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Vermont & Quebec Biking
From the Northeast Kingdom to the Eastern Townships & Quebec City
Perfection cannot be rushed. Just ask anyone in Vermont or Québec. They know their sublime Northern Appalachian landscape didn't turn up overnight. It took eons. Continents collided. Glaciers scraped. Weather scoured. Each step doing its part to create a masterpiece of rolling hills, lush serene valleys and pristine lakes. And these locals know their cheddar and Ermite Blue wouldn't be so perfectly delectable without the right attention and aging. Logical really, that the best things in life take time. Like biking through this untouched part of North America. Savoring fresh air. Fresh apple cider. Winding roads. Handicrafts. The perfect vacation.
Reserve this trip now.
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• Two countries and cultures; one trip of idyllic mountains, valleys and lakes
• Bike quiet rolling roads past classic New England farms, maple syrup stands and covered bridges
• Québec's enchanting Eastern Townships, where artisans abound and French is spoken
• Taste maple syrup, fresh cheeses, foie gras, apple cider and other local delights
• Qué City, with impressive architecture and French heritage - why not extend your trip to see it?
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Day 1
Bike through quintessential Vermont, with classic New England farms and covered bridges. Idyllically set Stowe invites you into its historic downtown, full of handcrafted furniture and specialty foods.
• One night at Topnotch Resort & Spa. This "120-acre resort has turned itself into the most sumptuous in Stowe," says Condé Nast Traveler. (pool, spa, tennis)
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Days 2-3
Taste maple syrup at a family farm - it's been made here for generations! Pedal quiet country lanes past beautiful Caspian Lake to Craftsbury Commons. Looking for a gift? Mill Village Pottery tempts you with ceramics by local artists. Stunning views of Lake Willoboughy and the Green Mountains line your bike route north.
• One night each at the Inn at Mountain View Farm and the Tram Haus Lodge.
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Days 4-6
Québec's enchanting Eastern Townships, where artisans abound and French is spoken. Trace the western shore of 27-mile-long Lake Memphremagog, rumored to house a sea creature Need a snack? Stop at Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac to try Ermite Blue made by Benedictine monks. Mont Orford rises above this verdant glacier-carved landscape - magnifique!
Warm Québecois culture and mouthwatering cuisine, including fresh cheese, apple cider and duck foie gras. Ride south through gorgeous valleys and past shimmering water, picturesque farms, craftsmen's shops and quaint villages. In lakeside North Hatley, browse delightful galleries and antique stores. Opt to end your trip in Québec City, North America's only remaining fortified city, with impressive architecture and French heritage.
• Two nights at Manoir Hovey. Set on the shore of pristine Lake Massawippi, this luxurious 1899 Georgian inn was modeled after George Washington's home in Mount Vernon. Relais & Chateaux. (pool, tennis)
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Dates: Jun 24-29, Jul 8-13, Jul 22-27, Aug 5-10, Aug 12-17, Aug 19-24, Aug 26-31, Sep 2-7, Sep 9-14, Sep 16-21, Sep 23-28, Sep 30-Oct 5
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Level: 2 to 5
Cost: $2998
Single Supplement: $700
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included except 1 lunch.
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