Why this ride
A dense sequence of passes, valleys and viewpoint roads. It also links naturally to Doi Inthanon National Park.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Doi Inthanon and Mae Chaem Loop
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 234 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 4 h 32
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
Reading history stays on this device. My road watch requires a separate selection; opening it does not subscribe this ride.
Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Verify local licence, insurance, smoke season and road condition. Specific flag: park traffic; fog.
Seasonal context
Nov-Feb
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai rests in a broad valley in northern Thailand, ringed by mountains, and its old centre is a perfect square, bounded by a moat and the remains of brick walls. King Mengrai founded it in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna kingdom, a rich northern state with its own language, script and style of temple, and the old city still holds dozens of wats, glinting with gold leaf and carved teak. Doi Suthep, the mountain rising to the west, is crowned by a temple that is visible from the city at night.
Read the complete Chiang Mai write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Chiang Mai sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Mae Chaem.
2. Mae Chaem
Planning note
Mae Chaem comes up 73 km in. Next is Chiang Mai.
3. Chiang Mai
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Chiang Mai write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
234 km in you reach Chiang Mai.