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Vermont: Stowe Fall Foliage Bicycle tour

Summary

This unique Vermont fall foliage cycling trip begins with three days of riding through small towns and covered bridges in the Lake Champlain Valley before it winds east through the Green Mountains to Stowe. Combining valley and mountain regions ensure peak foliage viewing during your trip. From country inns to a majestic lakeside estate and mountain lodge, experience the best of fall foliage, riding a select collection of Vermont’s most scenic country roads.

Recreational, Road bike

6 days

397 km / 247 mi

$ 3,895.-

Covered bridges in the Lake Champlain Valley
Bike the narrow route through the cliffs of Smuggler’s Notch
Combining valley and mountain regions ensure peak foliage viewing

Deposit for this tour $ 500.- pp.

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Details

Type

Recreational, Road bike

Duration

6 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

40-60 km / 25-37 mi

Total distance

397 km / 247 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

17 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
01 Oct 2023 - 06 Oct 2023
08 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023

Start

Burlington

Finish

Burlington

Airport at start

Internationale luchthaven Burlington

Airport at finish

Internationale luchthaven Burlington

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 3,895.-

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 975.-

Itinerary

Included / Not Included – lodging

Day 1:

Kick off your Vermont Fall Foliage bicycle tour with a picnic lunch in Vergennes which features a picturesque village green perched above a waterfall. Pass through one of Vermont’s signature covered bridges en route to the Waybury Inn where a warm toddy or cold pint awaits in the pub.
16, 36 Miles, Meals: L, D

Day 2:

Ride through one of the longest covered bridges in Vermont and visit a small country town. Enjoy a short hike to waterfalls overlooking a lake whose shores are lined with colorful foliage.
23, 30, 37, 54 miles, Meals: B, L, D

Day 3:

Enjoy an exclusive stay at the majestic Inn at Shelburne Farms. This sprawling lakeside estate is a working agricultural farm featuring spectacular views over Lake Champlain. A guided property tour follows a visit to a nearby orchard for warm cider and freshly made cider donuts.
41, 49 miles, Meals: B, D

Day 4:

Leave the Lake Champlain Valley behind as the route winds east into the Green Mountains. Stop for lunch next to a historic round church before arriving in Waterbury, also known as one of the best towns for beer in the US. We head to the glamorous Topnotch Resort and Spa at Stowe for the next two nights.
35, 49 miles, Meals: B

Day 5:

Today’s ride features the classic loop over Smuggler’s Notch — a rocky cliff-like passage through the mountains used by Canadian smugglers during Prohibition.
18, 38, 43 miles, Meals: B, D

Day 6:

A choice of loop rides around Stowe includes covered bridges, the Stowe Rec Path, and the village of Stowe. Visit a talented glassblower or the Vermont Ski Museum before a picnic lunch along the river — all with the spectacular backdrop of Vermont’s colorful fall foliage.
16 miles, Meals: B, L

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish
Full van support for a variety of route options
Observe a fourth-generation pewter smith and a renowned glassblower
Ride under Vermont’s iconic covered bridges
Sample gourmet chocolate from a local chocolatier
Stunning foliage sightseeing
5 nights at luxurious and quintessentially Vermont inns and resorts
All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Baggage transfers and porterage
Complimentary use of equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0, Limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are available.
Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS

Not included:

Flights to and from the tour
Night before and after the tour
Gratuity guides

Lodging

Waybury Inn, East Middlebury
This quintessential Vermont country inn sits at the base of the Green Mountains across from a beautiful stream. For years, the Bob Newhart show featured the inn. Restaurant and cozy pub on site. (2 nights)
Hotel Vermont, Burlington
Hotel Vermont located in downtown Burlington near the shores of Lake Champlain
provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Burlington waterfront as well as Church Street, one of the best pedestrian streets in the country.
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
Majestic boutique hotel and spa nestled on 50 acres. Pool, sauna, full-service spa facility, restaurant, bistro/bar. (2 nights)

A significant amount of health safety measures and trip modifications are currently in place and will continue into 2022. Out of an abundance of caution, we are requiring a proof of vaccination from our fully vaccinated guests and requiring non-vaccinated guests to get tested before traveling with us on any trip regardless of regional entry requirements within 48 hours prior to travel.

Map & Routes

Map

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Bicycle

Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105, Customized Fuji Absolute 2.0
Tandem Custom Built Cannondales or Co-Motions options at an added cost of $300.-
Limited number of Electric Assist or

E-bikes

are available.

Our bikes are issued with flat pedals. If you ride with clip-less pedals (SPD or similar), we suggest that you remove your pedals from your bike and bring them with you. Your tour leaders will install your pedals on your bike for use during your bike trip.

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A Typical Day