Thailand
Northern Thailand
The Chiang Mai highlands serve up cool mountain air, golden temples and endless switchbacks. From gentle river valleys to the brutal Samoeng loop, there's a climb for every level.
- Climate
- Cooler highlands β mild mornings, warm afternoons
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- Nov β Feb (cool season)
4 curated routes
Choose a route to see the map, key stops and recommended bikes.
Ping River Villages
EasyAn easy riverside roll past temples, craft villages and riverside cafΓ©s on the Chiang Mai flats.
- Distance
- 25 km
- Time
- 1.5 β 2.5 hrs
- Terrain
- Paved road
From $29 / dayPlan trip β
Doi Suthep Temple Climb
ChallengingA relentless switchback climb from the city gates to the golden temple perched above Chiang Mai.
- Distance
- 30 km
- Time
- 2.5 β 4 hrs
- Terrain
- Mountain
From $52 / dayPlan trip β
Mae Rim Valley Ride
ModerateRolling valley roads and gravel lanes past elephant sanctuaries, waterfalls and jungle homestays.
- Distance
- 45 km
- Time
- 3 β 4.5 hrs
- Terrain
- Mixed
From $38 / dayPlan trip β
Samoeng Loop
ExpertThe classic northern Thailand epic β a 100km mountain loop of endless climbs and screaming descents.
- Distance
- 100 km
- Time
- 6 β 8 hrs
- Terrain
- Mountain
From $38 / dayPlan trip β