• Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
  • Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
  • Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
  • Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
  • Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
  • Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike
Millau

Long weekend exploring the Grands Causses by gravel bike

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In summary

  • Sports
    Gravel biking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    58.68 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
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Embark on a gravel bike adventure in the heart of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park , following in the footsteps of the Knights Templar. For a long weekend , we welcome you to Aveyron, to Millau to be precise, the crossroads of the Causse Noir, the Larzac, Méjean, and Rougier de Camarès plateaus. You'll begin this adventure on the legendary Causse du Larzac with its sheep farms! Endless meadows, a sometimes harsh climate, but above all, a feeling of complete freedom. You'll then follow the Tarn Valley to tackle the Causse Noir and its characteristic forests. The hardest part is getting there, but once you reach the plateau, you'll be guided along forest tracks and gravel paths. To accompany you on this long journey, your guide, as well as local innkeepers and artisans, will be eager to share their region with you.

The highlights

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

Level

Gravel biking

Intermediate

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 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.

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: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 60 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1087 m

Yoga

  • Average duration/day: 1h
  • 1 average daily practices

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇫🇷
French
Greg Bartas
Greg Bartas

Greg Raymond, 38, is a native of Hérault. A state-certified instructor-guide, specializing in advanced sports training in mountain biking, he works in Vallon Pont-d'Arc in Ardèche.


Passionate about outdoor sports, gastronomy, and travel, he enjoys sharing his passion for exploring different regions of southern France, including the Aveyron and its vast limestone plateaus, the Tarn and its numerous lakes, the Aude and the Clape massif, as well as Corsica and its wild trails through the maquis. He remains particularly attached to his native Hérault, with the Caroux mountains, the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, and its rich natural and culinary heritage.


He is also a finisher of several recognized endurance events, such as the Epic Enduro (2014 and 2020), the French Divide (2017) and the Gravel Tro Breizh (2021).


A state-certified cycling guide (BPJEPS), he/she will ensure your safety and share various tips and tricks on riding the gravel paths of the Causses du Larzac.

Management

Security

The safety of our participants is at the heart of our organization. Throughout the trip, our guides supervise the group in the field, adapting the pace to each individual's abilities and ensuring the smooth running of each stage. Thanks to their knowledge of the routes and conditions, they anticipate any potential difficulties and guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience.


In the event of a mechanical problem, our guides have the skills and equipment necessary to carry out routine repairs and allow the group to continue its journey in the best conditions.


The support team is reinforced by the presence of a Destination Manager in the support vehicle. They ensure continuous operational monitoring, remain in contact with the guides, and can intervene quickly if necessary. Each day, they also prepare two to three refreshment stops so that participants can ride with peace of mind, without worrying about logistics.


This dual presence, on the bike and providing assistance, allows us to offer a high level of safety, responsiveness and comfort throughout the adventure.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Arrival night

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h30 - 110km
    • Accommodation Private chalet
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at Montpellier train station at 6pm for an arrival around 8pm in Millau.

    The stay begins at 8pm for those joining us directly on site.


    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

🏠 Private chalet - Days 1 to 3

Chalets at Domaine Saint-Estève

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

Access

Departure
Domaine Saint-Estève Millau
Day 1 : 18h00
End of stay
Domaine Saint-Estève Millau
Day 4 - 15h00

For the return trip, the van will leave Millau at 3pm and arrive in Montpellier around 5pm.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Montpellier Sud de FranceOrGare de Saint-Roch
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

For those arriving by car, meet directly at the Saint-Estève estate in Millau from 8pm. Return possible from 3pm.


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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 2 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. Unique tracks developed by our partner
  8. A support and transport van
  9. Wellness activities – Yoga, meditation, relaxation
  10. Visit to various historical and cultural sites
  11. An evening of celebration

The price does not include

  1. Transportation from your home
  2. Travel insurance with repatriation coverage / Civil liability
  3. Personal drinks and other souvenir purchases
  4. Everything not specified in the price includes
  5. Gravel bike rental

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Renting a gravel bike : CHF199.50 / unit
  2. Renting an electric gravel bike : CHF199.50 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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They traveled with us

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5/5
(2 reviews)
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PHILIPPE

august 2025
Translated from French
A very pleasant stay in the Causses. Comfortable accommodation in a beautiful location, varied routes accessible to most (I was discovering gravel biking), competent and dedicated guides. Perfect.
Published on 26/08/2025
J

Jose

june 2024
Translated from French
Excellent stay, top-notch team
Published on 23/06/2024

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5/5
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
P

PHILIPPE

august 2025
Translated from French
A very pleasant stay in the Causses. Comfortable accommodation in a beautiful location, varied routes accessible to most (I was discovering gravel biking), competent and dedicated guides. Perfect.
Published on 26/08/2025
J

Jose

june 2024
Translated from French
Excellent stay, top-notch team
Published on 23/06/2024
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GravelUp, a specialist in gravel cycling, designs all-inclusive holidays 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 complete logistical support. The agency's ethos is summed up as a 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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