Vosges

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.

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Join a group of 10 people to live a unique experience. Bring your bike or rent ours (extra charge). Electric gravel bikes available too.

5 days / 4 nights - start from Eur 1490.

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 (300 euros for a muscular / 400 euros for e-gravel).

Privatise your group starting from 8 people - contact us for more information.

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One Percent for the Planet

By booking with us, you also do good for our planet!

A program 100% created by Gravel Up

Come and explore during 5 days the Vosges mountains on a Gravel bike by crossing the blue line of the Vosges!

Near the town of "La Bresse", we will meet you in the heart of the Vosges forest for the start of this 5-day adventure between lakes, fir trees and other secrets of the territory. (Re)discover this mountainous massif with those who make its authenticity!

You will meet, from Wednesday afternoon, the people with whom you will share strong moments throughout this journey. Our guide will help you to get to know our Gravel bikes and will give you precious riding tips. The goal is for you to be as comfortable as possible while enjoying the scenery.

Between anecdotes and moments of sharing, enjoy a peaceful moment in the company of your hosts in a friendly environment rich in discovery.

Summer and winter alike, the Vosges Massif is a true paradise for lovers of the great outdoors and the great green. On the program: "Canadian" forests, invigorating pure air, blueberries and wild lakes. The Vosges is the promise of regeneration. From the route des crêtes, a tightrope between the Vosges and Alsace that crosses the Ballons des Vosges regional park, we have prepared the itinerary for your next road trip in the Hautes-Vosges.

It's not just about seeing life in the Vosges ... but rather living it!

Date range:
April - october
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Daily distance:
50 - 80 km
Daily elevation:
1000 - 1500M+
Difficulty:
6 / 10

Gravel Up benefits

This is included

At the camp

  • A mechanic who will share his secrets with you
  • Accommodation 4 nights in a double or triple room
  • All food for the stay
  • A great welcome pack

On gravel

  • A professional and local guide
  • Unique tracks designed by the GravelUp Team
  • Assistance and transportation van

Beyond gravel

  • Wellness activities - Yoga, meditation, relaxation
  • Visits to various historical and cultural sites
  • An evening of celebration
  • A community of enthusiasts

This is not included

  • Transportation from your home
  • Travel insurance for repatriation and civil liability
  • Personal drinks and other souvenir purchases
  • Anything not specified in "What's Included"
  • Gravel bike rental (supplement available)

The beautiful Munster Valley, just before jumping back in the heart of the Vosges. Anyone for a cheese break ?

Preparation & equipment

Your Guide

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

He or she will make sure you are safe and will share with you various tips and tricks on how to ride the Vosgian trails.

Our bikes

Ride on the latest gravel or e-gravel bikes from the French brand Origine that combine performance, versatility, and lightness.

At ease on the road as well as on paths, these bikes filter 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.

Rental price : 60 eur/day (or 80 eur/day for e-gravel)

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Equipment

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

Physical preparation

To get the most out of this expedition, we recommend that you practice an endurance sport such as jogging, swimming or cycling several times a week. Having already done long bike rides of at least 4 hours will allow you to feel more comfortable and better enjoy the breathtaking landscapes you will cross. At least 2 days in a row of cycling experience is a plus.

Use of automatic pedals is mandatory, ability to maneuver the bike on all types of terrain and good braking technique.

How to get there?

  • By train: Mulhouse train station (shuttle at 5pm / return at 5pm)

  • By car: Meet us directly at our base camp at La Bresse (from 3pm)

  • By plane: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (shuttle at 5pm / return at 5pm)

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.

Any questions?

All questions

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Superb experience in the Vosges with a great team. A flawless organisation, an idyllic setting and a great discovery of gravel. A must for all lovers of cycling and beautiful nature!

Xavier B. - June 2022

Bravo GravelUp for the impeccable execution! The destination is crazy, the environment extraordinary, but it's your sense of organisation down to the last detail and the gravel spirit you carry that makes the difference. Well done, the adventure has just begun.

Cyril F. - June 2022

Top team for a discovery of the Vosges in Gravel, invested, professional, and with the smile every morning!

Bertrand D. - May 2022

I can highly recommend GravelUp, great organisation, nice accommodation, great team! Thanks for everything!

Johannes H.

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.

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.

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.

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GravelUp, our expeditions to discover Les Vosges on a gravel bike

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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