Gravel Bike Tours

Adventure Unpaved

Gravel bike tours by Trek Travel combine gravel and paved roads, offering a fresh way to explore some of our favorite regions while opening up new opportunities to visit unique destinations around the world. With top-of-the-line Trek Checkpoint bikes, unmatched support, and up to three route options daily, every ride fits your style. Along the way, you might just discover a new side of cycling, the world, and yourself. This isn’t just a vacation—it’s an unpaved, unforgettable adventure. Join us at the forefront of gravel tourism across the globe.

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What You Can Expect on a Gravel Trip

The Perfect Plan

What’s better than planning a vacation? Having someone else do it for you! Our gravel trips range from 5 to 10 days long, offer activity Levels 1 through 4, and surface level ratings from beginner to advanced. Our hotels are handpicked to access world-class gravel riding and provide all the amenities you are accustomed to on classic Trek Travel vacations. We offer trips with Explorer level and Luxury level hotels. With so many options, there is a trip for everyone!

Escape the Crowds

Most people choose to ride gravel to escape traffic and get off the beaten path. Our rides are intended to allow you to do just that. The amount of pavement varies from destination to destination, but one thing holds true, once you are on gravel, you’ll encounter minimal traffic. This goes hand in hand with fewer services, so you will be glad your Trek Travel guides are there to provide support

Signature & Discover

Each gravel trip is designated as Signature or Discover. In general, Signature trips include more and the price point reflects these additional inclusions. Our Discover trips feature Explorer hotels and have the same great rides and hospitality with fewer inclusions, allowing you to enjoy a cycling vacation at a great value.

Is a Gravel Trip Right for You?

Here is the list of indicators that will help you decide if a gravel bike tour is the best option for you.

You want a fully supported cycling vacation with amazing hotels and meals

Our Gravel trips, like all our other Guided tours, feature a mix of Explorer and Luxury hotels and the finest dining each region has to offer.

You look forward to getting off the beaten path

The allure of gravel is venturing into rural and remote areas so you can enjoy the quiet as you take in the scenery. Sometimes routes will weave through quaint towns while other times they will be more remote with services and amenities only near the beginning and end of the ride. Lunches will therefore range from cafes or casual roadside lunches during the rides or a late lunch back in town after the ride.

You are in for the adventure

Gravel trips can be more physically engaging than our classic road tours, thanks to varied and bumpy gravel surfaces. But with the right mindset and a sense of curiosity, you’ll find these rides open the door to new terrain, hidden routes, and unforgettable experiences.

You are confident in your bike handling skills

If you have never experienced riding a bike on gravel, we recommend looking at our level 1 / 2 trips with a beginner surface level to start to get comfortable. For those that have experience riding on gravel, check out our gravel Activity Levels page to find out what trip level will best suit you!

You have shoes with recessed cleats or cycling-specific flat pedal shoes

If you are familiar with clipping into pedals, we recommend recessed cleats so that you’re able to walk around comfortably when not on the bike. If you are using flat pedals, a cycling-specific, flat bottomed shoe will help give you the most grip on the pedals.

You are comfortable climbing, descending, and cornering on loose, uneven surfaces

Our gravel bikes can handle a broad range of conditions with wide, tubeless tires and a gravel specific drivetrain with a large range of gears. Level 1 trips are welcoming to beginners and are on well-maintained bike paths and dirt roads with easy gradients. Level 4 trips, as you would expect, mean more technical riding and require more skills and experience. Review our Activity Levels for Gravel Tours for more details.
Gravel FAQs

Gravel Level Chart

Find your Gravel activity level so you can choose the perfect unpaved adventure for you. 

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Featured Gravel Destinations

Scotland

Italian Dolomites

Black Hills

Swiss Alps

Provence to Girona

Bentonville

Private

If a date is marked as Private, it is reserved for a private group.

Don’t see exactly what you are looking for or looking for a custom date?
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Hotel Differences

Trek Travel offers three hotel levels to match your style. Luxury hotels provide elegant, thoughtful touches with exceptional hospitality. Explorer hotels blend modern amenities with local charm in unique settings. Comfort hotels are casual and conveniently located near Trek Travel activities.

Activity Levels

Learn about activity levels here

Level 1:

Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Level 2:

Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).

Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Level 3:

Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Level 4:

Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

What are your trip styles?

Classic Bike:

Explore beautiful destinations with a curated blend of guided activities, local cuisine, handpicked accommodations, and itineraries to suit every traveler, from laid-back adventures to luxurious escapes.

Gravel:

Venture off the beaten path to unforgettable places, with fully-supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads in classic Trek Travel style.

Cross Country:

Tackle an epic adventure that takes you point-to-point across mountains, countryside, and more.

Pro Race:

See the pros in action at the biggest cycling events of the year.

Hiking & Walking:

Step into adventure with carefully designed routes, unparalleled hospitality, and deep-routed local connections.

Ride Camp:

Train like the pros in some of their favorite riding destinations.

Self-Guided:

Enjoy a bike tour on your schedule with just your chosen travel companions.

Single Occupancy

Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself

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