GravelUp - Nice
14th March 2024
“A GravelUp trip isn’t a race, it's an adventure to be shared and savoured. The average speed is the one that allows everyone to enjoy the landscapes we travel through. We start together and we finish together. That’s the GravelUp spirit.”
Sportive breaks is proud to partner with GravelUp a leading gravel biking agency in Europe.
GravelUp has crafted exclusive tours to explore the French Riviera from a totally different perspective.
Join us for 4 days of adventure with a group of 10 riders at max and expand your own limits and passion for adventures to reconnect with what really matters in life.
The playground for our 3 days of riding will stretch from the Promenade des Anglais inland to the rustic villages of the Maritime Alps. We’ll make the most of the extensive gravel tracks and trails, far from the deckchairs and parasols to see a different side of the Riviera.
The trip starts on March 14th at 6 pm (pick up time at Nice airport/train station) and ends on March 17th at 5 pm (drop off at Nice airport/train station).
Be ready to feel immersed in nature! We’ll take you off the beaten tracks in search of adventure in the beautiful Côte d’Azur countryside around Nice. The distance for this trip ranges from 60 to 80km daily with an average daily elevation of 1000-1500m.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Hotel in Nice: Beautiful 3* hotel with views overlooking the sea.
Guided Rides : Fully supported and guided rides.
What's Included?
Accommodation
3* hotel in Nice with sea views
Meals Included
All meals included
Return Transfers
Return transfer from Nice airport or train station
Fully Guided Rides
A professional and local guide leading all rides
Mechanic
Mechanical assistance for the duration of the tour
Wellness Activities
Yoga, meditation and relaxation activities
Also Available at a Supplement
Single Occupancy
Available for a supplement
Gravel Bike Hire
Carbon frame gravel bikes from the French brand ORIGINE available for hire at a supplement
Itinerary
Day To Day
Today you will be welcomed by a member of our team at either Nice airport or Nice train station at 6pm. From there, we’ll head straight to the hotel with your transfer included, which will be the Base Camp for this tour, where your hosts will be keen to share their story and make you feel at home.
The playground for our 3 days of riding will stretch from the Promenade des Anglais inland to the rustic villages of the Maritime Alps.
Our Hotel
Hotel le Saint Paul is located close to the port of Nice, with stunning sea views across the Cote d’Azur which is just across the road from the hotel. Recently renovated over the course of many years, this hotel was first established in 1840. It’s situated in a quiet location, within easy walking distance of the centre of Nice. Boasting sea views, these elegant and contemporary rooms are well-equipped with tea and coffee facilities, mini bar, flat screen TV with international channels and Wi-Fi.
Ready to roll? Your first day ride on Friday awaits to stretch your legs and get comfy on your trusty steed for the weekend. All under the attentive eye of a qualified guide to help you discover the thrills of gravel riding.
After setting up the bikes with our guide, we will ride from our hotel through Nice city and head North towards Mont d’Aspremont (854m), our first challenge of the day. An amazing climb, on road, giving breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea.
After this first challenge, it is time for gravel riding between mountains and valleys of the Nice outback. Riding aroung Mont Chauve and discovering some amazing routes, you will be challenged by Nissa la Bella off the beaten track itinerary. Our local guides will show you some of their secret routes with exceptional views on the sea and the mountains around.
After a well deserved break on Mont Macaron, overviewing the city, the gravel descent back in town is definitely one of the highlights of day 1. Back to the city on time for a well deserved beer by the old port and some great local food for dinner.
Day 2 is the Queen stage of your stay in Nice. After a short transfer by van, west of the city, we will bring you to the Esterel Massif.
Volcanic mountains and paradise gravel routes for a whole day of fun. Starting off of Théoule sur Mer, by sea level, the objective is to reach Mont Vinaigre.
Some challenging climbs but rewarding descents and most important a full gravel day.
On the way back, we will let you enjoy the balcony ride above the Mediterranean sea with those incredible ocher mountains. With the winter sun coming down, the atmosphere and the colors are just amazing.
Back to Nice for dinner in another typical restaurant and some good resting time.
And why not make the most of some downtime with yoga, meditation and relaxation, all in an incredible setting with a great team.
Last but not least, for the final day, we will start from the hotel and explore some secret gravel routes just above where we stay.
Heading east this time, towards Monaco, the climbs will start straight outside of the hotel gate… But views on the neighboring cities of Nice like Villefranche sur mer, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat or Eze and la Turbie.
Heading up towards the Fort de la Revere, an ancient military fort built up the mountain to protect the city in the old times. View are spectacular, the gravel is awesome and this last day will create even more great memories from this unforgettable trip in the French Riviera.
After another fantastic day of gravel riding, it will be time to pack back up your bike and we will transport you back to either Nice airport or Nice train station at 5pm.
More About GravelUp
GravelUp are three like-minded adventure enthusiasts, setting themselves apart from holiday companies, as an ‘Adventure Enabler’. Their shared passion for travel and cycling combine to offer tours across the beautiful and unspoiled mountains of Europe on gravel bikes, providing authentic experiences and the best that local areas have to offer.
A small team of experts in travel, working closely with the most experienced local guides and providers to ensure that each trip provides exciting and adventurous gravel riding alongside an opportunity for relaxation and wellness activities.
GravelUp will take you to the summit of remote European mountains, with some testing routes but not against the clock or in competition with other riders – it’s all about being a part of the environment and eco-system and utilising the gravel bike as a means to reconnect to nature and explore the beauty of Europe.
“A GravelUp trip isn’t a race, it’s an adventure to be shared and savoured. The average speed is the one that allows everyone to enjoy the landscapes we travel through. We start together and we finish together. That’s the GravelUp spirit.”
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