• Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
  • Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses
Millau

Gravel bike touring in the Grands Causses

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In summary

  • Sports
    Gravel biking
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Gravel biking
    Beginner
    For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km per day—over mixed terrain with an elevation gain of up to 800m.
    Intermediate
    For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km—over mixed terrain, with an elevation gain of 800 to 1,200 meters per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who cycle regularly and competitively: you are active and engage in physical activity every week. You wish to cover distances of 50 to 80 km over mixed, unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 meters per day.
    Advanced
    For those who regularly go on long rides with friends, you train several times a week. You want to cover distances of 70 to 80 km over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with 1,500m of elevation gain per day.
    Expert
    For those who regularly go on long rides, you train several times a week. You aim to cover distances of up to 100 km per day over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,500 m per day.
  • Destination
    Aveyron / Millau
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    85.9 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

Discovering the Grands Causses on a cycling tour – that's the plan! We'll meet in the hills above Millau : ideally located at the crossroads of the Tarn and Durbie valleys, and offering direct access to the various limestone plateaus known as Causses – there are seven in total! But we promise we won't do them all... not this time! We promise you the discovery of a breathtaking "Gravel Country," a truly ideal playground that will help you understand why the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has chosen to host the French round of the upcoming Gravel World Championships here.

The highlights

  • An all-inclusive stay. Just bring your best smile, we'll take care of the rest!
  • A "Made in Grands Causses" guide will accompany you to discover the richness of the region.
  • Bicycles available for rent (traditional or electric) to discover the sport
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Sport

Level

Gravel biking

Confirmed

Levels

Gravel biking
Beginner
For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km per day—over mixed terrain with an elevation gain of up to 800m.
Intermediate
For recreational cyclists or commuters: you are active and engage in occasional physical activity. You wish to cover short distances—between 40 and 60 km—over mixed terrain, with an elevation gain of 800 to 1,200 meters per day.
Confirmed
For those who cycle regularly and competitively: you are active and engage in physical activity every week. You wish to cover distances of 50 to 80 km over mixed, unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 meters per day.
Advanced
For those who regularly go on long rides with friends, you train several times a week. You want to cover distances of 70 to 80 km over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with 1,500m of elevation gain per day.
Expert
For those who regularly go on long rides, you train several times a week. You aim to cover distances of up to 100 km per day over mixed or unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,500 m per day.
For those who cycle regularly and competitively: you are active and engage in physical activity every week. You wish to cover distances of 50 to 80 km over mixed, unfamiliar terrain, with an elevation gain of 1,000 to 1,500 meters per day.

The expert's opinion

“We start together, we finish together.” Our trips aren't races, and our routes are meticulously planned so that everyone can push their limits in their own way while fully enjoying the experience. Our certified guides adapt to the group for a 100% rejuvenating and active holiday.



In figures

Gravel

  • Average duration/day: 3h30
  • Average distance/day: 51 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 920 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor
A state-certified cycling guide (BPJEPS), your guide will ensure your safety and share various tips and tricks on riding the gravel paths of the Causses du Larzac.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    Discovering Millau and its landscapes

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h30 - 113km
    • Activity Gravel
    • Duration of the activity 1h
    • Distance 27 km
    • Positive elevation gain 480 m
    • Accommodation Private chalet
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at Montpellier Saint Roch train station at 1pm for an arrival around 3pm in Millau.

    The stay begins at 3pm for those joining us directly on site.

    Getting to grips with the Gravel bike at the foot of the Millau Viaduct .

    Technical sections to get used to cycling

    The first evening at Domaine de Saint-Estève will allow you to get to know each other over some good local products and to begin your discovery of the history, culture and heritage that surrounds you.

    Day 1

Note

Obviously, the main activity is gravel biking!

Accommodation

- Days 1 to 4

Chalet shared by 2 people at the bottom of the Saint-Estève estate and near the "Templiers". Enjoy breathtaking views of Millau from the restaurant and the sheepfold for your wellness sessions.

Access

Departure
Millau - Domaine De Saint Estève
Day 1 : 13h00
End of stay
Millau - Domaine De Saint Estève
Day 5 - 12h00
For the return trip, the van will leave Millau at 12pm and arrive in Montpellier around 2pm. For those arriving by car, go directly to the Saint-Estève estate in Millau from 3pm onwards.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Montpellier Sud de France Gare de Montpellier Saint Roch

For van departures from Montpellier, meet at 12pm at the Montpellier Sud de France or Saint-Roch train stations.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Round-trip transfer from Montpellier train station
  2. All the food for the stay
  3. Accommodation for 4 nights in a single room in a chalet shared by 2 people
  4. A great welcome pack
  5. A mechanic who will share his secrets with you
  6. A professional and local guide
  7. A support and transport van
  8. Wellness activities – Yoga, meditation, relaxation
  9. Visit to various historical and cultural sites
  10. An evening of celebration

The price does not include

  • Transportation from your home
  • Gravel bike rental
  • Travel insurance with repatriation coverage / Civil liability
  • Personal drinks and other souvenir purchases
  • Anything not specified in "price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Electric gravel bike rental : CHF320.18 / unit
  2. Gravel bike rental : CHF320.18 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (

For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

⚠️ For this stay, you will also need to provide us with a certificate of civil liability insurance.
Equipment

Equipment provided on site

For everyone: A great welcome pack!

Have you opted to rent a bicycle ?

For this destination, we offer the Wish One Gravel SUB (or equivalent) or the eGravel 3T Exploro RaceMax Boost (or equivalent).

Equipment to bring

The complete list will be sent to you a few weeks before your shipment. Here are a few essential items you may not have at home:

  • Cycling shorts with a chamois pad for added comfort

  • Cycling gloves/mittens to prevent blisters

  • Cycling shoes

Clothing to bring

The full list will be sent to you a few weeks before your shipment. This will depend on the weather conditions.

The Aurélien team
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The Aurélien team

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Specializing in gravel biking, this local agency designs all-inclusive trips in the heart of the highest mountain ranges in France and Europe. Its concept is based on premium service: quality accommodations, local cuisine, expert guides, and comprehensive logistical support. The agency's ethos is summed up as shared adventure: "We leave together, we return together." Here, performance takes a backseat to the pleasure of riding and camaraderie, offering an authentic and wild experience accessible to those who want to discover the mountains in a different way.

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