We love basing our Vermont Gravel experience from East Burke. It's a small community with a lot of energy, great resources, and plenty of entertainment - all within walking distance of our accommodations at The Village Inn. Known for its world-class mountain bike trails, East Burke quickly accesses a network of well maintained gravel roads. When the Kingdom Trails are crowded, we bounce from town to town, through valleys and over mountains, yet we see very few riders all day long. Vermont's roads are 54% dirt and we're going to spend 5 days sampling some of the best. 

• Quiet, untrafficked, safe gravel road riding

• Walking distance to the town of East Burke makes this trip perfect for couples or non riding partners

• 4 days of eating Vermont's outstanding seasonal foods and a very special Jasper Hill Farm cheese tasting

• Mountain creek access for swimming and post-ride sauna recovery

• A craft beer lover's perfect gravel experience (Vermont has the highest per capita brewery ratio in the US)

Our Vermont Gravel experience highlights our dedication to seasonal foods and supporting local agriculture. Vermont's food network is incredibly strong and offers a unique experience - one we love sharing at our Vermont table following a big day on the bike. Many towns we'll ride through have farm stands, and the fields lining our routes are growing produce, raising livestock, or producing dairy products. Team chef, Zander Ault brings the stories of these food producers to his menu's for an incredible week of dining. 

Vermont Gravel balances adventure and relaxation well. Our home base at The Village Inn offers comfortable living spaces, outdoor dining patios, swimming in the creek, a sauna, all moments from downtown East Burke. There's a communal kitchen space where guests can keep their own food or make a cup of coffee or tea anytime of day. During our Vermont Gravel experience we will have the entire property to ourselves, creating a quiet, peaceful spot to hang out in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

• Ride option 1: 20 miles, 1,500 elevation

• Ride option 2: 28 miles, 2200 elevation

Welcome to The Village Inn, located right in downtown East Burke, Vermont!

After getting settled into your rooms for the week at 2PM, We’ll take a moment to build any remaining bikes up before we head out for our spin at 3PM.

After our ride, jump in the river, hop in the sauna (if you please!) & we’ll enjoy happy hour as the sun sets. Dinner to follow under the stars by Chef Z.

• Ride option 1: 38 miles, 2800 elevation

• Ride option 2: 70 miles, 6,500 elevation

After breakfast we’ll hop on our bikes and cruise up and around the stunning Lake Willoughby via many off the beaten trail roads, quiet and magical! Lunch will be at the Willoughby Market.

Enjoy a free afternoon relaxing with optional sauna, massage therapy, or just cruising the town.

Tonight, happy hour followed dinner by Chef Z.

• Ride option 1: 30 miles, 1700 elevation

• Ride option 2: 66 miles, 6,000 elevation

After breakfast today, we’ll make our way to the infamous Craftsbury Market for lunch(!) via some of the most special dirt roads in all of Vermont.

An open afternoon to enjoy the sauna, massage, a book or an ice cream in town.

Happy hour tonight with a very special cheese specialist from Jasper Hill Farms! She’ll be sharing all of her best cheese while we enjoy a refreshing beverage and enjoy the sound of the river. Dinner by Chef Z to follow.

• Ride option 1: 30 miles, 2,000 elevation

• Ride option 2: 50 miles, 5000 elevation

We’ll cruise out for another spectacular summer day in the woods together! Abbott Hill is a very special climb that takes you deep in into the Northern Burke area. Some of the most peaceful roads we’ll see all week!

Optional trip to Honest to Goodness Maple farm for a tour this afternoon! Followed by optional sauna, massage, a gorgeous happy hour and our final dinner all together.

• Ride option: 12 miles, 800 elevation

Let’s enjoy one last spin through the woods all together this morning! Checkout is at 11AM. Wow, that was an incredible moment in time - Bon Voyage!