The following Routes will be included in the 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Update 10/1/24: These maps are ready for download and event day turn-by-turn use. If any revisions are made, participants will be e-mailed. To learn about the various contests and points associated with each route, visit GFNS Points, Competitions. To learn about support, visit Rest Stops & Support.
One wicked route!
Jeremiah Bishop
Winding Climbs, Magnificent Scenery, Thrilling Descents
The Alpine Loop route begins in Harrisonburg, Virginia and covers approximately 110 miles, featuring approximately 10,000 feet of climbing. The Alpine Loop includes unpaved, dirt, and gravel roads primarily featured on the mountain climbs.
Set out for a fully-paved, 100+ mile challenge on the Shenandoah Mountain Century. Don’t be fooled by the name – this ride is more than the miles! You’ll take on two significant climbs over Shenandoah Mountain.
The Shenandoah Mountain Adventure packs the climbs into a consolidated distance for a challenging experience. On this 77-mile route, you’ll climb over Shenandoah Mountain into West Virginia and back over and up Reddish Knob Road to the crest across the Virginia state line. Descend along Briery Branch Road into the Shenandoah Valley, where you’ll wind your way back to Harrisonburg.
We unveiled this route in 2015 and it became an instant classic! The Mt Solon Metric Century features 62.5 miles of scenic Shenandoah Valley riding, including the beautiful backroads and nearly-secret riverside roads beyond Mt Solon. The total of 3,743 feet of climbing are spread out over the rolling Valley roads.
The Valley View Challenge is a proven classic route. Riders have told us they are impressed with the challenge served up over the distance.
Helpful Addresses on Course
Rest Station: Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department: 56 Sugar Grove Road, Brandywine, WV
Rest Station: Thorn Spring Park: 42 All Star Drive, Franklin, WV
Rest Station: Sugar Grove: Reddish Knob Road, Sugar Grove, WV
Rest Station: Briery Branch Community Center: 7763 Community Center Rd, Bridgewater, VA 22812