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Hello je part pour madagascar le 22 novembre et aimerais avoir des conseils de voyage que ce soit sur le velo les trecks à pieds ou encore les loisirs merci
Vélo, treks et loisirs à Madagascar
by Stefdevence
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bjr,
Il y a moins de un an j' ai pédalé de Tana à Tulear . Si tu as des questions sur ce trajet, je pourrai te répondre.
Ed
Il y a moins de un an j' ai pédalé de Tana à Tulear . Si tu as des questions sur ce trajet, je pourrai te répondre.
Ed
C'est un peu vague comme question. Tu comptes aller dans quel quoi de Mada ? J'ai fait un peu de rando dans la vallée du Tsaranoro. Les paysages y sont assez grandioses (quelques photos sur mon blog ici http://onechai.fr/photos/afrique/madagascar/madagascar-2/). Il est ne plus possible de faire des circuits sur plusieurs jours en allant de là dans le parc de l'Andringitra. Pour ma part, je n'y suis pas allé, ma contentant de la vallée du Tsaranoro.
One Chaï, blog de voyages à contre-courant : https://onechai.fr
tu peux acheter un vélo sur place et le mettre sur le taxibrousse pour aller là ou tu veux pour trecker .
Jacques.
Dix ans de bourlingues à Madagascar à voir sur :
https://www.myatlas.com/jasrymn
Bonjour
Deux parcs nationaux absolument magnifiques pour la randonnée que l'on fait avec des guides locaux connaissant parfaitement bien les lieux : l'Andringita et l'Isalo, 2 massifs complètement différents. Bonne randonnée
Nous venons de terminer un voyage de 2 mois en vélo sur l'île rouge plus de 2000 km fantastiques , nous avons pris aussi la pirogue pour descendre la Tsribihina , la pirogue à voile pour remonter le canal du mozambique , les chalands sur le canal de pangalanes et même le train qui longe le canal et toujours avec nos vélos .
un merveilleux périple que nous recomandons aux vrais voyageurs
Voici nos étapes
29.08 Tananarive 30.08 Tana - Ambatolampy N7 72.3 km Hébergement La Pinetta 31.08 Ambatolampy - chute de l' Olive Tsnjoarivo 47.9 km de piste logement au gîte chez Samson 01.09 Circuit au départ de Tsnjoarivo et visite des lemuriens avev le guide Samson 31.1 km de piste 02.09 Tsjoarivo - Antanifotsy 75.2 km de piste Logement Hotel Mendrika Tel : 033 7203155 03.09 Antanifotsy - Antsirabe 63.1 Km sur N7 logement Hotel Couleur café 04.09 Antsirabe - lac Andraikiba 10.5 km sur N34 Lac Andraikiba - lac Tritiva 11 km de piste aller soit 37.7 km pour la journée Logement à l'hôtel Dera 05.09 Lac Andraikiba - Mandoto 103.9 km sur N 34 dénivellé 5.230 m logement au centre de santé 06.09 Mandoto - Miandrivazo 121.18 Km sur N 34 Dénivellé 6.801 m 07.09 Journée de repos à Miandrivazo Logement à l' hôtel Baobab 08.09 au 10.09 descente de la Tsiribihina en pirogue et arrivée à Antananbao, nos vélos sur les pirogues ; nuit sous tente 10.09 Antananbao - Antsiraraka 1heure 30 en charette à zébu , le vélos dessus logement au petit hôtel le Mahasinto 11.09 Antsiraraka - Belo sur Tsribihina 44 km de piste, logement à l'hotel karibu 12.09 au 14.09 Belo sur Tsiribihina -Bekopaka 100 Km, nous faisons une entorse à notre voyage en vélo et nous louons un 4 x 4 pour visiter les Tsingy , visite à pied des Tsingy 14.09 Pirogue sur le Manambolo et retour en 4 x 4 sur Belo 15.09 Nous continuons notre voyage en vélo Belo sur tsiribihina - réserve de Kirindy 50,24 Km de piste en sable mais pas de problèmes 16.09 Kirindy - Baobab amoureux- Mangily 47.3 km de piste et logement au village Tsara Vahiny . l' après midi visite en pirogue de la mangrove 17.09 Mangily - Morondova 37.9 km dont 25 km de piste logement au Trecicogne 18.09 Morondova - Belo sur mer en pirogue à voile sur le canal du Mozambique . logement chez Dorothé 19.09 Belo sur mer - kirindy Mite en pirogue à moteur , visite de la réserve . 20.09 Belo sur mer - Morondova en pirogue à voile , nous voyons les baleines ; 21.09 Morondova - Antsirabe en taxi brousse , logement hôtel Diamant . 22.09 Antsirabe - Ambosistra continuation du voyage en vélo , 80,9 Km sur Nat 7 logement à l' hôtel Artisan . 23.09 Ambosistra - Antoetre ( Pays Zafimaniry ) 42,6 km de piste , logement au gîte Papavelo 24-09 au 25.09 randonnée à pied en pays zafimaniry avec l' excellent guide Charles . nuit chez l'habitant au village Sakaivo .visite des villages Zafimaniry et des cascades . 26.09 Antoetra- forêt Ialatsara 99,4 km dont 26 km de piste . 27.09 visite de la forêt de lémuriens de ialatsara . 28.09 Ialatsara - fianarantsoa 68.5 km sur Nat 7 , logement à l' hôtel Tsara Guest House . 29.09 Fiana - site écotourisme d'Anja 57.4 km sur Nat 7 logement au site ., visite des lémuriens Catta 30.09 Anja - Parc national de l' Andringitra par laTsaranoro - Camp Catta ( entrée Sud ) 46,7 km dont 21 km de piste, logement au camps catta . 01.10 au 03.10 randonnée à pied dans massif de l' Andringitra et aascencion du pic Bobby , bivouac ( tente ) Pendant notre randonnée nos vélos ont été transportés par des porteurs au gîte Namoly . ( entrée Nord ) 04.10 Gîte Namoly - Ambalavao 51,4 km de piste logement hôtel salon de thé Tsienimparithy . 05.10 Ambalaveo - Fiana 56,4 km sur Nat 7 06.10 Fiana - Ranomafana 65 km , visite du parc, logement chez Gianala . 07.10 Ranomafana - Mananjary 139,7 km sur N 25 , logement au jardin de la mer . 08.10 au 11.10 remontée du canal pangalanes sur chalands avec nos vélos 1er jour arrêt à Nosy Varika 2 ienne jour changement de chaland , nuit sur le chaland et arrivée à l'aube à Mahanoro . 11.10 Mahanoro - Vatomandry 89,2 km , logement à l' hôtel Casadoro . 12.10 Vatomandry - Manambato( via Brickaville) sur le lac Rasoabe 102, 8 km piste les 7 derniers km pour atteindre le lac , logement à l' hôtel Acacia . 13.10 Manambato - La palmarium sur le lac Ampitabe - Andranokoditra sur le canal Pangalanes en canot à moteur , nos vélos sur le canot , logement chez Nolah . 14.10 gare ferroviaire d ' Andranokoditra _ Tamatave ( Toamasina ) en train avec nos vélos nuit à l' hôtel Flamboyants . 15.10 Tamatave - Foulpointe 62,6 km nuit au coin du pêcheur , visite du fort . 16.10 Foulpointe -Fenerive 58,4 km nuit en bungalw à la sortie de la viile juste avant la rivière . 17.10 Fenerive - Soanierana Ivongo - Ile Sainte Marie 56 km de vélo , puis pirogue à moteur sur le canal puis 4x 4 pour aller prendre le canot à moteur pour la traversée en mer ( houleuse ) et atteindre Lonkintsty sur l' ile Ste Marie . .( une vraie aventure ) . logement au bungalow le Rocher . 18.10 Traversée de la partie Nord de l' île en vélo ( phare d' Alphand et les piscines naturelles ) 56 km de piste 19.10 bungalow Le Rocher - Chez Pierrot (Sud de l' île ) 50 km de piste excursion cimetiére pirates et île Forban . 20.10 petite boucle de l' est 50,8 km de piste 21.10 Chez Pierrot - île au Natte . 22.10 repos sur l' île au Natte et plongée dans la barrière de corail . logement chez Sicca . 23.10 Grande boucle de l' est logement au paradis 'Ampahiny 24.10 excursion des alentours d' Ampahiny ( pirogue sur la mangrove et de la plage 25.10 Ampahiny - la Cocoteraie au Nord Est de l'île - ambodifotatra ( capitale de l' île) 62 km de piste , logementau port 26.10 traversée en taxi brousse vers Soanierena puis taxi brousse Tamatave . 27.10 séjour à tamatave et agression ( tentative de vol à la tire alors qu'on roulait en vélo dans le centre ville, chute de ghislaine et transfert à l' hôpital : verdict fracture du radius . Malheureusement, notre voyage en vélo se termine là. 28.10 visite de Tamatave en pousse pousse 29.10 retour sur tana en taxi brousse , ghislaine a le bras dans le plâtre ; 30.10 Retour sur Paris par air madagascar ;
Ghislaine et Jean louis Claessen , un couple de voyageurs en vélos ( 65 ans ) passionné par l' Afrique .
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29.08 Tananarive 30.08 Tana - Ambatolampy N7 72.3 km Hébergement La Pinetta 31.08 Ambatolampy - chute de l' Olive Tsnjoarivo 47.9 km de piste logement au gîte chez Samson 01.09 Circuit au départ de Tsnjoarivo et visite des lemuriens avev le guide Samson 31.1 km de piste 02.09 Tsjoarivo - Antanifotsy 75.2 km de piste Logement Hotel Mendrika Tel : 033 7203155 03.09 Antanifotsy - Antsirabe 63.1 Km sur N7 logement Hotel Couleur café 04.09 Antsirabe - lac Andraikiba 10.5 km sur N34 Lac Andraikiba - lac Tritiva 11 km de piste aller soit 37.7 km pour la journée Logement à l'hôtel Dera 05.09 Lac Andraikiba - Mandoto 103.9 km sur N 34 dénivellé 5.230 m logement au centre de santé 06.09 Mandoto - Miandrivazo 121.18 Km sur N 34 Dénivellé 6.801 m 07.09 Journée de repos à Miandrivazo Logement à l' hôtel Baobab 08.09 au 10.09 descente de la Tsiribihina en pirogue et arrivée à Antananbao, nos vélos sur les pirogues ; nuit sous tente 10.09 Antananbao - Antsiraraka 1heure 30 en charette à zébu , le vélos dessus logement au petit hôtel le Mahasinto 11.09 Antsiraraka - Belo sur Tsribihina 44 km de piste, logement à l'hotel karibu 12.09 au 14.09 Belo sur Tsiribihina -Bekopaka 100 Km, nous faisons une entorse à notre voyage en vélo et nous louons un 4 x 4 pour visiter les Tsingy , visite à pied des Tsingy 14.09 Pirogue sur le Manambolo et retour en 4 x 4 sur Belo 15.09 Nous continuons notre voyage en vélo Belo sur tsiribihina - réserve de Kirindy 50,24 Km de piste en sable mais pas de problèmes 16.09 Kirindy - Baobab amoureux- Mangily 47.3 km de piste et logement au village Tsara Vahiny . l' après midi visite en pirogue de la mangrove 17.09 Mangily - Morondova 37.9 km dont 25 km de piste logement au Trecicogne 18.09 Morondova - Belo sur mer en pirogue à voile sur le canal du Mozambique . logement chez Dorothé 19.09 Belo sur mer - kirindy Mite en pirogue à moteur , visite de la réserve . 20.09 Belo sur mer - Morondova en pirogue à voile , nous voyons les baleines ; 21.09 Morondova - Antsirabe en taxi brousse , logement hôtel Diamant . 22.09 Antsirabe - Ambosistra continuation du voyage en vélo , 80,9 Km sur Nat 7 logement à l' hôtel Artisan . 23.09 Ambosistra - Antoetre ( Pays Zafimaniry ) 42,6 km de piste , logement au gîte Papavelo 24-09 au 25.09 randonnée à pied en pays zafimaniry avec l' excellent guide Charles . nuit chez l'habitant au village Sakaivo .visite des villages Zafimaniry et des cascades . 26.09 Antoetra- forêt Ialatsara 99,4 km dont 26 km de piste . 27.09 visite de la forêt de lémuriens de ialatsara . 28.09 Ialatsara - fianarantsoa 68.5 km sur Nat 7 , logement à l' hôtel Tsara Guest House . 29.09 Fiana - site écotourisme d'Anja 57.4 km sur Nat 7 logement au site ., visite des lémuriens Catta 30.09 Anja - Parc national de l' Andringitra par laTsaranoro - Camp Catta ( entrée Sud ) 46,7 km dont 21 km de piste, logement au camps catta . 01.10 au 03.10 randonnée à pied dans massif de l' Andringitra et aascencion du pic Bobby , bivouac ( tente ) Pendant notre randonnée nos vélos ont été transportés par des porteurs au gîte Namoly . ( entrée Nord ) 04.10 Gîte Namoly - Ambalavao 51,4 km de piste logement hôtel salon de thé Tsienimparithy . 05.10 Ambalaveo - Fiana 56,4 km sur Nat 7 06.10 Fiana - Ranomafana 65 km , visite du parc, logement chez Gianala . 07.10 Ranomafana - Mananjary 139,7 km sur N 25 , logement au jardin de la mer . 08.10 au 11.10 remontée du canal pangalanes sur chalands avec nos vélos 1er jour arrêt à Nosy Varika 2 ienne jour changement de chaland , nuit sur le chaland et arrivée à l'aube à Mahanoro . 11.10 Mahanoro - Vatomandry 89,2 km , logement à l' hôtel Casadoro . 12.10 Vatomandry - Manambato( via Brickaville) sur le lac Rasoabe 102, 8 km piste les 7 derniers km pour atteindre le lac , logement à l' hôtel Acacia . 13.10 Manambato - La palmarium sur le lac Ampitabe - Andranokoditra sur le canal Pangalanes en canot à moteur , nos vélos sur le canot , logement chez Nolah . 14.10 gare ferroviaire d ' Andranokoditra _ Tamatave ( Toamasina ) en train avec nos vélos nuit à l' hôtel Flamboyants . 15.10 Tamatave - Foulpointe 62,6 km nuit au coin du pêcheur , visite du fort . 16.10 Foulpointe -Fenerive 58,4 km nuit en bungalw à la sortie de la viile juste avant la rivière . 17.10 Fenerive - Soanierana Ivongo - Ile Sainte Marie 56 km de vélo , puis pirogue à moteur sur le canal puis 4x 4 pour aller prendre le canot à moteur pour la traversée en mer ( houleuse ) et atteindre Lonkintsty sur l' ile Ste Marie . .( une vraie aventure ) . logement au bungalow le Rocher . 18.10 Traversée de la partie Nord de l' île en vélo ( phare d' Alphand et les piscines naturelles ) 56 km de piste 19.10 bungalow Le Rocher - Chez Pierrot (Sud de l' île ) 50 km de piste excursion cimetiére pirates et île Forban . 20.10 petite boucle de l' est 50,8 km de piste 21.10 Chez Pierrot - île au Natte . 22.10 repos sur l' île au Natte et plongée dans la barrière de corail . logement chez Sicca . 23.10 Grande boucle de l' est logement au paradis 'Ampahiny 24.10 excursion des alentours d' Ampahiny ( pirogue sur la mangrove et de la plage 25.10 Ampahiny - la Cocoteraie au Nord Est de l'île - ambodifotatra ( capitale de l' île) 62 km de piste , logementau port 26.10 traversée en taxi brousse vers Soanierena puis taxi brousse Tamatave . 27.10 séjour à tamatave et agression ( tentative de vol à la tire alors qu'on roulait en vélo dans le centre ville, chute de ghislaine et transfert à l' hôpital : verdict fracture du radius . Malheureusement, notre voyage en vélo se termine là. 28.10 visite de Tamatave en pousse pousse 29.10 retour sur tana en taxi brousse , ghislaine a le bras dans le plâtre ; 30.10 Retour sur Paris par air madagascar ;
Ghislaine et Jean louis Claessen , un couple de voyageurs en vélos ( 65 ans ) passionné par l' Afrique .
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Jean Louis Claessen
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😎Fellow traveling cyclists or not, all of you who love travel, the pleasure of physical effort, nature, beautiful machines, people with true passions they seek to fulfill, and who also enjoy reading great literature about all this—the *200* magazine is for you just as it is for me. I should mention I have no financial or other interest in this (in an era where we accuse our politicians of all sorts of vile interests, I prefer to take precautions). I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, and every three months, I get my 130 pages of dreams (the magazine just went from 110 to 130 pages).
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
It covers everything from the trans-America route to the TCR (Trans Continental Race) from Belgium to a small town in Turkey, with mind-blowing averages—4,000 km and 80,000 m of elevation gain in 8 days and 15 hours for the winner. Let that sink in, and all of it without assistance—accepting a patch could penalize you. There’s also a story about crossing Iran, encountering one of the world’s most welcoming populations, following in the footsteps of Nicolas Bouvier, as well as retirees leisurely traversing France. The common thread in all these stories? Beautiful writing. Take, for example, a stunning article: *"Passengers of the Cold: From Edinburgh to Thurso, at the very north of Scotland, 550 km of moors, coasts, and icy wind. In Thurso, the road ends at a quay, facing the Orkney Islands. We wanted a November trip, off-season. We wanted to surprise winter. Just before the snow."* A sublime piece on the experience of facing adversity and the chance encounters along the road and in the elements.
Before I embarked on my own bike trips, I dreamed a lot about them—from the Atacama to the Gobi, along the Mekong, and not forgetting France. And now, these 130 pages every quarter keep those dreamy vibes alive through stories written in the most beautiful prose.
I’ll stop here because it might sound like I’m advertising, but if you don’t know *200*, I invite you to discover it. It’ll give you wings for the most incredible challenges or simply reinforce your desire for slow rides with your eyes open to others and nature.
A little news to wrap up: Axel Carion and a friend just broke the record for crossing South America from Colombia to Ushuaia in 59 days. On its own, that doesn’t mean much, but I can’t help it—it makes me dream. You should see how he talks about it, the flashes of that wild nature he’s stored away: a snowstorm at Paso Jama and the surreal sight of the suddenly snow-covered Licancabur!
Luc PS: The magazine is called *200* because a day’s ride starts at 200 km—well, I’ve never done a ride like that since my longest was 167 km (with 18 kg of luggage, mind you), but why not one day? The magazine will explain how to tackle your first 200, and then the question in conclusion: when will you do your first 300?😏
Recherche coéquipière de voyage à vélo (arrivée en avion à Porto Alegre Brésil et pédaler direction Montevideo, Uruguay, retour par avion vers la France de Buenos AiresArgentine)1500 KM
Bonjour à toutes ! Je prépare un voyage à vélo à travers le Brésil, l'Uruguay et l'Argentine, avec un départ envisagé entre fin octobre, novembre ou décembre. Je recherche compagne de route pour partager cette aventure au long cours. expérience : J'ai déjà une bonne expérience du cyclotourisme Géorgie, Kazakhstan et Kirghizistan. Actuellement, je garde une excellente condition physique en pédalant en moyenne 250 km sur 3 jours par semaine.(chaque jour 4h , 20 km/h) Le voyage & le rythme :
Rythme quotidien : Entre 50 et 80 km par jour, pour progresser régulièrement tout en prenant le temps de découvrir. Hébergement : Mode flexible et authentique. Nous alternerons entre bivouac sauvage, camping, Warmshowers, petites pensions et petits hôtels selon les opportunités et la météo.
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Hi there,
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?
Nath
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?
Nath
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Can you take an electric bike on trains in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland?
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!
Hi everyone,
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!
You’ve been warned.
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!
You’ve been warned.