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Gravel events not to be missed this year

GF Mont Ventoux — May 31 to June 1, 2025

A legendary race AND brand new gravel routes in 2025! The Colnago GF Mont Ventoux is a must-attend event for road cyclists… but that’s not all. This year, there’s a big new addition: 3 gravel rides!

The event offers three routes:

  • 110 km

  • 80 km

  • 46 km

👉 Discover the event

Graaalps – July 15 to 20, 2025

The first and only ultra-distance gravel race across the Alps in semi-autonomy, crossing three countries! Ride through Switzerland, Italy, and France—from Crans-Montana to Mandelieu.

The event offers three epic routes:

• 300 km from Cuneo to Mandelieu
• 500 km from Torino to Mandelieu
• 800 km from Crans-Montana to Mandelieu

👉 Discover the event

La Drômoise - September 19-21, 2025

Set in Die, at the foot of the Vercors in the Drôme (France), La Drômoise Gravel is a classic for gravel lovers. Known for its stunning landscapes of mountains, valleys, and vineyards, this event celebrates cycling in all its forms.

Event Highlights:

  • 3 days of cycling fun

  • 12 Cyclorandos

  • 3 Cyclosportives

  • 1 Ultra challenge

👉 Discover the event

Roc d'Azur – October 8 to 12, 2025

A must-see cycling festival in Fréjus, southern France, gathering over 20,000 participants, 300 exhibitors, and 100,000 visitors over five days. The event features a wide range of races and rides for all levels.

several gravel highlights:

• Gravel Estérel Ride – 70 km
• Gravel Roc Ride – 140 km
• Gravel Roc Race – 67 km

👉 Discover the event

The Traka - April 29 to May 3, 2026

La Traka is a premier gravel event held in Girona, Spain, renowned among enthusiasts for its diverse routes catering to all skill levels.

Event Highlights:

  • Long-distance gravel races (360 km - 200 km)

  • Shorter gravel races (100 km)

  • Adventure races (560 km)

  • Team races (30 km)

👉 Discover the event

Do you prefer adventure and bikepacking trips?

GravelUp – Explore unique gravel destinations

GravelUp invites you to discover one of their 11 incredible destinations across France and Europe, showcasing the most beautiful mountain ranges! With trips lasting 2 to 5 days, tailored for beginners and experienced cyclists alike, you can choose between hub-based adventures from their base camp or itinerant journeys.

Explore these unique territories where gravel riding takes center stage: Norway, Andalusia, Ventoux, Provence, and more.

👉 Which destination will you start with, download our brochure !

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Have you heard about 'gravel running'?

Neither quite road running nor truly trail running, gravel running is emerging as a new way to explore. A simple practice, already known as 'nature running,' that celebrates freedom, mixed terrain, and the joy of moving without constraints.

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Behind the scenes of our Swiss Alps trip

Welcome to the Gantrisch Nature Park: a gravel paradise at the crossroads between Bern, Thun, and Fribourg. This little (well, actually huge) slice of heaven takes its name from the Gantrisch mountain range in the south of the park. While it’s pure bliss to hike through its forests straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale or to spend a night under the stars, we’ve focused on what we do best: exploring on two wheels. No marked routes here, just the freedom to follow your own path.

GravelUp Suisse test trip septembre 20253-min