Day 1: Arrival in Bozeman, MT transfer to West Yellowstone
Miles: 15-20 miles
Terrain: Paved rail trail · Van transfer: 2 hours
Arrive at our airport hotel meetup in Belgrade, MT by 11AM, then shuttle to West Yellowstone, MT. Assemble bikes and enjoy a short, light ride to stretch the legs, followed by an orientation meeting, group eats and drinks to kick off the tour. Parking available at the airport hotel (small fee) if you are staying a night before the trip.
Day 2: Yellowstone’s Wonders: West Yellowstone to Lake, WY
Miles: 70 miles · Elevation: +3,910’ / -2,820'
Terrain: Paved road
Ride deep into Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include Old Faithful, vibrant hot springs, abundant wildlife, and crossing the Continental Divide—twice. Finish near Lake Yellowstone. All meals included.
Day 3: Yellowstone Grand Canyon & Wildlife: Lake to Cooke City, MT
Miles: 70 miles · Elevation: +4,481’ / -4,643'
Terrain: Paved road
Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and ride through wildlife-rich valleys, including Devils Den. Expect to see herds of bison in the Lamar Valley and possibly wolves or bears en route to Cooke City. All meals included.
Day 4: Beartooth Pass: Cooke City to Red Lodge, MT
Miles: 64 miles · Elevation: +5,466’ / -7,483’
Terrain: Paved road
Conquer the legendary Beartooth Highway—a high-elevation road with jaw-dropping alpine views. Touted as “America’s most beautiful drive,” it’s even better on two wheels. All meals included.
Day 5: Big Sky Country: Red Lodge to White Sulphur Springs
Miles: 63 miles · Elevation: +2,916’ / -2,549’
Terrain: Paved and gravel roads · Van transfer: 1 hour
Shuttle to Melville, then cycle through the remote Crazy Mountains, steeped in Native legend. One legend for the name Crazy Mountains is that it is short for “Crazy Woman Mountains.” The Crow Indians supposedly named it for a woman who went insane and lived there after her family was killed by Blackfeet Indians. Enjoy a well-earned soak in the White Sulphur Springs hot pools. All meals included.
Day 6: Kings Hill Scenic Byway: White Sulphur Springs to Monarch
Miles: 58 miles · Elevation: +3,305’ / -2,301’
Terrain: Gravel & paved road.
Byway, ascending past forests and meadows to Showdown Ski Resort before a rewarding descent into Monarch in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Monarch is a small town nestled in the Little Belt Mountains, known for its rustic charm and scenic beauty. All meals included.
Day 7: Cruise to the Missouri River: Monarch to Great Falls, MT
Miles: 60 miles · Elevation: +1,978’ / -4,290’
Terrain: Paved road · Van transfer: 30 minutes
The route from Monarch to Great Falls, MT is a stunning ride through Montana's wide-open spaces, rolling hills, and along scenic byways. This stretch offers both challenging climbs and beautiful stretches of road with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. All meals included
Day 8: Final Push North: Great Falls to East Glacier
Miles: 58 miles · Elevation: +3,305’ / -2,301’
Terrain: Paved Road · Van transfer: 30 minutes
After a shuttle to Valier, MT be begin the riding for the day. Valier is a small town nestled in the heart of Pondera County in northern Montana, located near Lake Frances. It's a peaceful place to start your ride, offering a quiet beginning with views of the Rocky Mountain Front in the distance. The route is primarily rural and offers an authentic experience of Montana’s vast open spaces. All meals included
Day 9: Going-to-the-Sun Road Finale: East Glacier to West Glacier
Miles: 52 miles · Elevation: +3,382’ / -5,819’
Terrain: Paved road · Van transfer: 1 hour
Cap off the journey with a breathtaking ride over Looking Glass Pass and the famed Going-to-the-Sun Road, a bucket-list climb through Glacier National Park. End at Lake McDonald Lodge, then shuttle to Kalispell. A group celebratory dinner in beautiful Whitefish, MT. All meals included.
Day 10: Departure Day: Kalispell, MT
Miles: 0 miles
Travel home from Kalispell, or transfer to Bozeman (fee), with memories (and photos) of an epic cycling adventure. Breakfast included.
Disclaimer: Our itinerary depends on securing commercial cycling permits in several National Parks, National Forests, Provincial Parks and other federal and state jurisdictions; many of which we have secured in the past. Our itinerary may change as a result.
