Camping au calme pour cyclo-campeur
by Rougai
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour, je me demande quelles sont vos solutions (si toutefois il y en a) pour trouver un camping pas trop bruyant. Cela fait quelques années que l'on pratique le cyclo-camping, et c'est assez rare de pouvoir dormir sans subir toutes sortes de nuisances (fêtards, indélicats...) jusque tard le soir. Le bivouac sauvage est une bonne solution, mais quand on part avec nos trois enfants, on est content de trouver le confort du camping (douche, WC...).
je confirme
rien que cet été
a lyon grand lyon je paie 13 euros pour ne pas dormir avant 3 h
deux c.. faisaient le ramdam
a st vallier camping deux gamines couraient ds le camping >> minuit
et en plus le c.. c’est nous
a st Saint-Nazaire en royan camping municipal cher 9 euros je dors a 21 h et réveille a 22 h par la musique du voisin a fond dormi a 22 h15 disons que c a allait globalement en arrière saison c'est mieux sinon en été l'enfer
d'ailleurs ca me fait penser ce créer une base de donnes sur le modèle des hôtels
uen des solutions c'est de noter les bons ici et de renvoyer des critiques sinon ya les boules kies
http://cbandiera.free.fr/bonnes-adresses/
claude
et en plus le c.. c’est nous
a st Saint-Nazaire en royan camping municipal cher 9 euros je dors a 21 h et réveille a 22 h par la musique du voisin a fond dormi a 22 h15 disons que c a allait globalement en arrière saison c'est mieux sinon en été l'enfer
d'ailleurs ca me fait penser ce créer une base de donnes sur le modèle des hôtels
uen des solutions c'est de noter les bons ici et de renvoyer des critiques sinon ya les boules kies
http://cbandiera.free.fr/bonnes-adresses/
claude
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
C'est exactement le problème que nous avons vécu cet été avec les enfants. D'habitude je pars avec seulement des adultes, et on ne va en camping que si on en trouve un qui nous plaît, assez isolé... sinon, zou la fontaine, remplissage des bidons et bivouac sauvage.
Mais cette année, même si les enfants sont plutôt grands, pas question de conditions sommaires. Donc camping. On a privilégié : - les campings à la ferme dont on a trouvé les coordonnées dans des guides (genre routard) et où on s'est assuré qu'il y avait de la place - les campings municipaux dans les petites communes - et quand on arrivait dans des zones touristiques, on allait directement à l'office du tourisme, on demandait la liste des campings, et on ne tapait jamais au-dessus du 2 étoiles.
Cela dit, les 2/3 des nuits furent calamiteuses par rapport à la question du bruit. On est même tombé sur la soirée karaoké, à 50 mètres de la tente, jusqu'à une heure du matin.
Reste aussi la solution d'éviter les zones touristiques.
Mais cette année, même si les enfants sont plutôt grands, pas question de conditions sommaires. Donc camping. On a privilégié : - les campings à la ferme dont on a trouvé les coordonnées dans des guides (genre routard) et où on s'est assuré qu'il y avait de la place - les campings municipaux dans les petites communes - et quand on arrivait dans des zones touristiques, on allait directement à l'office du tourisme, on demandait la liste des campings, et on ne tapait jamais au-dessus du 2 étoiles.
Cela dit, les 2/3 des nuits furent calamiteuses par rapport à la question du bruit. On est même tombé sur la soirée karaoké, à 50 mètres de la tente, jusqu'à une heure du matin.
Reste aussi la solution d'éviter les zones touristiques.
premiers (modestes) voyages : http://http://envelo04.blogspot.fr/
Les campings municipaux c'est le top. Pas trop grand, pas trop cher, l'accueil est souvent chaleureux.
Mais pour être absolument tranquille, rien ne vaut les aires naturelles de camping, ça coûte 2-3 € la nuit et il n'y a jamais personne. Il y en a très peu malheureusement, pour les trouver il faut aller sur la page internet de l'office de tourisme du département, c'est classé dans la catégorie des campings.
Le point négatif est que cela nécessite un minimum d'organisation.
Effectivement, les aires naturelles de camping, ou les campings à la ferme, çela semble attirer moins de monde (ou moins les familles?) . Probablement aussi plus grande exigence de confort (comme pour les gites d'étape où les gens demandent à ne plus dormir en dortoir mais dans des chambrées de 2 à 4). Il y a moins de camping de ce genre, c'est le souci, mais même dans des zones touristiques, ils restent beaucoup plus calmes, comme à pioch Badet, à 9 km de saintes Maries les mer, j'y ai toujours très bien dormi alors que le camping de bord de mer est saturé de gens et de bruit..J'ai l'impression que ses aires attirent d'ailleurs surtout des habitués revenant d'année en année. Après parfois, question de chance quand on choisit un emplacement mais l'élaboration de petites stratégies peut accroître la chance d'une bonne nuit...Je fais à pied le tour du camping et j'observe : par exemple je préfère m'installer à côté d'une famille allemande (plutôt que certains autres nationalités) connaissant la notion d'ordre des allemands...Ou encore je choisis l'abord immédiat de la rivière dont son bruit naturel couvrira d'autres nuisances sonores...Et puis surtout, j'évite les camping où il y a des mobil home, des infracstructures, des services associés, la piscine mais raisonne t'on pareil avec des enfants et quand on est célibataire ?
Il faudrait un maître de camping qui veille à éconduire les fâcheux. Tous les fâcheux. Et il y en a...
En attendant, comment faire: Dresser les enfants afin qu'ils rendent la vie des autres insupportable? Taper tout de suite très fort, pour partir sur une base saine? Picoler et foutre le bordel avec les enfants toute la nuit pour être dans l'ambiance? Hmmmmm, complexe c't'affaire, complexe...
Héhé...
En attendant, comment faire: Dresser les enfants afin qu'ils rendent la vie des autres insupportable? Taper tout de suite très fort, pour partir sur une base saine? Picoler et foutre le bordel avec les enfants toute la nuit pour être dans l'ambiance? Hmmmmm, complexe c't'affaire, complexe...
Héhé...
Bonjour,
Pour ma part c'est le plus possible camping à la ferme (j'aime bien le réseau http://www.accueil-paysan.com/ qui je l'espère va se développer), aires naturelles, ensuite les campings municipaux. Les campings à piscine et à gueulards c'est vraiment en dernier recours si je suis à la rue et que la nuit arrive à grands pas... mais là boules quiès obligatoires.
Les campings à la ferme et aires naturelles je les repère avant de partir et je me fais une petite liste ou un point sur la carte au stabilo. Sinon je demande aux gens du cru. On trouve aussi des pancartes de camping à la ferme sur la route.
Pour ma part c'est le plus possible camping à la ferme (j'aime bien le réseau http://www.accueil-paysan.com/ qui je l'espère va se développer), aires naturelles, ensuite les campings municipaux. Les campings à piscine et à gueulards c'est vraiment en dernier recours si je suis à la rue et que la nuit arrive à grands pas... mais là boules quiès obligatoires.
Les campings à la ferme et aires naturelles je les repère avant de partir et je me fais une petite liste ou un point sur la carte au stabilo. Sinon je demande aux gens du cru. On trouve aussi des pancartes de camping à la ferme sur la route.
La porte est en dedans
Effectivement, il faut privilégier les campings municipaux, en particulier ceux situés sur de petites communes: c'est souvent très calme, et surtout pas cher!
Ces campings sont parfaits pour les gens de passage, et l'ambiance et les prestations proposées (le minimum, ce qui est amplement suffisant!) sont "raccord" avec l'esprit du voyage.
Dans d'autres campings (le plus souvent privés), l'ambiance sera différente, car la grande majorité de clients est consituée de vacanciers "sédentaires": apéro, grillade, piscine, et pétanque sont au programme. Forcémment, il y a plus de bruit...
Il m'est arrivé de passer des nuits dans ce genre de campings, d'y être parfois très bien accueilli (tarif "préférentiel"), mais cela ne correspond pas à mes besoins: pas besoin de piscine et de soirée "karaoké" ou "disco". Et puis débarquer dans ce genre de camping en tenue cycliste, avec le bronzage qui va avec, au milieu d'une population en bikinis et tongs, au son du dernier tube dance du moment...😎
Au passage, quelques campings que je recommande:
- Pouilly sous charlieu 4.7 euros - Cordelle 5.5 euros - Lac d'Issarles 5.1 euros - Valence d'Agen 5 euros - Rohan 4.9 euros - Hennebont 5.3 euros - Sizun 4 euros - Challain la potherie 5 euros - Pontaubault 5.5 euros - Chaumont sur loire 5.3 euros
Au passage, quelques campings que je recommande:
- Pouilly sous charlieu 4.7 euros - Cordelle 5.5 euros - Lac d'Issarles 5.1 euros - Valence d'Agen 5 euros - Rohan 4.9 euros - Hennebont 5.3 euros - Sizun 4 euros - Challain la potherie 5 euros - Pontaubault 5.5 euros - Chaumont sur loire 5.3 euros
en effet
merci
je note claudio
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
Bonjour
Nous évitons comme beaucoup les zones touristiques, camping trop étoilés genre club de vacances et privilégions les campings municipaux. On repère sur internet les campings avant notre départ en fonction des étapes que nous programmons plus ou moins.
Nous pratiquons le cyclo-camping depuis qq temps avec de jeunes enfants et avons eu très très peu de problèmes de gens indélicats mais il n'y a pas de garantie : cet été nous avons suivi le Rhin puis la Moselle sur la France et l'Allemagne. Dans le dernier camping municipal en France nous avons eu droit à de gentils jeunes gens qui se sont interpelés jusqu'à 2H du matin à coup de mégaphone entre 2 bières... dans ces cas là on aimerait faire 20cm et 20 kg de plus 😏.
Petite vengeance, exceptionnellement on a laissé les enfants se courrir après en montant dans les décibels autour de la tente des indélicats le lendemain matin.
Mais globalement, nous n'avons jamais vraiment eu de pb.
Bonnes routes
Nous évitons comme beaucoup les zones touristiques, camping trop étoilés genre club de vacances et privilégions les campings municipaux. On repère sur internet les campings avant notre départ en fonction des étapes que nous programmons plus ou moins.
Nous pratiquons le cyclo-camping depuis qq temps avec de jeunes enfants et avons eu très très peu de problèmes de gens indélicats mais il n'y a pas de garantie : cet été nous avons suivi le Rhin puis la Moselle sur la France et l'Allemagne. Dans le dernier camping municipal en France nous avons eu droit à de gentils jeunes gens qui se sont interpelés jusqu'à 2H du matin à coup de mégaphone entre 2 bières... dans ces cas là on aimerait faire 20cm et 20 kg de plus 😏.
Petite vengeance, exceptionnellement on a laissé les enfants se courrir après en montant dans les décibels autour de la tente des indélicats le lendemain matin.
Mais globalement, nous n'avons jamais vraiment eu de pb.
Bonnes routes
Après des experiences trés desagreables dans des campings, pour moi c'est fini.....
je préfère aller dans de auberges ou même dans des hostels, au moins ça va, c'est plus cher, mais bon au moins je dors, j'ai les toilettes pas a moins de 500 métres....
je garde ma tente encore au cas ou je ne trouverais autre solution.....
La diferencia entre un loco y yo, es que el loco esta loco, y yo no estoy loco...
pour alimenter la rubrique
en sept 2011
je passa au camping le tartarin de tarascon
10,2 euros hors saison !
+4 euros pour le wifi
ça pue la merde
et borde d'un groupe >> minuit
claude
claude
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
Bonjour,
Le long du canal de Nantes à Brest en plein mois d'aout:
- Camping municipal de St-Congard => sanitaire propre, les emplacement bien délimités, pas bruyant et moins de 9€ (à 2).
- Camping "Le point de Vue" au lac de Guerlédan => Le responsable du camping nous a collé à coté d'une colo (6-10 ans)......Horribleeeeeeeeee Des ballons volaient sans cesse au dessus de la tente, des cris dans tous les sens, on a même retrouvé un gamin dans notre tente!! Après un journée de plus de 100bornes, on a beaucoup moins de patience! Heureusement, le bon Dieu était avec nous, il s'est mis à pleuvoir à 20h donc leur veillé à été annulée alléluia ! En résumé Camping à proscrire, il y a apparemment des colos toutes les semaines en été.
- Camping "pont coblant" à Pleyben=> des beaux emplacement, super tranquille, au bord du canal, par contre pas grand chose autour.
- Camping municipal "de Kamfrout" près de Brest => Un peu cher (+ de 10e) mais vraiment tranquille, et la responsable est sympathique, la seule à nous avoir demandé d'où on venait. C'est un des camping le plus proche de la gare de Brest.
- Camping "Le point de Vue" au lac de Guerlédan => Le responsable du camping nous a collé à coté d'une colo (6-10 ans)......Horribleeeeeeeeee Des ballons volaient sans cesse au dessus de la tente, des cris dans tous les sens, on a même retrouvé un gamin dans notre tente!! Après un journée de plus de 100bornes, on a beaucoup moins de patience! Heureusement, le bon Dieu était avec nous, il s'est mis à pleuvoir à 20h donc leur veillé à été annulée alléluia ! En résumé Camping à proscrire, il y a apparemment des colos toutes les semaines en été.
- Camping "pont coblant" à Pleyben=> des beaux emplacement, super tranquille, au bord du canal, par contre pas grand chose autour.
- Camping municipal "de Kamfrout" près de Brest => Un peu cher (+ de 10e) mais vraiment tranquille, et la responsable est sympathique, la seule à nous avoir demandé d'où on venait. C'est un des camping le plus proche de la gare de Brest.
« Il n’est pas nécessaire d’espérer pour entreprendre, ni de réussir pour persévérer »
en revanche camping municipal a cruas
7.2 euros
patron sympa
wifi gratos
resto mange bien
tranquille en sept 2011
claude
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
L'enfer c'est les z'otres 😛
ps : C'est pas de moi ....
ps : C'est pas de moi ....
La bonne solution reste, je pense, les campings qui se trouvent dans les petits villages.
Moins grand, moins attractif, moins de monde et donc moins de RISQUE de nuances.
Risque, car même avec un camping presque vide, nous ne sommes pas à l'abri de tomber sur un individu bruyant ...
Après, je trouve ça cool aussi les grands campings. Du monde, des rencontres et tout ce qui suit .. Mais bon, j'ai 20 ans et sans enfants ..
Risque, car même avec un camping presque vide, nous ne sommes pas à l'abri de tomber sur un individu bruyant ...
Après, je trouve ça cool aussi les grands campings. Du monde, des rencontres et tout ce qui suit .. Mais bon, j'ai 20 ans et sans enfants ..
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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:
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Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
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.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
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
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

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
Hello,
Has anyone here had experience using a gas stove in Sardinia and Sicily? I’m wondering if screw-on gas canisters (not the blue Campingaz ones, but brands like Coleman, Primus, etc.) are easy to find.
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
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 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!
Hi everyone,
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
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
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
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?
Thanks in advance
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?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
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
S.
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
S.
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.
Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!
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.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
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.
Thanks for your help! Have a great day, Alexandre
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
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!
hey everyone,
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
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?
Thanks in advance, Jérôme
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!
Thanks in advance for any tips you might have, and best wishes for health in this new year!
A shout-out to a cycling colleague from Savoie
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...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php

The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php

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...
N+1 reconnaissance trips on a loop of about 400 km This way, he avoids the SNCF and its troubles http://cbandiera.free.fr/vv/lacs-savoie/recos.php


The latest reconnaissance trip from April to May 2026 http://cbandiera.free.fr/recits/2026-grenoble-H/index.php

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!