
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Self-Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 8 - 51.4 miles|
- Biking: 2 - 5 hours
Starting From
6-day Bike Tour Only
$1,795
Per person, double occupancy
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & the Lake Champlain Coast
Cycle Vermont’s bucolic vistas at the pace that suits you. Prolonged stays at just two inns—one historic gem dating to 1827 and one waterfront resort—allow you to explore pastoral countryside and scenic lakesides as you wish, riding past classic red barns, timeless silos and sweeping fields grazed by dairy cows. With the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks watching over, you pedal the picture-perfect farmlands of the Champlain Valley, inspiration to generations of writers and artists. Absorb the small-town charms of Middlebury, Vergennes and Bristol. Take refreshing dips in Lake Dunmore and Lake Champlain. Ride under the canopy of state forests. Among bike tours in Vermont, this relaxed self-guided itinerary is truly special.
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
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
Cycling
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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5 nights in an historic inn and a lakeside resort | |
5 meals: 5 breakfasts | |
Puncture-Protected Tires |

Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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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 (May vary depending on departure date. )

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.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & The Lake Champlain Coast
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.
Vermont: Middlebury Countryside & The Lake Champlain Coast
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