North Carolina High Country
The Crown Jewel of the Appalachians
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Exhilarating road biking, spectacular mountain views, small town charm and exquisite dining await you in the remote, northwest corner of the Tarheel State. Your cycling covers the rural counties of Watuga, Avery, Yancey and Mitchell. You’ll bike the famous Blue Ridge parkway and catch majestic views of the surrounding mountains and valley townships. Leaving the parkway and getting off the main routes, you’ll be guided through little known country roads where you find small towns, Christmas tree farms dotting the hillsides, general stores, rushing waterfalls and upscale ski town resorts.
Tour Essence
- Blue Ridge Pkwy National Park
- Linn Viaduct
- Linville Falls
- Penland School of Arts and Crafts
What to Expect
Start Location
Burnsville, NCEnd Location
Burnsville, NCMileage
Average Daily: 40 miles Total: 245
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van Support
- The services of 2 or more experienced bike tour guides
- All lodging
- Transfer to and from the airport.
- Maps
- GPS mapping
- Mechanic
- Covid bag: Chamois butter, sunscreen, wipes, hand sanitizer, gloves, and face mask.
What’s Included
- ROAD BIKE & Hybrid ($195): Trek Domane Road bike 2.3
- Giant hybrid E-Bike ($325)
- Hybrid Trek (Upon request only)
- All accommodations
- All breakfasts
- Picnic lunches on riding days
- 5 dinners
- Cocktail social hour on the 1st evening
- Entry into Grandfather Mountain
2021
Start Location
Burnsville, NCFly Into
Asheville, NCEnd Location
Burnsville, NCFly Out Of
Asheville, NCWelcome to North Carolina!
Meals Provided
DinnerAverage Mileage
Optional 12Meals Provided
DinnerAccommodations
Terrel House, Burnsville
Once a dorm for a western North Carolina Presbyterian school in the early 1900’s, the historic Terrell House Bed and Breakfast Inn accommodations are perfect for a weekend getaway.
Burnsville Loop
Average Mileage
40 milesElevation Gain
3,100 feetAccommodations
Terrel House, Burnsville
Once a dorm for a western North Carolina Presbyterian school in the early 1900’s, the historic Terrell House Bed and Breakfast Inn accommodations are perfect for a weekend getaway.
Burnsville to Little Switzerland
Average Mileage
45 milesElevation Gain
3,272 ftAccommodations
Switzerland Inn
The Switzerland Inn, located directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is your vacation destination for a North Carolina mountain getaway. Fine dining, generous accommodations, on-site shops, relaxing spa, all in a peaceful, scenic mountain setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Little Switzerland to Banner Elk
Average Mileage
41 milesElevation Gain
4,228 ftAccommodations
Banner Elk to Blowing Rock
Average Mileage
26,2 milesElevation Gain
2,800 ftAccommodations
Meadowbrook Inn, Blowing Rock
Meadowbrook Inn is a tranquil mountain retreat located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Situated one block from the upscale shops, restaurants, and galleries on Blowing Rock’s Main Street, Meadowbrook Inn offers a relaxing mountain escape in the midst of some of the High Country’s most popular attractions.
During your stay, enjoy the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, wireless internet, as well as lovely landscaped grounds all just one block from the center of downtown.
Blowing Rock to Little Switzerland
Average Mileage
45 milesElevation Gain
4,458 ftAccommodations
Switzerland Inn
The Switzerland Inn, located directly on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is your vacation destination for a North Carolina mountain getaway. Fine dining, generous accommodations, on-site shops, relaxing spa, all in a peaceful, scenic mountain setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
