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 …
Bretaye to Villars
→ 19 km↑ 410 m♦ EASYStart/Finish: VILLARS-SUR-OLLONCountry: SWITZERLANDRoute: Loop CLIMBS: LES Chaux (1762M)A SCENIC INTRODUCTION TO ALPINE GRAVELWant to get a taste of alpine gravel riding? With less than 20 kilometers and just 400 meters of climbing, this route in our home region is for you. You do not need to be a gravel expert to enjoy it, but you should …
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” guide. Check it out here. The canton of Valais enjoys a mild climate compared to the rest of Switzerland. In fact, locals claim that there are …
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” guide. Check it out here. Over last winter, I spent many hours scouting gravel roads in the Rhone valley. It was… fun. I …
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” guide. Check it out here. When we want to do a longer ride on a cold and sunny day, we head towards Lake Geneva. In …
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” guide. Check it out here. We live in Gryon, a village half way up the Col de la Croix (featured in …
