Canadian Mountain Holidays

One of the most challenging mountain bike races in North America, the TransRockies, got underway in Panorama Mountain Village this morning!

Just after 11am, about 500 bikers in two-person teams set off for a seven-day trek through the Kootenay Rockies of south eastern British Columbia, Canada. The cyclists will ride from Panorama to Fernie, where the race is scheduled to end on Saturday, August 16th.

The TransRockies was the brainchild of Heinrich Albrecht and Chester Fabricius, creators of the European TransAlp Challenge, which was first run in the 80’s. Albrecht and Fabricius wanted to start a similar race in North America. The inaugural TransRockies was held in 2002, and has been held every year since.

The route usually covers about 600 kilometers (over 370 miles) of mountainous terrain, over 7 days, with around 12,000m (over 13,000 yards) of climbing. The route varies every year, and regularly has to be changed at the last minute due to forest fires, or the threat of fire.

Panorama Mountain Village is a Canadian mountain holiday destination located about four hours’ drive south west of Calgary. Offering a wide variety of activities during the summer, including world class golf, and excellent skiing in the winter months, Panorama is a well-kept secret! The village is very well designed, with all accommodations centrally located and with excellent lift access in winter - there are few places that cannot be classed as ski in/ski out!

Compass Tours creates reasonably priced custom holiday packages to Panorama, as well as Whistler and Sun Peaks, for its clients.

If you’re thinking of visiting the mountains of beautiful British Columbia, don’t hesitate to ask us for a free quote - there’s no obligation!

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