One Day, One Ride - Gravel Adventure in the Annapurnas

What does a day of gravel riding in the Himalayas really feels like? This episode takes you on a 30 km journey from Manang to Chame, deep in Nepal’s breathtaking Annapurna region. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, every pedal stroke feels different. The air is thinner, the landscapes are bigger, and the silence is broken only by the wind and the sound of tires rolling over gravel. This stretch of the Annapurna Circuit is raw and unique. The road follows the valley, sometimes smooth, sometimes rough, always changing. Small Himalayan villages where time seems to slow down, where daily life unfolds quietly along the trail. Prayer flags flutter in the wind, stone houses blend into the landscape, and locals move at their own steady rhythm. If you’re into gravel cycling, bikepacking, adventure riding, or high-altitude challenges, this is what a real Himalayan gravel experience looks like. If you’re dreaming of riding a similar trip, we have available spots for the next one here ▻ https://escape-society.com/expedition/riding-in-the-himalayas/ My equipment for the trip : Bike - Look Cycle : 765 Gravel RS Kit - Assos of Switzerland : Fall/Winter collection Ortlieb : Frame-pack toptube 3L / Seat Pack 11L / Velo sling (handle bar) Sunglasses : Julbo - Faster M Reactiv Pedals : Look Cycle : X-track Helmet - MET : Rivale Absolute White - limited edition Tires - Hutchinson : Touareg 40mm Shoes - Fizik : Tempo Beat Bars/gels/electrolytes - Baouw Directed and Filmed : Kim Gintrand & Léa Giraud Edited : Keryan Sorton Special thanks : Kilian Bron - Escape Society & Epic Rides Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for my next adventures! / ‪@gravel_kim‬ FOLLOW ME Instagram ▻ https://www.instagram.com/gravel_kim/?hl=fr Strava ▻ https://strava.app.link/FaeSzKINBYb 20% off your annual Strava subscription https://www.strava.com/subscribe/checkout?code=GRAVELKIM20 Join me on a trip ▻ https://escape-society.com/ Newsletter ▻ https://www.destinations-gravel.com For more gravel itineraries idea you can check out my website : Destinations Gravel :)