What are the best gravel cycling tours?

By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026

These 38 cycling tour companies sell a named gravel cycling trip on their own websites, read 5 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the trip, length, price or number where it names one, then why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.

What are the best gravel cycling tours?

38 cycling tour companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a named gravel cycling trip; GravelUp, Anima Toscana Bike Tours, Cicloposse Bike Tours and Slow Active Tours have the most Google reviews.

Vineyards in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. Photo: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table holds 121 companies: the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often when asked about bike tours, plus companies found from their own region and trip pages. Their own websites were read on 5 November 2026, with their Google and Trustpilot listings matched by name. This page carries every company in the table whose own website sells a named gravel cycling trip: 38 companies. Cards are in alphabetical order. Each line gives what the company's own website says, with a link to the page it came from; a second reader checked 804 of the table's rows against the pages. No company paid to be on this page.

Adventure Cycling Association

Best for: Led US bike touring from a nonprofit
Gravel trip: Runs Patagonia Arizona Gravel, a 4-day van-supported tour on about 90% gravel; it recommends a gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike with tyres 45mm or wider.
Why choose them: Runs led group tours in self-contained, inn-to-inn, van-supported and fully supported formats, with Adventure Levels set for each tour.
Ask for: Ask for the Adventure Level and support format of the tour you want before you register.
Not the fit if: you need a rental bike, as riders must bring their own bike on every tour.
Website: adventurecycling.org

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: guided-tours/van-supported-tours/patagonia-arizo, about-us/media/fact-sheet, guided-tours/tours-faqs.

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Anima Toscana Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided Tuscany bike tours
Gravel trip: Sells the Tuscany Gravel Bike Tour, 6 days/5 nights, from March to November, with gravel, e-gravel and mountain bikes for hire.
Why choose them: The guided Tuscany Bike Tour runs 7 days/6 nights on fixed dates. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the price of the Tuscany Bike Tour for your dates and the single room charge.
Not the fit if: you need a guaranteed group departure, as group tours run only with a minimum number of participants.
Money protection: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022).
Enquiry: bike-tour-tuscany.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en, about, terms.

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Apulia Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling holidays in Puglia
Gravel trip: Sells four self-guided gravel tours in Puglia, on the Appian Way, the Via Traiana, the Via Francigena and the Apulian Aqueduct cycle path, from €1,000 to €1,200, with a gravel bike included.
Why choose them: Lists 19 self-guided tours in Puglia and Basilicata plus four in Sicily. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the e-bike rental fee and the hotel category for your chosen arrival day.
Not the fit if: you want a guide or a support van on the road, as its tours are self-guided with telephone assistance.
Money protection: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571).
Enquiry: apuliabiketours.com/contact-us-apulia-bike-tours.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-bike-tours-gravel-the-trajan-way-by-, home page, self-guided-bike-tours-from-sassi-of-matera-to-s.

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Art of Bicycle Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours worldwide
Gravel trip: Sells Morocco's Atlantic Trails to Essaouira as a guided gravel tour from the High Atlas to the Atlantic coast; its self-guided Provence and Drôme trip includes a Scott Addict Gravel 40.
Why choose them: Art of Bicycle Trips was founded in 2010 by Pankaj Mangal during a 100km ride in India.
Ask for: Ask for the bike options and surcharges, group size and hotel level for your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you will travel without medical insurance covering accident costs, which is mandatory to join.
Enquiry: artofbicycletrips.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/guided-morocco-atlas-essaouira-gravel-bike, about-us/our-company, terms-conditions.

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Asimismo

Best for: Private guided gravel day tours in Tuscany
Gravel trip: Runs 13 guided gravel day tours on the strade bianche of Tuscany and a 7-day gravel week; your own gravel bike needs tyres of at least 700x34.
Why choose them: Asimismo works with a maximum of 7 clients for each guide on its Tuscany tours.
Ask for: Ask for a route matched to your fitness and a local bike rental contact for your date.
Not the fit if: you might cancel late, as only 50% is refunded up to 30 days in advance and the total sum is kept after that.
Enquiry: asimismo.eu/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tuscany-gravel-bike-tours, faqs.

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Baroudeur Cycling

Best for: Pro-guided road and gravel stays in Portugal
Gravel trip: Sells gravel trips in the Algarve, from Faro to Lisbon on the Rota Vicentina and in France, with KTM X-StradA gravel bikes for hire.
Why choose them: Guide Jérôme Cousin rode 4 Tours de France and 2 Vueltas over 11 years in the peloton.
Ask for: Ask for the Like a Pro and En Liberté prices for your week plus the carbon road bike rental rate.
Not the fit if: you may cancel within 30 days of departure, as no refund is given then.
Published price: Guided Gravel Algarve and Faro-Lisbonne stays cost from €1,600 per person for 7 days/6 nights, guide and assistance included. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002.
Enquiry: baroudeurcycling.com/contact-form

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: uk/faro--lisbonne-gravel-booking, destinations/sejour-velo-portugal, eng/terms-and-conditions.

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Bikeriding Tuscany

Best for: Guided Italy tours with van support
Gravel trip: Sells the Eroica Roads Gravel self-guided tour, Siena to Rome Gravel and Tuscany Gravel to Sea, plus one-day gravel loops around Siena and the Val d'Orcia, with Canyon Grizl and Scott Addict Gravel bikes at €55 a day.
Why choose them: Most of its tours average 40km to 70km a day, adjustable for custom and private groups.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty rating and single supplement for the tour and dates you want.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as cancelling 30 to 0 days before departure costs 100% of the trip price and its fees are not negotiable.
Enquiry: bikeridingtuscany.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: one-day-bike-tours, faq, terms-and-conditions.

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Bikestyle Tours

Best for: Guided trips to the Grand Tours
Gravel trip: Sells the 2027 New Zealand Gravel Adventure, 9 days from Christchurch to Queenstown, from AUD $8,255 twin share.
Why choose them: Runs the 2027 Tour de France GC Classic for up to 34 guests supported by 6 staff. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for twin-share pairing or the single supplement and the hire bike measurement form for your tour.
Not the fit if: you will not buy travel insurance, which it makes mandatory for all guests with cover for cancellation, medical costs and cycling.
Enquiry: bikestyletours.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/?experiences=94, tours/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-gc-classic-t, booking/conditions.

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Cicloposse Bike Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours across Italy
Gravel trip: Sells Gravel Cycling Strade Bianche in Tuscany, 7 days from €1,790, a Sardinia gravel bike tour from €1,650 and Short Escape Gravel Tuscany from €1,190; road bikes are not available on its gravel tours.
Why choose them: Founders Marco Tornaghi and Giuliana Mulas moved to Tuscany from Milan in June 1994 to start the business. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and the e-bike or e-gravel rental price for your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with young children, as tours are best for teenagers aged 13 and older.
Enquiry: cicloposse.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-bike-tours, our-team, faqs-bike-tours.

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Cycle Fiesta

Best for: Supported and self-guided tours in Spain
Gravel trip: Sells the Girona Gravel Adventure as a 7-day supported tour at €1,690 or self-guided from €1,390.
Why choose them: Supported tour groups are normally between 8 and 12 people.
Ask for: Ask which deposit and balance date apply to your tour, as its pages give different figures.
Not the fit if: you travel without insurance, as participants must hold travel insurance covering cycling, medical care and repatriation.
Money protection: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds.
Enquiry: cyclefiesta.com/contact/contact.htm

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-holidays/tours.htm, faqs.htm, terms.htm.

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Cycling Holidays France

Best for: Self-guided bike tours in France
Gravel trip: Sells gravel bike versions of its Loire Valley, Dordogne, Champagne, Three Lakes and Burgundy tours, with a gravel bike at +240 € a person on the Three Lakes tour.
Why choose them: Says it has planned 800+ cycling trips.
Ask for: Ask for the bike type, hotel list and Flexibility Level price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel under 30 days before departure, when standard terms refund 0%.
Money protection: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company.
Website: cyclingholidaysfrance.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/the-three-lakes-bike-tour, terms-of-service, imprint.

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CyclingHero

Best for: Supported self-guided road tours in Italy
Gravel trip: Sells gravel tours including the Tuscany Gravel Adventure, Gravel and Glory: the Dolomites and the Veneto Gravel Adventure, on Basso Palta gravel bikes or your own.
Why choose them: It started in 2019 when a Canadian, a Dutchman and an Italian went on a ride together.
Ask for: Ask for the dates and prices behind Book Now and the Basso bike rental rate for your trip.
Not the fit if: you want to join a group of strangers, as its tours are private, never group-based.
Website: cyclinghero.cc

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: event/gravel-bike-tours, our-story, bike-tours.

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Cyclomundo

Best for: Self-guided tours in France, Italy and Spain
Gravel trip: Sells a 5-day gravel tour from Geneva, Across border, across the lake and back in time, from 845 euros, with gravel bikes at 175 euros.
Why choose them: Cyclomundo is a French travel agency established in 2003 that sells cycling trips in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Switzerland. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the hotel list and the bike hire price for your start date and season.
Not the fit if: you want a fully customised tour for fewer than 6 people, the minimum the company requires.
Money protection: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee.
Enquiry: cyclomundo.com/contact/contact-us-0-5.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: cycling-tours/across-border--across-the-lake-and, about-us-0-2.html, FAQ-0-9.html.

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Dolomite Biking

Best for: Guided day rides in Alta Badia
Gravel trip: Runs private guided gravel tours in Alta Badia: €225 a day for 1 to 2 people and €25 for each extra person, or €140 for a half day.
Why choose them: It names 11 local guides from Alta Badia, several of them ski instructors in winter. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the weekday group tour calendar and the private guide price for your group size.
Website: dolomitebiking.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/gravel, en/about-db.

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Eat Sleep Cycle

Best for: Guided and self-guided road tours from Girona
Gravel trip: Sells gravel trips as one of its main lines, including Costa Brava Gravel, Florence to Rome Gravel and Patagonia Gravel.
Why choose them: Eat Sleep Cycle accepts a maximum of 12 guests on its scheduled guided tours and its groups average 6 guests.
Ask for: Ask for the rental bike model and the e-bike option for your departure.
Not the fit if: you are under 18 and want to join a group guided trip, as 18 is the standard minimum age there.
Website: eatsleepcycle.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, faq.

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eBikeTouring

Best for: Guided e-bike day tours near Florence
Gravel trip: Runs the Chianti Rufina Gravel Tour, from €90, over the white roads and forests of Chianti Rufina, on gravel or e-gravel bikes.
Why choose them: Started in 2013 in a bike shop just outside Florence and is powered by the Bicipedia bike shop.
Ask for: Ask which e-bike suits the Chianti Rufina tour you pick and book at least 24 hours ahead.
Not the fit if: you plan to book less than 24 hours ahead, as tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Website: ebiketouring.it

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: book/tours, about-us, book/tours/chianti-rufina-bike-tour.

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France Bike Trips

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling trips in France
Gravel trip: Sells gravel tours in France, Italy, Spain and Morocco, with gravel bikes for hire from 225 € to 275 €.
Why choose them: Its parent company Vélorizons began in 1999, born from the passion of an MTB guide. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the physical level of your chosen trip and the bike rental price for your dates.
Not the fit if: you need a guided departure confirmed with a small party, as guided trips usually need 5 participants to confirm.
Money protection: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris.
Enquiry: france-bike-trips.com/how-to-book.html

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: gravel-cycling-tours/europe/italy/CG20-gravel-cy, our-story-and-crew.html, how-to-book.html.

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FunActive Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours from South Tyrol
Gravel trip: Sells gravel tours from Villach to Trieste at 669 € and from Dobbiaco to Jesolo at 609 €, with Bianchi gravel bikes for hire.
Why choose them: FunActive Tours keeps a rental fleet of over 1,300 bikes for its customers. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the single room supplement and e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
Not the fit if: you want to buy its travel insurance and live outside Europe, as that cover is valid only for European residents.
Money protection: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I).
Website: funactive.info

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: mountain-bike, biciclette-a-noleggio, en/travel-insurance.

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Gravel Adventure

Best for: Hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided
Gravel trip: Runs its own hotel-to-hotel gravel tours, guided or self-guided, such as Trans Alp Gravel at 8 days from €2,695 from 26 Jun 2027 and Trans Pyrenees Gravel at 11 days from €3,595 from 3 Sep 2027.
Why choose them: Has run fully supported cycling trips since 2013, first as MTB-Adventure, with Gravel Adventure since 2022.
Ask for: Ask which level, Adventure or Explorer, suits you and whether a rental bike can be arranged.
Not the fit if: you travel without comprehensive travel insurance covering gravel trips, which is required on all tours.
Money protection: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879.
Enquiry: gravel-adventure.com/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours, corporate, terms.

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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites, from the air. Photo: Wolfgang Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

GravelUp

Best for: Guided gravel bike trips in France
Gravel trip: Every trip it sells is a gravel bike trip, such as Ventoux guided over 5 days from 1590€ and Norway guided over 5 days from 2490€.
Why choose them: Runs guided gravel departures in small groups of 8 to 12 with a support van. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the difficulty level of your trip and whether you need the e-gravel rental at +€70/day.
Not the fit if: you want to ride a self-guided trip alone, as self-guided trips need a minimum of two people.
Money protection: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009.
Website: gravelup.earth

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/destinations/ventoux, en/faq, en/terms-and-conditions.

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Holimites

Best for: Dolomites road, gravel and MTB tours
Gravel trip: Sells the Dolomites Heritage Gravel Bike Adventure, a bikepacking trip of about 8 nights, plus the guided Dolomiti Super 8, 6 nights for riders with excellent gravel skills, on Colnago rental bikes.
Why choose them: Holimites was founded in 2000 by three young local hoteliers and is based in Badia in the Dolomites. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Colnago rental size and the price of your chosen Dolomites package for your dates.
Not the fit if: you lack a solid training base, as the Heritage Gravel tour asks for at least 2000 km ridden and 5+ hours in the saddle on longer days.
Website: holimites.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/sport-packages/gravel, en/about, en/sport-packages/dolomites-heritage-gravel-bike.

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Horizons Cycling

Best for: Guided road trips with support vehicle
Gravel trip: Runs Utah Gravel in October 2027, 500 km from Cedar City to Moab with 8,000 m of climbing, plus Girona & Costa Brava Gravel in May 2027, mixing gravel and road.
Why choose them: Open Signature trips take a maximum of fourteen people, with a guest-to-guide ratio of no less than three-to-one. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 103 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the price and 2027 date of the Signature trip you want.
Not the fit if: you need a confirmed public departure, as Signature trips run when six or more people sign up.
Website: horizonscycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: signature-trips/utah-gravel, traveling-with-us/faq.

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Huerzeler Bicycle Holidays

Best for: Guided road cycling holidays on Mallorca
Gravel trip: Runs a Gravel Camp at Gialova in the southern Peloponnese, Greece, from 8 to 15 May 2027, on CUBE Gravel Carbon rental bikes.
Why choose them: Founded in 1986 by motor-paced world champion Max Hürzeler, starting as training camps on Mallorca.
Ask for: Ask for the price list for your station and week and the CUBE model in your frame size.
Not the fit if: you want to mountain bike, as it states that it does not offer mountain bikes.
Website: huerzeler.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/unser-radsportangebot/highlights/gravel-camps, en/unser-service/faqs.

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inGamba

Best for: Guided road trips with former pro guides
Gravel trip: Sells Tuscany Gravel, 4 to 10 April 2027 at $7,850, over Tuscany's white roads, on Pinarello Nytro Gravel bikes for an extra fee.
Why choose them: João Correia founded inGamba Tours with a single tweet in 2010. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews, newest 3 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike fit form and the single supplement for your chosen week.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 75 days of departure, as no credit applies then and the US$2,500 deposit is non-refundable.
Website: ingamba.pro

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: destinations/bike-tours-tuscany, your-team, faq.

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Mr Biker Saigon

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling in Vietnam
Gravel trip: Sells the Premium Gravel Bike Adventure in Vietnam, 10 days at USD2,590 with a Trek Checkpoint ALR included and a Cube Nuroad C:62 carbon upgrade for $150 more.
Why choose them: Founded in 2016 by Minh Thai, it names five cycling guides and two mechanics on its team. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 173 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask which deposit applies to your booking and the departure dates for your chosen tour.
Not the fit if: you travel without full travel insurance, which it requires of passengers.
Website: mrbikersaigon.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: vietnam-gravel-bike-tours, about-us, terms-conditions.

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Paradise Cycling

Best for: Guided and self-guided gravel tours in Portugal
Gravel trip: Sells a large range of gravel tours in Portugal, among them Serra Algarviana, Across Algarve, Alentejo Adventure and the Iberian Divide, with gravel and e-gravel bikes.
Why choose them: Paradise Cycling has been riding in Portugal since 2011.
Ask for: Ask for the season price, luggage transfers and bike hire for your chosen dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel late, as from 29 days before the start all base costs on fixed-date and guided tours are non-refundable.
Published price: Across the Algarve Gravel costs from €1207 per person for 1 to 2 people in low season, for a 6-day, 7-night self-guided tour. Read 5 November 2026.
Money protection: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT).
Website: paradise-cycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-cycling-tours-portugal, about, terms-and-conditions.

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Portugal Best Cycling

Best for: Family-run cycling tours across Portugal
Gravel trip: Sells the Gravel Coastal tour on the Alentejo coast, 8 days and 253 km from 1,260 €, with gravel bikes for hire from 60 € to 170 €.
Why choose them: Has taken travellers by bike in the Alentejo and Algarve since 1990.
Ask for: Ask for the season supplement and the e-bike rental price for your start date.
Not the fit if: you may cancel within 20 days of departure, as no refund is given after that point.
Website: portugalbestcycling.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/alentejo-portugal-gravel-coast-bike-tour, home page, terms-and-conditions.

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Portugal Bike

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling tours in Portugal
Gravel trip: Sells History, Heritage & Coast as a 7-day gravel tour, self-guided at 1930€ for 14 to 31 Mar 2027, plus gravel versions of Porto Towards Lisbon and the Camino de Santiago, on CUBE Nulane Race gravel bikes.
Why choose them: It has been cycling Portugal since 1995, founded by José Neves and Cristina Henriques.
Ask for: Ask whether the Guided or Self-Guided version suits you and for the e-bike supplement on your tour.
Not the fit if: you are travelling with children, as it only recommends participants aged 16 or 18 and over.
Enquiry: portugalbike.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: self-guided-bike-tours, about, faqs.

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Puglia Cycle Tours

Best for: Guided and self-guided tours in Puglia
Gravel trip: Sells gravel tours in Puglia, from Salento gravel at €1,060 and Central Puglia gravel at €1,120 to Puglia gravel over 15 days from €1,740, plus guided Basilicata gravel from €2,150.
Why choose them: It owns its fleet of 350 bikes and 8 vans. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews, newest 2 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike rental price and single supplement for your tour and start date.
Not the fit if: you want to join a guided departure alone, as guided tours need a minimum of 2 people.
Money protection: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome.
Website: pugliacycletours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: gravel-tours, about-us, guided-tours.

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Ride & Seek

Best for: Long guided road tours on history routes
Gravel trip: Sells the Dante Rome to Bologna Gravel Adventure, 23 April to 11 May 2027 at €9,350, plus the Tuscany Gravel Explorer & Eroica Gaiole.
Why choose them: Ride & Seek lists cycling tours across 5 continents, with 16 Epics and 34 countries. Trustpilot: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews, newest 15 November 2024. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the grade, bike hire rate and stages you can book for your chosen Epic.
Not the fit if: you are a novice cyclist: it says its Epics are less suited to the novice cyclist.
Website: rideandseek.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour/dante-rome-to-bologna-gravel-adventure, home page, bike-tour-gradings-difficulties.

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Rooster Bike Tours

Best for: Self-guided bike tours across 8 European destinations
Gravel trip: Sells self-guided gravel tours on mixed terrain in Croatia and the West Balkans, along Hadrian's Wall, in the Loire Valley, on Portugal's Atlantic Coast and in the Scottish Highlands, with gravel bikes from Trek, Giant and Cube for hire.
Why choose them: Says it has 15 years of adventure tourism experience and over 45,000 explorers on its biking and hiking adventures. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 16 May 2025. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the single supplement and the e-bike hire price for your tour and dates.
Not the fit if: you want a guide riding with you, as its tours are self-guided and you cycle without a guide.
Website: roosterbiketours.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: gravel-biking, home page, faq.

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Saddle Skedaddle

Best for: Guided and self-guided cycling holidays worldwide
Gravel trip: Sells a gravel range including the Galloway Gravel Escape, Girona Gravel Explorer, Sardinia Cape to Cape and Strade Bianche Explorer.
Why choose them: Lists 39 guaranteed departures across adventure, road, leisure, MTB and gravel trips. Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the trip notes and grade of the holiday you want and whether e-bike hire is offered on it.
Not the fit if: you need a group date to run whatever the numbers, as group trips need a minimum number of riders before they go ahead.
Enquiry: skedaddle.com/pages/contact-our-team-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: uk/gravel-riding/guaranteed-departures, uk/guaranteed-departures.

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Sancho Bikes

Best for: Guided day rides from Cala Bona, Mallorca
Gravel trip: Runs the Drach & Vineyard Gravel guided day ride from Cala Bona in Mallorca on a premium gravel bike for 89 EUR, plus a free gravel tour on Fridays.
Why choose them: A three-generation Sancho family business, it has traded since 1972.
Ask for: Ask for a place on the weekday tour you want and a bike sized to your height and inseam.
Not the fit if: you are new to road riding and want the Tramuntana Epic, which requires previous experience.
Enquiry: sanchobikes.com/en/contact

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/tours/drach-vineyard, en/about-us, en/tours/tramuntana-epic.

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Slow Active Tours

Best for: Self-guided cycling tours in Puglia
Gravel trip: Sells The Southern Via Francigena by gravel bike, 7 days from €740, plus the Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour, 8 days from €990, on Bianchi gravel bikes.
Why choose them: Its cycling tours run in Puglia and Basilicata, from the 6-day Salento bike tour to the 8-day Puglia and Matera gravel bike tour. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike rental price on your tour and the season price table for your dates.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 5 days of departure, as withdrawal then costs 100% of the total.
Money protection: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan.
Enquiry: slowactivetours.com/en/info/52-quotation-and-booking

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: en/tour/cycling, en/info/55-general-conditions.

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SpiceRoads Cycling

Best for: Supported cycling tours across Asia and beyond
Gravel trip: Sells North Vietnam by Gravel Bike and lists Gravel as one of its tour styles.
Why choose them: Has shared its passion for travelling by bicycle since 1995 and runs cycle tours in over 30 countries. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 61 reviews. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the bike hire price and the guaranteed departure dates on the tour you want.
Not the fit if: you want to bring children under 18 on longer tours, where the minimum age is 18.
Money protection: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full.
Website: spiceroads.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, about, tour_info/about.

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Top Bike Tours Portugal

Best for: Guided and self-guided bike tours from Porto
Gravel trip: Sells gravel cycling tours on the Vicentine Coast, the Rota Vicentina and the Algarve interior, graded 3 to 5 out of 5 for difficulty, on Orbea Terra gravel bikes.
Why choose them: Founded in 2013, it started as a bicycle rental and maintenance shop run by owner Sérgio Marques. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.1 out of 5 from 5 reviews, newest 28 July 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for a proposal on your chosen route with the e-bike or carbon road bike add-on priced.
Not the fit if: you may cancel a guided tour within 30 days of the start, as no refund is given then.
Website: topbiketoursportugal.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tours/bike-types/gravel-bike, about-us-biking-travel, cancellation-policy.

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Trek Travel

Best for: Guided bike tours with support vans
Gravel trip: Sells Gravel as a trip style, with fully supported routes that combine gravel and paved roads, such as its new 2027 Maine and Acadia Gravel Bike Tour.
Why choose them: Trek Travel has been an Official Tour Operator of the Tour de France since 2011. Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 556 reviews, newest 4 November 2026. Read 5 November 2026.
Ask for: Ask for the Single Occupancy price and the activity level of your chosen trip.
Not the fit if: you might cancel within 30 days of departure, as standard tours then give no refund or credit.
Enquiry: trektravel.com/contact-us

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: home page, pro-racing/trek-travels-history-at-the-tour-de-f, cancellation-policy.

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Via Panoramica

Best for: Road, gravel and e-bike tours in Italy
Gravel trip: Sells a 3-day self-guided Gravel Tour that can be ridden on a gravel bike, mountain bike or e-bike, plus Algarve, Finland and Fuerteventura gravel tours.
Why choose them: Via Panoramica was founded in April 2019 by Cecilia Rocha Mendes and lists 19 tours from its base in Gabicce Monte.
Ask for: Ask for the Cannondale rental size and the hotel list for your departure date.
Not the fit if: you may cancel late, as cancelling under 3 days before departure or a no-show costs 100% of the price.
Money protection: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code.
Website: viapanoramica.com

Read on its own website, 5 November 2026: tour/vp-gravel-tour, about-us, faq.

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Which of these publish a price?

34 of the 38 companies with cards publish a price for a trip on their own websites; ask the others for a written quote that lists what it includes.

Which of these companies protect your money?

15 of the 38 companies with cards name a scheme, bond, insurer or client account that protects payments if they fail; check the number with the scheme before you pay.

Anima Toscana Bike Tours: Insolvency insurance with Garanzia Viaggi (certificate A/45.5366/9/2022)
Apulia Bike Tours: Protected by the Il Salvagente travel guarantee fund (policy 2022/1-0571)
Baroudeur Cycling: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM045230002
Cycle Fiesta: Insolvency surety bond with AXA Seguros Generales (policy 47226434) guaranteeing refunds
Cycling Holidays France: Financial guarantee through Triglav Insurance Company
Cyclomundo: Member of APST, the French travel guarantee
France Bike Trips: Financial guarantee with Groupama Assurances-crédit & caution, Paris
FunActive Tours: Insolvency cover with Nobis Filo diretto Assicurazioni (policy 6006001594/I)
Gravel Adventure: Protected by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden), member 2879
GravelUp: Financial guarantee from APST, with licence IM075220009
Paradise Cycling: Registered travel agency (RNAVT 11760) contributing to Portugal's Travel and Tourism Guarantee Fund (FGVT)
Puglia Cycle Tours: Protected through membership of Fondo di Garanzia Viaggi, Rome
Slow Active Tours: Travel guarantee fund no. 2757 with Fondo Vacanze Felici, Milan
SpiceRoads Cycling: Payments protected in a client account once paid in full
Via Panoramica: Member of the Guaranteed Holiday Fund under the Italian Tourism Code

Who to contact first

Start with the 28 companies on this page that publish both a price and their cancellation terms on their own websites, then add any other card that fits your dates and riding level.

What to ask each one to set out in writing:

What the price includes and excludes, line by line: hotels, meals, bike, e-bike or road bike upgrade, support van, transfers.
The riding: daily distances and climbing, the surface and how the group splits by level.
The deposit, when the balance is due and what you lose if you cancel.
Which scheme protects your money and the number to check it.

Gravel cycling tours: the questions people ask

What should I ask a cycling tour company before booking?

What the price includes, line by line; the daily distances and climbing; whether the bike, an e-bike or a road bike upgrade costs extra; the deposit and what you lose if you cancel; and which scheme protects your money.

Do these companies provide the bikes?

32 of the 38 companies with cards say on their own websites that bikes are provided or can be hired with the trip; 29 say e-bikes are offered. Check the model and any upgrade charge on your quote.

Can I book with these companies directly?

Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes.

Do these companies all sell the same kind of trip?

No. Each card names the trip or offer the company's own website gives; lengths, riding levels, styles and prices differ, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.

Which of these have the most Google reviews?

GravelUp, Anima Toscana Bike Tours, Cicloposse Bike Tours and Slow Active Tours (the last 3 tied on review count). A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these have Trustpilot profiles?

6 of the 38 companies with cards: inGamba, Puglia Cycle Tours, Ride & Seek, Rooster Bike Tours, Top Bike Tours Portugal and Trek Travel. Each card gives the TrustScore, the review count and the newest review date, read 5 November 2026.

Which of these publish their cancellation terms?

30 of the 38 publish a cancellation scale on their own websites; the cancellation terms page compares them. Ask each for the full scale in writing before you pay a deposit.

Where can I check these facts myself?

Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.

How were these companies chosen?

Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel cycling tour operators table, built from the cycling tour companies ChatGPT names most often; its own website sells a named gravel cycling trip. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.

Is any company on this page paying to be here?

No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.