Aspen's Glacial Valleys Bike Tour - 4-Day Getaway
Chic Lodging & World-Class Cycling in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Couples, Friends & Solos
4 days 3 nights
Activity Level: 2-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $4,299 - $4,399 pp dbl occ
($1,250 - $1,500 for sgl occ)
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.
Colorado
Start/End Aspen
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
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
Itinerary
4 Days Premiere Hotels
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.
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.
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)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
2-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
While we do offer shuttles over most of the significant climbs, the routes on this trip are hilly, with some significant elevation gains and losses. This, coupled with the high altitude, can make biking more challenging than the mileage suggests.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
While we do offer shuttles over most of the significant climbs, the routes on this trip are hilly, with some significant elevation gains and losses. This, coupled with the high altitude, can make biking more challenging than the mileage suggests.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2. A performance-first flagship endurance bike engineered for comfort and race-level riding.
$650 rental fee; subject to availability
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Straight talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Restrictions in Maroon Bells
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.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. 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.
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