Gravel races in the canton of Aargau

Gravel thrives where roads blend into trails, and the canton of Aargau ticks every box 🚵. The paths running alongside the Aare alternate between gravel, packed dirt and smooth pavement, while the forests of the Jura reveal wide, fast-rolling tracks. The villages of Aargau, with their flowered fountains and early-opening bakeries, serve as natural aid stations. Your gear doesn't need to be race-grade: a versatile bike and 38 mm tires are more than enough.

Loops of 60 to 100 km are easy to put together around Lake Hallwil, the Fricktal and the cherry orchards, with 800 to 1,200 m of elevation gain on the counter. Starting from Aarau or from a countryside station lets you head home by train if you feel like it or the weather demands it. Spring and autumn offer dry trails, while winter calls for wider tires and a bit of courage 🍂. Groups of friends form quickly, and a coffee on a terrace wraps up almost every ride.

No gravel race is listed in Aargau on Finishers yet, but the Swiss neighbors have plenty to offer. For a gravel race in the canton of Aargau, turn to UCI The Majestics, scheduled for July 9, 2027, which mixes roads and trails. The Cyclosportive des Portes du Soleil, on June 19, 2027, adds an alpine touch for the most adventurous 🏔. For more ideas, Zurich and Lucerne list their own events.

Between two rides, Lenzburg castle makes for a photo break, the thermal baths of Baden soothe your legs, and the Rüeblitorte, the regional carrot cake, advantageously replaces the energy bar 🥕. The gravel race calendar is waiting for you: use Aargau as a training ground and choose your adventure 🧭.