en Belgique et en Netherland ( ! ! ) - quoique avec discrétion et intelligence.....! à toi de mesurer.
En Suède, carte camping nationale obligatoire ( 10€ )
les tarifs ( environ 10 € 1 adulte/1vélo) en Hollande, Danemark...)
la LV1 est fort bien balisée. Les pistes cyclables sont extraordinaires dans tous les pays que tu projettes de traverser, aucun soucis.
J'en arrive, si tu veux quelques commentaires et renseignements, ci- joint mon blog
Super, merci Daniel, ton blog est vraiment agréable, et pour moi c'est quasiment du sur-mesure, enfin des étapes kilométrées !
Je vais probablement revoir mon projet d'itinéraire, car même si j'ai très envie de visiter la Suède et la Pologne (et la Finlande ? Et les Pays Baltes ?) il semblerait que le vélo ne soit pas le moyen de transport le plus recommandé.
Je pense que j'aurais pas mal de questions à te poser en mp quand j'aurais les idées plus claires !
Merci pour ton aide bien utile, Kenavo !
Mon épouse et moi sommes rentrés jeudi dernier de 25 jours de rando-camping à vélo Amsterdam-> Stockholm via Copenhague : 1730 km
A ta disposition pour te donner tous renseignements si tu le souhaites
j'ai parcouru le Danemark à vélo l'été dernier avec un ami ; c'est vraiment un pays magnifique et fait pour le vélo.
Je te conseille la carte cyclable du Danemark où tous les itinéraires sont indiqués de même que les campings ; tu pourras la trouver facilement dans les librairies danoises:
http://www.nordland-shop.com/Danmark-Cykelkort-1500000
Après, le balisage sur les routes est très bien fait et il y aura toujours plain de cyclistes sur les routes pour se renseigner.
http://www.bikeandsea-denmark.com/
la véloroute des îles du sud, magnifique ( nous avons fait la partie Sønderborg - faaborg-Svendborg-Rudkøbing-Vordingborg) On passe d'une île à l'autre par de petits ferries ou par des ponts. Attention, ce n'est pas toujours tout plat.
A Rudkøbing se déroule chaque année le festival de Langelands (du 21 au 28 juillet cette année) et la ville est très animée durant cette période.
Si tu remontes par Copenhague en provenance des îles du sud, il faudra sûrement, sauf à faire un grand détour, passer par Køge. La route Køge-Copenhague est très monotone (quoique parfaitement sécurisée pour les vélos) car c'est une ligne droite de 40 kilomètres en pleine banlieue!
Mais Copenhague vaut vraiment le coup. La ville est vivante et il y a plein de choses à voir.
Nous avons dormi au camping Bellahøj qui est en fait une vaste prairie en pleine ville transformée en camping pour l'été. Les installations sont certes un peu rudimentaires mais le camping est bien situé. Il suffit ensuite de prendre le bus pour arriver en plein centre.
Durant notre voyage de l'été dernier, nous avons également fait une petite incursion en Suède entre Malmø et Helsingborg. Il y a égalemment pas mal d'itinéraires cyclables mais ils nous ont semblé moins bien balisés. On s'est perdus pas mal de fois ; la côte nous a semblée également un peu urbanisée à outrance (plein de lotissements et de petits immeubles autour de Malmø)
Voici une carte cyclable de la Scanie :
http://www.trafiken.nu/sv/Skane/Smart-resande/Cykel/
pour avoir des infos en Suède il faut taper "Cykelspåret"
Mon idée de départ était de contourner le golfe de Botnie, mais sur la Finlande, je ne sais pas trop... La facilité serait de suivre la route cyclabe en Norvège plutôt que d'aller vers l'Est où ça a l'air moins bien balisé.
Nous sommes trois cyclistes libres en juin/juillet/aout, et nous voudrions faire un voyage assez énorme en europe, en profitant bien de l'été entier. - Résumé…
Je part pour la Norvège cet été en vélo et Je vais prendre le train de Bruxelles à Hirtshals. Il est prévu que je prenne un global pass. Pour les billets vélo,…
Parce que très interressée par cette rubrique, j'ai finalement, moi aussi, franchi le pas et effectué pour une première, un périple de 4 mois dans le nord de…
Voyager à vélo › Belgique / France › Nord · 5 replies
Quel itinéraire pour Lille Europe a Tournai (route, piste cyclable)? De Tournai je je souhaite faire le RAVeL 1 Ouest: tronçon Tournai - Mons. Merci pour vos…
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
