Gravel races in the canton of Fribourg

There are no gravel races in the canton of Fribourg on the calendar yet, but the terrain is perfect for riding 🚵. Between the farm tracks of the Broye, the forest roads of the Fribourg Prealps and the paths around Lake Morat, gravel riding finds a multitude of routes here that mix asphalt, dirt and stones, enough to build loops of 40, 80 or 120 km depending on your energy, how you feel that day and the weather, with the option of returning by train from several stations in the canton.

For a typical ride, start from Fribourg, follow the Sarine along a quiet path, then climb toward the hills of the Gruyère before descending back toward the lake 🌲. A bike with wide tires, a tire pressure suited to the terrain and a good repair kit are enough to enjoy these routes self-sufficiently 🔧. Bring water, something to eat and an offline map, because some paths are not marked and the mobile network can disappear in the valleys. Start with rides of 30 to 50 km to get used to wide tires, then gradually extend them.

To find a bib, take a look at the gravel races in Vaud, the gravel races in Bern and all the gravel races in Switzerland 🚲. For a group cycling day, the Cyclotour du Léman also lets you change scenery with open roads and a great team spirit 🌊.

The calendar of gravel races in Fribourg is yet to be written, but two-wheel enthusiasts can already draw inspiration from the cyclosportive events in the canton of Fribourg and the trail races in the canton of Fribourg to vary their rides. Gravel is growing fast in Switzerland, and the Fribourg trails have everything to appeal to fans of big two-wheeled adventures.