At a Glance
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Feel the excitement course through your veins as you cycle past majestic mountains, lush forests, pristine lakes, maple sugar shacks as you journey from two countries, Vermont to Quebec, and explore everything beautiful in between on this thrilling 6-day biking adventure.
Your biking journey begins in Burlington, where you will shuttle to the town of Richmond to fit your bike. Cycle past green mountains, maple sugar shacks, and charming country houses as you voyage through the beautiful town of Waterbury. Enjoy a blissful ride through green mountain foothills and river valleys. Pedal through Smuggler’s Notch, Jeffersonville, the historic Long Trail as you make your way to the beautiful Jay Peak. Cross the border into southern Quebec, Canada, and enjoy the views of the long and glamorous Lac Memphrénagog as you ride ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- All meals as specified in itinerary
- All luggage, hotel and shuttle transfers
- Short orientation in Burlington on Day 1
- 5 nights accommodation in luxury hotels on a twin share basis
- Professional guiding: two support vans, 6:1 guest to leader ratio on average
- Biking, activities and sightseeing as stated in the itinerary
- Use of fully equipped titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Park and other entry fees
- Comprehensive travel planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Itinerary
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THREE BIKING OPTIONS: Meet your tour leaders at 9:30 am at Hotel Vermont. Please endeavour to arrive dressed in your biking clothes, come with your luggage and a daypack containing your rain gear and anything else you may want for the day's ride (your luggage will be transported to our first night's accommodations). Welcome to Vermont! After meeting in Burlington, we shuttle to the small town of Richmond, where your tour leaders fit your bike and educate you briefly on biking techniques and safety. Following that, go for a warm-up ride along the winding Winooski River, on hard-packed gravel. Pass lush mountains, maple sugar shacks, and charming country houses as you make your way through the beautiful town of Waterbury and then we stop for lunch. After that, we go for a quick drive to the hotel or choose to continue biking along the quiet country roads toward Stowe's bike-friendly greenway. Drink in the picturesque scenery of the surrounding area as you journey through a landscape of wooded mountains, stunning rural neighbourhoods, and the ruffling West Branch River. Our afternoon route hits some hilly terrain, but the views of the beautiful Green Mountains make it worth it. |
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Topnotch Resort & Spa is our last stop for the day and our home for the next two nights. A picturesque 120-acre hotel perched on a sprawl and has received accolades from the esteemed Travel + Leisure. Once you are settled in your room, you can choose to relax with a rejuvenating spa treatment or go for a calming swim in the indoor pool. Tonight, we gather for a welcome reception, toast to the start of our adventures, and enjoy dinner at the hotel’s cosy restaurant. Enjoy organic, fresh food in one of Stowe’s best. |
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TWO BIKING OPTIONS: After we have breakfast, we go for a spin through the Green Mountain foothills and river valleys. Rolling country roads take you along a rustic scenery of family-owned farms and hills covered in ephemeral forest. Bike past local breweries and feel free to pop in for a taste of Vermont's craft beer. Soon after, stop to enjoy a picnic lunch along the shoreline of immaculate Lake Elmore before riding back to the beautiful downtown of Stowe on serene rural roads. It is a good day to peruse the local shops, cideries, and coffee shops of Stowe, or its popular brewery, the Alchemist, before riding back to the hotel. |
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Getting back to the resort, you may like to pamper yourself with a spa treatment, take a dip in the pool or cosy with a drink in hand by the fireplace. For dinner, we enjoy locally sourced and European-inspired cuisine by the award-winning chef/owner of Michael's on the Hill served in a charming 19th-century hilltop farmhouse.
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FOUR BIKING OPTIONS: In preparation for today's ride to Jay Peak, we start with a filling breakfast. Then, we shuttle for a smooth drive over "the Notch", where we commence our ride toward the Northeast Kingdom. You also have the option of biking there, but you have to get an early start; if you choose this option you'll get to Cambridge on two wheels, first climbing over Smuggler's Notch—the steep terrain between Spruce Peak to the east and Mount Mansfield to the west. The area was named for the infamous smugglers who used its caves and dense forest cover to transport illegal merchandise across the Canadian border. From Cambridge, we pass through the town of Jeffersonville, where you can make your taste buds dance by visiting the local bakeries, indulging in maple syrup tastings and maple "creemees" (Vermont's version of a soft-serve) before continuing northward. Then, we follow the legendary Long Trail, which runs the length of the state and claims the title as the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the country. Bike through forested Pleasant Valley and the rustic Northeast Kingdom towns of Waterville, Belvidere, and Montgomery. After lunch, go on to a nice café in Montgomery Centre, where you can hop in the van for a quick drive to Jay Peak Resort, our home for the night. Or if you're still up for it, you could tackle the final climb to the hotel. |
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We will be resting at the beautiful and modern lodge, Jay Peak Resort. Unwind by the pool or if the weather permits, you can take the hotel's ski tram to the third tallest peak in Vermont to enjoy the stunning panoramas before gathering tonight for a delicious and casual meal. |
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THREE BIKING OPTIONS: Make sure you have your passports as we're about to cross the border into Canada! We enter a quaint portion of southern Quebec known as the Eastern Townships, this area was historically inhabited by Abenaki Indians and fought over by French and British colonial forces. Pedal north on the tranquil roads with vistas of 27-mile-long Lac Memphremagog, a freshwater glacial lake that's rumoured to have its own Loch Ness Monster, known locally as Memphre. The farther you go up the verdant glacier-carved valley, the larger Mont Orford towers above you. Consider taking a short break at any of the towns or artisanal shops along the route, you can even practice your French! Then, enjoy lunch at the Abbaye de St-Benoît-du-Lac where you can also sample the Ermite blue cheese made by Benedictine monks. After our visit, you can take advantage of the van support or pedal through the historic city of Magog. On our way to North Hatley, a beautiful town that has attracted different kinds of people, ranging from artists to vacationers for more than a century, we are greeted with well-groomed farms. |
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Our accommodation for the next two nights is Manoir Hovey, a Relais & Chateaux lakeside Georgian inn. An elegant 35-acre, 5-star hotel offering stunning views of the pristine Lake Massawippi. Bask in the serenity with a dip in the saltwater pool, stroll amongst the natural lake or unwind in teh quaint lakeside garden before dinner at your leisure at the manor's formal gourmet restaurant. With about 900 available labels, you may choose to sample a vintage from the award-winning wine list. Treat your palates to delightful French-Canadian cuisine and exquisite wine. |
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TWO BIKING OPTIONS: Today is for discovering more of this beautiful lake-dappled region. Go for a spin along the east side of Lac Massawipi, then, go south on the serene lanes past farms and craftsmen's shops. You are to go on this trip at your pace as you stop to admire the nature of the rolling hills and even what the local artisans are showing. Take a short break at the acclaimed organic cheese farm, Fromagerie La Station, for a tour and tasting. This is also a golden opportunity to taste Canadian "liquid gold" and other samples of Canadian maple syrup. Following that, we head back toward North Hatley where you can choose to try out dishes at a local cafe ride back to Manoir Hovey for lunch at your own leisure. After lunch, walk or bike along a beautiful and secluded rail-to-trails bike path along the Massawippi River to the legendary Capelton Mine. If you have had enough of the adventures and would prefer to relax you could stay back at North Hatley and relax by the lake or explore Main Street's antique shop and art galleries. For a refreshing view, you can kayak or paddleboard and enjoy the sweeping vistas of the spectacular farmland and countryside of Quebec's Eastern Townships. As a form of relaxation, the inn staff can arrange a massage for you. |
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At night, we enjoy a farewell cocktail and a final dinner at the hotel to crown the end of our adventure. Celebrate with a hearty toast with your fellow adventurers to the journey so far.
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Level 2, Approx. 29km (18 miles), 2-3 hours biking, Elevation gain: 396m (1300 ft) After eating breakfast, you can pedal to Lac Magog one last time, past farmland, and vacation cottages before returning to the inn to enjoy a rich picnic lunch. You also have the option of sleeping in and lingering over breakfast instead. If your trip destination is Montreal, in awe of your adventure, bid farewell to your tour leaders as you'll board a private shuttle. But if you're headed back to Burlington, your tour leaders will shuttle you to Hotel Vermont. |
Dates & Prices
Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available on request.
More Info
- The departure point is Burlington, Vermont
- The finish point is Montreal, Quebec
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Burlington. The nearest major airport is Burlington International Airport which has domestic flights and is 5km (3 miles) from the center of Burlington. Another major airport is Plattsburgh International Airport which has domestic flights from Plattsburgh, New York and is 60km (37 miles) from Burlington.
Summer weather in northeast Vermont and southern Quebecis pleasant, though the climate is often humid. Temperatures can get quite chilly on the water and at higher elevations. Rain is possible year-round.
The climate is classified as humid continental. Summers can be very warm and humid with average temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius (77 ° Fahrenheit). It does feel a lot warmer most of the times due to the high humidity. Winters are cold with many windy days and snow. The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -11 °C (12 °F)
The routes on this trip are rated Levels 2-4.
Level 1, 2-3 hours, 13-35km (8-22 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 305m (1000 ft)
Level 2, 2-4 hours, 29-51km (18-32 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 671m (2200 ft)
Level 3, 3-5 hours, 42-68km (26-42 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1036m (3400 ft)
Level 4, 4-6 hours, 58-87km(36-54 miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m (4400 ft)
Level 5, 5-7+ hours, 77-113+ km (48-70+ miles), Maximum Elevation Gain 1341m+ (4400+ ft)
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Touring Bike A proven classic, our custom-designed titanium touring bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. Our most popular bike features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability. This touring bike combines a wide range of gears with the ease of an adjustable upright riding position for comfort and efficiency. Upright handlebars only. Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag, flat pedals or toe-cages included (or bring your own pedals). |
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Electric Assist Bike A lightweight yet powerful machine unique in the world of e-bikes. One of the lightest e-bikes available, it provides plenty of power (and then some!) to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance. Other outstanding features include the same comfort as our Touring Bikes and lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting. Available for guests 16 or older; not appropriate for pulling a Trailer Bike or a Cub trailer on a Family Trip. Upright handlebars only. Available Accessories: Rear rack and trunk bag and flat pedals or toe-cages included. |
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Performance Bike Custom-designed titanium bike built for cyclists to power up climbs and speed through the countryside. This performance road bike is lightweight and technologically advanced, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork. Responsive, efficient and comfortable for a drop-bar performance bike, it’s an impressive ride suited to avid riders. Drop handlebars only. Available Accessories: Trunk bag, flat pedals or toe-cages included (or bring your own pedals). |
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Carbon Bike The Carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS has been put through its paces at both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France by the UCI World Tour team–EF Pro Cycling. Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package—it’s built for hard-core riders, men and women alike, who are looking for a high-performance bike that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. The Synapse is offered in a complete range of sizes. Available by request for additional cost on biking trips in Europe, US and Canada. Available Accessories: Not equipped with a rear rack or bag, bring your own pedals, selection of saddle sizes available. |
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Tandem Bike Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. Suggested for riders with some tandem experience and on trips with flatter terrain. Due to the tandem's size, frequent racking is not realistic, so there may be fewer opportunities to hop in the van. Dropped handlebars for captain position, upright for stoker. Available by request for additional cost on biking trips in Europe, US and Canada. Available Accessories: Rear rack and pannier or trunk bag and Flat pedals or toe-cages included (or bring your own pedals) |
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All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
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Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
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