4-Day Bicycle Tour through Canadian Rockies
Edmonton, Canada
Trip Type: Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
Duration: 4 days
With no roof to restrict your view, this small group, 4-day 300km bicycle tour from Jasper to Banff is an adventure for the body mind and soul. You'll traverse two national parks through the spectacular Icefields Parkway winding between Jasper and Lake Louise. Then cycle the Bow Valley Parkway to your final destination in Banff. You'll enjoy the company of ancient trees and mighty, snow-capped peaks. The calm pace offers ample time to take in views of endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife.
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With no roof to restrict your view, this small group, 4-day 300km bicycle tour from Jasper to Banff is an adventure for the body mind and soul. You'll traverse two national parks through the spectacular Icefields Parkway winding between Jasper and Lake Louise. Then cycle the Bow Valley Parkway to your final destination in Banff. You'll enjoy the company of ancient trees and mighty, snow-capped peaks. The calm pace offers ample time to take in views of endless mountains, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife.Depart from either Jasper or Edmonton. Your local tour operator will pick up you and your bike from Edmonton International Airport, and transport you to your hotel accommodation (included). Bike rentals are also available for an additional extra.
If you decide to arrive in Jasper on this day instead of Edmonton, your tour operator will have one nights accommodation booked for you. Meet the next day around noon to start the tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Jasper in 9 to 11 passenger Mercedes van, Icefields Parkway to Sunwapta Falls – Total Distance: 56km (35 miles)
You will be picked up from your accommodation at 8am this morning for your transfer to Jasper. After a quick review of the route and bike safety tips, you and the group will set off out of town and onto the beautiful Icefields Parkway. There will be one rest stop at the spectacular Athabasca Falls. You'll then continue on to your accommodations at the Sunwapta Falls Hotel. A delicious 3-course meal will be served in the on-site restaurant.
Day 2: Sunwapta Falls to Saskatchewan River Crossing – Total Distance: 98km (62 miles)
Climb past Tangle Falls, making your way towards your lunch stop in the shadow of the great Columbia Icefields. After a nutritious meal and a well-deserved break and a bit more climbing, a rewarding 15 km downhill section awaits. Sweep down towards the valley floor again and onto the impressive cliffs and waterfalls of the Weeping Wall. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying a cold drink under Mt. Wilson at the Crossing Resort.
Day 3: Bow Pass to Lake Louise – Total Distance: 85km (53 miles)
Climb out of the valley in the shadow of Mount Murchison. Shortly after, the terrain levels off again and you’ll cruise towards Bow Pass where the final challenge of the tour awaits. Your reward will be witnessing a panoramic view like no other of Peyto Lake far below. In the distance, the valley that you’ve been riding down for the past few days can be seen in all its glory, surrounded by mountains as far as the eye can see. You’ll descend to the shores of Bow Lake for a well-deserved lunch break before rolling downhill to Lake Louise.
Day 4: Final ride into Banff / Canmore – Total Distance: 60 to 85 km (37 - 53 Miles)
Pedal the final 60km on gently rolling hills and flats towards Banff on the Bow Valley Parkway. Take a rest break under Castle Mountain before joining a bike path that brings you into the town of Banff. Afterwards, enjoy a group lunch (at your own cost) to celebrate your fantastic achievement of riding a bike through Canada’s Rockies! Transfers are provided to Calgary or Edmonton where you can continue your travels.
If you decide to arrive in Jasper on this day instead of Edmonton, your tour operator will have one nights accommodation booked for you. Meet the next day around noon to start the tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Jasper in 9 to 11 passenger Mercedes van, Icefields Parkway to Sunwapta Falls – Total Distance: 56km (35 miles)
You will be picked up from your accommodation at 8am this morning for your transfer to Jasper. After a quick review of the route and bike safety tips, you and the group will set off out of town and onto the beautiful Icefields Parkway. There will be one rest stop at the spectacular Athabasca Falls. You'll then continue on to your accommodations at the Sunwapta Falls Hotel. A delicious 3-course meal will be served in the on-site restaurant.
Day 2: Sunwapta Falls to Saskatchewan River Crossing – Total Distance: 98km (62 miles)
Climb past Tangle Falls, making your way towards your lunch stop in the shadow of the great Columbia Icefields. After a nutritious meal and a well-deserved break and a bit more climbing, a rewarding 15 km downhill section awaits. Sweep down towards the valley floor again and onto the impressive cliffs and waterfalls of the Weeping Wall. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying a cold drink under Mt. Wilson at the Crossing Resort.
Day 3: Bow Pass to Lake Louise – Total Distance: 85km (53 miles)
Climb out of the valley in the shadow of Mount Murchison. Shortly after, the terrain levels off again and you’ll cruise towards Bow Pass where the final challenge of the tour awaits. Your reward will be witnessing a panoramic view like no other of Peyto Lake far below. In the distance, the valley that you’ve been riding down for the past few days can be seen in all its glory, surrounded by mountains as far as the eye can see. You’ll descend to the shores of Bow Lake for a well-deserved lunch break before rolling downhill to Lake Louise.
Day 4: Final ride into Banff / Canmore – Total Distance: 60 to 85 km (37 - 53 Miles)
Pedal the final 60km on gently rolling hills and flats towards Banff on the Bow Valley Parkway. Take a rest break under Castle Mountain before joining a bike path that brings you into the town of Banff. Afterwards, enjoy a group lunch (at your own cost) to celebrate your fantastic achievement of riding a bike through Canada’s Rockies! Transfers are provided to Calgary or Edmonton where you can continue your travels.
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