Aspen's Glacial Valleys Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
From $4,399 /person
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Aspen's Glacial Valleys Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway
Couples, Friends & Solos
4 days
3 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jul-Sep
Chic Lodging & World-Class Cycling in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Experience the lure of America's most luxurious mountain town on this four-day getaway. Since the 1950s, Aspen has been a cozy community of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, foodies and lovers of the good life. We want to introduce you to all of Aspen, including its wilder side. Ghost towns and jagged peaks. The Elk Mountains. Serpentine roads winding through deep forests. This is what Aspen is about: the balance between the rugged and the refined. Enjoy outdoor adventures by day and edible delights by night on our Aspen, Colorado bike tour.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant social life of Aspen, a chic getaway for outdoor adventurers and lovers of the finer things in life
- Bike winding roads through the Elk Mountains, with snowcapped peaks and dramatic valleys as your backdrop
- Revel in the sumptuous luxury of our premiere lodging, Hotel Jerome, and enjoy the convenience of unpacking only once
- Indulge in all the options offered by downtown Aspen, with world-class shopping, farm-fresh cuisine and more located at your doorstep
Start/End Aspen
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Welcome to Colorado! Bike along the car-free Rio Grande Bike Trail while taking in the stunning scenery • Discover the ranch and mining history of quaint neighboring communities like Basalt, tucked away in the Roaring Fork Valley • Explore Aspen’s famous Maroon Bells, two iconic towering peaks, on foot or by bike • Lounge on the shore of shimmering Maroon Lake • Up for conquering Colorado's classic Independence Pass climb? At just over 12,000 feet, the pass rests on the Continental Divide • Perhaps a relaxing day in town or at our hotel's spa is just your speed? • Unwind each day at our exquisite Auberge Resorts Collection hotel or enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Aspen, just steps away.
Nights 1-3
The epicenter of Aspen’s vibrant society nightlife for more than a century, this elegant landmark combines classic Colorado culture with sumptuous modern luxury. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Cycle winding Castle Creek Road • Behold views of snowcapped peaks and dense aspen forests • Take a break from pedaling in Ashcroft Ghost Town • Savor the farm-to-table delicacies of Aspen’s trendy downtown • Opt to spend the afternoon perusing the shops • Take your final spin of our Colorado bike tour as you ride along the Roaring Fork River • Pass lush meadows, horse-dotted pastures and classic red barns • Extend your stay in chic Aspen.
Nights 1-3
The epicenter of Aspen’s vibrant society nightlife for more than a century, this elegant landmark combines classic Colorado culture with sumptuous modern luxury. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Due to strict National Forest regulations, your trip leaders cannot hike or bike with you at Maroon Bells. Instead they'll provide you with detailed trail descriptions, maps and directions so that you can explore these amazing peaks on your own.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Premiere Hotel
The epicenter of Aspen’s vibrant society nightlife for more than a century, this elegant landmark combines classic Colorado culture with sumptuous modern luxury. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2
- Perfectly balanced comfort and performance with a Grand Tour pedigree
- State-of-the-art components and precision German engineering
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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