Given a rating of Challenge Level 4 (out of a maximum of 10), we consider Vermont to Montréal (VM) to be a beginner cycle-touring trip that any moderately fit, motivated student can successfully complete with some prior preparation. Compared to similar biking trips, we believe that VM is slightly more challenging than Cape Cod & the Islands (mostly due to extended mileage), but easier than Pacific Coast. Please note that all of Apogee's Challenge Levels are not scientific and are subjectively calculated by the Apogee staff.