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French Broad River – Biltmore Gardens loop from Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

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Buncombe County

French Broad River – Biltmore Gardens loop from Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

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French Broad River – Biltmore Gardens loop from Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

00:50

11.6km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parking

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3.97 km

French Broad River

Highlight • River

The French Broad River travels over 200 miles through the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. This stretch of the Biltmore Estate Trail follows along the river and offers views of the river and the estate from a distance.

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6.42 km

Biltmore Gardens

Highlight • Natural

The Biltmore Gardens consist of multiple indoor and outdoor gardens, housing a wide variety of plant species. The gardens are located on the historic Biltmore Estate, which was built in the 1890s for George Washington Vanderbilt II.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

2.25 km

1.58 km

1.57 km

245 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

3.93 km

3.01 km

418 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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French Broad River – Biltmore Gardens loop from Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

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