Weekend Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tour
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Tour Overview
Fall Foliage | Red Barns | Covered Bridges
Settle in for a long weekend featuring the very best Fall Foliage. Sojourn’s Vermont Fall Foliage Weekend Bike Tour will take you from the pristine banks of Lake Champlain to the rolling Green Mountains, all on quiet country roads painted with a thousand shades of red, orange, and yellow. Ride through picturesque countryside and explore quaint villages in one of the most beautiful states in the country. Valley farmland offers miles of gently rolling terrain, and mountain foothills are close enough to provide challenging options for those who want them. Enjoy a stay at the renowned Basin Harbor Club, a traditional lakeside resort with iconic Adirondack chairs that overlook the mountains of the same name.
History buffs will enjoy the historical sites of famous maritime battles and the Underground Railroad. Visit a classic Vermont town—complete with a village green—and sample the delicious treats of a local chocolatier—bike into the Green Mountains with a quick stop at a local brewery. Indulge yourself at the Topnotch Resort and Spa, a luxurious oasis on a hillside overlooking Vermont’s tallest mountain. Cap off your trip with a ride up the legendary switchbacks of Smuggler’s Notch, which offer a swirling tunnel of color during Foliage season. We hope you will join us for a weekend foliage adventure in our backyard and discover this wonderful state that we are proud to call home.
One of the top locations in the world for bicycling and foliage is in Vermont – right outside the door of Sojourn’s headquarters in the Lake Champlain Valley. Fly or drive up to Burlington, frequently listed as one of the top places to live in the US, and we’ll transport you the short distance to the start of the tour and return you to Burlington after the trip.
Lodging Information
Distinctive lodging, carefully selected to complement your tour.
Basin Harbor Resort and Boat Club, Vergennes
Historic hotel and small, classic lakeside resort in a stunning setting. Restaurant, pub, watersports, golf, and tennis. (1 night)
Topnotch Resort and Spa
Majestic boutique hotel and spa nestled on 120 acres. Pool, sauna, full-service spa facility, restaurant, bistro/bar, bocce. (2 nights)
Date and Pricing
Start Location: Burlington, Vermont | End Location: Burlington, Vermont
Limited E-Bikes Available - Request Early
Rating: Intermediate Trips
- 2025
- Make it Private
What's Included
- Support of experienced tour leaders from start to finish.
- Full van support for a variety of route options
- Custom Sojourn jersey and water bottles – yours to keep
- Welcome reception
- 3 nights at luxurious and quintessentially Vermont resorts
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- All breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Complimentary use of Sojourn’s equipment and bikes
- Limited number of Electric Assist or E-bikes are also available, distributed on a first come, first serve basis (Learn More)
- Daily route directions, maps, and a downloadable GPS
- 5% Past Traveler Discount to use on your next Sojourn Tour
FAQs
- Start & End: The tour starts at 2:00 pm at Hotel Vermont, those driving to the tour should meet at Sojourn HQ at 2:30 PM. Sojourn will provide a group transfer to Burlington Airport or Hotel Vermont at 4:00pm or Sojourn HQ at 4:30pm. Departing flights should not be scheduled prior to 5:00pm.
- Meals: All breakfasts, as well as most dinners and lunches are covered. We leave a few evenings and afternoons open for you to explore the variety of restaurants in the area. We strongly recommend a reservation for the restaurants you pick.
- E-Bike: Limited number of E-bikes are offered on a first come first serve basis.
- Flexibility: Our trips are designed to be flexible, giving you the freedom to experience it the way YOU want. So if you want some downtime or to do things on your own, our leaders will work to find you the best days to do it.
- Foliage Expectations: While guests often ask about the elusive peak foliage, this is largely a subjective term. Some trees might be close to their “peak” during one point of the trip, but others might differ. Regardless, since there are so many different types of trees in Vermont combined with so many different climate factors, you end up with a melange of colors no matter which departure date you are on.
- Routing and Scheduling: The itinerary we provide can change on a certain day in terms of restaurant time, road closures, and weather conditions. Our leaders are fully trained at offering alternate plans and solutions. We seek your cooperation and promise to deliver the best vacation experience regardless.
Guest Reviews
The leaders have a love for Vermont, and they showed their place with love. This was the best way to see a place. The trip was incredible in every way. Great food, great inns, and great routes. Nothing could have made it better in any way.
- Bob Liggett
A bike tour to VT during fall colors was top on my bucket list and Sojourn made it a lifetime memory. Our experience as guests with Sojourn could not have been better! The week was filled with fun, new friendships, and beautiful fall foliage.
- Jeff Libby
DAY BY DAY
Weekend Vermont Fall Foliage Bike Tour
Your leaders will pick you up in Burlington and shuttle you down to the Basin Harbor Club. After a quick bike fitting and orientation, you will have the opportunity to do a short loop to introduce you to the area’s quiet country roads. Enjoy your first dinner of the trip at the resort as you ease into your weekend adventure.
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Basin Harbor Club
DWind your way through farmland and small villages to the town of Stowe, also known as the ski capital of the East. Roll east along the Winooski River—the largest tributary watershed flowing into Lake Champlain. Hop off your bike in the town of Waterbury to relax and stroll the town green before being shuttled to Stowe. Topnotch Resort and Spa, one of Stowe’s and New England’s finest luxury resorts, will be your home for the next two evenings.
20, 35, 49 Topnotch Resort BToday’s ride offers the greatest challenge of the weekend or you can opt for a more leisurely day at Topnotch. The legendary ride up Smuggler’s Notch is a challenging climb but the foliage lining the route is spectacular against the granite cliffs, and the nearly seven-mile downhill run on the opposite side is well worth the effort. Enjoy a section of the newly established Lamoille Valley Rail Trail and stop for a sample of local craft beer at Lost Nation Brewing before finishing the grand loop back to Topnotch. This evening, a final dinner with fellow travelers overlooks the mountains from the resort’s signature restaurant, a local favorite gathering spot.
18, 38, 43 Topnotch Resort B, DFollow the bike path along the Little River from Topnotch to the tiny hamlet of Moscow where you can visit a local glassblowing studio. Peruse the boutique shops in the picturesque town of Stowe which feature local artists, farm grown foods and exquisite coffee. Utilize the Stowe community path to continue cycling a loop north through rustic farmland and return to Topnotch. Here we conclude the tour, and your leaders will shuttle back to Burlington where you can get dropped off downtown or at the airport.
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