Colorado: Aspen to Vail, Valleys of the Rockies

Highlights

• Ride among alpine peaks and breathe bracingly clean air as you discover the majestic beauty of the Colorado Rockies
• Enjoy easy, hand-selected routes that take advantage of descending canyons, valley floors, recreational trails, and paved bike paths
• Marvel at the breathtaking views of “The Bells,” twin 14,000-foot summits mirrored in sublime reflection at Maroon Lake
• Cycle the gradual descent through the Roaring Fork Valley on the car-free Rio Grande Trail from Aspen to Glenwood Springs
• Learn about early settlers and the history of the 19th-century Colorado Silver Boom during an interpretive walk through a deserted mining town

What's this trip about?

Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs: for Colorado cycling, these are the places you absolutely cannot miss. VBT brings you the Big Four—with carefully-planned bike routes featuring even terrain and downhill riding—mostly on car-free bike paths. Pedal the Roaring Fork Valley to Glenwood Springs—catching glimpses of bighorn sheep on the high, red, canyon walls above. Snap photos of the awe-inspiring double peaks of Maroon Bells and discover a bygone era at Ashcroft Ghost Town. Spin along the shores of the mighty Colorado River, then stroll quaint cobble-stoned streets in the charming town of Vail. Your Colorado trip leaders can point out the best spots to quaff a local microbrew, shop for handcrafted cowboy boots, or check out live music along the way. 

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