DAY 5: Today we bike our first major climb to the bottom of Grand Targhee Ski Resort. We’ll explore the mountains up close. Take the chair lift or hike up and down the mountain. The view at the top of the snow-capped peaks is breath-taking. After lunch on your own, we’ll have dinner together as a group. 20 miles.
DAY 6: We start the day with yoga as an ideal way to prepare for our ride over famous Teton Pass. Remember that the van is always available to give you a lift if needed. We’ll all wait at the top of the pass to cheer on those who complete the entire climb and to take a group photo with Jackson Hole below us.
After the fun descent, you’re free to enjoy the afternoon browsing in the many stores and art galleries on Jackson’s town square. Watch the nightly western shoot-out for a truly campy tourist experience. Dinner will be on your own. 35 miles.
DAY 7: We continue our exploration of the Tetons by cycling beneath the spires to Grand Teton National Park. We’ll see herds of wild buffalo grazing beside the road along the way and stop at Jenny Lake for a beautiful view of the blue alpine reservoir below the towering peaks. We finish the day with a float trip to view the wildlife and mountains from another perspective. 47 miles.
DAY 8: We’ll get an early start on the day, when the morning sun on the Grand Teton Range offers a spectacular photo opportunity. Keep an eye out for the elk and moose that are particularly active in the quiet mornings. We’ll end our tour with a farewell picnic lunch in Jackson. Then we will shuttle you to a hotel or the airport in Jackson by 2:00pm. If you need a ride back to Idaho Falls, you’ll arrive by 5:00pm. 37 miles.
We begin our tour on the western side of the jagged peaks of the Teton Range. We’ll bike toward the mountains until they loom over us. Then we’ll cross over Teton Pass and drop down into Jackson Hole. We’ll experience the mountains, not unlike the first French explorers who named this cluster of high peaks. Rich in history, scenery and wildlife, this tour offers an unforgettably beautiful cycling experience.
DAY 1: We meet in Idaho Falls, ID for a rental bike fitting at 3:00pm, orientation at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:30pm. Nestled on the banks of the Snake River, Idaho Falls has historically been a crossroads and stopover place. For us, it’s the perfect jumping off point for our Teton adventure. 0 miles.
DAY 2: We begin our cycling heading east, while enjoying views of the Teton mountains off in the distance. This flatter cycling day is a good warm-up for the rest of the week. We’ll bike around the crater of North Menan Butte, past fields of barley, potatoes and hops, and cross the Snake River a couple of times before reaching the small farming town of St. Anthony. Our inn overlooks Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, best known for its excellent fly-fishing. 52 miles.
DAY 3: After a hearty breakfast, we’ll bike toward Mesa Falls. They’re considered to be the last undisturbed waterfalls of the west. We’ll picnic in a park at the confluence of Henry’s Fork and Warm River, and then overnight in the town of Ashton. As we approach the Tetons, the terrain will become noticeably less flat. 49 miles.
DAY 4: We continue our ride toward the mountains through rolling farmland until we’re directly beneath the range in Teton Valley. We’ll overnight in Driggs, where WomanTours was founded, in spacious condos for the next two nights. Then we’ll enjoy yoga in the afternoon before dinner. The yoga sessions will be perfect for all skill levels, from the novice to the experienced, and will be an excellent respite from the cycling. 37 miles.
8 Day Inn Tour
Dates:Meet: Idaho Falls, ID
Time: 4:00 pm
Terrain:
Long rolling hills, flatter sections and two major climbs, including one optional mountain pass. Moderate to advanced cycling level.
Trip Price: $2090
Includes: : 7 nights lodging, 7 breakfasts, 4 picnic and sack lunches, 6 dinners, snacks, float trip, 2 hours of Anusara yoga, detailed cue sheets, van support & trained guides.
Travel Arrangements: Fly into Idaho Falls, ID and out of Jackson, WY. Or fly round-trip to Idaho Falls. Or drive to Idaho Falls and leave your car there for the week.
Single Upgrade: $650
Rental Bike: $175