3 full day rides from our Base Camp, the perfect way to discover the Vosges Massif and adventure gravel riding.
3 days / 2 nights - start from Eur 990.
Join a group of 8 to 12 people to live a unique experience.
Don't have a gravel bike yet or don't want to travel with one? You can rent one directly from us (180 euros for a muscular / 240 euros for e-gravel).
Privatise your group starting from 8 people - contact us for more information.
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Come and experience an adventure on a Gravel bike in the heart of the Vosges mountains, between lakes and fir trees.
During a long weekend, we welcome you in the middle of the forest of "La Bresse" for 3 days of exploration around our base camp. (Re)discover this mountainous massif with those who make its authenticity !
A first introduction at your arrival will allow you to familiarize yourself with your new companion of "gravel" in the presence of the guide and his wise advice. Don't hesitate to share your feelings so that he/she can help you understand the particularities of the Gravel bike. You will be accompanied by competent people to combine physical effort and pleasure.
You will start this adventure at the foot of the Vosges mountains in an atypical and family domain. Your hosts will have at heart to make you discover the history, the culture and the heritage which surround them.
You will follow the course of the Moselotte river to observe the softness of the Vosges slopes and its "balloons" overhanging a dense forest of spruces. To accompany you on this long journey, innkeepers and shopkeepers will be happy to help you discover their region.
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 the Vosges during this human adventure off the beaten track!
Our base camp
Typical farmhouses. The ideal lunch break.
Gravel trails along the White lake.
You will be guided by Tim, a native of the Vosges who grew up walking the length and breadth of the Vosges massif.
Tim is passionate about their territory and is definitely the best person to help you discover this amazing region. 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.
Spoken languages: French, English
State certified for bike guiding (BPJEPS), he/she will make sure you are safe and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride the Vosgian trails.
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).
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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).
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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
The territories we cross offer an environment that can sometimes be demanding depending on the weather conditions. We evolve in a mountainous landscape where the cumulative difference in altitude can quickly be important.
To fully enjoy this expedition, we recommend that you practice an endurance sport such as jogging, swimming or cycling, at least once a week. Having already done at least 3 hours of cycling will allow you to feel more comfortable and to better enjoy the breathtaking landscapes you will cross.
The use of automatic pedals is recommended but not mandatory, we allow the use of flat pedals. It is important to be able to stand up on the pedals in order to negotiate certain descents and climbs.
By train : Mulhouse train station (at 10 am)
By car : Meet us directly at our base camp at La Bresse (at noon time).
As soon as you arrive, our teams will take care of you and drive you directly to our base camp where the beyond biking experience takes its full meaning. The disconnection can begin, do not worry about anything, we take care of everything!
For the last day, plan a departure from our base camp at 4pm.
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.
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.
I can highly recommend GravelUp, great organisation, nice accommodation, great team! Thanks for everything!
Johannes H. - June 2022
I had a wonderful time with GravelUp! The organisation was perfect and the team very attentive. The cycling route was magnificent and several surprises made the stay very enjoyable (yoga session, visit of the forest with a specialist, visit of a sheepfold with cheese tasting...). In short, an unforgettable experience that I will repeat!
Thomas C. - May 2022
Great experience. Nice weekend to discover the Vosges Massif with a great organisation that was very careful for the riders ! The snacks, the meals, the local activities ... everything was well thought out. A great group life that really underpinned a superb weekend!
I would gladly go back with GravelUp to discover new spaces and new people. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a great cycling weekend!
Steven J. - June 2022
Great team, great organisation! The bikes rented are top of the range. We came to try gravel but we spent 4 days with friends having fun in beautiful landscapes. Special dedication to Loïc, our local guide/monitor, for making us discover his superb region!
Maxime N. - May 2022
A unique opportunity to discover a new kind of cycling and a new territory. The local guide and the organisation put us at ease very quickly and made the trip very friendly and pleasant.
Olivier H. - June 2022
Congratulations to the GravelUp team for this great trip! Everything was top notch, the setting, the atmosphere, the courses, the logistics, the little touches, and the team was really nice!
Mathieu M. - May 2022
Incredible experience, surpassing oneself, conviviality, nature, splendid landscapes, and with the GravelUp team taking care of everything. Ideal for a different kind of weekend with friends!
Julien A. - May 2022
Great experience with GravelUp, despite my beginner level. Great team, great atmosphere. A participant broke his chain - the technical team intervened and in 10 minutes we were back on the road.
Matthieu E. - May 2022
Great trip! Very well organised with a very timely route. A great discovery of a mountain range and its specificities with excellent professionals.
Jean-François D. - June 2022
Everything was perfect! The high quality bikes, the atmosphere, the food, the accommodation, the support during the day with the breaks in the middle of nowhere ... In short, a stay where you can take a lot of pleasure in the best conditions you can imagine!
Jean-Philippe K. - Juin 2022
Trip report of a bike adventure in the Vosges, a fantastic region of forest covered, dome shaped mountains and jaw dropping landscapes.
Article written by Nathan.
2 full day rides from our Base Camp, the perfect way to discover the Vosges Massif and adventure gravel riding.
We’ll head straight to the « Route des Crêtes » (ridge route) for this 5 days journey in the Hautes-Vosges. Built during the First World War, we will explore around this route taking us through typical Vosges landscapes with jaw dropping views to boot.
How does traversing the Vosges Massif north to south sound to you ? We’ll spend 7 days loosely following the official Traverse of the Massif de Vosges, but getting off the beaten track to explore the richness and variety of this lesser-known corner of France.
Our team have come up with three expeditions to keep everybody happy, from regular social cyclists to bikepacking fanatics.
Between 3 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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