Burlington, VT to Montreal, QC

This one-of-a-kind trip runs from beautiful Burlington, Vermont to Montréal, Québec and includes a festive culminating ride in the famed Tour de L'Île - a recreational ride through Montréal on streets that are closed to traffic specifically for this event. The trip follows the Island Line Trail north from Burlington to the Lake Champlain Islands. This former rail line is a (mostly) paved trail that follows the Lake Champlain shoreline north to a bike ferry that carries cyclists across a narrow gap in the trail to the Islands. An opening reception and dinner overlooking Lake Champlain kicks off the fun at the conclusion of the first day's ride.

En route to Montréal, rural roads, bike paths, and a choice of route options typify each day of cycling. Lodging ranges from lakeside inns in Vermont's Lake Champlain Islands, to a full-service hotel in Montréal. You will also enjoy the opportunity to meet the delightfully energetic and personable Madame Boutin - the major promoter of cycling in the region just north of Lake Champlain and the owner of a hotel where the group will stay. The Vermontréal trip is designed and operated by Sojourn and serves as an important fundraising event for Local Motion, Vermont's foremost bicycling and pedestrian organization.

A percentage of proceeds from the trip will be donated to this non-profit organization devoted to developing Vermont's regional trails, fostering cycling and walking friendly communities, and promoting healthy lifestyles.