Gravel biking in the Alpes Vaudoises: our top picks

Gravel biking in the Alpes Vaudoises

September 1, 2023 Gravel biking is booming. So much so, in fact, that it’s not just a hype anymore: gravel has developed solid roots and will continue to grow. Why? There are many reasons, and we all have our own. For me, it’s : the chance to ride away from the ever-growing motorized traffic. I say this without animosity, because …

The Rhone valley loop

→  75km↑  390m♦  EASYStart/Finish:  BEXCountry:  SWITZERLANDRoute:  LooP  CLIMB:  CHAMOSON (620M)                    The sunny side of SwitzerlandThis ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” collection. To learn more about it, read this story on the blog.   The canton of Valais enjoys a mild climate compared to the rest of Switzerland. …

Chablais gravel loop

→  66km↑  600m♦  EASYStart/Finish:  BEXCountry:  SWITZERLANDRoute:  LooP  CLIMBS:  NO MAJOR CLIMB                    Gravel fun in the Rhone valleyThis ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” collection. To learn more about it, read this story on the blog.   Over last winter, I spent many hours scouting gravel roads in the …

La Corniche

→  81km↑  600m♦  EASYStart/Finish:  AIGLECountry:  SWITZERLANDRoute:  LooP  CLIMB:  LA CORNICHE (570M)                    Winter miles along Lake GenevaThis ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” collection. To learn more about it, read this story on the blog.   When we want to do a longer ride on a cold and sunny …

The Chablais hills

→  54km↑  530m♦  EASYStart/Finish:  WORLD CYCLING CENTERCountry:  SWITZERLANDRoute:  LooP  CLIMBS:  NO MAJOR CLIMBS                    Our go-to loop on miserable winter daysThis ride is part of our “Winter riding in the Alps” collection. To learn more about it, read this story on the blog.   We live in Gryon, a village half way up …