North Georgia Mountains

bicycling blue ridge parkway

Join us for what I assure you will be a week of cycling that you will never forget as we tackle the critical passes in the Tour de Georgia and North Georgia's infamous Gaps!

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1 - A Hike and Dinner in Dahlonega

Arrive early enough to take in a hike to Amicalola Falls...not to be missed this is a truly beautiful waterfall, plunging some 700+ feet . We will gather in the early afternoon for introductions and to review your tour's itinerary.
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Tackle the Infamous Gaps of North Georgia

Today we set out on a ride that will take in some of the wonderful back roads used by the Tour de Georgia and Georgia's renowned Six Gap century. After our ride you can stroll around downtown Dahlonega or relax at the Smith House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mileage = 70+ miles

Elevation Gain = 6000+ feet

Day 3 - Brasstown Bald 

Today we depart Dahlonega in route to Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia and home of the most critical stage in the Tour de Georgia. Along the way we will tackle a couple more of North Georgia's infamous Gaps. After the ride we will shuttle to our new host for next two nights, Brasstown Valley Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 70+ miles

Elevation Gain = 7000+ feet

Day 4 - Nantahala Outdoor Center 

We cycle from our resort today along the beautiful roads surrounding the Lake communities of Northern GA in route to one of Western NC's most popular destinations, Nantahala. Tonight we celebrate the experience of the past few days.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mileage: 60+ miles

Elevation Gain = 4500+ feet

Day 5 - Final Farwell

After breakfast we set out for Dahlonega along the way tackling the last of Georgia's gaps. We depart today as a band of new friends looking forward to our next adventure together!
Meals: Breakfast

Mileage: 45+

Elevation Gain = 4000+ feet


Dates:

 May 5 -9, Oct 6 - 10*

Cost:

$1325 per person - double occupancy, * (+$65 for the Oct dates)

$350 single occupancy supplement,  * (+$115 for the Oct dates)

Deposit - $250 per person with the remainder due 60 days before the tour start date.

Places of Interest:

Accommodations:

Nights 1 & 2:

Dahlonega, GA

The Smith House

 

Nights 3 & 4:

Young Harris, GA

Brasstown Valley

 

 


 
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