Colorado: Aspen to Vail, Valleys of the Rockies




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- 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
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- 5 nights in historic mountain town hotels
- 10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Optional car service from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
- Optional car service to Eagle County Regional Airport
- Optional car service from Vail to Aspen
- Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
- Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
- Support Vehicle
- Luggage Transportation
- Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
- Welcome Reception
- Facilitated Cultural Experiences
- Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Itinerary

VBT offers complimentary car service from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to the Annabelle Inn, departing the airport at 12:00 p.m.
After settling in, meet your trip leaders at 3:30 p.m. for a safety and bike-fitting session. Your Colorado bike tour begins wi...
This morning, you shuttle to the White River National Forest and the foot of the Elk Mountains. Here you view one of the most photographed sites in North America and one of Colorado’s most magnificent vistas – Maroon Bells. These two towering peaks, at about 14,000 fe...
Today, you ride the length of the Roaring Fork Valley, and do so almost entirely on a car-free recreation path. Throughout the day, you lose about 2,100 feet in elevation over 44 miles, a gentle downhill ride on the Rio Grande Trail past breathtaking brick-red canyon ...
After breakfast, walk next door and join locals for a sociable morning at the town’s enormous hot spring pool, said to be the world’s largest. It spans more than two city blocks and has drawn visitors since Glenwood Springs was first on the map. This is the perfect mu...
After breakfast, shuttle to the top of Vail Pass, then ride down the east side to Breckenridge. This is the spectacular Ten Mile Canyon National Recreation Trail, a paved bike path offering incredible alpine views all around. You cycle downhill to Copper Mountain Vill...
Relax over an included breakfast at the lodge this morning before saying goodbye to your trip leaders and fellow travelers.
VBT has made arrangements for a shuttle from the inn to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) departing at 9:00 a.m. and arriving at the ai...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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5 nights in historic mountain town hotels
10 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
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