In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Gore Range to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 7, 2025

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1. Copper Mountain, Leadville, Red Cliff, Minturn, & Vail loop

132km

07:41

2,010m

2,020m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Copper Triangle — Leadville

135km

07:50

2,050m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Vail Pass Summit to Copper Mountain and Frisco — Eagle County

41.6km

02:23

560m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Mineral Belt Trail loop — Leadville

18.6km

00:54

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Turquoise Lake loop — Leadville

39.2km

02:24

660m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Beaver Creek — Vail

42.0km

02:08

480m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista

64.6km

03:28

1,270m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Ute Pass from Silverthorne, Colorado

61.1km

03:07

720m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Shrine Pass Road to Leadville and Fremont Pass loop from Vail Pass Summit — Gravel — Eagle County

103km

07:15

1,680m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Copper Mountain — Leadville

77.5km

04:40

1,160m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in the Gore Range

1. Copper Mountain, Leadville, Red Cliff, Minturn, & Vail loop

2. Copper Triangle — Leadville

3. Vail Pass Summit to Copper Mountain and Frisco — Eagle County

4. Mineral Belt Trail loop — Leadville

5. Turquoise Lake loop — Leadville

6. Beaver Creek — Vail

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