Wine Country Cycling Vacation: 4 Day E-Bike Tour (Aspen to Palisade)
4 Days
Overview
This 4-day e-bike tour blends the alpine beauty of Aspen with the vineyards of Colorado’s wine country for the perfect long weekend getaway. Begin with a scenic loop in Aspen, then ride down the Roaring Fork Valley to Glenwood Springs. From there, continue to Palisade, where orchards and vineyards await. Enjoy relaxed afternoon rides, live music, and local wine tastings before capping off your journey on the Fruit & Wine Byway.
With comfortable lodging, van support, luggage transfers, and premium e-bikes included, this trip makes for an approachable and unforgettable Rockies-to-vineyards experience. Ideal from June through early October, you’ll even have the chance to time your finale with Palisade’s vibrant Sunday Farmers Market.
With comfortable lodging, van support, luggage transfers, and premium e-bikes included, this trip makes for an approachable and unforgettable Rockies-to-vineyards experience. Ideal from June through early October, you’ll even have the chance to time your finale with Palisade’s vibrant Sunday Farmers Market.
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Lodging in comfortable, well-located mountain hotels and inns
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Premium e-bike rental, equipped with saddle packs for your daily essentials
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A GPS unit preloaded with an easy-to-follow curated route
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Roadside support available whenever you need assistance
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Luggage transport each day between destinations so you can ride light
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Personalized restaurant recommendations and reservations assistance to help you enjoy the best dining in every town
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Arrival Day – Aspen
Arrive in Aspen, a world-class destination known for its mountain scenery and cultural energy. After settling into your hotel, stroll through the historic downtown, browse art galleries, or enjoy dinner at one of Aspen’s many acclaimed restaurants.
Day 1 – Aspen Loop Ride
Begin your cycling adventure with a scenic loop through the Roaring Fork Valley. Following the Rio Grande Trail, you’ll ride past rivers, meadows, and ranchland with sweeping views of the Elk Mountains. This warm-up ride is a perfect introduction, ending back in Aspen for a second night in town. (Approx. 25 miles)
Day 2 – Aspen to Glenwood Springs
Ride down-valley along the Roaring Fork River, following paved bike paths through charming towns and forests. Your destination is Glenwood Springs, a lively mountain town where you can soak in the hot springs or enjoy craft dining downtown. (Approx. 40 miles)
Day 3 – Glenwood Springs to Palisade
The morning offers an optional short ride around Glenwood Springs, before a van transfer takes you to Palisade, the heart of Colorado’s wine country. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed happy hour vineyard ride, with short loops through riverside wineries where you can taste local varietals and catch live music. Dinner tonight is at one of Palisade’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurants. (Approx. 10–15 miles optional + vineyard ride)
Day 4 – Fruit & Wine Byway Ride
Spend the day exploring the full Fruit & Wine Byway, a scenic loop winding through orchards, vineyards, and farmland framed by dramatic mesas. Along the way, you can stop at tasting rooms, sample fresh produce, and soak in the atmosphere of this fertile valley. This is the crown jewel of Palisade cycling—an experience blending culture, scenery, and flavor. (Approx. 25 miles)
Departure Day – Palisade / Grand Junction
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your departure. From June through early October, your finale can include a visit to Palisade’s lively Sunday Farmers Market, filled with local produce, crafts, and music. After checkout, transfer to Grand Junction for your departing flight.
Arrive in Aspen, a world-class destination known for its mountain scenery and cultural energy. After settling into your hotel, stroll through the historic downtown, browse art galleries, or enjoy dinner at one of Aspen’s many acclaimed restaurants.
Day 1 – Aspen Loop Ride
Begin your cycling adventure with a scenic loop through the Roaring Fork Valley. Following the Rio Grande Trail, you’ll ride past rivers, meadows, and ranchland with sweeping views of the Elk Mountains. This warm-up ride is a perfect introduction, ending back in Aspen for a second night in town. (Approx. 25 miles)
Day 2 – Aspen to Glenwood Springs
Ride down-valley along the Roaring Fork River, following paved bike paths through charming towns and forests. Your destination is Glenwood Springs, a lively mountain town where you can soak in the hot springs or enjoy craft dining downtown. (Approx. 40 miles)
Day 3 – Glenwood Springs to Palisade
The morning offers an optional short ride around Glenwood Springs, before a van transfer takes you to Palisade, the heart of Colorado’s wine country. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed happy hour vineyard ride, with short loops through riverside wineries where you can taste local varietals and catch live music. Dinner tonight is at one of Palisade’s celebrated farm-to-table restaurants. (Approx. 10–15 miles optional + vineyard ride)
Day 4 – Fruit & Wine Byway Ride
Spend the day exploring the full Fruit & Wine Byway, a scenic loop winding through orchards, vineyards, and farmland framed by dramatic mesas. Along the way, you can stop at tasting rooms, sample fresh produce, and soak in the atmosphere of this fertile valley. This is the crown jewel of Palisade cycling—an experience blending culture, scenery, and flavor. (Approx. 25 miles)
Departure Day – Palisade / Grand Junction
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your departure. From June through early October, your finale can include a visit to Palisade’s lively Sunday Farmers Market, filled with local produce, crafts, and music. After checkout, transfer to Grand Junction for your departing flight.