San Juan Skyway
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Tour Operator Lizard Head Cycling Guides
4 days (Bike: 4 days)
233 mi (~ 58 mi per day)
Big climbs , On-road
The San Juan Skyway, a designated All-American Road, is a 233-mile incredibly scenic loop through the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado.
This area is full of ancient ruins, deserted mining towns, national parks and some of the best scenery in America and along the way we pass through the towns of Durango, Mancos, Dolores, Stoner, Rico, Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray and Silverton.
The San Juan Skyway is literally in Lizard Head Cycling’s backyard as our mountain headquarters are located in Ophir, Colorado which we will pass during our tour and it is also home to Lizard Head Peak from which we get our name. The San Juan Skyway is a great introduction to our Colorado Bicycle Tours.
Tour Information
Montrose, Colorado
Guided US$ 1395
Departure(s)
Regular Departures
Single Supplement
3 nights lodging, 4 days of meals, guide service, shuttle to and from Montrose Regional Airport, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, energy food, liquid refreshments mechanical support.
Alcoholic beverages, massage bike rental
3-Day Option Scott Addict 10 carbon road bikes for $250/week. Scott electric bikes can be reserved. Rental Price is $375/week. a "bump" via the support vehicle multiple mileage options for each tour A 15-passenger van and trailer that carries luggage, food and equipment will support this tour.
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San Juan Skyway Self-Guided
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TOUR DESCRIPTION ( Passage Map )
Tourists come from all over the world to drive the scenic San Juan Skyway in Southwest Colorado…but really miss the true beauty and depth of the area as they speed by at 55mph. You won’t make this mistake on our self-guided road cycling tour . Over 4 days you’ll take an incredible mountain town journey from Durango to Dolores to Telluride to Silverton and then back to Durango.
This is a self-guided road cycling tour – no pampering, no frills and no beginner days. Nope, this is 4 days of big rides on your own. Each day we’ll meet up and start together, meet you at designated areas with the van so you can swap gear, grab a drink or food from your cooler and then your luggage and gear will be waiting for you in each destination town.
You can choose to sign up for our lodging package (based on double occupancy), or you may book your own lodging for the 4 nights during the tour. Lodging options for this self-guided road cycling tour are very decent and you will find several choices in each destination town.
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Departing from the Hermosa Tours office in Durango, CO around 8am we’ll begin a gradual climb up toward the small ‘burg of Hesperus. Views of the La Plata Mountains seem close enough to touch. The road descends into a valley and back out from our high point in Hesperus as we make our way to the town of Mancos via an enjoyable descent…
With a dependable SW wind at our backs we’ll ride away from Dolores (following the Dolores River) and start the long climb to Telluride. The climbing for much of the way is quite gradual and is aided by the aforementioned tailwind. As the climb snakes its way NE, views of the San Miguel Mountains and Lizard Head Wilderness slowly appear at our flanks…
Today we ride from Telluride to Silverton via Ouray, CO….the self-proclaimed “Switzerland of America”. While this may be debatable, the town of Ouray should not be missed. The ride itself starts with an easy cruise back out of Telluride and then a long downhill to Placerville. We’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of Wilson Peak to the west as we speed down the mountain.
Our final day starts with a sizeable climb out of Silverton to Molas Pass (10,960’); the first of our two passes today. As we climb the Weminuche Wilderness will reveal peeks of her crowned jewel range – the Grendiers. At the pass we’ll stop to rest and take in the views before heading down nearly a thousand feet. Engineer Mountain (12,968’) comes into view…
What’s Included in My Trip?
- Shuttle Van and driver
- Midway lunch stop (your food)
- Luggage, gear and cooler/food relocation
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages – we can haul and keep them cold though!
- Dinners and Breakfasts
- Weather Control – Mother Nature has a mind of her own
- Bikes – we can rent you a great Trek road bike for the week
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Tour Details
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Well-maintained paved roads in Southwest Colorado
- This tour is appropriate for intermediate and advanced riders
- Includes luggage and gear transport, daily lunch stop and SAG support
- Trip starts and ends in Durango, CO
- Cost:- $395 per person
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San Juan Skyway Bike Tour: Highlights The San Juan Skyway , a designated All-American Road , is a 233-mile incredibly scenic loop through the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. This area is full of mountain roads, historic mining towns, wildlife, ancestral plant communities and some of the best alpine scenery in America.
The San Juan Skyway, a designated All-American Road, is a 233-mile incredibly scenic loop through the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. This area is full of ancient ruins, deserted mining towns, national parks and some of the best scenery in America and along the way we pass through the towns of Durango, Mancos, Dolores, Stoner, Rico ...
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TOUR DESCRIPTION (Passage Map) Tourists come from all over the world to drive the scenic San Juan Skyway in Southwest Colorado…but really miss the true beauty and depth of the area as they speed by at 55mph. You won't make this mistake on our self-guided road cycling tour. Over 4 days you'll take an incredible mountain town journey from ...
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San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. No trip to the Durango area is complete without a breathtaking ride on the San Juan Skyway! This 235 mile loop takes you through old mining towns, spectacular scenery, and exhilarating twists & turns. This loop of state-maintained highways through the San Juan Mountains can be done in your own car and at your own ...
The San Juan Skyway is a 230 mile loop through Colorado's Southwest mountains. We will spend the days riding in clean mountain air and the evenings sampling some of the best craft beer in the state. Day 1 - Arrive in Durango This evening we will meet as a group at the Steamworks Brewing Company for a pre tour meal and entertainment.
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The sun emerged and a rainbow bloomed over Mesa Verde—an auspicious beginning to our week-long bike tour along the San Juan Skyway. Most tourists start their journeys on this All-American Road (designated as such in 1996) in Durango, about thirty miles to the east. Most choose automobiles, rather than the much slower two-wheel option, to ...
Backcountry Beds. Staying in style in mountain huts and lodges…. Lance Sullins, the owner of Peak Mountain Guides, stands in front of a wall covered with green topographic maps of the San Juan Mountains. He is eyeing the small red marks, each one indicating the location of a mountain lodge or hut. He traces his finger slowly […] Start the ...
Our Office Hours. Our office is available Monday thru Friday and many weekends to answer all bike touring questions. Please call us at 970.728.5891 or email us at [email protected]. Lizard Head Cycling Guides offers Road and Mountain Bike Tours In the American West and Across the United States.
Group rides, bike shop recommendations, news, and events! Members Online • MUPmarauder . San Juan SkyWay Tour . I'm looking to cruise the San Juan SkyWay in the spring and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or tips they would like to share. My planning is in it's nascent stages and the end goal is to have a fun, unsupported, trip with ...
On this trip you will see the San Juan Mountains, home to many of Colorado's elite group of 14,000 foot mountain peeks. Along the way you will see red-rock canyons, lush river valleys, hot springs and majestic mountain peaks and an area known as the 'Switzerland of America.'. Bottom line is GET READY TO BE TAKING A LOT OF PHOTOS ON THIS TRIP!!!.
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