Montana's Bitterroot Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Montana
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. Pedal through the foothills of Bitterroot Range and the Bitterroot Valley. Follow the historic Lewis & Clark and Nez Pierce trails as you make your way past the Big Hole National Battlefield to the Pioneer Mountains. Relax, recreate and recharge in a high-country lodge immersed in genuine Montana scenery in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Your adventure culminates on the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Cycle up the Bitterroot River valley to Lake Como and on to Darby.

38 km 1886 m

D1

Cycle up the Bitterroot River valley to Lake Como and on to Darby.

Day 2: Pedal to Painted Rocks Lake to swim and relax, or … ride some more!

30 km 1607 m

D1

Pedal to Painted Rocks Lake to swim and relax, or … ride some more!

Day 3: Finding “Wisdom” along the Lewis & Clark and the Nez Pierce historic trails.

44 km 1201 m

D1

Finding “Wisdom” along the Lewis & Clark and the Nez Pierce historic trails.

Day 4: Rest and recharge as you choose your own adventure today.

Rest and recharge as you choose your own adventure today.

Day 5: Chasing “Wild West” history on a ride to a ghost town and back.

39 km 1577 m

D1

Chasing “Wild West” history on a ride to a ghost town and back.

Day 6: Follow blue-ribbon trout streams through high-country scenery in the Pioneer Mountains.

48 km 2306 m

D2

Follow blue-ribbon trout streams through high-country scenery in the Pioneer Mountains.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Montana

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