Does looking through "Vosges-tinted" glasses inspire you? We'll take you to the Vosges mountains in the east of France, a real paradise for gravel riding. It's a special corner of France with lush forests, sometimes steep climbs and an authenticity that's hard to find nowadays. There's trails a-plenty where you will (re) discover the sound of gravel crunching under your tires.
310 Google reviews
The Thur Valley, Lac Vert, Lac Noir, and Lac Blanc, with the mythical Grand Ballon in between... this really is a Gravel paradise!
This lesser-known (outside of France at least!) mountain range is the perfect playground for two-wheeled exploring with perfect gravel tracks and really quiet roads, just waiting for you to come on a journey.
What we love about gravel riding in the Vosges:
Pure fresh air with forests as far as the eye can see
Great local wine with Munster cheese tasting
Ridge-line trails dotted with viewpoints of the surrounding mountains
Trout-filled lakes nestled in the rolling hills
Traditional farm guesthouses and their hearty home-cooked meals
Alsace wine region is just a pedal up the road
What jumps out at you from the Vosges?
Practicalities
For Adventurer and Escape trips your luggage will remain at the base camp, where you will sleep each evening.
For Explorer trips your luggage will be transported by us between your accommodation each day.
Practicalities
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. We have chosen them carefully for their comfort, tranquility, location and the quality of their food.
Booking
Not at all! Our expeditions do not require previous gravel riding experience. Our itineraries are designed to be accessible to all, as long as you have a spirit of adventure. You may have to carry or push your bike on some short sections, but that's part of the Gravel Up adventure!
Please note: Our hire bikes are the latest spec models and are meticulously maintained for your comfort and safety. They are the ideal bikes in terms of comfort and safety for all our adventures
Join the GravelUp community and set off on an adventure with us. Discover below what past riders have to say about their experience!
310 Google reviews1st sporting trip, it will be hard to do better in the future! Pleasant setting, comfortable accommodation, top-notch sports facilities! The Gravel Up team accompanied us perfectly and met all our requests, needs, and expectations for this trip. The explanations/indications on the outings were enriching and enabled us to fully immerse ourselves in the places we visited. Aside from the bike rides, I'll always remember the good meals, the friendly atmosphere, and the wonderful encounters. An experience we're sure to repeat!
ARNAUD.D - JUNE 2022
A trip that leaves superb memories! An experience to share with complete strangers or good friends, the time spent on and off the bike creates moments of sharing that help to forge or strengthen bonds!
Alice G.
First Gravel weekend in the Vosges. Amazing experience with an attentive team. Superb scenery, well-mastered difficulty, and above all great encounters with people from different backgrounds. Don't hesitate to go alone or with friends! Never a dull moment
ADRIEN.S - JUNE 2022
Trip report of a bike adventure in The Vosges, a fantastic region of forest covered, dome shaped mountains and jaw dropping landscapes.
Our team have come up with four expeditions to keep everybody happy, from regular social cyclists to bikepacking fanatics.
Between 2 and 7 days riding crisscrossing Le massif des Vosges 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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