GravelUp, the story
GravelUp is the brainchild of 3 forty-somethings who, after meeting each other on the other side of the World, decided to throw themselves into a slightly crazy adventure! We’re united by our shared passions for travel and cycling, bringing our individual experiences and knowledge together as GravelUp.
That’s us below – Jb, Oliv and Aurel. Maybe, like some of you, we craved a different way of life where we were in control and not stuck in the daily grind. So GravelUp was born - not just another holiday company but an ‘Adventure Enabler,’ helping you to explore some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountain ranges in Europe, all on your new best friend… a gravel bike!
OUR FIRST TRIP TOGETHER
June 2021, and after months of figuring out what Gravel Up was going to be, it was finally time to go in search of gravel to test both our concept and our bikes. We were on the hunt for adventure on a remote journey through the mountains… But where to go? It needed to be legendary, so Corsica ticked all our boxes in terms of the riding, scenery and authenticity, whilst still being off the beaten track.
Our journey across Corsica was the springboard for our next adventure - making Gravel Up a reality. It was a welcome chance for the 3 of us to be together and reinforce what we’ve always known… that riding bikes across mountains makes you happy.
A life-changing journey to formalise Gravel Up’s ethos and « raison d’être » - enabling our riders to explore some of the many hidden gems of Europe, meeting local people and sharing the joy of the journey with fellow riders.
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Staying with GravelUp: check in to our 14 base camps!
At GravelUp, adventure and cycling are important, but we won't leave you to sleep in the wild. Our 14 superb base camps are ready to welcome you! Located in exceptional and typical natural settings of the regions we traverse, each accommodation has been carefully selected to offer you a unique experience. They allow you to rest after your days of cycling and to share moments together.
5 must-ride gravel cycling routes in France!
Discover France’s most beautiful gravel cycling routes: from the great crossings of the Massif Central to the banks of the Loire, from the Canal des Deux Mers to the Jura. These flexible, accessible routes immerse you in breathtaking natural landscapes. For an even deeper adventure, join GravelUp and explore incredible mountain ranges that few cyclists have had the chance to discover.
