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BT700 Fernie Alternative

27 cycling stops along this route · Kootenay Rockies

76 km · Full dayAmbitiousCalm streets, some sharingMostly gravelLots of climbing

An alternative leg of the BT700 near Fernie: 76 km, mostly unpaved, with steady forest-road climbing adding up to about 1,100 m. The option for riders who want more gravel in their East Kootenay traverse.

Our map below is a rough sketch
How to get the detailed route

The full map, turn-by-turns, and GPX for this ride are on BT 700 Bikepacking. Our map shows roughly where the ride goes, not how to follow it.

Roughly where this ride goes#

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The dashed line is our rough sketch, drawn only to show where the ride is. For the real, rideable route, get the route from BT 700 Bikepacking.

BC Bike Stops#

Fernie (25)

Raging Elk Adventure LodgingAccredited· Hostel · $ · Rock-bottom
Red Tree LodgeAccredited· Hotel / Motel · $$ · Budget
7-ElevenInfo· Convenience Store
A&WInfo· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Ann's Your Independent GrocerInfo· Grocery Store
Best Western Fernie Mountain LodgeInfo· Hotel / Motel · $$$ · Mid-range
Boston PizzaInfo· Fast Food / Chain · $$ · Casual
Bramasole Restaurant & Wine BarInfo· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Canadian TireInfo· General merchandise
Fas GasInfo· Convenience Store
+15 more in Fernie →

Bull River (1)

Bull River InnInfo· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Remote & backcountry, Regional District of East Kootenay (1)

Sulphur Creek Recreation SiteInfo· Public Campground
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