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.
Journal
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.
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.
