Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 8-51.4 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
Starting From
5-day Bike Tour Only
$1,795
Per person, double occupancy
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Bike from inn to inn on this quintessential self-guided Vermont vacation. From the moment you meet your VBT Local host, you’ll feel right at home—because Vermont is VBT’s native land! We know this region like the backs of our hands, and our audio-guided navigation app is brimming with tips and tricks only a local would know. Pedal through Bristol’s maple-lined countryside, admiring the dramatic backdrop of the Hogback Mountains. Explore quaint shops and farm-to-table restaurants among the stately Victorian homes of Vergennes, and relax with a cocktail on the shores of Lake Champlain at your waterfront hotel. With a convenient train station located in the charming village of Middlebury, this vacation is ideally positioned to keep your vacation’s carbon footprint as low as possible.
Tour Highlights
- Indulge in the lakeside amenities of a historic resort.
- Stroll the shop-lined streets of Middlebury, one of Vermont’s inimitable charming towns.
- Pedal the Champlain Valley’s gently rolling farmlands, dotted with typical red barns, silos, and dairy cows.
- Marvel at stunning Green Mountain vistas as you cycle through the quaint farmland of Panton.
- Pause on your own to visit the Morgan Horse Farm, where the famed breed is bred and preserved.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. The museum seeks to preserve and share the cultural and natural heritage of the Lake Champlain region. All guests on this tour are welcome to visit the museum’s beautiful waterfront campus, which helps connect people with the lake through learning experiences, exhibits, boat building, and underwater archaeology research projects.
What to Expect
This tour offers the full range of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills and is ideal for both beginning and experienced cyclists. Please verify your bike selection for this tour, as it is not always possible to change bikes once you arrive on tour. Travel with your friends and family—we can accommodate multiple guests on this self-guided vacation. Our 24/7 support system is available if needed.
- Daily Mileage: 8-51.4 miles|
- Biking: 2-5 hours|
Cyclists
System
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Jun76º/54º
Jul81º/59º
Aug79º/57º
Sep69º/49º
Oct57º/39º
Average
Precipitation:
Jun3 in
Jul4 in
Aug3.6 in
Sep3 in
Oct3 in
Tour Only |
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4 nights in an historic inn and a lakeside resort |
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4 meals: 4 breakfasts |
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Puncture-protected tires |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Self-Guided Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT bike with puncture-protected tires
Welcome orientation and bike fitting
Luggage transportation
Ride with GPS and daily route notes
VBT Road Book with destination information
24/7 emergency support from local host
Helmet, bike bag, and tool kit
Your choice of VBT branded gear for your adventure
Accommodations
This is my first VBT bike tour and it did not disappoint, starting from sign up to finish. Chris our contact person in Vermont was so helpful, going out of his way to make sure our seats/bikes worked the best for us. The routes that were chosen were beautiful with interesting stops along the way and the lodging very nice. Ride with GPS worked really well, once we got the hang of it. We really like the freedom of the self-guided tour, along with VBT's organization.
Love Vermont and this tour
My wife and I recently completed a VBT tour in Vermont in the Middlebury and Vegennes area. We were looking for cool weather, the changing of the leaves and fresh air to breathe and relax. All was provided and the trip exceeded all our expectation. The accomodations were excellent. The others on the tour were so nice and the host, Gerry, was just great, going beyond what would be expected. I highly recommend this tour and Vermont Bike Tours. They took great care of us.
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