Alberta: Bike Jasper to Banff

• 7 days
• 6 nights
• 6 breakfasts
• 6 lunches
• 4 dinners
• snacks
• park entry fees
• luggage handling
• van and guide support
• maps and route notes
• final transfer back to Banff or Calgary

• Canadian Heritage Rivers: the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan
• Athabasca Falls
• Goat Lick near Mt. Kerkeslin
• Sunwapta Falls
• Columbia Icefield
• Athabasca Glacier
• Sunwapta Pass
• the Weeping Wall
• Mistaya Canyon, Bow Summit
• Peyto Lake
• Johnston Canyon, Silver City and plenty more

This is one of the most spectacular mountain rides in the world. It parallels the Continental Divide, and passes three large glaciers, the Athabaska waterfalls, and the alpine Peyto Lake. It abounds with large wildlife, and is a sheer delight for cyclists wanting a breathtaking ride, in both senses. Beginning in the charming town of Banff, where you can enjoy world-famous ambience and hot springs. You will commence on the easy Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise, through Backswamp, Muleshoe, and Moose Meadows. You can stop for a hike to the waterfalls in Johnston Canyon, and to see the remains of Silver City. You will spend two nights beneath the peaks reflected in Lake Louise, allowing you to explore its alpine meadows on a fabulous day of hiking.

Back on your bike, you will climb to the alpine meadows of Bow Summit – the Parkway’s highest point. You will descend to the Saskatchewan River, climb to the Columbia Icefields, and descend again to follow the Sunwapta and Athabaska Rivers into Jasper. The chances of seeing elk, moose, mountain goats, and grizzly bears on this route are very high, and you will learn how to behave cautiously and respectfully around these magnificent beasts before starting off. You can preceed this tour with our Waterton to Banff for a wonderful 2 week adventure.

• Canada
  • Alberta

If you have been on tour with us in the last 3 years, you will receive a 5% discount as a returning guest. In addition, if you have referred new customers to us since your last Freewheeling Adventure, you are entitled to a reduced cost. Each new guest who mentioned you as a referrer will save you $150 off your next trip.

Hybrid: $145; Racing: $195.

Cost: $2895 (per person, includes 7 days, 6 nights, 6 breakfasts, park entry fees, luggage transfers, maps and route notes and your final transfer back to Banff or Calgary)

Dates: Self-guided tours can be scheduled to suit your schedule. Contact us for more info.

Challenging mountainous terrain. 25-42mi 40-70km/day; relaxed riders may participate but will require appropriate van support on guided trips.