Classic Vermont Bike Tour
The Heart of New England
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Vermont has been called the Ireland of America for its small villages, lush green rolling hills, and relaxed way of life. You’ll enjoy moderate cycling (“Vermont Ain’t Flat” is what the t-shirts say) between the foot of the Green Mountains and the shore of Lake Champlain. Start and end in the Art and Soul village of Vermont, historic Brandon, freshened up by a total restoration and reconstruction of its vibrant downtown. Your other base this week is Middlebury, a cosmopolitan village filled with all the culture and commerce brought by hosting a top-tier liberal arts college. In between, you’ll pedal up and coast down rolling hills through apple orchards, dairy farms, hayfields, and covered bridges, with an end-of-tour change of pace treat biking around a thousand-acre lake in the Green Mountain National Forest. A vintage state park beckons you for a refreshing swim.
Tour Essence
- Arrival day ride through three covered bridges of the Marble Valley with optional visit to the Vermont Marble Museum or New England Maple Museum (both ship)
- Tuesday (optional), ferry across Lake Champlain to explore historic Fort Ticonderoga
- A tasting trail of several micro-breweries and artisan wineries either en-route or within a stone’s throw
- Middlebury College with its spectacular campus of limestone buildings and views of the Adirondack Mountains of New York and Green Mountains of Vermont
- Branbury State Park and the award-winning Moosalamoo National Recreation Area: take a swim, paddle a kayak or canoe, or enjoy a hike to the Falls of Lana waterfall
What to Expect
Start Location
Brandon, VTEnd Location
Brandon, VTMileage
Average Daily: 31 / 35.6 miles Total: 155 / 178 milesElevation
Average Daily: 1.700 / 2.135 feet
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- All accommodations
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Ciclismo Guides
- Van Support
- Snacks
- Cultural visits and walks
- Ciclismo Classico Jersey & Water bottle
- Ciclismo Goodie Bag
- Welcome cocktail
- All accommodations
- 4 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- A tasting trail of several micro-breweries and artisan wineries either en-route or within a stone’s throw
- Middlebury College with its spectacular campus of limestone buildings and views of the Adirondack Mountains of New York and Green Mountains of Vermont
- Branbury State Park and the award-winning Moosalamoo National Recreation Area: take a swim, paddle a kayak or canoe, or enjoy a hike to the Falls of Lana waterfall
2022
Start Location
Brandon, VTFly Into
Burlington, VTEnd Location
Brandon, VTFly Out Of
Burlington, VTThree Covered Bridges of the Marble Valley
Meals Provided
DinnerAverage Mileage
24.8/34.1 milesElevation Gain
1600/2124 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
DinnerAccommodations
The Lilac Inn
This picturesque inn is housed in a 1909 Georgian Revival-style mansion and is a short walk from the Brandon Museum. A 3-course gourmet breakfast is included, and there’s a seasonal restaurant and bar. A cozy living room has a fireplace, and outside the landscaped gardens feature a gazebo.
The Apple Orchards and Dairy Farms
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
30.4/39.7 milesElevation Gain
1600/2100 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
The Lilac Inn
This picturesque inn is housed in a 1909 Georgian Revival-style mansion and is a short walk from the Brandon Museum. A 3-course gourmet breakfast is included, and there’s a seasonal restaurant and bar. A cozy living room has a fireplace, and outside the landscaped gardens feature a gazebo.
The Land of Milk and Honey
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
39.7/44 milesElevation Gain
2100/2050 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
The Middlebury Inn
Walk through the doors of the Middlebury Inn and feel the warmth of New England hospitality that has been a tradition for generations. Look out over the beautiful Middlebury town green from the front porch and experience a place that’s been a part of Vermont’s history since 1827. The Inn offers unparalleled food, drink and lodging with all of the comforts and modern conveniences travelers have come to expect from a grand hotel.
The Otter Creek Meanderings
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
26.1/38.8 milesElevation Gain
1850/2450 feetRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
The Middlebury Inn
Walk through the doors of the Middlebury Inn and feel the warmth of New England hospitality that has been a tradition for generations. Look out over the beautiful Middlebury town green from the front porch and experience a place that’s been a part of Vermont’s history since 1827. The Inn offers unparalleled food, drink and lodging with all of the comforts and modern conveniences travelers have come to expect from a grand hotel.
