Hanoi · Ha Giang Limestone Loop Stage
Two passes and 416 km
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Why this ride
Limestone drama and a route that is never casual. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then ride Ma Pi Leng Pass with something in reserve. The best part sits around Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Dong Van plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass, while the fuel checkpoint and the food stop keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Ha Giang base
sleep
Ha Giang base sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Quan Ba Heaven.
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate
pass
You top out here; the road stops climbing. Next is Dong Van plateau.
- Dong Van plateau
sight
208 km in you reach Dong Van plateau. Next is Ma Pi Leng Pass.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass
pass
The high point of this section. Next is Ha Giang base.
- Back to Ha Giang base
finish
Back at Ha Giang base. That is the ride.