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Stowe Bike & Brew Weekend Bike Tour

  • Green Mountain gap
  • Gravel path near Stowe
  • Beer tasting
  • Von Trapp Lodge
  • Heady Topper  beer and bikes
  • pumpkins and gourds
  • Vermont red barn
  • Beer being brewed
  • Moss Glen Falls
  • Van and cows on the Stowe tour
  • Gravel trail with guests
DURATION
3 Day(s)
DAILY BIKING
25 miles
TRIP DIFFICULTY
3-Intermediate
REVIEWS
STARTING FROM
$1295
SINGLES ADD FROM
$400

Trip Overview

Ready for an escape to bike Vermont's gorgeous hills and valleys ... with the added bonus of sampling several awesome local beers? Vermont's craft beers are world-famous, and now you can taste several at their sources. Plus, it's easy to fit this weekend bike tour into your schedule. (Most of these Stowe tours are Friday to Sunday, but it can be run mid-week.)

The rides are challenging but spectacular and a great workout ... to whet your appetite for delicious meals and beverages. So take in the glorious scenery and experience some of Vermont's best craft beers with us.

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Surfaces for this tour: 96% Paved and 4% Gravel.

Itinerary

From start to finish, check out the route.

DAY 1 - Welcome To Stowe
Distance: 16.5 miles | Terrain: Intermediate to Advanced | Talta Lodge
Meet at 3 p.m. at the Talta Lodge and take off on a pleasant and easy loop ride through the village of Moscow and back along the Stowe Bike Path. Enjoy a stop at the Alchemist Brewery, maker of the double IPA Heady Topper, which was recently voted the best beer in the world. Gather for a lovely dinner and beer tasting in Stowe tonight at 7 p.m.
DAY 2 - Smuggler's Notch
Distance: 32, 40, 43 or 49 miles | Terrain: Intermediate to Advanced | Talta Lodge
Your incredible day of cycling begins along the Stowe Bike Path, past the famous Stowe Ski Area and then up and over Smuggler’s Notch (with an optional lift from the van!). You visit Jeffersonville and Johnson, home of the famous woolen mill and outlet. Some will opt to take a beautiful loop north before passing through Hyde Park, past Cady’s Falls and along Stage Road back to Stowe. This evening, you are treated to the Von Trapp Brewery (yes, that’s the family from The Sound of Music film) and Bierhall for a 6:30 p.m. tasting event and delightful dinner.
DAY 3 - Pristine Moss Glen Falls
Distance: 26 or 35 miles | Terrain: Intermediate to Advanced
Today you ride north along beautiful Randolph Road, stopping for a short hike out to pristine Moss Glen Falls and then to Morrisville. Here you have the option to ride out to Lake Elmore and then weave your way along the Lamoille River. Enjoy an optional visit to Rock Art Brewery and the Lost Nation Brewery, two of Vermont’s growing number of elite microbreweries.

Map

Dates & Pricing

Prices are per person based on double occupancy (2 people in one room). Single supplement for private room is listed at the top of this page. A deposit of $750 holds your reservation for most tours. For tours less than 6 days, the deposit is $500.

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What’s Included

2 nights’ lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 lunches, and a beer tasting. We also include detailed maps and itineraries, experienced guides, full van support — plus use of a bike and helmet. Airfare is not included.

Dates & Pricing

Prices are per person based on double occupancy (2 people in one room). Single supplement for private room is listed at the top of this page. A deposit of $750 holds your reservation for most tours. For tours less than 6 days, the deposit is $500.

What’s Included

2 nights’ lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 lunches, and a beer tasting. We also include detailed maps and itineraries, experienced guides, full van support — plus use of a bike and helmet. Airfare is not included.

Inns

Where you stay along the way.

Talta Lodge
Talta Lodge Bluebird is designed with the adventurer in mind. Built for all four seasons of activities—from skiing to mountain biking, to fly fishing and hiking—the property is ideally located along the Little River with access points to the Stowe recreation path. Featuring plenty of gear storage, a pump track, indoor pool, and sauna, this hotel is your basecamp for exploring Stowe, Vermont and the surrounding area.

Guests say …

Quotes from guests about this tour:


"We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the group.Thanks so much!"
— Gwen D.

"Excellent leaders and I would go on a tour led by them again. "
— Amy G.

"Coordination of all things needed, great tour guides, B&B was great!!"
— Nancy M.

Gallery

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Green Mountain gap Gravel path near Stowe Beer tasting Von Trapp Lodge Heady Topper  beer and bikes pumpkins and gourds Vermont red barn Beer being brewed Moss Glen Falls Van and cows on the Stowe tour Gravel trail with guests