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Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See: Beliebte Mountainbike-Tour

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Dienstag, 15. August 2017, 7:29

Strecke: 44,2 km Zeit insgesamt: 3 Stunden 41 Minuten Zeit in Bewegung: 3 Stunden 6 Minuten

Gesamtgeschwindigkeit: 12,0 km/h Geschwindigkeit in Bewegung: 14,3 km/h Geschwindigkeit max.: 50,8 km/h

Aufstieg: 1596 m Abstieg: 1602 m Niedrigster Punkt: 504 m Höchster Punkt: 1919 m

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Gerlitzen-Rundfahrt mit Kanzelbahn

MIt der Kanzelbahn zur Mittelstation und von dort mit dem MTB auf die Gerlitzen und dann bis zur Mautstraße hinunter und auf dieser entlang des Ossiacher Sees zurück.

Kanzelbahn in Annenheim am Ossiacher See

Bei den Tourendaten hab ich die Umlaufgondelbahn abgezogen.

Fahrradtransport außen an der Gondel (Akku bitte abmontieren und in Kabine nehmen) bis zur Mittelstation (Nähe Kanzelhöhe). Von dort die Schotterstraße links am Speicherteich vorbei nehmen. Bald mündet diese in die Asphaltstraße ein und man kann auf Asphalt bis bis zur Pöllinger Hütte fahren. Dann geht es weiter über teilw. etwas steile Bergwege. Ein Gatter war abgesperrt und etwas schwer zu überwinden. Einkehr in Pacheiner Hütte oder dem Gipfelhaus.

Im Gipfelbereich schwierige Navigation. Man fährt zuerst von der Pacheiner Hütte einen Single S0 quer zum Hang zu der zylinderförmigen "Aussichtsplattform Gerlitzen Alpe" und dann zum Gipfelrestaurant hinauf, neben dem eine Holzpyramide den sanften Gipfel markiert. Der weitere Weg ist rechts von der Asphaltstraße bei der Wiese mit den Modellfliegern .

Abfahrt kurz auf einem schönen, aber etwas steilen Trail auf Schotter vorbei an der Stelle mit den vielen Steinmännchen . Weiter zur großen Säule genannt Jakobsleiter. Nun Bogen nach links zur Gedenkstätte für Emil Berger , der um 1900 den Grundstein für die ersten Hütten auf der Gerlitzen gelegt hat. Danach bei der Kinderseilbahn und den Hotels vorbei, schon hat man die Mautstraße erreicht.

Jetzt brausen wir auf Asphalt ins Tal und kommen im oberen Bereich noch am Rastplatz Weitblick vorbei, den man für einen Fotostopp nutzen könnte. Unten angekommen dann die Hauptstraße und Bahngleise queren und erst bei der Eisdiele rechts abbiegen und den Seeweg neben den Gleisen nehmen.

In Sattendorf gibt's ein kleines Schwimmbad mit Cafe (Eis, Kuchen).

Auffahrt ohne Seilbahnunterstützung über Treffen zur Mittelstation möglich. Siehe zB. die Tour "Von der Gerlitzen Kanzelhöhe zum Ossiacher See: Genuss-Gondeln in der Region Villach"

Pöllinger Hütte, Pacheiner Hütte oder dem Gipfelhaus, Eisdiele in St. Urban, Cafe beim Bad in Sattendorf

Die kurze Abfahrt bis zur Mautstraße auf rutschigem Schotter sollte nicht unterschätzt werden!

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Float comfortably and carefree up to the Gerlitzen Alp with the cable car and enjoy a leisurely bike ride back to Lake Ossiach.

Pleasure gondola ride from the kanzelhöhe to the ossiacher see, duration: 2h .

This scenic bike tour with cable car ascent (incl. bike transport) starts at the foot of the Gerlitzen in Annenheim. After buying the ticket for the first section plus bike transport, you can float relaxedly with the gondola of the Gerlitzen Bergbahnen up the approximately 950 promising altitude meters to the Kanzelhöhe.

When you get off, keep to the left and immediately reach the asphalt road that leads to the former Kanzelhöhe mountain station. However, after reaching the asphalt road, you turn right and follow the road to the junction where you meet the toll road.

From here the descent towards meetings begins without any junctions. In Treffen, the descent ends directly on the Millstätter Bundesstraße (B98), where you turn off onto the R2b cycle path back towards Ossiacher See. The cycle path initially leads through meetings and later through Neudorf, where you cross Ossiacher Strasse at Billa and head in the direction of the underpass. Before the underpass, turn right and follow the cycle path in the direction of the Ossiacher See outflow. Shortly before the bridge, head north again along St. Andräer Straße. The St. Andräer Straße is crossed again at the campsite. After a few minutes you reach the starting point of the tour on the shore of Lake Ossiach

Pleasure gondola ride from the Gerlitzen summit to Lake Ossiach

Duration: 3h 15min.

This scenic bike tour with cable car ascent (incl. bike transport) starts at the foot of the Gerlitzen in Annenheim. After buying the ticket for the two sections plus bike transport, you can float relaxedly with the gondola and a chairlift of the Gerlitzen Bergbahnen the approximately 1410 promising altitude meters to the summit of the Gerlitzen (1911 m) and experience a breathtaking panorama.

When you get off, keep to the left and follow the gravel road to the Berggasthof Pacheiner. Right behind the hotel, the descent begins via the Gerlitzen summit road via the Stifterboden to Arriach without any significant junctions. So you always stay on the toll road and at its end you reach the L46 Teuchern Landesstraße, which you follow down again to the Millstätter Bundestraße (B98). Here you branch off to the left in the direction of the inner wasteland.

From here you can use the R2b cycle path back towards Ossiacher See. The cycle path leads through Treffen, later through Neudorf, where you cross Ossiacher Straße at Billa and head in the direction of the underpass. Before the underpass, turn right and follow the cycle path in the direction of the Ossiacher See outflow. Shortly before the bridge, head north again along St. Andräer Straße. The St. Andräer Straße is crossed again at the campsite. After a few minutes you reach the starting point of the tour on the banks of the Ossiach

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The weight of the bicycles for transport may not exceed 25 kg. The bikes are attached to a bracket on the outside of the gondola, so the maximum weight cannot be exceeded. Please check the weight before departure. With e-bikes, the battery can be transported separately in order to stay below 25 kg.

Attention: All bikers are asked to use only the officially approved roads, in this case the Gerlitzen toll road to Treffen and the Gerlitzen summit road to Arriach for the descent! According to the right of way, the mountain biker is not considered to be a person looking for relaxation, since he rides on paths and is therefore excluded from the freedom of paths (affects hiking paths but also forest roads). We ask for controlled speed on departure and consideration for other road users.

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Gerlitzen Alpe mountain experience

Here carinthia lies at your feet.

Action or relaxation? On Gerlitzen Alpe you will find not only a hiking, paragliding and leisure paradise, but also the most beautiful panorama in the region.

Mountains, panorama, magical light. Those who stand up here will see Carinthia with other eyes, because Gerlitzen alpe has been more than richly blessed and as a popular trip mountain offers a wonderful mix of everything we like: grandiose circuits, powerful peak conquering, rustic mountain chalets, interesting Nordic walking trails, leisurely mountain bike tours, exhilarating descents with the mountain cart track (Pistenflitzer) and much more besides. Endless distant views. Gerlitzen Alpe rises directly by the north shore of Ossiacher See. The panoramic Kanzelbahn cable car also runs from there, as well as the Gerlitzen Gipfelbahn to the peak at around 2000 metres above sea level. can you already see it? Below you stretches the most beautiful panorama in Carinthia. Almost the whole regional world of lakes lies at your feet, offering endless "distant viewing". One could sing a Carinthian song about this breathtaking view. Best thermal lift. Would you like to experience the Carinthian mountains and lakes landscape from a birds'-eye perspective? Perfect! Gerlitzen Alpe is considered the most beautiful flying mountain in Austria. The starting area is right next to the peak station of the Gerlitzen Gipfelbahn. Interesting also for non-flyers: watching the paragliders, hang-gliders and model plane flyers. IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR SAFE HIKING In the Gerlitzen Alpe - Ossiacher See cycling and hiking guide, recommended tours are suggested, whose description by no means replaces thorough preparation or use of a suitable hiking map. In the following we provide you with some essential considerations and important advice for safe hiking. BEFORE THE HIKE • Adjust your plans according to your and your companions' abilities (walking time, altitude, difficulty, orientation, fitness, family friendliness). • Inform yourself about the starting and finishing point, course, path numbers and particularities of the tour with a hiking map (scale 1: 25.000). Can you read a map if necessary? • Get a current weather report the day before and before departing. Also ask the locals, as they can judge the regional weather better. Postpone your plans if the weather conditions are uncertain or extreme. • Only embark on your hike with suitable equipment (rucksack, outdoor clothing, suitable footwear with a profiled sole, sun, rain and cold protection, orientation material such as a map, compass, GPS, mobile phone, plasters and bandages etc.) • Take enough refreshments. Drink plenty, but no alcohol. • Leave information at your accommodation about where you are going and when you plan to return. DURING THE HIKE • Starten your hike at a leisurely pace, take less fit companions into consideration. • During your breaks, check your location on your hiking map and set your next specific route target. • Never leave the waymarked trails and do not regard forest paths and tracks as public hiking trails. • Protect the flora and fauna! Take rubbish with you and never leave more than your footsteps. • Keep your distance from cows and their calves! Do not feed, disturb or stroke game and pasture animals! • Keep dogs on the leash! Avoid pastures and suckler cows. In case of danger due to cattle, let go of the leash and bring yourself into safety! • Please note the special prohibitions and instructions in the nature reserve areas. • Pay strict attention in rubble and when crossing slopes to not kicking loose any stones! • Also pay attention to indications of bad weather and in case of doubt break off the tour IMMEDIATELY. • In case of accidents, keep calm and inform the mountain rescue through other hikers, mobile phone etc. • Euro emergency number: 112, mountain rescue: 140 AFTER THE HIKE • Report your return at the accommodation. • Help to improve the quality! Inform your host or the local tourism office about deficiencies (markings, signs, obstructions, dangerous areas etc.) on the tour.

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Die Umgebung auf zwei Rädern erkunden

Die  Gerlitzen Alpe  ist im Sommer ein wahres  Wander- und Erlebnisparadies  mit zahlreichen Wanderwegen und besonderen Plätzen. Rund um den Feuerberg gibt es ausgewählte Strecken für Radfans. Unten im Tal beginnt ein weitverzweigtes Radwegenetz. Die Vielzahl der gut vernetzten Radwege sowie die Nähe zu Italien und Slowenien ermöglichen abwechslungsreiche Ausflüge mit dem Rad. Egal ob Sie mit dem Trekkingrad, Mountainbike, Rennrad oder dem E-Bike unterwegs sind, jeder kommt auf seine Kosten.  Kärntens  einzigartige Berg-Seen-Landschaft und die  Region  rund um den Feuerberg sind ein wahres Eldorado für leidenschaftliche Radfahrer.

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Im Rahmen unseres Wochenprogramms finden mehrmals wöchentlich geführte E-Biketouren auf und rund um die Gerlitzen Alpe statt (Anmeldung erforderlich). Ihr E-Bike für einen aktiven Urlaub am Feuerberg können Sie einfach und unkompliziert über unsere Rezeption reservieren.

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"Eine schöne Mountainbike-Tour auf der Gerlitzen Alpe führt vom Feuerberg oberhalb entlang der Schönfeldsiedlung bis zur Kanzelhöhe. Vorbei an der Erlebnisarena und der Pöllingerhütte geht es bergauf bis zum Gipfel auf 1.911 Metern Seehöhe. Von dort hat man einen atemberaubenden Panoramablick über  Kärntens Berg-Seen-Landschaft.

In Ossiach (ca. 30 Autominuten entfernt) warten tolle Mountainbike Trails & Touren für alle Schwierigkeitsstufen. Ein Spaß für die ganze Familie! Zudem können Sie im Mountainbike Skill Center „areaone“ am Kumitzberg in Villach Ihr Fahrkönnen auf verschiedenen Übungstrails verbessern.

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PROlitzen Trail auf der Gerlitzen

NEU auf der Gerlitzen: Nichts für Anfänger, und auch nichts für Fortgeschrittene!  Der wohl schrägste Trail der Region – und mit schräg meinen wir wirklich steil! Wir bitten inständig darum, dass dieser Trail nur von absoluten Könnern befahren wird. Einmal am Trail ist man der zu größten Teilen sehr schwierigen Strecke ausgeliefert:  Es gibt nur einen Ausstieg! Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene MTBler werden auf dieser Strecke keinen Spaß haben.  Weite Sprünge, Drops, Steile Anleger und steile Passagen  machen diesen Trail zu dem was es ist: Eine Strecke für echte Mountainbike-Cracks und technisch ausgezeichnete FahrerInnen.

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Verleihstellen in Kärnten

Die nächstgelegenen Verleihstellen befinden sich im Tal, nur 13 km vom Hotel entfernt. Camping Blasge in Bodensdorf verleiht Räder und Mountainbikes. Ganz neu ist das kärntenweite Radverleihsystem. Es ermöglicht Ihnen ein Fahrrad auszuleihen und es später an einer der rund 50 Verleihstationen in ganz Kärnten wieder abzugeben. Ihr Fahrrad können Sie ganz einfach online auf der Website von „ Kärnten rent e-Bike “ ausleihen und im Tourismusbüro Bodensdorf oder im Tourismusbüro Sattendorf abholen.

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Ossiacher see-radweg.

Für Genussradler und Familien empfehlen wir den Ossiacher See-Radweg mit wenig Verkehr und Steigungen. Der ca. 28 km lange Radweg rund um den Ossiacher See führt direkt vorbei am wunderschönen Stift Ossiach. Teile der Strecke können Sie auch bequem mit der Ossiacher See Schifffahrt zurücklegen. Einstiegsstellen gibt es rund um den See.

Der Drauradweg zählt zu den schönsten Radrouten Österreichs. Vom Ursprung der Drau im Toblacher Feld in Italien führt der 366 km lange Drauradweg entlang des gleichnamigen Flusses durch Osttirol und Kärnten bis nach Marburg in Slowenien. Entlang der Strecke gibt es zahlreiche Sehenswürdigkeiten und Einkehrmöglichkeiten.

Ciclovia Alpe-Adria-Radweg

Der Ciclovia Alpe-Adria-Radweg von Salzburg bis in die italienische Küstenstadt Grado ist ein Highlight für alle Radfahrer. Zum Mittag nach Italien! Der kostenlose Radbus der Region Villach ErlebnisCARD  bringt Sie zum Pizza essen nach Tarvis und anschließend können Sie mit dem Fahrrad wieder zurück nach Villach fahren. Die überaus attraktive Strecke ist leicht an einem Tag zurückzulegen.

Vom Ossiacher See zum Wörthersee

Die Tour vom Ossiacher See zum Wörthersee ist besonders für Trekkingräder und E-Bikes geeignet. Von Ossiach gibt es einen gut beschilderten, aber anspruchsvollen Radweg über die Ossiacher Tauern bis nach Velden.

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Für Könner: Neuer Downhill-Trail auf der Gerlitzen eröffnet

Der neue „prolitzen“-mountainbike-trail auf der gerlitzen wurde am 26. mai 2022 offiziell freigegeben. aufgrund der schwierigkeit wird er nur könnern empfohlen. ein lokalaugenschein..

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Nebelschwaden ziehen über die Gerlitzen und zeichnen ein mystisches Bild. Die Stimmung spiegelt das eigene Wohlbefinden wider. Die Gedanken sind verschwommen, das Herz pocht, Adrenalin strömt unaufhaltsam in den Körper. Der Erstkontakt mit dem „Prolitzen-Trail“, dem neuen Aushängeschild in der Kärntner Mountainbike-Downhillszene, rückt näher. Allein der Blick beim Start nach unten ist respekteinflößend. Die Ansagen von Mountainbike-Coach Raphael Marko sind klar: „Hier raschelt es von oben bis unten, hier ist alles steil und herausfordernd. Achte immer darauf, dass deine Grundposition passt und die Körperspannung da ist. Sonst bist du da runter nur noch Co-Pilot.“ Das Bike wird exakt an die Herausforderungen angepasst, Aufwärmen und los geht’s. Auf einer Strecke, die heute freigegeben wird und Profis und Könner aus der Szene anlocken soll.

Scheinbar locker-flockig springt ein absoluter Könner wie Marko über die ersten Gaps (Gräben) und Drops (Geländestufen). Dem Mitfahrer bleibt der Mund vor lauter Staunen offen. Zeit, um die Gedanken zu sortieren bleibt kaum, volle Konzentration ist unerlässlich. Immerhin warten gerade im oberen Teil jede Menge Stein- und Wurzelfelder, gefühlt fast senkrechte Passagen und sogenannte Anlieger (Steilkurven), die es sturzfrei zu bewältigen gilt. Im unteren nicht minder fordernden Teil schlängelt sich der Trail über enge Kurven, Steilpassagen und Wurzeln bis nach Annenheim. Dort angekommen, sind Erleichterung, Glücksgefühle und Stolz groß. Ein anerkennendes Schulterklopfen vom Profi folgt. Nach einer Fahrt über 3,8 Kilometer und 940 Höhenmeter.

„Der Prolitzen-Trail ist, das sagen auch absolute Profis, die schon zum Testen da waren, einer der herausforderndsten Trails in Zentraleuropa. Er ist gekennzeichnet von purer Konzentration, die man als Fahrer braucht und vor allem durch Sprünge, die man nicht umfahren kann, durch Drops, wo man über einen Felsen hinunterspringen muss und viele andere Schwierigkeiten“, sagt Andreas Holzer, Projektleiter Rad Tourismusregion Villach. Sein Tipp: „Alles was ein Mountainbiker lernen kann, sollte man beherrschen, bevor man in diese Strecke hineinfährt, sonst wird es gefährlich.“ Er rät, zuerst alle anderen Strecken (Baumgartnerhöhe, Ossiacher Tauern usw.), die legal sind, einmal sicher durchzufahren – von blauen über rote bis zu schwarzen Trails. „Erst wenn man diese Strecken wirklich sicher fahren kann, sollte man den Prolitzen-Trail, der von der Firma Trailbauers angelegt wurde, in Angriff nehmen.

Rund 420.000 Euro wurden in das Projekt (Trail, Verlegung des Wandersteigs 34, Aussichtsplattform) investiert. Fast die Hälfte kommt aus EU-Leader-Förderungen, je 110.000 Euro von den Gerlitzen-Bergbahnen (eröffnen heute) und der Tourismusregion Villach. „Uns war wichtig, in diesem steilen Gelände, eine möglichst naturverträgliche Mountainbike-Strecke zu errichten. Deshalb werden sehr viele bereits bestehende Wege genutzt und für professionelle Mountainbiker bestmöglich adaptiert“, sagt Tourismusregions-Chef Georg Overs, der auch die Zusammenarbeit mit Behörden und Grundeigentümern lobt.

Der Trail, der vor allem von Profi-Bikern herbeigesehnt wurde und in den kommenden Wochen noch den letzten Feinschliff erhält, könnte in Zukunft auch den Rahmen für Enduro-Rennen auf Weltklasse-Niveau bilden.

Alle Details zu allen Trails in der Region: www.lake.bike Die Kleine Zeitung hat für euch auch ein Video zum neuen Downhill-Trail: hier Video ansehen

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Albert's Touren

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Juli 15, 1994

Gerlitzen (1909 m).

  PKW-Auffahrt (1992) bzw. MTB-Auffahrt (1994) auf der Mautstraße zur Gerlitzen in Bodensdorf am Ossiachersee , Gipfelaufstieg zu Fuß. Bei der Tour 1992 war Stefanie dabei. Von der MTB-Tour 1994 liegen leider keine Fotos vor. Wunderbarer Rundumblick auf ganz Kärnten . Zurück am selben Weg.

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RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour

2024 national dates, locations and partners.

Ritual is a big screen celebration of the indomitable human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences. Ten unforgettable premier film showings hosted by the RITUAL team in key cities on the Ritual tour will be set at top mountain bike destinations paired with 40 partner hosted events nationwide. The film series highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues.

TEN FLAGPOLE EVENTS 

April 24 – World Premier, The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC April 29 – Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Ogden, UT May 2 – The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO May 9 – The Lyric, Fort Collins, CO May 13 – The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, CO May 20 – Jeanne Rose Wagner Hall, Salt Lake City, UT May 21 – The Volcanic Theater, Bend, OR May 24 – Meteor Guitar Museum, Bentonville, AR May 30 – Free Cycles, Missoula, MT June 6 – Transition Bikes Outpost, Bellingham, WA

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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Arguably the Most Photographed Biking Zone on the Planet

This region is where BC mountain biking was born and where it thrives today. World-class bike communities—from the North Shore to Pemberton , the Fraser Valley , and over to the Sunshine Coast —make this region a true hot spot of biking culture, trail building progression, and unmatched terrain.

Vancouver's North Shore known for its technical terrain, hand-built wooden features, tight switchbacks, and rooty and rocky downhill that is also begnning to sproat flowy all-mountain and cross-country trails. Variety is Fraser Valley’s forte where riders can choose from six main trail networks. Long descents and manageable climbs are the pinnacles of Squamish riding where loamy dirt intersects with granite features as a natural stage for downhillers and trail riders alike. Manicured trails and features are designed for every level of rider at the Whistler Bike Park and riding in the Whistler Valley claims endless kilometres of singletrack and enduro riding. In Pemberton, a vast trail network has an array of amazing well-maintained singletrack with steep, loose, and long descents. While the lower Sunshine Coast has a wide range of fun and flowy trails for any style or level of rider and Powell River’s extensive trail network is marked by loamy soil and skinny singletrack resides in the midst of the in rainforest of the Coast Mountains.

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Fraser Valley

Sculpted over millennia, by glaciers and rivers, the Fraser Valley is one amazing region to explore. Just an hour away from Vancouver, here you'll find massive peaks rising above the mighty Fraser River that winds itself through the landscape. Trail-seekers here will discover quality trails that offer both technical challenge and flow, along with great bike shops and après-ride experiences.

When it comes to mountain biking, few places in the world rival Squamish's legendary trails with rock slabs, deep loam, and amazing flow. From its industrial heritage, the town has transformed into a world-class destination for adventure seekers and is home to a welcoming biking community that builds, maintains, and rides the hundreds of kilometres of trails found within a few minutes from the centre of town.

All self-respecting mountain bikers owe it to themselves to experience Whistler's incredible trail diversity and legendary terrain. Whistler is a bike-friendly community to its core and visiting riders can rely completely on two wheels to explore the incredible network of trails scattered around the Whistler Valley.

Sunshine Coast

There is no need for your bike to stay unused in the shed when you can ride the Sunshine Coast year-round. The array of different terrain—from adrenaline pumping downhill to technical cross-country—accommodates every style and level of rider. The Southern Sunshine Coast—a short 40-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay—is known for its smooth flow trails through spectacular scenery while the Northern Sunshine Coast is notorious for its phenomenal cross-country rides through vibrant old-growth forests.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park

For over 20 years the Whistler Mountain Bike Park has set the standard for gravity-fueled mountain biking. Nowhere else on the planet offers as much fun on two wheels as Whistler does. Every aspect of the bike park has been carefully planned and crafted to make sure that you not only have as much fun as possible, but also to help you progress your skills and become a more confident rider.

2023 Operating Season: May 19-October 9 (daily)

North Shore

Vancouver's North Shore is comprised of three municipalities (District of North Vancouver, City of North Vancouver, and the District of West Vancouver) and one very large mountain biking community. Since the 1980s when the first mountain bikes set treads on the North Shore a small team of dedicated trail builders have quietly created an immense labyrinth of trails inspired by nothing more than nature and their imaginations for what is possible on a bike. It is truly one of a kind.

At the north end of the Sea-to-Sky Highway is Pemberton, the hidden gem among so many well-known riding destinations found further down the road. Not to be underestimated, this place offers some of the most technically advanced trails in the province.

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lake.bike Kids Bike Park Gerlitzen

The lake.bike Kids Bike Park Gerlitzen is situated on the tree line of the Gerlitzen Alp at 1,500 metres above sea level. It is part of the Kanzelhöhe Adventure Zone and is a stone’s throw from the top of the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn cable car. Five trails of varying difficulty, with gentle wave tracks, steep turns for beginners and wooden features for the little ones, have been specially created for kids. The Park is open from May to September (when the Kanzelbahn cable car is running). The Kids Bike Park is run by the Gerlitzen Ski School : its experienced employees also manage equipment hire and the souvenir shop. We have 5 Bino Trails : For the little ones : > Bino´s Trail For the young’n’wild ones: > Rabbit Trail > Rat Trail For the young expert bikers: > Snake Flow Trail > Flying Eagle Trail

OPENING HOURS

7 June - 10 September: open daily from 09:30 to 16:30*. * Hours aligned to the opening hours of the Kanzelbahn cable car (subject to changes due to weather conditions) Low season: 30.6. - 1.9 Kanzelbahn cable car: 9:00 - 12:00 and 12:45 - 17:00 Main season: 1.7. - 31.8 Kanzelbahn cable car: 9:00 - 17:00

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> rental bikes must not be taken away from the Park > the person hiring must present valid official ID to rent a bike > bikes and protectors will only be issued to under-18s if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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• British Columbia Canada

BC: Coastline to Alpine

• Level Advanced
• Duration 8 days / 7 nights
• Riders (max) 10
• Region North America
• Price (per person) £2,765 / €3,318 / $3,733

BRITISH COLUMBIA: COASTLINE TO ALPINE

This MTB tour British Columbia is a tremendous journey from the origins of mountain biking on the North Shore, along the Sunshine Coast, into the forests of Squamish, then on to the high Alpine of Whistler, and the peaks of Pemberton.

You’ll ride through a huge diversity of eco-systems, from coastal singletrack, to temperate rainforest, up to high alpine peaks. Our expert guides have crafted this tour to take you beyond the bike park and into the backcountry of BC, experiencing incredible riding, landscapes and cultures as you go.

To find out if this advanced mountain bike tour in British Columbia is right for you, read more on the skill and fitness levels required .

We gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that this tour takes place on the unceeded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation , Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation , səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation , shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation , and L̓il̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation .

Tour Flavour

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• Exploring the oceanside trails of the Sunshine Coast
• Discovering the origins of mountain biking on the North Shore
• Riding through diverse eco-systems, from coast, to rainforest, to high alpine
• Experiencing different MTB communities across the region
• Enjoying post ride hot tubs in our mountain lodge
• Learning about the First Nations cultures across BC

Tour itinerary

From North Shore, to Sunshine Coast, to interior rainforest,  flow of your mountain bike tour British Columbia has been designed to become progressively more technical throughout the course of the week. Your guides will coach you through each new challenge so that you make the most of your BC experience and go home a more technically skilled and confident mountain biker.

You should arrive in Vancouver a day or two before the tour start date to allow your body to adjust and to make sure any flight or luggage delays don’t spoil your trip.

Your guides will pick you up from the H+I recommended hotel on the morning of day 1.

Your local mountain bike guide will meet you early in the morning in Vancouver to help load up the van with luggage and bikes, and make the short drive to the North Shore mountains. 

Here we’ll build and set up bikes, and talk through the all important tour briefing before tackling the world famous trails of “The Shore”. These are trails that every rider needs to experience!

Contrasting the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll pedal your way deep into the forest and discover ribbons of trail that weave their way through the towering trees.

After a hearty breakfast we’ll head off into the lush green forest to explore the diverse network of singletrack trails that await. 

Today is all about enjoying some fast, flowing trails that work with the natural landscape and allow you to open the taps a bit. You’ll ride the soft forest floor loam, giving a more chilled vibe that matches the laid back atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast.

It’s coffee-to-go this morning, as we drive down the Sunshine Coast to connect back to the mainland on a short ferry crossing. Once back on dryland, we’ll continue north and drive the stunning Sea-to-Sky highway to the outdoor mecca of Squamish. 

The trails in Squamish are all MTB magazine front cover standard, and that’s thanks to the hard work and dedication of the local trail building community. The trails here are inextricably linked to the nature of the place, with rocks, roots, and woodwork laced together without interruption. 

After breakfast, we’ll roll out right from our back door to spend the full day sampling the best of the Alice Lake area, with the expert knowledge of your local guides. 

Alice Lake is home to some of the most luscious and flowing trails you’ve ever ridden and your guide also happens to know some hidden gems! You’ll climb your way to the top on singletrack trail that keeps you entertained with tight turns and stunning forest views. Bright green moss lines the edge of the trails and hangs from the trees as you rip through this ethereal coastal rainforest with its endless hero dirt and granite slabs. 

Today we head further up the Sea-to-Sky Corridor to the ever-growing network of trails in the Whistler Valley. We’ll set off after breakfast to explore some of your guides’ favourite trails outside of the Bike Park area.

New trails pop up each season, and as your guides work with the local trail associations, they will be excited to showcase some of the latest trails which they may even have had a hand in building!

It’s our penultimate day of riding in British Columbia, and we’re reaching the farthest point of the mountain range on our BC journey, in the small farming community of Pemberton. 

Moving inland to a new ecosystem you’ll notice more agriculture and different soil here in Pemberton. This is not your usual farming town as it is surrounded by towering mountains and, luckily for us, has incredible singletrack in all directions.

This is your final day of riding in Whistler, and we’ve got a beauty of a day in store!

As all of our other rides are in the rural wilds of BC, today is your chance to experience the buzz of the Whistler Bike Park. We’ve got a day of park descents planned for you with trails that you’ll never forget! Making best use of the bike park we’ll enjoy both flow and technical trails – some of which end right from our doorstep!

Sadly, today we pack our bikes, say our farewells and return you to Vancouver airport for around 1pm to catch your flight home.

Please book your return flight no earlier than 3pm that day . If you have an earlier flight please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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£2,765 GBP/ $3,733 USD/ €3,318 EUR per person (ex. flights, based on two sharing a room)

• Services of a fully-qualified, expert mountain bike guide for the duration of the trip
• 7 nights’ chalet/ guest house accommodation
• 7 breakfasts
• Half-day pass to Whistler Bike Park
• Lift pass to Top of the World trail
• Final night meal
• Ferry tickets
• All ground transportation required by the itinerary
• All group safety equipment
• Airport/ H+I recommended hotel pick-up on day 1 and drop-off on day 8 of tour (specified times apply)
• Global Rescue medical and evacuation services
• International/ domestic flights
• Travel and activity insurance
• Personal safety and cycling equipment
• Bike rental – Yeti SB140 £545/ $736/ €654 each. Yeti SB160 £690/ $932/ €828 each
• Lunches and dinners (except final night dinner)
• Tips in restaurants and hotels
• Single supplement:* £945 / $1,276 / €1,134
• Alcoholic/ non-alcoholic beverages
• Any other items not listed as included

*Single supplement is only applicable if you are travelling solo and do not wish to share a room with another rider of the same sex. If you’re happy to do that, you need not add the supplement.

Please note: single supplement may not be available at time of booking

We want you to have the best experience in BC, so it’s important to be sure that this is the perfect mountain bike tour, with the right level of challenge, for  you .

You’re a very experienced mountain biker, riding at least three times a week through the season and comfortable on: steep, fast singletrack descents; tough climbs; technical rock chutes; drop-offs; boardwalk; and muddy, forested singletrack. Read more on our  advanced skill level .

Does this sound like you? Your vacation time is precious and we want to be absolutely sure that you’re making the most of it, by finding the perfect adventure for you. Be honest with yourself, if this adventure isn’t right for you, we have other tours that may well be a better fit for your mountain biking experience and ability.

Please note: The skill level required reflects an overall rating for the trails on the trip but you should expect to find sections and obstacles that push your ability levels.

Skill level: Advanced

• You are very confident handling all types of riding and obstacles, including drops (up to 1 foot plus), rocks, logs, switchbacks, large rock gardens, slabs, all mountain terrain and sustained technical singletrack
• You can brake, use gears and corner instinctively
• You have excellent bike handling skills and can lift front and rear wheels, do small jumps, corner, climb and descend steep and technical sinlgetrack trails
• You have considerable experience of riding on a wide variety of technical terrains including: rocky, rooty, muddy, loose, fast singletrack, exposed trails, bedrock for extended periods
• You ride at least three times a week and rarely get off and walk sections
• You can climb and descend comfortably on technical singletrack for as long as required

Fitness level: 6/7

• You have an excellent level of bike fitness, exercising four or five times every week throughout the year, for at least an hour at a time, and strong enough to climb on technical singletrack for sustained periods
• You are comfortable mountain biking up to six hours a day at a moderate pace, with snack and photo stops, for four or more consecutive days
• You can tackle several serious climbs a day, up to 600 metres each

Typical trails you’ll be riding

• The trails in British Columbia can be man made of varying trail surface, that will require you to choose your own riding line and decide if it is suitable to ride
• Double track: undulating and sometimes steep jeep tracks made up of a hard-packed and loose dirt surface
• Singletrack: you will encounter up to head-sized, fixed and loose rocks, as well as fixed bedrock style trails, north shore bridges, drops of varying sizes, slabs, and large tree roots
• The surface may be dry and loose, or wet and muddy depending on weather conditions
• Trails in the forest will have roots crossing them and may be narrow through the trees

The ideal bike for the British Columbia trails is a good quality full-suspension mountain bike with 29” or 27.5” wheels, dropper seat post, and 140mm -160mm of travel front and rear.

If you’re planning on travelling with your own bike, we have some handy tips on how to do this. When travelling with your own bike, you must ensure that it has been properly serviced before the trip.

We have a fleet of Yeti SB140 and SB160 full suspension mountain bikes available to rent in BC, which are ideal for the local trails.

We only run small group adventures to ensure that everyone has the best experience possible, and there will be a maximum of 10 people in each group. The minimum number of people we require to run our mountain bike tour British Columbia is four.

Our Coastline to Alpine mountain bike tour in BC caters for a wide age range; typically between 30- and 55-years-old. Regardless of age, you must have the appropriate level of physical fitness and mountain biking skills  to participate in this adventure. Please refer to clause 14 of our  terms and conditions of booking  to find more information on rider age.

This mountain bike tour British Columbia is a guided mountain bike vacation, ideal for advanced mountain bikers.

Riding here, in the mountain biking mecca of BC, you’ll experience some tough climbs and technical descents, with drop-offs and north shore, as well as miles and miles of lovely flowing singletrack through the high alpine, and in the world-famous Whistler bike park.

The distances we cover each day range from 20km to 50km, in accordance with the technical difficulty of each trail.

Each evening your guides will chat with you about the following day’s mountain biking and give you an idea of the sorts of trails you can look forward to. If there’s anything you feel anxious about, your guides will be happy to discuss it with you.

No, you only need to carry a 20 litre back pack with you whilst riding. You support team will move your luggage to the accommodation as required.

Your guide will be very happy to give you some bike skills training during your trip to help improve your confidence and your enjoyment of your mountain bike tour British Columbia.

If there is a section that you would prefer not to ride, then you can simply hop off your bike and walk. You won’t be the only one to walk certain sections and it’s not a competition in biking ability; it’s a mountain bike adventure!

Your mountain bike guides are local to British Columbia and experienced professionals who have a real passion for mountain biking and for the culture and wild landscape of this region of Canada.

Your safety is their number one priority, closely followed by your enjoyment of the tour. They will always be on-hand to answer any questions or requests you may have throughout your trip.

On this mountain bike tour British Columbia you will be staying in comfortable chalets, lodges and guest houses.

Bedrooms are spacious and well-equipped and in Whistler there’s a jacuzzi and bike garage/workshop area for storing and fixing your bikes.

You’ll be just a short walk from town where there are plenty of great bars and restaurants for dinner and relaxing in the evening.

Breakfast is included each day and your evening meal on the final night is included also.

Whilst not all lunches and dinners are included in the tour price, we will eat together as a group every mealtime.

A good quality full suspension mountain bike with 140mm – 160mm travel front and rear will be ideal for this mountain bike tour British Columbia. Tyre choice is also important for our mountain bike tour British Columbia, particularly on the front, and you should have a high volume tyre, like a Hans Dampf or similar.

We can arrange bike hire for you for the duration of your trip and have a fleet of fantastic Yeti full suspension bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For details of all the kit required for your mountain biking tour British Columbia please read the full kit list to find out what you need to pack for your mountain bike tour British Columbia, Canada.

There is a chance that you will see bears during your mountain biking tour in British Columbia. Your guide is fully wilderness trained and highly experienced at guiding groups of mountain bikers through the BC back country, and it is imperative that you follow the instructions of your guide at all times whilst out on the trails.

Unfortunately not. We are working hard to provide each and every customer who rides with us an unparalleled mountain bike experience in every destination we ride. This takes years of experience, riding and planning to get right, and a drone adds a very real danger to the group’s riding experience and health & safety.

Riders travelling from Europe can fly direct to Vancouver international airport. Here is a selection of airlines that operate service to/from Vancouver: British Airways, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, KLM. Riders travelling from North/South America have a wide choice of airlines operating flights to/from Vancouver, including: American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada.

Riders from Australia and New Zealand can fly with British Airways and Air Canada.

You must book your bike on to your flight in advance, otherwise you could face a heavy charge at the airport. Here are some handy tips and video on packing your bike for travel.

Visas Most visitors entering Canada require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) or a visitor visa. Please check the Canadian Government’s travel requirement information for more details before booking your mountain bike tour British Columbia.

Arrival and departure details

Your mountain bike tour British Columbia will start on day 1 at your H+I recommended hotel. Your guide and/or driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and he/she will be holding an H+I Adventures sign.

Ideally, you should arrive into Vancouver 1 or 2 days before your trip starts to allow for any flight or luggage delays, and we recommend staying at the Blue Horizon Hotel, which is located closed to Stanley Park for easy exploring, and a convenient location for your pick up on day 1.

If you are arriving on day 1 of our adventure we require you to be in Vancouver city, ready for pick-up  no later than 9am.

On the last day of your adventure we will return you to Vancouver airport for around 1pm, so you should book your return flight no earlier than 3pm that day . If you have an earlier flight please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Our mountain bike guides are qualified to the very highest level in Canada. This includes first-aid and for this type of trip they also hold a Wilderness Expedition Leader Award, which means that they have the knowledge and experience to lead a group safely in these remote, wild parts of Canada.

In addition to formal qualifications, our guides have years of experience in the saddle on the Whistler trails and will be able to enhance your holiday with facts 
and fables on local history, flora and fauna.

The team is made up of local riders who are experts in their fields, superb local guides and genuinely nice people. Their passion for mountain biking and for British Columbia is truly infectious and they’re completely committed to responsible tourism and making sure that our business is run as sustainably as possible.

One of the things that sets our holidays apart from other mountain bike tours around the world is the excellent accommodation we use, and our mountain bike tour British Columbia is no exception.

We understand that when you’ve had a big day in the saddle on the BC trails, you want a warm welcome, hot shower and a comfortable place to relax and unwind.

You’ll feel at home in local guest houses, chalets and lodges on your BC journey from North Shore to Whistler.

You will enjoy delicious meals and snacks, in the best local restaurants and bars in Whistler village and on the Sunshine Coast, and a few beers at the Whistler Brewing Company.

Whilst not all lunches and dinners are included in the tour price, we will eat together as a group at each mealtime.

• No special vaccinations are required for visiting Canada
• British Columbia is a vibrant, natural habitat for many species of wildlife, including bears. Your guide has many years of experience and wilderness training in this environment, so you MUST follow his instructions at all times while mountain biking in 
the area
• Your guide is a trained first-aider/first-responder, 
but it is your responsibility to ensure that you are managing your own health and safety at all times on your mountain bike holiday with us

You should always consult your own doctor or physician before travelling to new countries to seek their advice on matters concerning your health abroad.

Your health and safety is on tour our top priority so when you travel with us you also have the peace of mind knowing that you will be covered by Global Rescue emergency medical and evacuation services.

The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar (CAD).

There are cash machines and banks in Whistler village, which you will be able to access every day.

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Whistler and surroundings are one of those places every MTB rider should visit at least once in their lifetime. Everything is built, organized and maintained with riders’enjoyment in mind. On top of that, we had Austin to guide us, and what a guide he was. On top of massive local knowledge of trails, restaurants and any other need we had he was a great coach and a great guy to be around. He made all the difference. A week of pure riding fun. Thank you!!

What an amazing adventure! Allie and Lizzie were absolutely amazing. They had every aspect of this trip nailed down. From the transportation, accommodations to the food and of course the trails. They are both very clearly experts in this field. I have been asked many times “would you do it again?” If possible I would do this trip every year! Thank you for a great time!

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It was a sunny day in Vancouver, Canada. From the beach at English Bay (like Santa Monica, but cleaner), you could see snow atop the mountains and hear kids laughing. After a bike ride in Stanley Park (like Griffith Park, but with beaches), I had just bought a hot dog from a cart and taken two bites when a voice rang out.

“No,” it shouted, startled and helpless.

That’s when everyone by the beach turned my way, with faces showing great concern. Because it was my voice. A sea gull had swooped, grabbed my hot dog and carried it away. The shout had left my body before I could think.

Immediately, the Vancouverites understood this. Then, with the same equanimity that allows so many Canadians to commit violence in ice rinks while displaying civility at all other times, they turned away and resumed their day.

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Let this be a lesson, all you who daydream of escaping to this place that people call the California of Canada. Amid the seaside parks, forest paths, stylish skyscrapers, good food and mingled cultures, you may begin to suspect that Vancouver is a superior version of home. But its seagulls are no better than ours.

In fact, the city is full of moments like that for a Southern California visitor. One minute, you’re feeling at home or slightly better than you do at home. The next, you’re confronting a menu full of poutine. Or realizing that the toilet is in a place called the Washroom. Or getting rained on.

Everyone drives on the right, but somehow, no freeways connect to downtown.

Every year, movie, TV and streaming studios spend billions on shoots here, yet much of the time Vancouver is standing in for Seattle, San Francisco or some other city.

There’s volleyball on the beach — but when the temperature dips near freezing, they keep playing.

And all the while you hear people speaking English that’s mostly like ours, but the signage is riddled with references to travellers, colours, harbours and Tim Hortons. (Horton, whose name is on Canada’s leading coffee-shop chain , was a pro hockey player and, apparently, an enemy of possessive apostrophes.)

This almost-familiarity kept me on my toes through several days of roaming Vancouver in March. For all those thinking about their own escapes, here are 14 very Vancouver adventures.

By the way, I’m talking about a short-term escape, not a post-election change of residence . I’ve also included a few spots on Vancouver Island, a popular side trip. All the prices here are in U.S. dollars. (At recent trading rates , $1 U.S. is worth $1.34 Canadian.)

Taste and sniff postindustrial Granville Island

Meet a pioneering painter in the Vancouver Art Gallery

Play on Kitsilano, a beach where hippies once crashed

Tiptoe high above a misty forest on the Capilano Suspension Bridge

Savor the game (or veggies) at Vancouver's only Indigenous restaurant

Cruise False Creek by ferry

See the 65-foot-high raindrop by Canada Place

Pedal (or walk or skate) along the scenic Stanley Park Seawall

Find the big dome (and lots of beer) in Vancouver's Olympic Village

Soar by seaplane between Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Climb and slide the open-air Malahat Skywalk

Roam among riotous flowers at Butchart Gardens

Board a Victoria Harbor warship that's been taken over by sauna people

Chase history around Victoria's Inner Harbor on Vancouver Island

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The BC Trail

% singletrack, % rideable (time), total ascent, difficulty (1-10).

• 4 Climbing Scale Fair 63 FT/MI (12 M/KM)
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May 2022: There are closures along the KVR due to washouts and landslides. Learn more here .

July 2022: There are additional closures between Hope and Chilliwack Lake due to washouts. Information on closures can be found here , and an interactive map showing forest service road conditions can be found here .

The BC Trail traverses eastward across British Columbia’s southern border. The route starts in Cultus Lake, a stone’s throw from Vancouver — where BC’s segment of the Trans Canada Trail leaves suburban pathways for dirt — and ends in the small Rocky Mountain ski town of Fernie.

In the early ‘90s the BC Trail began as part of the Trans Canada Trail project as an effort to expand the already-popular Kettle Valley Rail Trail across the province, from Victoria to the Alberta border. While the KVR segment from Princeton to Midway remains among Canada’s most popular off-pavement bike tours, this longer route, which showcases the bulk of BC’s Trans Canada Trail, with the exclusion of the Vancouver Island section and the convoluted maze of suburban bike paths in the Fraser Valley, offers less-developed riding for the more adventurous rider. While decommissioned rail trails still make up the majority of the terrain, don’t be fooled, many of these sections are rough and are hard on gear and riders alike.

The BC Trail is arguably the best way to explore and visit the many breathtaking regions of British Columbia. The Coquihalla River Trail, Kettle Valley Rail Trail, and the Great Northern Rail Trail link some of the larger towns together, accompanied by scenic forest service roads and the occasional reminder that B.C is home to some technical, rocky singletrack. Popular destinations like the the Myra Canyon Trestles and old railroad tunnels are met alongside less travelled gems like Gray Creek Pass and elevated views of the Columbia River. The route mixes a healthy dose of frontcountry amenities with remote sections that require a bit more skill and planning.

As an added bonus, a self-supported bikepacking race, known as the BC Epic 1000, follows the BC Trail from Merritt to Fernie every June in true grand depart format. Lennard Pretorius of Kamloops, B.C first introduced the race in 2016 with only 7 of 14 riders finishing the route, and saw double the interest and a much higher completion rate in 2017. For riders looking for a surprisingly challenging bikepacking race, make sure to check out the links found in additional resources at the bottom of this page.

Difficulty Rating: The BC Trail was assigned a 5 out of 10 based on the distance covered and the surprisingly harsh terrain the trails follow. Although the majority of the route is not technically difficult, there are some loose, sandy, and sections with repetitive washboard that can be hard on riders. The route has plenty of services, but there are a few remote sections along the trail that have limited bailout points, which could potentially force longer than anticipated days if a resupply is needed.

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Trail Notes

• Travel on what were some of the most expensive rail roads in the world to build through some of most scenic regions of Central B.C.
• Trestles and tunnels up to a kilometre long, will remind you of the significance of the railroad in Canadian history.
• Grey Creek Pass is a 1,500m climb over 17km, only those who have reached the top recognize the significance of this small hurdle.
• Ride high above the remote valleys that link some of the resupply points together, each day brings on a new challenge and new rewards.
• Cross from valley to valley with fantastic views into the expanse of mountain ranges, rivers, and lakes beyond.
• The Balfour Ferry across Kootenay Lake before taking on Grey Creek Pass, it’s free and offers fantastic views of local mountain ranges.
• The BC Epic 1000 is a self-supported bikepacking race with a grand depart each June that follows the Trans BC from Merritt to Fernie.
• Passing through several unique geographic regions and quirky towns that provide great resupply points along the way.
• 30km of hard packed flowy singletrack between Cranbrook and Wardner via the Chief Isadore Trail.
• Do not underestimate the terrain. Although the route follows a great portion of the Trans Canada Trail, now known as the Great Trail, most sections are incredibly rough and are slow going.
• Cell service is limited and often non existent between towns which can sometimes be up to 8 hours of riding, bring a SPOT or similar communication device.
• There are wild animals along the route including but not limited to cougars, black bears, grizzly bears, moose, elk, and llamas. Bear spray is strongly recommended.
• Snow can stick around at higher elevations along the route like Grey Creek Pass and Farron Pass, these sections are usually clear by late June.
• The best time to ride the route is late June to September due to snow, as mentioned above, and grizzly activity between Salmo and Nelson.
• Navigating the BC Trail is not easy and a GPS is highly recommended, make sure you have extra batteries or some way to charge it.
• There’s no shortage of campgrounds, motels, and recreation sites along the route, many of which are labeled on the route map. Most recreation sites are free or only $12 to use, those looking to save cash should take advantage of these options.
• Some small towns close down early in the day, and will then offer no amenities even if they are listed on the route map. If you are forced to stealth camp, do so legally and away from people’s properties. And as always, #leavenotrace.
• There are many resupply points along the route, including fantastic restaurants, dodgy gas stations, and premium level grocery stores.
• I carried a breakfast and a dinner on me at all times incase I showed up late to a small town, this was crucial on more than one occasion and a good habit to get into.
• Pack a water purification system of some kind, a pump or tabs, as there is plenty of mountain runoff and small lakes along the route. I did fine carrying a 1.18 litre Klean Kanteen on my downtube and a 750 ml bottle up front, topping them both up as needed.
• You may end up staying in a remote location, far from any store, so be prepared for an impromptu backcountry campout. Do not store food in your tent or where you sleep.
• The majority of the route is rough, chunky, and often very sandy. Plus sized tires or a suspension fork is not a bad idea to help absorb the washboard riddled trails. One of the primary reasons for grand depart riders to drop out is not being prepared for the constant chatter while riding long days. C, chamois cream and proper hygiene are essential for putting in over 150km days.
• All rail grade? No not really. Expect some pushing, some steep descents, and substantial elevation gain each day.
• It is best, if possible, to arrange a pickup at the end of the route but you can pack up your bike and take a greyhound bus if that is your only option.
• Sign the Trans Canada Trail registers in Midway, the Gray Creek Store, and any others you come across, these are used to allocate funding and aid in trail stewardship efforts.

Additional Resources

• Trails BC Website
• The Great Trail Website
• BC Epic 1000 Website
• BC Epic 1000 Facebook Page
• British Columbia Recreation Site Map
• 2017 Grand Depart POV Video from Carl Miller

Have any questions about the route? Miles completed the BC Epic 1000 portion of the route in 5 days, 10 hours during the 2017 Grand Depart and invites any questions to be posted below.

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