Join us for 3 days riding from our Basecamp in the heart of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park and discover the beautiful semi desert and Eucalyptus forests of these mini mountains. The networks of gravel tracks and trails are so quiet, it’s as if they are reserved just for us cyclists!
3 days / 3 nights - starting from 1190 €
Want to discover Andalusia and enjoy gravel biking even in winter? Join us in Seville for 3 days of biking around our beautiful base camp. Let yourself be dazzled by the diversity of Andalusian landscapes and embark on an unforgettable experience where history, culture, and nature meet with every pedal stroke!
GravelUp's strengths:
A local guide who will introduce you to a variety of exceptional landscapes: vineyards, pine forests, picturesque villages, lavender fields, winding gorges...
Carefully selected routes that combine sport, pleasure, and discovery on the most beautiful Spanish trails.
Comfortable accommodation and gourmet cuisine.
A support van: luggage transportation, technical assistance, refreshments.
The possibility to rent high-quality gravel bikes: muscular or electric.
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Privatise your group starting from 8 people - contact us for more information.
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Meet us in Seville, the birthplace of Flamenco, for a 3-day gravel biking adventure through the wild Sierra Norte Natural Park. Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, discovering it at the pace of your pedals!
What to expect on the bike? Three days of exploration around our beautiful base camp. With a total of 150km and approximately 2000m of elevation gain, this trip is accessible to occasional cyclists looking to explore a territory on moderately challenging terrain. The spirit of the trip: no timing, no competition, "we start together, we finish together."
Base camp: You will sleep at La Dehesa Don Pedro, a superbly renovated Finca (traditional Spanish farm) transformed into a Boutique-Hotel. Jean-Pierre, its Director, and the entire team will be delighted to welcome you to this magnificent and comfortable place, and to introduce you to their culture and exceptional service.
Beyond biking: Moments of well-being - yoga, meditation, relaxation - will also allow you to disconnect during a long weekend, not to mention visits and tastings of culinary specialties! You're here to indulge yourself and make the most of this unique experience in a splendid setting.
Our guide is eager to make you discover the tracks of the Sierra Morena. She will ensure your safety and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride on gravel paths.
As a bike mechanic, she is the best person to help you discover the region. Anecdotes, encounters and sharing of experiences, she will make sure that you have an unforgettable stay and above all that you soak up as much as possible of this fabulous territory.
Spoken languages: French, English
Our base camp, La Dehesa de Don Pedro, is a hotel of extraordinary beauty where the natural environment, the comfort of the facilities, and the wonderful team will make your stay unforgettable.
On-site, in addition to your guide, you will be accompanied by our GravelUp destination manager. He or she will make sure you don't miss a thing, and provide all the logistics and support you need to make your stay the most enjoyable possible.
We have both traditional and electric high end gravel bikes available to rent in Ventoux from our bike partner Origine.
Repeatedly voted Gravel Bikes of the Year, you can choose between the carbon framed Graxx (weighing only 8.1kg) or the Help eBike (not much more at 12kg). Both combine performance and versatility in a lightweight frame so that you can have faith your steed throughout the trip.
Price: €60/day for a non eBike, €80/day for an eBike.
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This trip is suited for occasional cyclists.
This trip is for you if:
You engage in physical activity at least twice a week.
You are able to undertake bike rides of at least 4 hours (at a leisurely pace).
By plane: Sevilla airport (shuttle at 5pm / return at 5pm)
By train: Sevilla-Santa Justa train station (shuttle at 5pm / return at 5pm)
By car: Meet us directly at our base camp 'Dehesa Don Pedro' (from 7pm)
As soon as you arrive, our team will pick you up and take you directly to our base camp where the disconnection can begin.
Your stay starts at 7pm and ends at around 3pm on Sunday.
Equipment
Yes, our trips 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.
Booking
You can change the date of your trip free of charge up to 30 days before departure. You can also 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.
Ride through the heart of the Sierra Morena Natural Park on our five day adventure from Seville. Discover the best of Andalusia by bike and make the most of the winter sunshine.
