Grands Causses

Untouched. Unspoiled. Unforgettable – Gravel in the Grands Causses

297 Google reviews5/5
Duration:
3 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Daily distance:
40 - 60 km
Difficulty:
2 / 5
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About this cycling trip

Head to the Grands Causses, a land of freedom and escape tucked between Lozère and Aveyron. With its vast limestone plateaus, deep canyons, spectacular cliffs, and UNESCO-listed landscapes, gravel riding here takes on a whole new dimension. Expect silence, raw nature and wide open spaces.

Over 4 days of riding, you’ll explore a protected Regional Natural Park, with rolling and accessible tracks, forest trails and panoramic ridgelines, winding through unique geological formations. A varied playground, far from the crowds, to breathe and reconnect.

This trip is also about the Southern spirit: genuine hospitality, flavourful local produce, and shared moments. No need to tick off passes — you’re here to live the moment.

Travelling with GravelUp means:

  • A wide range of dates, chosen to match the best season.

  • Small groups (8 to 12 people).

  • An authentic experience, with charming accommodation and generous local cuisine.

  • Hidden gravel trails, designed for the joy of exploration.

  • Peace of mind guaranteed: logistics, support and premium bikes available.

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DISCOVER GRAVEL UP

Rare trails where solitude feels like a gift.

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Riding together, each at their own pace.

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Just ride. We’ll handle the rest.

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The South, in all its raw authenticity.

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Raw gravel riding through endless backdrops.

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Bonds forged one kilometer at a time.

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Everything’s set – just enjoy the experience.

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Out here, discovery leads the way.

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Every turn reveals a hidden gem.

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GravelUp spirit is all about the crew.

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Let go – we’ve got it all covered.

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Reconnect to the essentials, in sync with the land.

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Discover the best routes of France.

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Simple moments to share, far from the daily grind.

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Our tree houses in the Grands Causses.

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Enjoy a refreshing break between lakes and forests.

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Off the beaten path, deep in the wild.

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Encounters engraved forever, and the desire to set off on a new adventure.

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Sports vacations with no constraints, 100% fun.

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Take a piece of the Causse home with you.

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Join our community

Join the GravelUp community and set off on an adventure with us. Discover below what past riders have to say about their experience!

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Sharing meals, building memories
Riding together
Post-ride relaxation in nature
Lakeside smiles
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All the ingredients were there to disconnect and spend a most pleasant stay. Thank you to the team for this meticulous logistics!

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Aurore B.

GravelUp is a unique concept that was born thanks to a team of passionate sportsmen and women who combine a sense of hospitality, organization, and the creation of bonds and memorable experiences. Thank you for everything and I am already looking forward to the next weekend in your company.

Julien H

Julien H

Great experience of 4 days Gravel cycling with GravelUp around Millau! A really professional team and organisation! Accessible even for cyclists who are new to gravel!

Xavier D.

Xavier D.

A remarquable experience! Everything was thought through by Gravel Up: lodging, traces, food, bikes ... The whole experience was perfect.

Edouard D.

Edouard D.

Great experience, in an extraordinary natural setting with a professional team. Ideal for cyclists who want to discover or practice gravel and create unforgettable memories!

Mathieu S.

Mathieu S.

Grands Causses trip on October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024—had a fantastic time with the team and the Gravel Up crew. Top-notch organization and stunning routes. Would do it again ! Yves S.

Avis séjour Aveyron

2nd experience with GravelUp: Nice in the spring and then the Grands Causses in October. Each time has been a unique adventure, discovering incredible trails, enjoying a great atmosphere, and benefitting from an organization that lets you settle in, lace up your shoes, and follow the guides 💫. Can’t wait to experience new horizons soon 🚲 🌍 😎 Anne V.

Avis vélo Grands Causses

Amazing gravel adventure in the Grands Causses—perfect for clearing your mind and pushing your limits in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere! The organization was top-notch, and the Gravel Up team was incredibly professional and supportive. Exploring the beautiful Aveyron gravel trails with such a great group was a real pleasure, and gathering around fantastic tables to recover after the ride made it even better. With Gravel Up, just a few days on an expedition feels like two weeks of vacation. Long live Gravel Up!!!

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Steve Marchesseau

Hello to everyone considering a trip with Gravel Up in the Grands Causses—I highly recommend this destination! It’s a stunning location, perfect for gravel biking, and everything was expertly organized by Olivier and led by Nico. An amazing first experience that I can only encourage others to try. Don’t hesitate—you’re going to love it 👍 Alain B.

Avis Grands Causses à vélo

Incredible 3-day gravel trip in Aveyron (Grand Causses) with a fantastic team, excellent logistics, state-of-the-art gravel bikes, friendly/experienced staff, exceptional sites/trails, and a charming spirit. Highly recommended!!!

Julien A.

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3 incredible days of sport and nature, with magnificent and varied landscapes in the Larzac and Causses Noires regions. Everything is done to make the most of a relaxed, rhythmic atmosphere. Between cycling and pleasure... everything runs smoothly at GravelUp!

Guillaume D.

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My mother always said that you have to take the plunge, a phrase that is entirely appropriate here. No matter what has brought us here and where we have come from, we find ourselves in the saddle ready explore the roads, gravel and paths less travelled here.

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Roadbook

Stages, landscapes, highlights — discover the journey that awaits you. Please note that the itinerary may change depending on weather or logistics, to ensure the best possible experience.

Roadbook Grands Causses GravelUp - Day 1

Day 1 – Entering Wild Territory Optional pick-up from Montpellier Saint-Roch station around 6pm, then off to another world. As the drive unfolds, the light shifts, cliffs rise up, and the Millau Viaduct appears on the horizon. The tone is set: vast open spaces, silence, and raw nature. Once we arrive, it’s time to settle in and meet the weekend tribe. Local aperitif, hearty dinner, first laughs... The gravel journey begins, in a laid-back, warm, GravelUp-style atmosphere.

Roadbook Grands Causses GravelUp - Day 2

Day 2 – First climbs, first wide-open spaces We leave the valley behind and head up to the first plateaus. The climb is gentle, the landscape opens up, and soon gravel finds its perfect playground. Rolling tracks, raw scenery, and that feeling of wide open freedom. The day balances effort and long stretches of pure riding joy. By evening, we return in high spirits and gather around a well-earned dinner.

Roadbook Grands Causses GravelUp - Day 3

Day 3 – Deep forests & forgotten chapels Change of scenery. On this third day, we head into the Causse Noir, a wilder, more wooded area where trails wind through pine and oak. The terrain becomes more playful, the atmosphere more intimate. A magical break in a former priory, lost in the middle of nowhere, leads into a thrilling descent. As the sun sets, we unwind with yoga and an aperitif between wooden cabins: everyone relaxes in their own way and finds their place within the group.

Roadbook Grands Causses GravelUp - Day 4

Day 4 – Final rides, final views One last ride around Millau, soaking in spectacular views of the Viaduct. Still rolling those 5-star tracks, and already craving more. Conversations drift to the next GravelUp adventure. After lunch, optional drop-off at Montpellier station around 5pm, back to reality – with a little piece of the Causse still tucked inside your heart.

GravelUp benefits

This is included

  • Return transfer from Montpellier train station
  • Accommodation 3 nights - single room in a shared cottage for 2 persons
  • All food for the stay
  • A great welcome pack
  • A mechanic who will share his secrets with you
  • A professional and local guide
  • Unique tracks designed by the GravelUp Team
  • Assistance and transportation van
  • Wellness activities - Yoga, meditation, relaxation
  • Visits to various historical and cultural sites
  • An evening of celebration
  • A community of enthusiasts

This is not included

  • Transportation from your home
  • Travel insurance for repatriation and civil liability
  • Personal drinks and other souvenir purchases
  • Anything not specified in "What's Included"
  • Gravel bike rental (supplement available)

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Booking

Booking

Booking

Wishone Grands Causses

Gravel Up, our expeditions to explore Aveyron and the natural park of Les Grands Causses, a gravel paradise.

Our team have come up with two expeditions to keep everybody happy, from regular social cyclists to bikepacking fanatics.

Between 3 and 5 days riding crisscrossing the natural park of Les Grands Causses in Aveyron on a gravel bike with a group of like minded riders will allow you find landscapes and views that will take your breath away. GravelUp takes care of everything during the trip, from carefully chosen accommodation to local meals and snacks ideal for a days riding.

It’s not just this care that makes our expeditions unique, its the local knowledge of our guides and the chance to visit local people and places that make for genuine and beautiful picnic spots and overnight stays. All that’s left for you to do is choose which of our trips to start with and get your gravel bike ready for an unforgettable adventure.

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