Staying with GravelUp: check in to our 14 base camps!

Here at GravelUp cycling, adventure and being in nature are super important… but don’t worry you won’t be left to sleep out in the wild. Our 14 superb base camps are waiting to welcome you, and be your home from home! They are all tucked away in exceptional surroundings and are super comfy, meaning you can rest and recover from the day’s action. The ideal place for you to spend time and relive your adventure.

Our base camps are not just places to rest. They are carefully chosen to be the best starting point for our gravel trips. With a variety of routes right from the door, all the mod cons and of course a warm welcome, you'll have everything you need to make the most of your trip.

1. Corsica

Tribu - welcome to the Corsican maquis.

Tucked away in the maquis (scrub) just outside Sartene in the south of Corsica, this converted eco farmstead is spread across all the old buildings. What better place to be immersed in the Corsican culture and try local specialities than be welcomed by Cyril to his family’s farm. Every room has a pared back and authentic style, in an idyllic setting, for the ultimate total getaway. What’s more, the location in the Tizzano valley means there’s miles of trails just waiting to be explored on your gravel bike.

After a full days riding, you can relax (or recover!) by the pool, enjoying the warm welcome of Cyril and his family, and feast on his local knowledge and experience.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips on Corsica.

2. Andalusia

The Dehesa de Don Pedro - for a 100% Spanish experience.

The Dehesa de Don Pedro is an extraordinarily beautiful boutique hotel in a peaceful setting. The rooms are comfy and authentic, with loads of space and a heavenly pool overlooking the Sierra Morena mountains.

It’s a 19th century farmhouse that has been loving restored up to modern standards yet in-keeping with the all-important original features. And of course our hosts are always on hand to share their local knowledge, routes and hidden gems. It’s the perfect place to start your gravel adventure from, and to experience the warmest of Andalusian welcomes.

→Find out more about our gravel trips in Andalusia.

3. The Vosges

The Couaroge - a chalet deep in the Vosgian forest.

Just a stones throw from Bresse, you’ll find a traditionally built log cabin, and your home from home in the Vosges. Think large chalet rather than cabin, the rooms are comfy and arranged around an enormous living area and outdoor space - the perfect place to share post ride drinks and enjoy beautiful evening views across the surrounding hills.

Time seems to stand still here and life is simple. The Vosges is wonderfully authentic, and often overlooked when compared to the neighbouring Alps and Jura mountains. All the more reason to visit, as you’ll find pristine nature and landscapes, with forests, lakes, mountains, and great gravel just for you.

→Find out more about our gravel trips in the Vosges.

4. Norway

The Scandic - an emblematic hotel in the Norwegian capital.

Situated in the heights of Oslo with impressive views across the surrounding fjords, the Scandic Holmenkollen Park will be your base in Norway. Full of charm and history, you’ll find exceptional comfort and a Scandi-style warm welcome here. Just what you want after a days riding.

It feels a privilege to call the Scandic home during our trips in this exceptional part of Northern Europe, and it’s a unique place to stay during our Scandinavian adventures.

→Find out more about our gravel trips to Norway.

5. Les Grands Causses

Domaine de St Esteve - in the heart of an exceptional area.

In the sunny South of France is the department of Aveyron and the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park, that’s been recently classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our basecamp is on the edge of Millau and is made up of comfy chalets under the cliff bands of the Causse Noir, where you’ll find kms and kms of dream gravel trails in the officially recognised and renowned “Terre de Gravel”.

The world renowned Millau viaduct can be seen from St Esteve, hundreds of metres above the Tarn river, and there’s Causses (limestone plateaus) in each direction you ride, each with their own landscape and feel. That makes for an enormous amount of gravel to ride right from the front door of our Basecamp and an incredible back garden to explore.

→Find out more about our gravel trips in the Grands Causses.

6. Le Ventoux

Domaine de la Done, a gravel escape in absolute calm

Located in Montbrun-les-Bains, listed among the most beautiful villages in France, Domaine de la Done offers an exceptional setting facing Mont Ventoux. Nestled between rolling hills, lavender fields and wild landscapes of the Drôme Provençale, this authentic and peaceful place is a true invitation to disconnect, where comfort and nature meet.

The trails and tracks surrounding the Giant of Provence provide a unique playground, combining legendary climbs, wild gravel routes and breathtaking panoramas. Each ride is an adventure in the heart of an iconic region, before returning to enjoy the calm and warm atmosphere of the domaine to recover and share the highlights of the day.

→Find out more about our gravel trips to Mont Ventoux.

7. The Morvan

The Domaine du Taureau - the ideal place to recharge.

Tucked away in Saint-Brisson, at the heart of the Morvan Natural Park is the Domaine du Taureau, a real hidden gem. Surrounded by green hills and dense forests typical of the area, it has a real sense of calm and rustic charm.

It’s also ideally placed to access the best the Morvan has to offer, meaning our gravel riders will find themselves straight on the trails, exploring the beautifully varied landscapes in all directions. Staying at the Domaine means bring at the heart of nature, far from any sense of over-tourism - ideal for a tranquil getaway or an active break.

→Find out more about our gravel trips in the heart of the Morvan.

8. Cote d’Azur

The Saint-Paul - breathtaking sea views.

Situated in Nice, the Saint-Paul combines all the charm and elegance that goes with the Cote d’Azur. This prestigious hotel is known not only for it’s impeccable service and refined atmosphere, but also the sweeping sea views from its large terrace and rooms.

All our gravel trips in the Cote d’Azur start from the hotel, and the surrounding hillsides make for a perfect gravel playground. You’ll find winding roads and gravel tracks with jaw dropping views in all directions, with the Saint-Paul providing a luxurious space to relax after a days riding.

→Find out more about our gravel trips to Nice.

9. Champagne

The Farm, a unique base camp in the heart of Champagne

Located in the heart of the Champagne countryside, The Farm is a one-of-a-kind place, reflecting the spirit of its founder Mathias Dandois, an iconic rider in the cycling scene and a ten-time world champion. Passionate about adventure and bike culture, Mathias imagined this place as a space for cyclists to meet, connect and get inspired, with a friendly, free-spirited atmosphere that’s firmly oriented towards the outdoors.

As with all of our destinations, The Farm is the starting point of our GravelUp stay in Champagne. With vineyards, white tracks, forests and rolling country roads, the playground is exceptional. Each ride is an immersion into the heart of the Champagne terroir, before returning to enjoy The Farm — a true place of life and sharing after the effort.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to Champagne

10. Provence

Hôtel des Servanes, in the heart of the Alpilles

Located in Mouriès, at the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, Hôtel des Servanes offers a peaceful and authentic setting, typical of Provence. Surrounded by olive trees, limestone cliffs and sun-drenched landscapes, the hotel charms with its warm atmosphere, comfort and understated elegance — the perfect place to recharge after a day of cycling.

Between Provençal country lanes, wild tracks and trails through the heart of the garrigue, the playground is exceptional. Each ride is an immersion into a preserved territory, before returning to enjoy the calm and comfort of the hotel and extend the GravelUp experience.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to the Alpilles

11. Pyrenees

Ostal du Bergons, a gravel immersion in the heart of the Pyrenees

Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, Ostal du Bergons, in Gez, is an authentic and welcoming place, ideal for experiencing gravel riding in the mountains. Surrounded by peaks, forests and wild valleys, this base camp offers a setting that invites disconnection, conviviality and sharing, with a simple and genuine atmosphere true to the mountain spirit.

Mountain roads, forest tracks and high-altitude trails make up an exceptional playground, blending effort, exploration and spectacular panoramas. Each ride is a total immersion in a preserved mountain range, before returning to Ostal to share the highlights of the day and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the place.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to the Pyrenees

12. Basque Country

Hôtel Indarra, between ocean and Basque mountains

Located in Arbonne, in the heart of the Basque Country, Hôtel Indarra is an elegant and welcoming place, perfectly positioned between the ocean and the mountains. With its cosy atmosphere and contemporary spirit, the hotel offers the ideal setting to relax after a day of gravel riding, while enjoying the charm and unique energy of the Basque coast.

Coastal roads, trails on the Rhune and tracks winding through the Basque hills provide an exceptional playground, between wild landscapes, typical villages and sea panoramas. Each ride is an immersion into a rich and vibrant territory, before returning to Indarra to share the day’s sensations and recharge in a comfortable and welcoming setting.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to the Basque country

13. Brittany

In Brittany, Ty Monde is much more than just a base camp: it’s a place where you come to slow down, breathe in the sea air and reconnect with what really matters. Between stone, wood and wild landscapes, the place has that raw, authentic energy that is so Breton — the kind that makes you want to set off again at dawn, bike loaded, towards the horizon.

Here, roads turn into tracks, tracks turn into trails, and every ride becomes a little exploration: rugged coasts, endless moorlands, hidden villages and breathtaking sea panoramas. And in the evening, you come back to Ty Monde to share the day’s sensations, around something simple and warm — like a true Breton pause.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to Brittany

14. Swiss Alps

Hôtel Sternen, at the foot of the Swiss Alps

In Guggisberg, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Hôtel Sternen is a warm and authentic hotel, standing as a promise of grand landscapes. Here, the air is purer, the mountains feel closer, and the atmosphere has that unique blend of Swiss simplicity and mountain charm — the perfect place to prepare for memorable gravel rides.

The cols, forest tracks and high-altitude roads offer a playground that is both demanding and sublime, where every climb turns into a panorama and every descent into pure pleasure. After the effort, you return to Sternen to find warmth, comfort and conviviality, and share the day’s stories over a good meal.

→ Find out more about our gravel trips to swiss Alps

To find out more about any of our destinations, download our Trip Directory here or head to our Trip Calendar page to see all our upcoming departures.