Introducing our new mini trips - the ESCAPE. Leave after work on the Friday and back the Sunday evening. 2 days of gravel riding and a total change of scene deep in the Morvan Regional Natural Park.
Book your stay for the 2023 season now!
490 euros all inclusive. Join a group of 8 people to live a strong experience in the discovery of a territory. Come with your best smile and we will take care of the rest!
Don't have a gravel bike yet or don't want to travel with it? You can rent one directly from us:
100 euros for a muscular gravel bike
140 euros for an electric gravel bike
Possibility to privatise the group from 6 people - contact us for more information.
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By booking with us, you also do good for our planet!
Come and experience an adventure on a Gravel bike in the heart of the Morvan mountains, between lakes and fir trees.
During a weekend, we welcome you at Sebastien's Home in Saint Brisson for 2 days of exploration around our base camp. (Re)discover this mountainous massif with those who make its authenticity !
Departing from Paris Friday end of day, the first night will be the opportunity to meet each others and familiarize yourself with your new companion of "gravel" in the presence of the Sebastien our guide and his wise advice.
You will start this adventure in the heart of Morvan pine forests and riding between lakes on 5 star gravel tracks, surrounded with Nature. Your hosts will have at heart to make you discover the history, the culture and the heritage which surround them.
Let yourself go by taking advantage of the moments of well-being - yoga, meditation, relaxation - allowing you to disconnect to better reconnect and make the most of this unique experience in a splendid setting.
A little taste that won't leave you indifferent?
Discover the charm of Morvan during this weekend escape off the beaten track!
Your ride leader is named Sébastien. He grew up walking all over the area and he is the best person to make you discover his region.
Anecdotes, encounters and sharing of experiences, he will make sure that you have an unforgettable stay and above all that you soak up as much as possible of this fabulous territory.
Bike mechanic and state certified for bike guiding (BPJEPS), he will make sure you are safe and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride the Morvan trails.
By car : meet us onsite directly at our Base Camp in Saint-Brisson around 8 pm on the first day (the exact address will be shared after reservation)
By train : Avallon train station - pick up will be arrnanged by us (please contact us ahead of your reservation to confirm your timing of arrival)
For those of you who start from Paris, feel free to join us in our van departing late afternoon on Friday from Paris Denfert-Rochereau.
On our last day, we will finish around 4pm, after a great final lunch together. Expect return in Paris between 8pm and 9pm.
Ride on the Graxx, the carbon Gravel bike from the French brand Origine that combines performance, versatility, and lightness (only 8.1kg).
At ease on the road as well as on paths, the Graxx filters terrain imperfections through suspension tuning. Coupled with a comfortable and secure geometry and generous tire sections, it allows for engaging routes to be undertaken safely.
Price of the rental on this trip: 100 EUR (to be paid at the time of online booking).
Discover Origine Cycles
On this destination you will be able to ride the eGravel HELP from the French brand Origine.
The Help is one of the most sporty and lightweight electric Gravel bikes that exists. It is the ideal bike for your off-road adventures, with a reduced weight that allows for transport in any circumstance. This bike retains the dynamic qualities of a muscular gravel, with its battery incorporated inside the diagonal tube for a total weight of only 12 kilograms.
Price of the rental on this trip: 140 euros to be paid at the time of online booking).
Discover Origine Cycles
The complete list will be sent to you a few weeks before your expedition. You will find here the few essential items that you may not have at home:
Cycling shorts with chamois to be more comfortable
Bike gloves to avoid blisters
Cycling shoes
Equipment
Yes, our expeditions will go on paths and small roads where neither road bikes nor mountain bikes will be suitable.
You can bring your own gravel bike or hire one from ours. Our well specced bikes with tubeless tires means a much lower risk of punctures and mechanical problems during your trip.
Logistic
We offer people leaving from Paris a grouped departure on board the GravelUp van. This service is not included in the price of 490 eur, and is only offered for practical reasons. Therefore, we do not offer any discount on the price for people not using the van and coming by their own means.
Level
We have 3 levels of expeditions - you can find them on this page HERE by clicking on the "Compare the levels" link. These levels have been designed to enable as many people as possible to join one of our trips. Our expeditions are adventures, not races. We start together and we finish together, it's the GravelUp speed.
If, however, you are still unsure, you can write to us at bonjour@gravelup.earth and we will contact you to help you assess your level. We can also help you prepare for your adventure, just ask us.
Safety
Our guides are carefully chosen based on their experience and local knowledge of each region to guarantee you an unforgettable adventure. All our guides have French State validated bike qualifications. They are also French levels 1 and 2 first aid trained as you would expect.
Logistic
You can cancel at any time before the start of the trip subject to payment of a cancellation fee. If the cancellation occurs:
More than 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 75% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 100%
Between 61 and 90 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 50% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
Between 31 and 60 days prior to Departure => Receive a Refund of 25% of all payments already made (including deposits) OR a Trip Credit of 75%
30 days or less prior to Departure => No Refund OR Trip Credit of 50%
Please note that a Trip Credit cannot be converted to a refund at a later date.
To protect yourself against last minute cancellation, we advise you to subscribe to our cancellation insurance through our partner Chapka insurance, with a guarantee which also covers you in case of contracting the Covid-19. Please note that such insurance can only be subscribed within 48 hours following the order of your trip. Subscription link available here.
Important: the realisation of the trip is conditional on the registration of a minimum number of participants to guarantee the departure. We commit ourselves to confirm a trip at the latest 30 days before the departure date. In the event that the trip cannot take place because the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be reimbursed for any sums paid but will not be entitled to any compensation. You will be informed by email whether or not a trip is confirmed.
Superbe aventure et découverte du Gravel dans le Morvan ! Belle organisation, top équipe. Merci Aurel Orlane et Seb !
NOÉLIE C. - AVRIL 2023
Fantastique opportunité de tester Gravel et de rouler dans le magnifique parc du Morvan avec une équipe GravelUp toujours enthousiaste et motivante. Le voyage était parfait à tous points de vue - vélos, sentiers, hébergement, nourriture, animateurs et participants. Tout le monde, des cyclistes sur route aux vététistes, a vécu une expérience formidable et est reparti avec de grands sourires, de nouveaux amis et des jambes fatiguées. Au plaisir de participer à un autre voyage à l'avenir
Freya.M - Avril 2023
Incroyable expérience dans le Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan. Merci et bravo à Aurel, Orlane et Séb pour la parfaite organisation et à tous les autres participants pour l'ambiance au top. 🚵♀️🚵♂️
HADRIEN.D- AVRIL 2023
Super séjour dans le Morvan! Une équipe de qualité avec Orlane et Aurel. Gravelup au top du top.
VICTOR B. - AVRIL 2023
Superbe expérience, tant au niveau sportif, de la découverte du territoire, de l'accompagnement, que humainement ! Je recommande fortement.
Clément G. - AVRIL 2023
Amazing gravel experience, perfect Organization for a dream weekend to disconnect 100% ! Thank you GravelUp !
Arnaud L. - June 2022
Memorable stay during a weekend in Morvan ! Both Organization and team were on top, amazing gravel tracks and great spirit and conviviality... A perfect getaway and shot of nature giving me the impression of having been gone for a full week when it was only 3 days !
Steve M. - June 2022
Au cœur du Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan, le van file droit vers l’horizon, avec à son bord les (futurs) aventuriers impatients de donner les premiers coups de pédale de ce voyage Up Morvan. Un air d’été indien règne à Saint-Brisson où nous arrivons vers midi. Les couleurs automnales sont déjà bien présentes et les températures sont encore douces pour un 11 novembre...
Article rédigé par Angèle P.
