Gravel routes
Gravel opens up entire regions you wouldn't otherwise see by bike: limestone plateaus, forests, hilltop villages. This selection favours routes that mix fast-rolling tracks with local heritage, with the tire setup and effort level to expect for each.
France
Gravel in the Cévennes: Mont Aigoual from Meyrueis
Gravel route from Meyrueis in the Cévennes: forest tracks, the Mont Aigoual climb, and practical tips.
GravelHard
France
Gravel in the Luberon: hilltop villages and ochre trails
Gravel route from Lourmarin in the Luberon: trails, hilltop villages, difficulty and the best season to ride in Provence.
GravelModerate
France
Gravel in the Périgord Noir: Sarlat and the Dordogne valley
Gravel route from Sarlat in the Dordogne: bastide towns, hilltop villages, tracks and tips for a ride in the Périgord Noir.
GravelModerate
France
Gravel riding in the Ardèche Gorges from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Gravel route from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: the plateau above the Ardèche Gorges, the Pont d'Arc arch, and practical tips.
GravelHard