Gravel cycling trip in Rwanda: explore an exceptional destination between Kigali, the rolling Rwandan hills, the shores of Lake Kivu, and the legendary tracks of the Congo Nile Trail, set in the volcanic landscapes of the Virunga volcanoes.

High-end muscle and electric gravel bikes are available for rent, with full logistical and mechanical support throughout the trip. 🎁 Special offer: rental is free for the first 4 sign-ups — a promo code will be sent by email to the fastest!

When booking your trip, you can rent our premium gravel and e-gravel bikes through our partner Origine.

Multiple-time winners of “Gravel bike of the year”, you can choose between:

• The GRAXX GTO mechanical model (carbon frame and carbon wheels, weight: 8.1 kg)

• The HELP electric-assist model (aluminium frame and wheels, weight: 12 kg)

These bikes combine performance, versatility and lightweight design to enhance your riding experience throughout your trip. Learn more about our Origine our gravel bikes

You may change the date of your trip free of charge up to 30 days before departure. You may also cancel your booking at any time prior to the start of your trip. The following conditions will then apply:

• More than 90 days before departure → 75% refund, or a 100% credit of the amounts paid, valid for the next 12 months

• Between 60 and 90 days before departure → 50% refund, or a 75% credit of the amounts paid, valid for the next 12 months

• Between 30 and 60 days before departure → 25% refund, or a 50% credit of the amounts paid, valid for the next 12 months

• Less than 30 days before departure → No refund, or a 50% credit of the amounts paid, valid for the next 12 months

You may also take out cancellation insurance with our partner Chapka Insurance. This option will be offered at the time of booking. More information about the insurance is available here.

Please note that a Trip Credit cannot be converted to a refund at a later date.

GravelUp trips combine sporting adventure, local immersion and seamless logistics. Group departures usually bring together 8 to 12 participants maximum. Self-guided departures are available from a minimum of two people.

Each day, you will ride between 40 and 80 km, with elevation gain adapted to your level, averaging between 500 and 1,500 meters of climbing, on carefully selected gravel routes blending smooth tracks, forest trails and quiet backroads.

For group departures, experienced guides lead the way, with mechanical support and refreshments provided along the routes. Accommodation is always comfortable and thoughtfully selected, featuring local cuisine, wellness sessions such as yoga and stretching, and convivial moments that complete the experience.

How to get there?

There are two ways to reach your trip:

• Arrive by your own means and go directly to the meeting point indicated. • Arrive by train or plane. In this case, we organise a shuttle between the arrival train station or airport and your accommodation.

Detailed information (locations, timings, transfer organisation) can be found in the Adventure Book – Day 1 section of your trip.

We prioritize small groups of 8 to 12 participants to encourage meaningful interactions and maintain the friendly spirit of the trip.

Traveling in a small group also allows us to minimize our impact on the trails we use and to respect the territories we pass through.

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.

For our 5-day point-to-point formats, your luggage will be transferred by our team between each accommodation — so you can ride light and carefree! If you choose to rent a gravel bike for your trip, we’ll also equip it with Restrap bags, perfect for carrying a light jacket, gloves, and a few snacks (and don’t worry, there’s no risk of hypothermia with GravelUp!).

With us, there’s no stopwatch. We start together and we finish together. To help every rider find the adventure that suits them best, we offer 5 difficulty levels, from 1/5 to 5/5, detailed below. The level of each trip is shown at the top of its page, on the header photo. If you’re still unsure, just write to us at bonjour@gravelup.earth — we’ll be happy to help you assess the right level for you.

Please note: all our trips are open to e-gravel bikes (available for rental in all our destinations). Our groups include both traditional and electric bikes to ensure a smooth balance of pace.

Everything is taken care of: cozy accommodation, healthy local meals (morning, lunch, snack, and dinner), and moments to relax. We look after you from morning till night so you feel right at home… or even better!

Recharging your batteries is essential after a day on the bike. Post ride you can relax at our base camps or partner hotels and guest houses 3 stars. We have chosen them carefully for their comfort, tranquility, location and the quality of their food.